Valerie R De Souza
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MPS (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
240 Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto, ON M6R
Let's Connect (647) 370-9524
It's Summer! Are you trying to embrace who you truly are as you graduate into adulthood, steer through relationship endings, or transition into a new stage in life? Do you struggle with being imperfectly human in societal structures calling for your perfection to belong? Is guilt/shame messaging from cultural norms about your gender, sexual orientation, 'race' etc. holding you back from achieving your full potential? Do you feel stuck in old patterns of thoughts/behaviours? Are losses weighing you down? If YES to any of these, I'd like to support you to grow into your wholehearted authentic life. Now is the time to invest in YOU!
As a spiritually plural cis queer educated foreign-born settler woman of colour, I am aware of the intersecting realities of privilege & oppression. My breadth of lived experience in health care, education, business & law honed my skills in building relationships and providing trusted & respected support and insight-oriented care in all these life struggles.
My practice focuses on building a collaborative, empathetic and authentic therapeutic relationship with you, my clients, to promote your personal growth as we co-create a path to your more empowered life. I want to understand you and your needs, and to answer your questions about therapy. Take that first step and contact me to book a free consultation today!
Call or Email Valerie R De Souza now for a free 15 minute consultation - (647) 370-9524
Let's Connect (647) 370-9524
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 370-9524
Valerie R De Souza
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MPS
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 10143 Valerie R De Souza
- Membership with Canadian Association of Spiritual Care (CASC)
- Membership with College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
- Attended University of Toronto/Victoria University, Masters in Psychotherapy and Spiritual Care
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Emotional Disturbance
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Cultural and Gendered Stereotypes
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Breakups
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women's Issues
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Eco-based therapy
- Emotionally Focused
- Influenced by Eastern Psychology
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Location
Primary Location
Village Healing Centre
240 Roncesvalles Avenue
Toronto, ON M6R
(647) 370-9524Email me
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (647) 370-9524
Valerie R De Souza
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MPS