Raluca Petridis
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Registered Psychotherapist
Canadian Certified Counsellor
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Life can throw curveballs that leave you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck. In our work together, you’ll find a safe, judgment-free space to explore your story, understand how it shapes you today, and uncover your natural strengths. I use an integrative approach including Emotion-Focused, CBT, Solution-Focused, and Person-Centered therapy. As a bereaved parent, I have a deep passion for walking alongside others through grief and loss. My goal is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are, raw, real, and ready to heal.
Your therapeutic experience with me
It all starts off with an introductory session that is mainly guided by me, a session where we explore what's brought you to Therapy identify your goals and understand what you've tried, what works, and what doesn't work. Future sessions depend on the goals we've determined and can include psychoeducation around how our brain works, a look into the past to understand the potential root causes, and exploring different tools and strategies to impact a better future. Everything is done at your own pace, only unpacking what you feel comfortable exploring.
Areas of expertise
These are the areas I commonly work with, and they form a big part of the support I offer in my practice:
Therapeutic approaches
These are the approaches at the heart of my work, and I use them often because they help create meaningful change:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
An evidence based approach used to treat a variety of client concerns. Can be completed virtually or in person.
Integrative
Combining multiple therapy styles to adapt to each individual client's needs.
Person-centered Approach
A theory that states clients are the experts in their lives. This allows you to be in the driver seat in the therapist acting as a guide to unpack and uncover what may be occurring.
Focused populations and cultural backgrounds
These are the communities and cultural backgrounds I focus on, and I bring a sincere commitment to supporting you in a way that feels respectful and genuine:
Populations
Young Adults
Perinatal (pregnant, Postpartum, And Transitioning To Parenthood)
Professionals
Older Adults
2SLGBTQIA Community
Cultural communities
Canadian
Eastern European
Professional credentials
Registered Psychotherapist
- No.10944
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Canadian Certified Counsellor
- No.10008042
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Educational background
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
Yorkville University, Canada
Practice locations & services
FAQ
Immediate crisis support available
If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available right now:
- 🚨 Call 911 for immediate emergency assistance
- 💬 Call or text 988 for mental health crisis support and suicide prevention