Raluca Petridis
She/HerMACP
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 represent my core areas of expertise, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.
Grief, Loss, And Bereavement
Infertility
PTSD
EMDR
Coping Skills
Pet Loss And Grief
I also provide skilled support in these additional areas and welcome clients seeking help with these concerns.
Anxiety & Worry
Depression
Child Loss & Pregnancy Loss
Nervous System Regulation
Therapeutic approaches
These are my primary therapeutic approaches, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.
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.
Client communities & cultural expertise
These are the client communities and cultural backgrounds I have specialized experience supporting.
Client populations I serve
Young Adults
Perinatal (pregnant, Postpartum, And Transitioning To Parenthood)
Professionals
Older Adults
2SLGBTQIA Community
Cultural expertise
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