Yamila Luner
She/HerMACP
Canadian Certified Counsellor
EnglishSpanishBeginning therapy and even searching for the right therapist can feel overwhelming. If you’re reading this, you’ve already taken a courageous first step toward healing and personal growth. I’m here to support you on that journey. As someone who has experienced the vulnerability of reaching out, I understand how nerve-wracking this can be. I offer counselling services in both English and Spanish to adolescents & adults (ages 12+), as well as couples seeking to strengthen their relationships.
Background
I have been supporting clients for a few years now and I really enjoy the work that I do. I am passionate about helping people navigate through difficult circumstances and emotions. I do my very best to ensure that you feel comfortable, safe, supported and heard during our sessions together.
Your therapeutic experience with me
I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a variety of evidence-based modalities tailored to each client’s unique needs. These include CBT, DBT, SFBT, MBCT, Person-Centred Therapy, & Trauma-Focused Interventions. My practice supports individuals navigating a wide range of challenges, including depression, ADHD, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, trauma, borderline personality disorder (BPD), bipolar disorder, low self-esteem, self-harm, emotional dysregulation, burnout, family conflict, and chronic illness.
Areas of expertise
These represent my core areas of expertise, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.
Neurodiversity (autism, ADHD, Audhd)
Emotion Regulation
Mood Disorders
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Anxiety
Depression
I also provide skilled support in these additional areas and welcome clients seeking help with these concerns.
Trauma & PTSD
Bipolar
Self Esteem
Relationship Issues
Couple Relationship
Family Relationship
OCD
Women's Issues
Assertiveness & Boundaries
Coping Skills
Work/life Balance
Teen Mental Health
Burnout
Chronic Pain
Therapeutic approaches
These are my primary therapeutic approaches, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.
Person-centered Approach
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (ACT)
I also incorporate these evidence-based approaches when clinically appropriate:
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Neurodiversity-affirming Therapy
Attachment Focused Therapy
Integrative
Trauma-informed Therapy
Strength-based Approach
Client communities & cultural expertise
These are the client communities and cultural backgrounds I have specialized experience supporting.
Client populations I serve
Young Adults
Adults
Neurodivergent Clients
Students
Couples
Cultural expertise
Latin Community
Canadian
Multi-faith
BIPOC
First And Second Generation Immigrants
Professional credentials
Canadian Certified Counsellor
- No.10009020
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Educational background
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University, Canada
Specialized training
MBCT
PESI
ADHD-CCSP
PESI
C-DBT
PESI