ABOUT ORNELLA
EDUCATION
& CREDENTIALS
Master of Science
(MSc)
Couple and Family Therapy
University of Guelph
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Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
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Reiki Andara Practitioner
Master Teacher
Usui Reiki Energy Healer
Level I, II, III, IV Certified
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Professional Member
American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy
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Intensive Sex Therapy Training Program
University of Guelph
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Honours Bachelor of Arts
Psychology
Gender & Women’s Studies
York University
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STYLE
&
APPROACH
Collaborative + Inclusive
I respect the uniqueness of each person regardless of gender, race, age, physical ability or sexual orientation. I embrace diversity, difference, and the various aspects that make you who you are. I treat you with the compassion and encouragement you deserve and gently offer alternative perspectives for you to consider as we co-create change, healing and growth.
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Trauma-Informed + Relational
Difficult moments mark our lives in impactful ways by shaping our relationships, identity, beliefs, and outlook. Attending to these formative experiences is at the core of our journey together.
We are connected within a circle of relationships and social environments. Learning about the people, communities, and places that are meaningful to you helps me help you in a holistic way.
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Therapy Modalities
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Expressive Arts Therapy
Holistic Integrative Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Psycho-Spiritual Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
BEYOND THERAPY
Creative + Spiritual
A lover of art and creative at heart as a singer/songwriter.
I enjoy organic living, hiking, collecting rocks and crystals, travelling, and just about anything I can explore. My personal spiritual journey has led me towards integrating the prinicples of energy healing in all that I do.
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Social Advocacy
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Passionate about social justice and equity issues.
I provide consulting services and workshops to promote mental health, healthy relationships, and self-discovery, especially within racialized communities.
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SERVICES
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Heal. Change. Grow.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships issues, anger management, or other concerns, the services below can help you strive for
the change you hope to see and feel.
ONLINE THERAPY
Online therapy has emerged as a convenient platform to access mental health services.
Since January 2020, Ornella's practice has been fully virtual, only offering online video sessions.
Sessions are conducted through secure video conferencing for 45, 60, or 90 minutes per session.
For You
+ Long Distance
+ Transportation | Parking
+ Child Care | Caregiving
+ Work Hours
+ Comfort of Home | Office
+ Pet Sitting
+ Illness
+ Physical Limitations
+ Weather Conditions
+ Just because...
For Us
+ Lower Fees
+ Enhanced Therapeutic Relationship
+ Increased Transparency
+ Efficient Online Booking
+ Convenient
+ Accessible
+ Flexible
+ Reliable
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