Stephanie Perez (Elle/Homme)

Stephanie is a compassionate and caring individual who strongly believes in empowering people to discover their potential and overcome challenges they face. She understands that a solid therapeutic relationship between therapist and client serves as the cornerstone for building rapport and creating a comfortable, safe space. Stephanie’s approachability and empathetic nature establishes a foundation of trust, ensuring a conducive environment for growth. Recognizing that therapy and healing are collaborative processes, she is committed to guiding individuals towards achieving personal growth, even in the face of overwhelming moments. Stephanie recently graduated from the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program at Yorkville University, where she delved into various therapeutic approaches. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Gender and Women’s studies From York University. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), Stephanie is well-equipped to assist individuals aged 5+ dealing with emotional and psychological concerns like anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, grief. Her expertise extends to working with Concurrent Disorders, applying crisis prevention and management skills across different environments. Stephanie embraces a Person-Centered therapeutic foundation while integrating empirically supported psychological tools, techniques, and interventions from diverse theoretical backgrounds. She blends strategies from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness approach and Motivational Interviewing to suit individual needs. Stephanie’s values of compassion, integrity, mindfulness, and respect drive her work, fostering genuine growth and well-being for her clients. In her counseling approach, Stephanie encourages clients to set goals and supports them in navigating their feelings and thoughts. She understands that the therapeutic journey is transformative in itself and offers a supportive, calming, and open space for clients to share their experiences. Stephanie is both English and Spanish speaking.