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Stephanie Perez

Stephanie Perez (She/Her)

MA, RP (Qualifying), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Counsellor's Gender: Woman
Ethno-Racial Identity: Latino/Latina/Latinx
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.
Communities Served
Black Individuals, Indigenous Individuals, Persons with Disabilities, South Asian Individuals, East / Southeast Asian Individuals, Latino/Latina/Latinx Individuals, Jewish Individuals
Approximate Wait Time
1-3 Days
Therapist Session Availability
Weekdays, Daytime - 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Weekdays, Evening - 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Weekends, Daytime - 9:00am - 1:00pm, Weekends, Daytime - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Locations
You need your Unique Client Identification Number (UCIN) and approved sessions in order to book sessions with this counsellor. If you don’t have this information, contact a Care Navigator here before reaching out to this counsellor.
15 Elizabeth Street Unit 17B, Orangeville, Ontario, L9W 1C2
Accessibility
Ramp/Accessible Entry, Elevator/Main Floor Office, Accessible Parking
My practice at a glance
6 Year(s) of Experience
Available both in-person and online
Age Group Served
Children (1-5), Children (6-11), Adolescents (12-17), Adults (18+), Seniors, Families, Couples, Groups
Conditions Treated
Abuse, Acute Incident / Stressor, ADD / ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Anxiety - Social, Anxiety and Depression, Anxiety and Panic Attacks, Anxiety and Stress, Body Image, Bullying - At School, Bullying - In the Workplace, Communication, Couples Issues, Depression, Discrimination, Eating Disorders, Emotion Regulation, Family Dysfunction, Gender Dysphoria, Gender Transition, General Wellbeing / Wellness, Gradual Return to Work, Grief & Bereavement, Group Therapy, Life Transitions, Low Self-esteem and Self-confidence, Pain Management, Panic Attacks, Parenting, Personal Growth, Personality Disorder, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy or Fertility Issues, Pre-marriage Counselling, Relationship Problems, School Problems, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self Harm, Self-Esteem and Identity Issues, Separation / Divorce, Social Skills Development, Stress, Stress - Occupational Injury, Stress Management / Relaxation, Supportive Therapy, Trauma, Violence, Work-Related Issues
Language Spoken
English, Spanish
Therapeutic Approaches
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT), Feminist, Mindfulness Cognitive Therapy, Short-Term Dynamic, Trauma Focused or Trauma-informed Approaches
Gender Identity
Woman
Ethno-Racial Identity
Latino/Latina/Latinx
Sexual Orientation
Straight or Heterosexual
Lived Experiences
A Member of a Racialized Community
Locations
You need your Unique Client Identification Number (UCIN) and approved sessions in order to book sessions with this counsellor. If you don’t have this information, contact a Care Navigator here before reaching out to this counsellor.
15 Elizabeth Street Unit 17B, Orangeville, Ontario, L9W 1C2
Accessibility
Ramp/Accessible Entry, Elevator/Main Floor Office, Accessible Parking
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