Ms. Paola DeLaBarrera ,(She/Her) RN Psychotherapist, M.A.

It is with great pleasure that I introduce myself. I am a Somatic Mindfulness-Focused, Trauma-Informed  RN Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Psychoeducator, and Personal Development Coach with an MA in counselling and psychology. I am Chilean and speak Spanish fluently. 

A bit about me: I am a seasoned professional with extensive and diverse experience in health, wellness, and education. I have over 20 years of experience competently practicing psychotherapy in my nursing profession.  A few years ago, I had the pleasure of living and teaching in Chile. This amazing experience enlightened me and gave me a deeper understanding of how positive and negative energy flow impacts one's thoughts, emotions, and body awareness, essentially the perception of self.

My therapeutic approach focuses on various humanistic modalities that connect mind and body awareness. We will use a mix of different approaches tailored to your needs, guiding your journey.  My online sessions provide a safe, culturally competent, inclusive, confidential, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.  We will work collaboratively to tailor our approach to your unique needs and goals. Whether you are struggling with trauma-based anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or other challenges causing stress with inner self, I am  here to help.

Let's embark on a journey of self-discovery, self-compassion and enlightenment.

Specialties and Focus

Expertise

Anxiety

Behavioural Issues

Bisexual

Career Guidance

Chronic Pain

Codependency

Coping Skills

Depression

Emotional Disturbance

First Responders Trauma

Infertility

LGBTQ+

Life Coaching

Life Transitions

Pet Grief

Narcissistic Personality (NPD)

Peer Relationships

Racial Identity

Relationship Issues

School Issues

Self Esteem

Stress

Trauma and PTSD

Women's Issues

Treatment Approach

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Coaching

Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)

Compassion Focused

Culturally Sensitive

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Narrative

Positive Psychology

Psychoanalytic

Psychodynamic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Somatic Focused

Somatic -CBT Focused

Strength-Based

Trauma Focused