Paula van Riel, M.A.
Offers
In-person and virtual appointments
- Psychotherapist
- Woman
Accepting new patients
Provider information
Description
Paula believes in the power of holding space for emotions, knowing that feeling truly seen and heard can open the door to new ways of understanding ourselves. With over two years of experience, Paula gently supports teens, adults, and couples as they navigate the challenges of anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions and relationship struggles. She weaves together a variety of therapeutic approaches, including EFT, DBT, Psychodynamic and Solution Focused Therapy, always working from a trauma informed, culturally inclusive, and attachment based perspective.
Conditions
- Aging
- Anxiety
- Communication
- Depression
- Divorce
- Fears / Phobias
- Grief, loss, bereavement
- Loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder
- Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Stress
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Workplace stress
Provider's hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 am
-
10:30 am
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
4:00 pm
-
4:30 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Services
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Emotionally focused therapy
- Marital counselling
- Person-centered therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Strength-based therapy
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
- Couples
- Seniors (65+)
- Teens (13-17)
Languages spoken
- English
Professional designations
- Masters of Arts in Education (M.A.)
Education
- Paula earned a Masters of Theology in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy from Martin Luther University College, graduating with academic excellence. She has completed the Externship and Core Skills training courses in Emotionally Focused therapy and is working toward certification in EFT.
Professional associations
- Paula is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a professional member of the Canadian Counsellors and Psychotherapists Association (CCPA).
Facility: Therapy Heals
Summary
At Therapy Heals Inc. we offer a custom approach for each of our clients! We start with understanding where you are now and the challenges you are facing. We help you put a plan in place to help you move forward, and we celebrate your successes along the way. We offer an inclusive, safe space with in-person or virtual appointments to suit your schedule. Our goal is to help you feel better so you can live the life you’ve always dreamed of! Contact us today for a free consultation to begin your journey!
Business hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
9:00 am
-
4:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am
-
4:30 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am
-
4:30 pm
Thursday
9:00 am
-
4:30 pm
Friday
9:00 am
-
3:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Services & supplies
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Art therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Emotionally focused therapy
- Family counselling
- Family systems therapy
- Integrative therapy
- Jungian therapy
- Marital counselling
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Narrative therapy
- Person-centered therapy
- Play therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Relationship counselling
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Somatic therapy
- Strength-based therapy
- The Gottman method
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
Amenities
- Close to public transit
- Free parking
