Rachel Delos Santos

REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST (QUALIFYING)

I have been practicing in the mental health field for over 5+ years. I have worked with a diverse population from teens, youth, adults, and seniors in a variety of settings such as shelters, CHCs, and local hospitals.

Growing up in an Asian household where mental health did not exist and was stigmatized to be bad, I always felt different from my family members when it came to expressing emotions, being vulnerable and highly attuned to others, and ultimately felt like a fish out of water – an outsider that was “too sensitive”. Now, embracing and loving this part of me, I use those “weaknesses” as my strengths. I have felt my own growth and personal discovery through my work and know that growth can happen at any time, anywhere, even in the direst of situations. I would be honoured to come along with you on your journey as you learn to embrace who you are and create new paths that let you experience the life you want

EDUCATION + TRAINING

MASTERS DEGREE
cOUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY

pOST-Graduate Certificate
Addictions and mental health

Bachelor degree
Psychology
and Exceptionality in Human Learning

Clinical EXPERIENCE

I recently completed an 8-month clinical practicum with Peel Psychology and Therapy Centre (PPTC) providing pro-bono sessions to clients with a wide range of mental health concerns including grief, loss, trauma, depression, and mood disorders, just to name a few. In the past, I worked as a Mental Health Counsellor at Toronto East General Hospital for the Outpatient group that provided supportive counselling to patients with a primary presentation of psychosis. I have also worked as a frontline worker supervising a shelter for the marginalized community of Downtown Toronto.

Trauma Therapy, Trauma Counseling Toronto.

APPROACHES USED

Couples Counselling Toronto, Ontario. Couples Therapy Toronto Ontario. Marriage Counselling Toronto, Ontario
COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (CBT)
CBT is an approach that targets our thinking and behavioural patterns as a way to provide emotional relief. Through this approach we can also explore core beliefs developed in early life and understand how they currently drive us. CBT is considered a ‘gold standard’ treatment for concerns including OCD, anxiety, and depression
DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (DBT).
DBT as an approach is about balance; balancing acceptance and change, opposing points of view, and balancing validation strategies with motivational strategies. DBT also places a strong emphasis on learning new skills in emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and mindfulness.
OCD therapy, relationship counselling, toronto ontario
ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY (ACT)
As the name implies, ACT is about accepting our emotions and thoughts rather than trying to control them or change them. The approach focuses on committing to live in line with our values, while incorporating mindfulness strategies to develop psychological flexibility.
PARTS + INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS (IFS) INFORMED
Parts work assumes that the mind is made up of multiple parts, and underlying them is a person's true Self. Therapy aims to heal wounded parts, by learning about each part's perspective, fear, memories, and goals, to ultimately restore mental balance. .

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