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Teresa DeReis

MACP, RCC

About

Teresa has a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and has completed specialized training through the Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI) on Play Therapy (PT), Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Exposure & Response Prevention Therapy (ERPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT), anxiety, self-injury, and resilience in youth. She has also completed Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).

Teresa uses a child-centered approach and play therapy with younger children. With older children and teens, she uses a person-centered approach and incorporates a blend of CBT, DBT, and/or art therapy techniques to suit each client's needs.

Teresa provides a safe and supportive counselling space where young clients can build confidence, learn to understand and regulate their emotions, develop healthy thought and behaviour patterns, heal from trauma, and navigate life's challenges.

Areas of Focus

Mental Health & Emotions

  • Anxiety

  • Panic Attacks

  • Depression

  • Self-Esteem

  • Perfectionism

  • Emotion Regulation

  • Grief & Loss

  • Trauma

  • PTSD

  • Self-Harm

  • Suicidal Ideation

Relationships

  • Communication

  • Conflict Resolution

  • Healthy Boundaries

  • Peer/Social Issues

  • People-Pleasing

Identity & Personal Growth

  • Self-Esteem

  • Perfectionism

  • Identity

  • Body Image

Other

  • Youth Issues

  • Behavioural Challenges

  • Sensory Overwhelm

  • High Sensitivity

  • Sleep Issues

  • School Avoidance 

Approach to Counselling

  • Person-Centered Therapy (PCT)

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

  • Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT)

  • Art Therapy (AT)

  • Play Therapy (PT)

  • Trauma-Informed

  • Strengths-Based

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