Alyssa Penalosa

Life is filled with ups and downs, making things harder to navigate. Whether you are dealing with life problems or mental health issues, I can be there to support you.

In my practice, I provide a holistic and individualistic approach unique to each client’s needs. I work from a strengths-based model, helping clients to increase in self-awareness, knowledge and skills.

My goals is to create a safe environment for you to navigate your struggles. Through that process, the hope is that things will feel less overwhelming, allowing you to work through things with more ease.

Experience: Alyssa is a Registered Psychotherapist and a Tyndale University graduate with a Master’s degree in Clinical Counselling. Over the past six years, she has worked at Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO) working with and assessing clients with depression, anxiety, trauma experiences, and addictions. She has also worked with York Hills Centre for Children, Youth and Families. Providing low barrier counselling service access to clients.

More than just my work: I enjoy walks with my husky, my favourite gelato flavour is pistachio and I am a lover of music.

Education: Tyndale University, M.Div in Clinical Counselling

Insurance Coverage: Most private health insurance plans cover therapy under “psychological services.” Please confirm that your plan covers services provided by a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) or a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) (RPQ). If you are only covered for services provided by a psychologist, let us know; we have a psychologist supervisor and can arrange coverage under her supervision.Healing and Growth!ervisor and can arrange coverage under her supervision.Healing and Growth!

Location: Based in Toronto, accessible across Ontario.

Client Focus
  • Individuals
    • Teens and young adults (13+)
    • Adults
Types of Approaches/Modalities
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Specialities
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Addictions
  • Coping skills
  • Family Conflict
  • Mood Disorder
  • Peer-Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • School Issues
  • Stress

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