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FIND CLARITY WITHIN THE OVERWHELM
EMBRACE YOUR authentic self ALONG THE WAY 

Virtual Counselling across Ontario
Support for Individuals through Psychotherapy and Coaching

What if the question isn't "What's wrong with me?" 

What if the anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, masking or constant overthinking weren't signs that you were broken? But protective and creative ways your mind and body learned to help you belong, stay safe, or survive in a world that wasn't always built with you in mind?

I want to offer you a space to slow down, listen with curiosity, and reconnect with parts of yourself that have always deserved understanding.

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Areas of Focus

2SLGBTQIA+, Neurodivergence, Relationships, Trauma & Grief, Chronic Illness & Disability, Immigration & Acculturation, Highly Sensitive Persons & Spirituality 

"I will not rescue you, for you are not powerless. I will not fix you, for you are not broken. I will not heal you, for I see you in your wholeness. I will walk with you through the darkness as you remember your light." 

Hi, I'm Nina.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a Registered Health and Nutrition Counsellor. 

Finding a therapist can feel vulnerable, and perhaps even a little overwhelming. However you've arrived, I hope this can be a space where you don't have to perform, explain everything perfectly, or carry it all on your own.

Together, we'll create a compassionate, anti-oppressive space where every part of you is welcome. We'll move at a pace that feels respectful of your nervous system, making room for curiosity, self-compassion, and the wisdom your experiences already hold.

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Contact Me

For any questions you have, you can reach me here:

Nina Santiago, PhD

Registered Health and Nutrition Counsellor

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

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