
Sophia Suzuki (she/her) RP
Providing in-person, online and phone sessions
Approach: When introducing tools or frameworks, I draw from evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), narrative therapy, existential therapy, and motivational interviewing. Whether we’re building practical supports or reflecting on deeper emotional patterns, we’ll move at your pace, in a way that feels grounded and attuned.
Areas of focus:
- ADHD
- Anxiety (Social anxiety, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder)
- Trauma and PTSD
- Adolescent mental health
- Grief
- Racial and cultural identity
- Relational issues
- Chronic illness
- Life transitions
- Self-esteem/self-worth
- Difficult relationship with food/disordered eating
Hi, I’m Sophia. I believe therapy can be a supportive and empowering space to explore the challenges, transitions, and questions that arise throughout our lives. Whether you're navigating a difficult moment or seeking a deeper sense of meaning and connection, I'm here to walk alongside you.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that each person brings their own wisdom and strengths to the therapeutic process. Reaching out for support takes courage, and I strive to meet that courage with care, curiosity, and respect. I’m especially committed to creating a space where all parts of you—including your identities, values, and lived experiences—can be held with compassion and authenticity.
Many of the people I work with are navigating shame, self-doubt, or internal conflict—often shaped by past relationships or larger cultural and systemic influences. I aim to support clients in making sense of these patterns, and in reconnecting with parts of themselves that may have been pushed aside in the process of coping or surviving.
I work relationally, and I tailor the therapeutic process to meet your unique needs. My style focuses on exploring the emotions, beliefs, and coping strategies that shape your inner world—to understand their function and how they may have helped you adapt. Together, we create space for greater acceptance, insight, and emotional flexibility.
Education and background:
I am a licensed member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and hold membership with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). I completed my undergraduate schooling in neuroscience at University of Guelph and attained my master’s in counselling psychology at University of Ottawa. I have a background in trauma work, specifically with youth and survivors of abuse. I hold additional training in CBT, DBT, trauma work, and mental health supports for people living with diabetes.
Outside of my role as a therapist, I enjoy cooking, reading, spending time with loved ones, and playing tennis.