Hello, Iā€™m Margarita Pechiwa.

What can you expect working with me?

I have learned that genuineness, authenticity, and transparency with my clients leads to the most healing places. We begin by having you share your struggles and story with me and then develop a treatment plan together. I combine your strengths and perspectives with my knowledge on a wide variety of evidence-based approaches to develop and begin alleviating some of your symptoms or presenting issues.

What types of client issues do I work with?

I worked primarily with individuals struggling with PTSD/traumatic past experiences, those struggling to manage constant big emotions throughout the day (anxiety, depression grief, anger etc.), and couples/individuals dealing with difficult relationships (romantic or family).

What types of therapy do I use?

The combination of therapies I used with each client are unique. Each person bring something different to session, so using a one- size fits approach will not work. I have training in a wide variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to ensure I can meet the needs of everyone who comes through my door.

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical- Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Narrative Therapy

What is my professional experience?

Education

HSc in Specialized Psychology from Lakehead University

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University (2019)

Professional Registration

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (License #008779).

Additional Training

Emotion-Focused Therapy Training for Couples, Families, and Individuals- Level 1

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Training - EMDR International Institute