Neilyn Dela Cruz
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern (she, her)
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Are you a young adult, aged 18-35, struggling with anxiety, depression, or an eating disorder? Do you feel overwhelmed by persistent sadness, worry, or self-doubt impacting your daily life? Maybe you’re also navigating cultural transitions, facing discrimination, or reconciling conflicting cultural identities, and dealing with gender identity or sexual orientation struggles. Despite trying various self-help methods, nothing seems to work for long, and you’re eager to make a lasting change.
Having faced anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder, I deeply understand these challenges. As a person of colour and daughter of first-generation Canadian immigrants, I’m aware of cultural and discrimination complexities. I’m committed to inclusive mental health care and culturally sensitive practices for all.
My approach combines compassion, authenticity, and empathy with client-centered and humanistic principles, plus evidence-based methods like CBT and strength-based therapy. We’ll work together to create a supportive, tailored experience focused on your growth and well-being. If you’re ready for meaningful change, email me for a free 15-minute consultation!
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Cheque, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, WireInsurance
- Aetna
- Alberta Blue Cross
- Alberta School Employee
- Alliance
- Any/Out-of-network Insurance
- Arete
- Beneva | SSQ
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Chambers Plan
- CINUP
- ComPsych
- CVAP | Crime Victim
- Desjardins
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Equitable Life of Canada
- First Canadian Health
- First Choice Health | FCH
- First Nations Health Authority
- Great-West Life
- Green Shield Canada
- Guardian
- Health Net
- Homewood Health
- Humana
- iA Financial Group
- Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
- Johnson
- Johnston Group
- LifeWise
- Manulife
- Maximum Benefit
- Medavie Blue Cross
- Medicare
- Meridian
- Military OneSource
- MultiPlan
- Pacific Blue Cross
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Sentara Health Plans
- SunLife
- TELUS Health
- The Co-operators
- UHC UnitedHealthcare UBH United Behavioral Health
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- WSIB
Neilyn Dela Cruz
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 18104 Neilyn Dela Cruz
- In Practice for 2 years
- Attended Brock University, Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Studies & Sociology (Honours), Graduated 2022
- Degree/Diploma from Yorkville University Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) / 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Neilyn Dela Cruz
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Self Esteem
- School Issues
Expertise
- ADHD
- Antisocial Personality
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
- Transgender
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Neilyn Dela Cruz
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Neilyn Dela Cruz
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Location
Additional Location
True Self Counselling
Hamilton, ON L8P
Nearby Areas
Towns/Cities
Neilyn Dela Cruz
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern