I believe that every person deserves to be treated with respect, to be listened to without judgment and to be given unconditional support and understanding. It is my priority to provide a safe, comfortable space where my clients can feel at ease, be their authentic selves and be able to openly express thoughts, concerns or self doubts. My goal is to be a guide for those who may be feeling a bit lost and to help them heal from the past, achieve positive change and move forward in a new direction with confidence in their own abilities.

Gerardo is a registered Psychotherapist and Canadian certified counsellor with broad experience working with adult, couples, adolescents, and children. He has more than 20 years of counseling experience. He uses his knowledge & experience in psychotherapy, human relationships and human development to improve and heal a wide range of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, Phobias, eating disorders, addictions; and personal challenges such as perfectionism, anger management, stress, procrastination, self-esteem, self-harming; relationship troubles on communication, intimacy or lack of trust.

I am co-founder of the Waterloo CBT Clinic, and am also a registered psychologist in the areas of clinical and rehabilitation psychology. I have many years of experience providing clients with compassionate, goal-oriented treatment. I help you understand the connections among your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and equip you with the tools you need to overcome your areas of concern. We work together to define and achieve your goals. I provide cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and flexibly utilize aspects of other approaches as needed, including mindfulness and self-compassion, to ensure that your unique needs are met.

After 20 years of experience in the medical and healthcare fields, I believe sustainable positive changes in our lives and in our health are those driven by ourselves. There is no cookie cutter approach to everyone and a plan that fits everybody. Coaching is about providing good support, proper systems, and real accountability to those who want to see and experience real changes in their Lives, healths, and habits that last for a lifetime. I am passionate about coaching and I love to see my clients achieving the results and goals they always wished for and go on with tools that they will use for a lifetime to sustain the changes.

I am a Registered Psychologist in British Columbia and Ontario with over 15 years of experience in psychology. In addition to my private practice, I most recently held the position of Inpatient Psychologist at Vancouver General Hospital. Working at the Segal Family Health Centre in VGH has allowed me to cultivate my skills in identifying differential diagnoses by way of administering and interpreting psychological assessments for the inpatient units.

Welcome to my private therapeutic practice: Hustle Heal Motivate. Hustle has become the mainstream mindset of today, as we accustom ourselves to a fast-paced culture that offers little time to process the challenges of life until these challenges begin to significantly impact us. My approach is a distinctively centred around you and your needs, drawing from modalities including EFT, CBT, and SE. I am deeply committed to supporting you in identifying your needs, strengths and goals in order to cope, manage and most importantly to thrive.

"Walking beside you, illuminating your path." I have been facilitating deep healing work for over 30 years. I believe you have an innate, inborn ability to heal. At times, you need support and guidance to find the way. Do you struggle with being "enough"? Do you watch others succeed and wonder why you don't get those results yourself? My approach works swiftly as you learn to listen to your mind, your body, and your soul. In this way, you become your own witness and can quickly move through trauma, release unhelpful patterns to find peace, clarity, and confidence.

You may be struggling with anxiety, relationships, self esteem issues, feeling stressed or overwhelmed. My clients come to therapy because they are experiencing some or all of these challenges and are looking to feel better. Therapy can bring a different perspective to the difficulties you are experiencing and can provide you with the direction and confidence to achieve your goals, live in accordance to your values, and feel better. You are not alone and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. I would like to help.

*NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS BY VIDEO AND PHONE - The decision to enter therapy is an empowering move towards positive transformation. Change can open doors, opportunities, and take down barriers that were previously in your way. Change can also be difficult and uncomfortable. It takes patience, time and often the support of others along the way. Change, at times, can also feel like loss; the loss of what you knew (even if it wasn’t working) or the loss of connection with people who don’t understand or appreciate the changes you are trying to make.

During my career in Mental Health and Addictions I have worked with many different populations, though my passion has been working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, self esteem issues, folks in the LGBT2SQ community, and in recent years, a focus on working with Trans folks. Do you need help coping with anxiety, setting boundaries with those around you, or navigating changes in life situation? Are you coming out as LGBT2SQ and need support? Are you looking to transition and want a trans friendly therapist? Are you burned out at work and looking for someone to talk to? If so, I’d love to be of help.

***Practice is full at this time***. Are you feeling unhappy? Stressed all the time? Is your relationship not feeling as strong as it used to? I offer evidence-based counselling to individuals and couples. I provide a confidential and safe environment to discuss strategies for improving your mental health and emotional well-being. Clients who see me will learn practical and useful skills that they can continue to use even after therapy is over.

*** Now Accepting New Clients***. For the past 10 years I have served as a counsellor for varied clients, working with adults and children, and in both the public and private sector. I particularly spent majority of my counselling career offering treatment to children and youth with significant mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, self harming, suicidal ideation and complex PTSD. I have helped may parents both individually or by via group therapy. I am well-trained in evidence-based treatment methods and certified in a range of techniques.This allows me to tailor my approach to each individual’s unique strengths.

You work hard to make relationships work, work hard at your job, you try your best to ensure everyone else around you is happy but end up losing yourself amid this. Even though you feel isolated, unheard, unseen you keep going. You want to stand up for yourself but don’t know how to. At times you feel overwhelmed with emotions thus feeling lost, helpless and anxious. You wonder why you connect to people a certain way and wish you could have healthier/sustainable relationships, wish you could cope better in difficult situations/be in charge of the way you express your feelings.

It takes great courage to begin taking steps towards starting therapy. As your therapist, I will walk alongside you on your therapeutic journey. My initial goal is to create a safe and compassionate environment for you to begin your healing process. From experience, all clients are unique, and my priority is to mould my therapeutic approach to suit your individual needs and goals. I use a strength-based, client-centred and collaborative approach meeting you where you are in your journey and empowering you to achieve growth.

Welcome, The hardest part in any process of recovery and healing is the first step of reaching out. This takes courage. I offer therapy to all those who are looking to gain a better understanding of the challenges in their life and use this knowledge to develop personalized strategies and skills to change their life for the better. If you are overwhelmed, confused or feeling stuck, I will be able to help you develop clarity and to feel better.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS via VIDEO and PHONE. SPECIALIZED WORKING WITH YOUTH AND MALE ADULTS AND PROFESSIONALS. NIHB REGISTERED PROVIDER. Have you noticed that you have been struggling for a long time hoping that you could change, and nothing ever changes? Do you feel that you are aware and attuned to your reasons for feeling not like your true self? I can collaborate with you to improve your self-awareness and coping skills! My approach is non-judgmental, active and engaging! I am very experienced working Youth, Men, Families and Adults. I can work with you and guide you down the path towards your goals and dreams!

Individuals and couples looking for a holistic body-centered approach with an empathic responsive therapist will find my approach light, safe, and trustworthy. I have fourteen years of experience in both body and mind therapies including Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn's stress reduction mindfulness practice, spirituality focused counselling, somatic experiencing, yoga, craniosacral therapy, and energy healing. My clinical practice draws from many theories and modalities to meet various goals and needs.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, down or anxious? Are you unsure where to start in order to feel better? You don't have to deal with these issues alone. I would be honoured to accompany you in your journey toward improving your well-being. I believe that you are the expert of your own life, with your own unique inner resources. In our time together, we will focus on connecting you with your innate wisdom and strengths in healing and growing, while identifying specific steps that will help you achieve the changes you desire. We will work at your own pace and address issues as you are ready to talk about them.

I have a strong faith in the natural ability of people to thrive in the right environment, and it has been my privilege to help create those environments for many clients over the years. With the right mix of support, education and insight, each person's unique challenges can be overcome. I run a SELF COMPASSION GROUP with Satara Subedar. Discover the gift of having as much compassion for yourself as you do for others in an interactive, meditation based group. We will review and practice mindfulness techniques, learn how to identify feelings, and work on creating a self care, emotion regulation toolkit for future use.

*Telephone, video, and in-person sessions available*. Life can be tough and our inner struggles can become overwhelming. Navigating the depths of our own distress may be a daunting task. Luckily, we don't have to be alone. I provide therapy to adolescents, adults, seniors and couples from all backgrounds, in an environment that is open, safe and judgement-free. I have experience working with a range of issues: PTSD and trauma, depression/anxiety, self-esteem, substance use, relationship issues and more. Learn more about my approach to therapy, office locations, other FAQs through my website.