Accepting New Clients
Virtual Appointments
English Sessions
Patricia Di Giorgio (She/ Her)
Associate Therapist
MACP, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
$165 Individual Session
Thursdays & Fridays
(Daytime & Early Evening)
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you are just frozen? Maybe you can see what you need to move towards, but everything feels so hard, so you just keep scrolling. Your body also probably feels pretty heavy. Like there is this weight that is holding you where you are. Pressure, pain, frustration towards yourself for not doing more.
I specialize in helping people just like you get unstuck. What’s happening to you is a natural response to an unnatural stressor. We’re not meant to be doing things all the time, and when we have to, our bodies can start to freeze us as a way of trying to keep us safe.
Working together, I can help you teach your body what is safe, and what is not safe, helping it to recognize that it doesn’t need to stay frozen.
Who Patricia Supports
Patricia provides individual therapy for youth (14+) and adults, as well as couples therapy. She supports clients who are navigating:
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Anxiety & Depression - Overwhelmed by anxiety or weighed down by depression? Patricia helps clients tap into their mind-body connection to explore the root causes and develop practical strategies that empower them to build resilience and regain control to live a more fulfilling life.
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Relationship Challenges - Navigating difficulties in romantic relationships, family dynamics, or friendships? Patricia works with clients to uncover deeper patterns or emotional wounds, and develop healthy communication tools to foster stronger, more meaningful connections.
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Life Transitions & Identity Discovery - Facing significant life changes or questioning your sense of self? Patricia provides support in clarifying values, goals, and personal strengths, helping clients embrace new opportunities with confidence and a renewed sense of purpose.
How Patricia Helps
Patricia takes an integrative and holistic approach to her work with clients – she blends a variety of therapeutic strategies that best align with the individual’s unique needs and goals. She also believes that therapy doesn’t always have to feel heavy—she brings warmth, wit, and wonder into sessions where appropriate, aiming to create a space where clients feel safe to explore, reflect, and grow.
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Cognitive-Behavioural Therapies such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Patricia incorporates elements of each approach to create an individualized inventory of coping skills and strategies to support self-regulation
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) – Patricia applies IFS interventions to explore your internal parts which can help identify and heal emotional wounds, promote self-compassion and lead to healthier self-acceptance and relational patterns.
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Narrative Therapy – Patricia incorporates elements and exercises from this approach to assist clients in re-authoring their life stories by exploring the meanings and interpretations they have given to their life experiences and empowering them to step into new possibilities with renewed meaning.
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Mindfulness-Based and Somatic Therapy – Patricia utilizes mindfulness techniques and body-centered practices, Patricia incorporates interventions to help clients establish a stronger mind-body connection to best support self-regulation and self-awareness
Patricia’s Credentials & Training
Get to Know Patricia
Born and raised in a big, loud Italian-Canadian family in Southern Ontario, Patricia has always valued the power of community and meaningful connections. Her love for exploring new places, savoring delicious foods (pizza, pasta, gelato...oh my!), and spending time with loved ones reflects her belief that life is best lived with curiosity and connection—values that fuel her work as a therapist.
Outside of the therapy room, you’ll find Patricia soaking up the sun in the outdoors with a cup of coffee in one hand and her dog’s leash in the other. A true lifelong learner, she’s passionate about discovering new perspectives—whether through worldwide travel, reading, or simply enjoying time with family and friends. She loves to laugh and have fun, bringing creativity and playfulness into her everyday life whether through baking, playing games, or attending concerts. Patricia brings her values of exploration, playfulness, and connection into every session to create a space where clients feel comfortable, supported, and ready to grow.
What to Expect in Your First Session
Patricia understands that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential to the healing process. That’s why your first session will focus on building a solid foundation of understanding you. She takes a biopsychosocial approach, exploring who you are beyond the therapy room—your values, strengths, interests, relationships, daily routines, and past experiences.
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She believes you are the expert on your own life and welcomes your feedback on the therapeutic process. Whether it’s your first time in therapy or you’ve had past experiences, she wants to understand what worked, what didn’t, and what your best hopes are for moving forward. Combining your unique lived experience with her expertise in psychology and mental health, Patricia takes a collaborative approach to setting meaningful goals by the end of the first session and tailors future sessions to best support your growth and healing.