We are happy to offer both in person and virtual appointments. Please note, fees with Dr. Arias-Valenzuela will increase to $235 on September 1, 2024. Fees with psychotherapists will increase by $5 on Sept 15, 2024.

Psychological Services with a Registered Psychologist

Psychological services are provided by or supervised by a licensed psychologist. Psychological services include the evaluation, diagnosis, and intervention of individuals or groups, as well as supervision and consultation.


Psychological Services wth a Doctoral Associate

Psychological services provided are supervised by a licensed psychologist. Psychological services include the evaluation, diagnosis, and intervention of individuals or groups, as well as supervision and consultation.


Psychotherapy offered by Registered Psychotherapist

RP psychotherapists are registrants of College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). They have completed their psychotherapy training. They are legally authorized to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy. Clinical supervision at Uprise Psychology is provided by a Licensed Psychologist.


Psychotherapy offered by Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

RP (Qualifying) psychotherapists are registrants of College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). They have completed or are nearing completion of their psychotherapy training. They are legally authorized to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy and are required to practise with clinical supervision as they gain experience in the profession. Clinical supervision at Uprise Psyc... Read More

RP (Qualifying) psychotherapists are registrants of College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). They have completed or are nearing completion of their psychotherapy training. They are legally authorized to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy and are required to practise with clinical supervision as they gain experience in the profession. Clinical supervision at Uprise Psychology is provided by a licensed psychologist.


15 Minute Complimentary Video Consultation

We are happy to offer 15 minute video consultations with the therapists on the team who are currently accepting new clients. All consultations take place on our Jane platform. Please take a few moments to review the therapist's bio to ensure they may meet your needs with respect to the age of clients they work with and their schedule options.

I’m Dr. Arias-Valenzuela and I am a Registered Psychologist in the province of Ontario (C. Psych.) and the Director of Uprise Psychology & Wellness.

I provide the following services: - Psychodiagnostic Assessments - Psychotherapy - Supervision to Uprise Staff Members - Clinical Consultation to External Mental Health Providers

I work with clients aged 13+ in the following areas: - Eating Disorders - Body Image Concerns - Pregnancy and Postpartum-Related Concerns - Birth Trauma - Pregnancy Loss - Infertility - Neurodivergence-Related Concerns (Autism, ADHD) - Anxiety Disorders - Depression - Trauma-Related Disorders - Stress Management and Burnout - Grief and Loss - Low Self-Esteem - Self-Criticism and Perfectionism - Academic and Relationship Issues

My Main Therapeutic Approaches are: - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - Dialectical Behavioural Therapy - Compassion Focused Therapy - Radically-Open Dialectical Behavioural Therapy

Treatment Delivery: - Virtual - In-Person

Schedule: - Mornings - Lunchtime - Afternoon

Languages: - English - French - Spanish

I’m Dr. Arias-Valenzuela and I am a Registered Psychologist in the province of Ontario (C. Psych.... Read More

I’m Mackenzie and I am a Registered Psychotherapist practising independently.

I work with clients aged 13+ the following areas: - Depression - Anxiety - Eating disorders - Body-image concerns - Pregnancy and postpartum mental health concerns - Insomnia and sleep disturbances - Stress and burnout - Sleep disturbances - Academic and relationship issues - Trauma-related concerns - Self-criticism and perfectionism

My Therapeutic Approaches are: - CBT - ACT - CFT - DBT - IFS

My Schedule for in person and virtual sessions: - Mondays 9-5pm (virtual or in-person) - Tuesdays 9-7pm (virtual or in-person) - Wednesdays 1-5pm (virtual or in-person) - Thursdays 1-8pm (virtual or in-person)

Availabilities - Mornings - Lunch-time - Afternoon - Evenings

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I’m Mackenzie and I am a Registered Psychotherapist practising independently. I work with client... Read More

I’m Karina and I am a Registered Psychotherapist practising independently.

I provide individual psychotherapy to adolescents (16+) and adults in the following areas: - Depression - Anxiety - Disordered eating - Body image concerns - Trauma-related concerns - Grief and loss - Low self-esteem and self-criticism - Perfectionism - Stress and burnout - Academic and relationship issues - Life transitions

Therapeutic approaches: - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Emotional-Focused Therapy (EFT) - Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)

Schedule for virtual sessions: - Tuesdays (virtual) - Wednesdays (virtual)

Availabilities - Evenings

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I’m Karina and I am a Registered Psychotherapist practising independently. I provide individual ... Read More

I am a Registered Psychotherapist practising under Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela’s, C. Psych., supervision.

I work with clients aged 13+ in the following areas: - Anxiety, including panic attacks, general anxiety, social anxiety - Depression - Disordered eating - Body image concerns - Trauma-related concerns - Grief and loss - Pregnancy and postpartum-related concerns - ADHD-related concerns - Low self-esteem and self-criticism - Perfectionism - Stress and burnout - Academic and productivity issues - Relationship issues - Life transitions - Cross-cultural adjustment

Therapeutic approaches: - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) - Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Schedule for virtual sessions: - Mondays (11am-6pm) - Tuesdays (11am-7pm) - Wednesdays (11am-6pm) - Thursdays (11am-3pm)

Availabilities - Mornings - Lunch-time - Afternoon - Evenings

Languages: - English - Mandarin - Cantonese (conversational)

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I am a Registered Psychotherapist practising under Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela’s, C. Psych., supe... Read More

I’m Noëmie and I’m a Predoctoral Intern in Psychology under the supervision of Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela, C.Psych.

I work with clients aged 18+ in the following areas: - Stress and Burnout - Depression - Anxiety Disorders - Perinatal Mental Health (e.g., Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety and Depression, Birth Trauma) - Infertility - Pregnancy Loss - Parenting Challenges - Sleep Disturbances and Insomnia - Eating Disorders - Trauma-Related concerns and PTSD - Grief and Loss - Low Self-Esteem - Relationship Concerns - Sports Performance Related concerns - Neurodivergence-related concerns (e.g. ADHD, Autism) - Existential issues - Military family related issues

Therapeutic approaches: - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) - Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Schedule for virtual sessions: - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 7:30am-3:30pm - Tuesday 7:30am-2pm - Friday 7:30am-12pm

Languages : - English - French

15 Minute Video Consultations on: - Tuesdays at 8am - Wednesdays at 11am

Other Relevant Life Experiences - Former Elite-Level Athlete (Professional Dancer)

I’m Noëmie and I’m a Predoctoral Intern in Psychology under the supervision of Dr. Melisa Arias-V... Read More

I am Julie and I am Doctoral Associate under the supervision of Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela’s, C.Psych.

I provide psychological services to teens and adults (13+). I work with the following concerns: - Life transitions - Stress management and burnout - Identity exploration - Self-criticism and perfectionism - Relationship and academic difficulties - Anxiety disorders - Depression and other mood disorders - Neurodivergence-related concerns, including ADHD and Autism - Binge eating disorder and disordered eating - Body image concerns - Trauma-related concerns and PTSD - Obessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Social injustice traumas

Therapeutic approaches: - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) - Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Schedule for in person and virtual sessions: - Mondays 9-6pm (virtual and in-person) - Tuesdays 9-6pm (virtual and in-person) - Wednesday 9-1pm (virtual and in-person)

Availabilities - Mornings - Lunch-time - Afternoon - Evenings

Languages: - English - French

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I am Julie and I am Doctoral Associate under the supervision of Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela’s, C.... Read More

I’m Gregory and I am a Registered Psychotherapist practising independently.

I work with clients aged 18+ in the following areas: - Depression and other mood disorders - Anxiety, including panic attacks, general anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety - Eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and ARFID - Body-image concerns - Neurodivergence-related concerns (ADHD, Autism) - Trauma-related concerns - Grief and loss - Low self-esteem - Chronic pain and disability - Stress and burnout

Therapeutic approaches: - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) - Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Schedule for virtual sessions: - Mondays (1-7pm) - Fridays (1-7pm)

Availabilities - Afternoon - Evenings

Languages: - English - Russian - Hebrew

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I’m Gregory and I am a Registered Psychotherapist practising independently. I work with clients ... Read More

I’m Kayla and I am a Registered Psychotherapist practising under Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela’s, C. Psych. supervision.

I work with clients aged 13+ in the following areas: - Depression - Anxiety - Eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder - Body image concerns - Emotion dysregulation - ADHD-related concerns - Grief and loss - Stress and burnout - Low self-esteem and self-criticism - Academic and relationship issues - Perfectionism

Therapeutic approaches: - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) - Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Schedule for virtual sessions: - Tuesdays (4h30-6h30pm) - Wednesdays (12pm and 4-6pm)

Availabilities Lunch-time Afternoon Evenings

Languages: - English - French

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Other Relevant Life Experience: - Former High School Teacher

I’m Kayla and I am a Registered Psychotherapist practising under Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela’s, C... Read More

I am Natasza and I am Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) under Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela’s, C. Psych.’s supervision.

I work with clients aged 13+ in the following areas: - Anxiety, including panic attacks, general anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety - Stress Management and Burnout - Athlete Mental Health and Performance - ADHD-related concerns - Autism-related concerns - Disordered eating - Body Image concerns - Life Transitions - Depression - Low Self-Esteem and Self-Criticism - Interpersonal Relationships - Perfectionism

Therapeutic approaches: - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Schedule for in person and virtual sessions: - Wednesdays 11-7pm - Thursdays 11-7pm - Fridays 11-3pm

Availabilities - Lunch-time - Afternoon - Evenings

Languages: - English - French

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Other Relevant Life Experience - Former Elite Level Athlete (Professional Hockey Player)

I am Natasza and I am Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) under Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela’s... Read More

I’m Amélie and I am a doctoral associate working under Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela’s, C. Psych., supervision.

I work with clients aged 13+ in the following areas: - Insomnia and sleep disturbances - Depression and other mood disorders - Anxiety disorders - Disordered eating - Body-image concerns - Trauma-related concerns and PTSD - Grief and loss - Low self-esteem - Stress and burnout - Neurodivergence-related concerns (e.g., ADHD, Autism, Giftedness)

Therapeutic approaches: - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) - Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) - Radically-Open Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (RO-DBT)

Schedule for in person and virtual sessions: - Mondays 5h30-7h30pm - Fridays 12-4pm

Availabilities - Lunch-time - Afternoon - Evenings

Languages: - English - French

15 Minute Video Consultations on: - No consultations available at the moment due to closed waitlist.

I’m Amélie and I am a doctoral associate working under Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela’s, C. Psych., ... Read More

I am a Registered Psychotherapist practising independently.

I work with clients aged 13+ in the following areas: - Anxiety, including panic attacks, general anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety - Neurodivergence-related concerns, including ADHD and Autism - Athlete Mental Health and Performance - Academic challenges - Anger-related challenges - Low self-esteem and self-criticism - Stress and burnout - Academic and relationship issues - Life transitions - Men mental health

Therapeutic approaches: - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) - Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Schedule for in person and virtual sessions: - Mondays 10-6pm (virtual) - Tuesdays 10-6pm (virtual) - Wednesdays 12-7pm (in-person) - Thursdays 10-6pm (virtual) - Fridays 10-6pm (virtual)

Availabilities - Mornings - Lunch-time - Afternoon - Evenings

Languages: - English

Other Relevant Life Information - Former High School Teacher and Competitive Athlete

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I am a Registered Psychotherapist practising independently. I work with clients aged 13+ in the ... Read More

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