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Dorina Popescu - RP (Registered Psychotherapist)

Hi,

I'm Dori.

I’ve devoted myself to mental health for over 25 years now. During this time, I’ve become a wife, a mother and a therapist.

I received my Bachelor of Medicine (Doctor of Medicine)  degree in General Medicine from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Craiova (Romania) in 2002. During my undergraduate practicum I had the opportunity to work with adults and adolescents experiencing severe and persistent mental illness and I absolutely fell in love with the field at that point. I continued on to graduate medical university and completed six years of residency training in Psychiatry,  which included training in different Psychotherapy modalities. I was a certified as a Specialist Psychiatrist in European Union in 2009, in same year when I emigrated to Canada.  I have not pursued a career as a Psychiatrist and I don't practice medicine in Canada.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), authorized for independent practice.

Since 2009, my work experience consisted of performing  clinical and non-clinical  roles at major public mental health organizations, including : Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences Whitby, Lakeridge Health - Pinewood Addiction Services Ajax, Canadian Mental Health Association - HKPR, Ross Memorial Hospital.

The majority of my clinical work has been done in crisis, hospital, and outpatient settings, so I am very comfortable in navigating whatever challenges you may be facing, in a calm, nonjudgmental manner.

My background and experience provided me with the base to understand and practice Psychotherapy as well as my extensive training in Addictions & Mental Health received in Canada allows me to help a wide range of people, who are struggling with different mental health problems.

My perspective is, that in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, healthy relationships and to truly be content in life, individuals must have the ability to acknowledge how experiences shape them. We also, have to be willing to learn, process and communicate to break down barriers and overcome obstacles that may be hindering us from progressing in our lives.

I believe in creating a safe space where you can feel heard, understood and cared for, and I can provide a relationship which you may use for your own personal development. I will work with you individually delivering the proper support and techniques so you will be able to cope with the problems of life more adequately and more comfortably. Whether you have feeling of anxiety or depression, have experienced trauma or just want to improve your relationships or mental well-being my role is to empower you to identify and cultivate your strengths, to improve connections with yourself and others, to make helpful changes in order to become more able to function effectively.

In my work I use different experiential therapies and I engage in the therapeutic process by using a genuine warm and empathetic style. Equally important is that I will equip you with the tools needed to maintain treatment gains.

Let's start working together to navigate the challenges and embrace the positive changes that lie ahead.