Naedja Truffi
Registered Psychotherapist
I have been practicing Psychotherapy for over 30 years. I have an Honours Bachelor in Psychology from Brazil, specializing in clinical work with children, adolescents, adults and families. I have a certificate from USP, Sao Paulo, How to work with Special Needs Children. I have a certificate in Solution Focused Therapy from St. Michael’s College at the University of Toronto; Managing Stress through Mindfulness Train the Trainer Intensive, EMDR Certified Therapist,
Trauma and Resiliency Training, among so many other workshops and trainings that I constantly participate in order to enrich my ability to help people heal from their traumas.
My line of work is Client-Centered, I follow the teachings of Carl R. Rogers, an American Psychologist, one of the founders of Client-Centered approach.
I have experience working with people who often struggle with anxiety, culture shock, depression, panic disorder, ADHD, ODD, BPD, OCD, stress and trauma; clients that experience loneliness, difficulty in socializing, children with behavioral problems, hyperactivity and difficulty socializing; family with difficulty in communicating with each other.
Therapy Specialty: Positive Parenting Therapy, Play Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, CBT, Client Centered Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy
I have experience as a field instructor for Social Workers students from Ryerson University and University of Manitoba.
In my work I provide you with a safe, open, non-judgmental atmosphere where I listen with empathy and genuineness. Together we will work on strategies that will allow you to address the root causes of your emotional concerns and build meaningful ways in how to deal with its challenges.
