Lareina brings a unique blend of professional expertise and personal insight to her counselling practice, with her extensive experience in teaching alongside her therapeutic skills. Her journey through personal encounters with trauma, grief, and loss has deepened her compassion and understanding, equipping her to provide a safe and respectful space for clients of all ages.
With a rich background as an educator, Lareina has a keen grasp of the challenges faced by those with ADHD or Autism, and she enjoys working with them. As both a mother to neurodiverse children and neurodiverse herself, she appreciates the value of recognizing individual strengths and areas for growth.
For those who value their spirituality, Lareina is adept at weaving spiritual beliefs into the therapeutic process, enhancing coping strategies and enriching the understanding of thoughts and emotions. She understands that spirituality for one person may not be the same for others and respects everyone's choice in their spiritual practices.
Her therapeutic approach is integrative and person-centred, drawing from diverse modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Spiritually Augmented CBT, and Polyvagal Theory. Lareina tailors her techniques to each client's unique needs and is committed to supporting their journey towards a life aligned with their values and beliefs. She warmly invites you to connect and begin this transformative journey together.
