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Sofia Diaz

Registered Psychotherapist

Meet Sofia

My experiences and interests give me a unique understanding of…
  • Growing up between two cultures, and feeling like you have to translate yourself in both

  • Carrying your family’s expectations while trying to work out what you actually want

  • Anxiety you feel in your body: the tight chest, the racing mind at night, never quite switching off

  • Looking like you have it all together while feeling overwhelmed inside

  • Starting over after a move, a breakup or a career change, and not recognizing yourself yet

  • The voice that says you should be further along by now

My cultural or ancestral background is…
  • Latina, a first-generation Canadian with strong ties to my Mexican heritage. I offer sessions in English and Spanish. If you’ve grown up between cultures, you won’t need to explain your family or your values before you feel understood, and you can talk in whichever language feels most like home.

My clients describe me using words like…
  • Warm

  • Grounded

  • Honest

  • Curious

  • Gentle, and direct when needed

Expertise

Areas of Focus

Specializations

  • Anxiety and Stress Management Skills
  • Identity and Self-Exploration
  • Relationship to self and others

By category

  • Anxiety and Stress Management Skills
  • Emotional regulation
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Mindfulness
  • Parts Work
  • Understanding & Regulating Emotions
  • Nervous system regulation
  • Negative thinking and ruminating
My clients often self-identify as…
  • Latinx and BIPOC adults living between two cultures

  • Children of immigrant families

  • People-pleasers and high achievers running on empty

  • Adults with ADHD, diagnosed or wondering

  • Adults in the middle of a big life change

  • People who feel their anxiety in their body and want more than just talking

  • Spanish speakers who feel more themselves in Spanish

I’m the right therapist for you if…
  • You look fine to everyone else, but inside you feel constantly on edge.

  • You feel pulled between your family’s expectations and your own path.

  • You’ve spent years thinking you just need to try harder, and wonder if it might be ADHD.

  • You’re going through a big change and feel unsteady.

  • You keep ending up in the same patterns in your relationships.

  • You can talk about your feelings, but still feel them stuck in your body.

  • You’re new to therapy and want a warm, gentle start at your own pace.

Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach

  • Somatic and Body Awareness
  • Person-Centered
  • Strength-Based
  • Mindfulness
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Relational Therapy
  • Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Culturally Competent
  • Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)
  • Inner Child Work
  • Mind-Body Connection
  • Parts Work
  • Attachment-Based
If we work together you can expect to feel…
  • Safe to say what you really think, without judgement.

  • Less alone with what you’ve been carrying.

  • More settled in your body, even on hard days.

  • Understood, without having to explain your culture or family first.

  • Gently challenged when old patterns stop serving you.

Populations Served

  • Adults (18+)

Practice Details

Service Offerings & Rates

  • Initial Consultation
    Free
  • Individual Session
    $160Sliding scale offered on case by case basis
During your free consultation, we’ll go over…
  • What’s going on: what’s been happening, in whatever words you have.

  • What you’re hoping for: what you’d like to feel differently.

  • Your questions: how I work, and any “is this normal?” worries about therapy.

  • Fit: whether it feels right to take a next step, with no obligation either way.

If we work together you can expect me to…
  • Listen closely and ask curious questions, rather than rush to fix things.

  • Notice what’s happening in your body as we talk, and help you notice it too.

  • Share simple grounding tools you can use in a meeting, on the bus, or at 2am.

  • Keep sessions flexible, so it’s okay to wander off topic, fidget or move. We’ll find our way back.

  • Go at your pace, and slow down when things feel like too much.

  • Make room for your culture, family and values as part of your story.

  • Tell you honestly when I see a pattern worth exploring.

Insurance & Benefits Coverage

Coverage depends on the insurance plan. Check with your insurance provider to see if your plan covers one of the listed designations.

  • Registered Psychotherapist

For insurance purposes, this therapist’s home province is Ontario.

Virtual Sessions

AlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaNewfoundland & LabradorNorthwest TerritoriesNunavutOntarioSaskatchewanYukon Territory

Eligible provinces and territories are highlighted in green.

  • Ontario
  • British Columbia
  • Alberta
  • Manitoba
  • Saskatchewan
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Yukon
  • Nunavut
  • Northwest Territories

Also offers sessions in: Asia, Australia, Europe, Central & South America

More Info

Education

  • Yorkville University

    Masters of Counselling Psychology · 2024

  • University of Ottawa

    Honours Bachelor of Science · 2015

Certifications

  • Health Coach Institute

    Health Coach Certification · 2019

Languages

English, Spanish

Booking FAQ

Does Sofia offer direct billing with my insurance? Or how does payment work?

First Session charges each session directly to your credit card. Once each session occurs and your card is charged, you’ll receive a PDF receipt by email with all the details you need to get reimbursed (therapist name, designation, license number, address, etc.). You can then submit the receipt to your insurance company for reimbursement if you have coverage. We always recommend checking your coverage with your provider before booking.

How do I know if Sofia is a good fit?

You are the expert when it comes to knowing who’s the right fit. Watch the therapist’s video at the top of their profile and see whether the message and energy resonate. If you feel drawn to speak with them, listen to your gut — booking a free consultation is a great first step to assess fit.

What if I see no available times to book a session?

If the therapist is listed as accepting clients and you see no available times, it’s likely they haven’t updated their availability (sorry about that!). In this case, you can to see what times they have available.

Can I contact Sofia before booking an appointment?

If you still have questions before booking that can’t be answered during your free consultation, you can .

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