Joel Aguirre, MA, DMin, RP

Registered Psychotherapist CRPO Registration # 002816

CASC Certified Psycho-Spiritual Practitioner

Sometimes life is difficult, there are times it is challenging and unmanageable and because of this, Psychotherapy can be unlimited support at times of crisis or difficulty in our lives (e.g. stress, relationship break-up, abuse issues, trauma, death and dying, grief, bereavement, work issues).

As your psychotherapist, I offer a safe and non-judgmental place where you can express life’s challenges, embrace your inner strength and be empowered to live a meaningful life.

Would you want to be free from the shackles of pain, emptiness, and loss of purpose? My presence and support will help you gain your voice and restore your joy of living.

My Qualifications and Experience

  • International degrees in Master of Arts and Doctor of Ministry focused on Counselling Psychology.

  • Since 2001, I have been working with a wide range of individuals and groups including youth, families, immigrant clients, and university/college students of all ages in Canada and overseas.

  • I have provided intake assessment, crisis intervention, individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy as well as workshops and corporate team-building events.

  • I currently hold a Registered Psychotherapist designation through the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Certified Psycho-Spiritual Care Practitioner with the Canadian Association of Spiritual Care (CASC). These professional bodies govern my practice, ensuring that I adhere to strict ethical guidelines, and bring my clients' third-party accountability.

My therapeutic approach: My psychotherapy is collaborative, with the client and therapist participating as equal partners in both goal-setting and working together to reach those goals. I use an integrative approach to counseling and psychotherapy, drawing upon family systems therapy, Satir's family therapy, marriage and couples counseling, feminist theory, humanistic-existential therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, relaxation therapy, and guided visualization, depending on the unique needs of the client.

Goals of therapy: Therapeutic goals are set collaboratively with the client. Some common goals are improved communication skills, improved relationships, increased self-esteem, improved mood, decreased fear, panic, anxiety, stress or anger, positive lifestyle changes, etc

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