Sofia Diaz, MCP

Psychotherapist (Registered)

Verified

“You might look like you have it all together while feeling overwhelmed inside. Maybe you’re caught between your family’s expectations and your own path, or your anxiety lives in your body as much as your mind. I offer a warm, grounded space, in English or Spanish, where you can slow down, feel understood, and find your way forward at your own pace.”

About me

Hello and welcome! I’m Sofia. I grew up between two cultures as a first-generation Canadian with deep Mexican roots, so I know what it’s like to translate yourself in both directions and still feel like something gets lost. If that sounds familiar, you won’t have to explain your family or your values to me before you feel understood. A lot of the people I work with are the ones others lean on: the capable ones, the people-pleasers, the high achievers who are quietly running on empty. Some are in the middle of a big change and don’t quite recognize themselves yet. Others have spent years thinking they just need to try harder and are starting to wonder if it’s ADHD. If you’ve never done therapy before, that’s okay. We’ll start gently, and you can take your time.

Approach

I’m interested in the whole of you, your thoughts and also what’s happening in your body. If your anxiety shows up as a tight chest, a racing mind at 2am, or never quite being able to switch off, we’ll work with that directly. I often use parts work (Internal Family Systems), which is a kind and curious way of getting to know the different sides of yourself, like the part that pushes you to keep going or the part that worries about letting people down. I bring in other approaches too, depending on what feels right for you. Our sessions don’t have to be neat. It’s okay to wander off topic, fidget or move around. I’ll listen closely, give you simple tools you can use in everyday life, and gently point it out when I notice a pattern that might be worth a closer look.

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Basic information

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Languages:

English, Spanish

Fees:

Direct payment

Toronto, Canada

Online Only

Services

Individual Therapy One-to-one sessions for adults (18+), shaped around what you’re going through and moving at a pace that feels right for you. Therapy in Spanish (Terapia en Español) Sessions in English or Spanish, so you can speak in whichever language feels most like home, or move between both. Culturally Responsive Therapy For those who’ve grown up between cultures or in immigrant families. Your culture, family and values are part of your story, and you won’t need to explain them before you feel understood. ADHD Therapy For adults with an ADHD diagnosis, or those wondering whether ADHD explains years of feeling like they have to try harder. Together we’ll make sense of how your mind works, ease the self-criticism that often comes with it, and find practical strategies that fit your life.

Services Offered:

Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Individual Psychotherapy
In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.
ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Free Consultation
A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.
Guided Visualisation
A relaxation technique in which a therapist guides you through calming mental imagery to reduce stress, anxiety, or pain.
Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Somatic Psychotherapy
A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.
Relationship Counselling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Internal Family Systems
A therapy model that views the mind as made up of distinct sub-personalities or 'parts', each with its own role, and works to help these parts communicate and heal under the leadership of a core Self.

Works With:

Adults
Individuals
Parents

Area of expertise

Scope of Practice:

ADHD / Attention Difficulties
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Identity & Self-Image
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.