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About Renata
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Hello, I am Renata Roma!
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I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario, specializing in grief and anxiety. I provide compassionate support to children, adolescents, and adults navigating moments of loss, transition, and emotional distress. My approach is warm, evidence-based, and tailored to each person’s unique story.
Education to Expertise
My Academic & Professional Journey
I hold a Ph.D. in Child and Youth Studies from Brock University, a master’s in psychology from the Universidade de São Paulo, and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Saskatchewan, where I conducted research on mental health, addiction, and human–animal interactions. This background enriches my clinical work, helping me understand how relationships, with both people and animals, shape emotional well-being.
I am a Certified Pet Loss Grief Support Specialist through the American Institute of Healthcare Professionals. I’ve supported individuals coping with the deep pain of losing a beloved companion animal, an experience often misunderstood or minimized. I help clients honour their bond, process their grief, and gradually rebuild meaning after loss.
Beyond grief, I also specialize in anxiety treatment, particularly among children and youth. I integrate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Play Therapy, and Psychodynamic principles, offering personalized tools that foster self-understanding, resilience, and emotional regulation.
Person-Centered Approach
With over 15 years of experience as a psychologist in Brazil, I’ve learned that true healing begins with connection. My clinical philosophy is person-centred, rooted in empathy, authenticity, and respect. Whether working through loss, anxiety, or relational challenges, my goal is to create a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their emotions and move toward balance and well-being.
My academic work continues to explore the human-animal bond and its relevance for emotional health, but my greatest passion lies in helping people, those who are grieving, those feeling anxious, and those simply seeking to reconnect with themselves and the world around them.
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