Lareina’s journey into the world of counselling is deeply personal. Having navigated the rough waters of trauma, grief, and loss herself, she’s developed a profound empathy and understanding that she brings into every session. Lareina believes that her own experiences have given her a unique ability to connect with and honour the stories of those she works with. She’s passionate about creating a warm and secure environment where individuals feel comfortable to open up and explore new strategies for building a fulfilling life that resonates with their deepest values and beliefs.

Lareina’s path to therapy was paved during her time as an educator, where she encountered a diverse array of neurodevelopmental styles, including ADHD. This experience has enriched her therapeutic approach, which is as compassionate as it is comprehensive. Lareina believes in a therapy that’s tailored to the individual, blending techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Spiritually Augmented CBT (SaCBT) with insights from Polyvagal theory. Her integrative, person-centred style ensures that each client’s unique needs are met with understanding, respect, and a toolbox of strategies for healing and growth.