“the ways you have learned to survive may not be the ways you wish to continue to live”
Dr. Thema Bryant
Welcome to Healing Path Psychotherapy
About Psychotherapy
Whether you are struggling to deal with life stressors, going through major changes, or living in the aftermath of difficult experiences, healing path is here to help. We provide psychotherapy services virtually and in-person from an intersectional feminist, holistic, culturally sensitive and trauma-informed perspective. Healing Path is BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and SW friendly. This means that we understand the ways physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being are mutually impactful. We value integrating inclusivity, community care and decolonial perspectives into psychotherapy.
About Me
My name is Maria Sotos BSc, RYT, MA, and RP (pronouns she/her). I am a Registered Psychotherapist who practices somatically and spiritually informed psychodynamic psychotherapy from a humanistic, feminist, anti-oppressive, and client-centred perspective. What this means is that I see clients as the experts in their own experience, recognizing their unique strengths and limitations both personally and systemically. I tailor my approach to suit each individual's needs keeping in mind who they are and what they want to achieve. This can help individuals regain a sense of power, agency, and responsibility for their lives that can be lost from experiences of abuse or marginalization to bring that forth and empower their communities. I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore the inner workings of their soul and to guide them on their journey.
In my practice, I work collaboratively with clients to facilitate the exploratory process of self-discovery and inner transformation. This means clients are in charge of what they want to disclose and achieve in therapy. I understand that the decision to come to therapy can be a challenging for many people and that creating a relationship of trust may take time. My aim is to provide a compassionate, culturally sensitive and socially aware perspective to helping people find more clarity and ease in their lives. Personal experiences of shame caused by traumas big or small can lead to a deep sense of wrongness, isolation, and/or powerlessness in certain individuals because of who they are. Having a sense of belonging and acceptance can be a crucial step towards healing for many individuals. For others, they have learned to hide parts of themselves under a blanket of internalized shame and/or hatred in order to go on with daily life. Eventually that internal separation can become too much to bear and one's ability to cope with daily life becomes tenuous.
I acknowledge that I am an uninvited settler on Anishinabewaki, Haudenosaunee, Mississauga, and Mississaugas of the Credit land and would like to give thanks to the longstanding stewards and protectors of these lands and waters.
Services I Offer
Your well-being is my ultimate concern. Since 2017, I have provided clients in the Toronto area a wide range of psychological and counselling services to suit their needs on an individual basis. My therapy sessions are trauma-informed and designed to strengthen your confidence, and assist you in the healing process. Take a look at the services I offer, and get in touch with me today.
Services and Pricing
Taking Steps Towards Your Wellness
I am currently available for virtual sessions and have limited availability for in-person sessions.
Therapy sessions typically occur for 50 minutes weekly or biweekly depending on each person’s needs. During the first session, we will talk about what brings you to therapy, what you would like to work on, and a brief personal history.
I offer free phone or video consultations so you can get a sense of whether I might be a suitable therapist for you and to figure out how I can assist you in finding more clarity and confidence in yourself and your journey.
My rate is $150 per 50 minute session. Sliding scale rates may be available. My services are covered by many extended health benefit plans. Please check with your insurance provider or HR personnel to check your Psychotherapy is coverage.
Benefit from my professional experience and wide range of psychological services.
Workshop Facilitation
I facilitate and run workshops on various themes related to mental health in corporate and public settings. Common workshop themes include but are not limited to: Stress Reduction in the Workplace; Managing Anger; Grief and Sadness; and Building Compassion and Empathy for team building.
Please contact me for pricing and availability