Registered Psychotherapist · CRPO · EMDR-Certified
Valeria Matei
Registered Psychotherapist · Woodbridge & Online
An EMDR-certified space for the things that feel stuck, and for getting your footing back.
CRPO Registration No. 14052 · verify on the public register
Get to know me
Meet Valeria
Sometimes the past does not stay in the past.
You may notice yourself feeling anxious without knowing why, or reacting more strongly than you would like. Perhaps trust is hard, with yourself as much as with the people you love, and difficult experiences still shape your relationships, your confidence and the way you see the world. Healing is possible, and you do not have to carry any of it alone.
I work with adults and couples living with trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm and life transitions. Some people come to strengthen a relationship. Others come to work through painful experiences, or just to feel more like themselves again. Therapy gives you a place to do that at a pace that feels safe.
I believe everyone deserves to be met with compassion before judgment. We take time to understand the experiences that have shaped your emotional world. We work through them slowly, and we build steadier ways of coping, communicating and reconnecting, with yourself as much as with the people who matter most.
Healing changes how much power those experiences hold over your daily life, and how much room that leaves you to move forward. Nothing about it asks you to forget what happened.
What it’s like to work with me
Therapy should be one place where you do not have to protect yourself or pretend you are fine. I work at your pace, and I leave room for honest conversation as much as for practical change. The aim is for you to feel supported, with a nudge toward growth when you are ready for it.
My work may include: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Approach, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Mindfulness.
What we use depends on your experiences and on what you want to be different. No two people heal the same way.
My background
Throughout my work as a psychotherapist I have been drawn to supporting people through the hardest parts of their lives. Trauma, a struggling relationship, a major transition: whatever brings someone in, my focus stays on the relationship we build, and on making it one where trust and real understanding are possible.
I believe people are remarkably resilient, and with the right support they can move past simply getting through the day.
A little about me
Some of the most meaningful moments in life happen when people feel connected, to themselves and to the people around them. Outside of therapy I spend time with the people I love, I am outdoors whenever I can be, and I keep learning about the many ways people heal and grow. That keeps shaping my own life as much as the care I offer.
You may have spent a long time protecting yourself. In therapy you can set that down, and we will move at whatever speed feels safe to you.
Good to know before you book
Session fees
Individual sessions run 55 minutes at $180. A first appointment for adults is a 70-minute assessment at $245.
Insurance & billing
Most private insurance plans cover a portion, and we direct bill Sun Life, SSQ and Green Shield.
Getting started
No referral is needed. You can book directly. Sessions are private and confidential.
Location & language
Woodbridge office · Online across Ontario. Sessions in Romanian and English.
CRPO Registration No. 14052
Ready to begin?
Take the first step toward rediscovering your inner strength. Your unique path to mental wellness begins here.
Member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario · Reg. No. 14052 · verify on the public register