I am a mother, daughter, sister, partner, and lifelong student. As a Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Qualified Mindfulness Instructor, I provide psychotherapy focused understanding how your past experiences influence your present life and working towards meaningful change. I work with adults and young adults navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, burnout, or the challenges of cancer, whether personally or as a family member. My goal is to support you in overcoming obstacles, finding meaning, and living with grace. As David Richo reminds us, “Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us.”

I have supported individuals through complex challenges—including cancer, trauma, substance use, depression, anxiety, psychosis, isolation, and suicidal ideation—at organizations such as Wellspring, Princess Margaret, CAMH, Salvation Army, and the START Clinic for Mood and Anxiety Disorders. My approach draws on EMDR, mindfulness, radical acceptance, self-compassion, motivational interviewing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), strengths-based, and emotion-focused modalities. Mindfulness is central to both my personal and professional practice. Since 2010, I have studied extensively, completing my Mindfulness Instructor qualification through the Centre for Mindfulness Studies/University of Toronto, and have led programs at U of T, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, Central LHIN, Mindfulness in Public Safety, the Law Union of Ontario, and in private practice.

I approach therapy with non-judgment, collaboration, and practicality, emphasizing that you are the expert in your own life. I strongly believe that therapy should be accessible and affordable. I also work with couples, supporting them in managing conflict and strengthening current and future relationships. I invite you to reach out for a free 15-minute phone call to explore how we might work together. LGBTQIIA+ and BIPOC clients are warmly welcome.

Contact: 647-865-8955 | miha.dirlea@gmail.com