Michelle Laxamana

EMDR Basic Training Membership

Holding Hearts Psychotherapy and Counselling Services

As a PoC, Michelle integrates multicultural counselling therapy with evidence based practices in her approach. She holds a Doctorate in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and Master of Divinity in Clinical Counselling. Michelle works with children, youth, adults, including couples and families. She is not only EMDR Trained, but IFS trained and certified through LaurierU. Michelle also utilizes CBT and EFT in some cases, as she has also received training in these approaches through UofT and ICEEFT. Michelle is a Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. She continues to grow in knowledge through further research and post doctorate education focusing on trauma recovery (PTG) and transgenerational resilience. Michelle is a clinical supervisor and an educational facilitator/lecturer for graduate students in the field of counselling and psychotherapy. She is part of a blended, multiracial family, is a mother of adult children and all adores the furry baby. She and her partner enjoy traveling and participating in humanitarian incentives to support marginalized communities with relational skills and mental health awareness across the globe.

9225 Leslie Street Suite 205, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, L4B3H6

Phone: 416 4604955
Email: Info@holdingheartscounselling.org

Population Served:

Both Adults and Children & Adolescents

Languages:

English

How EMDR is Offered:

Both online and in-person

Areas of Expertise:

Anxiety
Attachment Focussed
C-PTSD
Depression
Grief & Bereavement
PTSD
Sexual Abuse
Social Anxiety