Andrea U

With over 13 years of experience in the mental health field, Andrea brings a thoughtful and compassionate approach to psychotherapy. She has completed advanced studies at the Canadian Institute for Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, deepening her expertise in child, adolescent, and family mental health. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, Andrea trained as a music therapist through the Music and Life (MLU) Music Therapy Program, giving her a strong foundation in creative and expressive therapies. Today, Andrea works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing challenges related to school and peer relationships, OCD, ADHD, perfectionism, grief, trauma, and major life transitions. Her integrative approach draws on both creative and evidence-informed therapeutic modalities to provide individualized care that helps clients build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and create lasting change.

Andrea has experience addressing school-related challenges, navigating complex family dynamics, supporting individuals with learning differences, and guiding clients through the healing process following trauma. She is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and integrates trauma-informed approaches to help clients safely process and move through difficult experiences.

One of Andrea’s greatest joys in therapy is helping clients reconnect with their inner world — whether through creative play with younger clients or reflective, insight-oriented work with adolescents and adults. She draws from a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, including psychodynamic therapy, narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), emotionally focused family therapy (EFFT), and EMDR. This integrative approach allows her to thoughtfully tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs and goals.

Andrea believes that every client deserves to be seen and heard as an individual first and foremost. Her therapeutic philosophy emphasizes creating a safe, compassionate space for self-expression, healing, and growth — supporting clients of all ages in building resilience and moving toward a more grounded and authentic future.