Ps. I Love You Psychotherapy | M. Caracciolo Professional Corporation
Registered Psychotherapist, HBEd, MA (Hons.), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), C-DBT
They say our greatest weakness lies in giving up! We have all been there. My name is Maria Veronica Caracciolo, and I decided that if life was going to be difficult, I would become its greatest “warrior” and teach others to do the same. Too often we use our armour to hide our inner selves, rather than see it as our strength which only comes from taking a risk, facing our fears, taking a step forward, and learning that every battle is won with wisdom. I am here to empower you to take that chance on yourself — your mind is a powerful force, but you are its master.
Through various forms of therapy, one can explore different perspectives, coping skills, and motivators to establish better relationships; self-esteem and self-direction; deal with complicated family or couple dynamics; face a significant crisis or transition; manage substance use or addiction; and collaboratively make cognitive and behavioral changes to better emotional, mental, and even physical health!
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Hispanic / Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ+, Men, Middle Eastern, Military / Veterans, Muslim, Native American, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English and Italian
Treatment Approach
- Adlerian Therapy Focuses on understanding a person’s sense of belonging and purpose. It helps people overcome feelings of inferiority and create healthier relationships.
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Biopsychosocial Therapy Takes into account biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding mental health. It looks at the whole person, not just symptoms.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Gestalt Therapy Encourages awareness of thoughts, feelings, and actions in the present moment. It helps people integrate different parts of themselves for wholeness.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Jungian Therapy Draws on Carl Jung’s ideas about archetypes, dreams, and the collective unconscious. It helps people explore deeper layers of meaning.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Neuropsychology Examines how brain function affects thinking, memory, and behavior. It often involves assessment and rehabilitation strategies.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychoanalytic Therapy Based on Freud’s theories, it explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences. It seeks to bring hidden issues into awareness.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Helps clients challenge and replace irrational beliefs. It is an action-oriented approach for lasting change.
- Reality Therapy / Choice Theory Focuses on present choices and taking responsibility for actions. It helps clients create more fulfilling relationships and lives.
- Schema Therapy Identifies deep-rooted negative patterns formed in childhood. It combines CBT, attachment theory, and experiential methods for change.
- Social Learning Therapy Based on the idea that people learn behaviors by observing others. It applies modeling and reinforcement to encourage healthy change.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: Client centered and humanistic approach. I use various modalities but focus on DBT, ACT, CBT, EFT, Psychodynamic, Trauma-focused therapy and the Gottman Model for couples.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $180
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- For individuals with disabilities and proof of no insurance I offer affordable therapy discussed per individual consultation.
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepted by most insurance companies such as Allegiance Alliance Desjardins Equitable Life of Canada First Canadian Health First Choice Health | FCH HealthPartners Homewood Health iA Financial Group Manulife Medicare Meridian PsychCare Royal Canadian Mounted Police SunLife Veterans Affairs Canada WSIB
Education & Credentials
Ps. I Love You Psychotherapy | M. Caracciolo Professional Corporation HBEd, MA (Hons.), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), C-DBT
- Female
- License # 13817
- Licensed in ON
- Practicing Since 2023
Education: Honors Masters in Counselling Psychology
Honors Bachelor of Education (2006)
Honors Bachelor of Arts
Certification in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (2023)
Certification in Trauma (2023)
Specialist in Linguistics and Religious Studies
Certificate of Business Studies,
CRPO, CCPA Member and license.
Ps. I Love You Psychotherapy | M. Caracciolo Professional Corporation Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Mississauga, ON and Toronto, ON M9B 6H8
- Available Online for residents of Ontario
- Online Therapy Details: Owl Practice, You can book an appointment with me by clicking here: https://aws-portal.owlpractice.ca/psiloveyoupsychotherapyinc/booking
If there is a way in, there is always a way OUT.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, or major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed from a licensed professional to cope with many of life’s challenges.
My name is Maria Veronica Caracciolo- a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with an Honours Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology and the founder of Ps. I Love You Psychotherapy Incorporated. I work with couples, families and individuals through a humanistic and psychodynamic lens and integrate various modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Emotional Regulation and The Gottman Model. I also have a specialist in linguistics, and have an Honours Bachelor degree in Education (HBEd) with over 20 years experience working with children and young adults.
As human beings we need to love ourselves and others. As Sigmund Freud once stated, “We are what we are because we have been what we have been, and what is needed for solving the problems of human life and motives is not moral estimates but more knowledge.” Allow me to help you find that knowledge you need, to get to know and love yourself the way you deserve. After all to lead with a wise mind, you need to be driven by both your heart and your head.
Remember, that the power of words can break or heal our soul. Yet, we tend to forget the three most important little words till post script! It is up to us to pen the way our story goes...
LOVE HEALS. Do not save those words for last!