In-Person in Toronto, ON M6G
Online in
Ontario
Welcome! I know seeking a therapist can be overwhelming and I’m glad you’re here. Healing is a vulnerable relational process of which it is an honour to be a part. As we develop trust, we can safely explore the depths of your experiences, core beliefs, and relational patterns. As we process and make sense of the origins of these patterns, we also develop new lenses and skills to support you to live in the present with greater ease and a strong sense of self.
I am a Registered Social Worker with counselling experience in hospital and community settings. I work with youth and adults with mood-, personality-, substance use, and eating disorders who have experienced complex trauma, and who struggle with low self-esteem, attachment wounds, unprocessed grief and loss, interpersonal conflict and behavioural concerns.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Teen, Young Adult
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- 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.
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) An evidence-based treatment for PTSD that teaches clients to reframe unhelpful thoughts about trauma. It helps reduce guilt, shame, and fear.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- 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.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
Approach Description: My approach is client-centred, strength-based, anti-oppressive and trauma-informed, moving beyond the personal and recognizing that the political and social have an undeniable impact on our emotional and psychological development. If this feels like the right fit for you, I would love to hear from you.
Education & Credentials
Angelica Rao RSW, MSW
- Female
- License # 849914
- Licensed in Ontario
- Practicing Since 2023
Education: I hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a Masters Degree in Sociology from the University of Toronto, and am trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Trauma Assessment, the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics, Motivational Interv
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 170
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I have a limited number of sliding scale spots in my practice for clients who demonstrate financial need
- Accepts Insurance
Angelica Rao Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Toronto, ON M6G
- Available Online for residents of Ontario
I work collaboratively with you, moving between mindfulness-based, narrative, body-oriented, emotion-focused, trauma-focused, and cognitive therapies, to meet your needs.