Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan
(Online Only)
Accepting NEW Clients – Do you feel stuck in the pressures of general life and work, or feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or uncertainty about whats next? Navigating perfectionism, burnout, life transitions, or chronic health challenges and need some support? Tired of trying to figure things out? Together, we can explore the experiences that brought you here and find the clarity and tools you're looking for. I offer a safe, compassionate space for youth, adults, couples and caregivers to gain self-awareness, build emotional coping tools, and create meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you. Get started with a free consult call.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Men, Women clients.
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.
- 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.
- Developmental Therapy Looks at how childhood and developmental experiences affect current challenges. It aims to repair unmet needs and foster healthy growth.
- 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.
- 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.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- 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.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- 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.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Education & Credentials
Christina DeFranco HBA, RYT-500
- Female
- License # Supervised by Cierra Garrow, #009330
- Licensed in Ontario
- Practicing Since 2019
Education: Bachelor's of Psychology from York University (2019)
500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (Additional specializations in pre-and post-natal, yoga psychology)
Mindfulness Meditation Teacher (certified through MNDFL)
LifeWorks SuicideTalk Training - 2024
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy Training
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 65
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Our affordable therapy options are $65 for individuals, and $80 for couples
- Accepts Insurance
- I provide a detailed receipt to provide to your benefits provider.
Christina DeFranco Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Multiple Canadian Provinces Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan
With a Bachelor’s in Psychology from York University, I take a client-centred approach to therapy, blending Narrative Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and ACT. I also bring in mind-body based knowledge from my training as a Registered Yoga Teacher. My goal is to create a collaborative, judgment-free space that feels like your own.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to take the next step, I’m here to help. I specialize in stress and anxiety, trauma, sport, ADHD and life transitions. Let’s connect for a free consultation and explore how we can work together to help you move toward the life you're looking forward to.