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 and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focus Therapy
- Developmental
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused (EFT)
- Gestalt
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Psychodynamic
- Psychoeducational
- Somatic
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.