Miranda Arellano (She/Her)
Registered Psychotherapist, MC, RP, EMDR Certified Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant
In-Person in North Bay, ON P1B 3B8
Online in
Ontario
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with specialized training in EMDR and couples therapy. I am an EMDR Certified Therapist and an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant, and I also support other therapists in learning, strengthening, and refining their EMDR practice through consultation and mentorship.
My work is grounded in trauma-informed, nervous-system-focused care, helping clients understand how past experiences continue to influence present-day emotions, behaviours, and relationships. I support a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, trauma, panic, phobias, depression, grief, chronic pain, performance anxiety, PTSD, complex PTSD (C-PTSD), sleep disturbances, addictions, violence, and abuse.
I offer individual counselling for children, adolescents, and adults, tailoring care to each client’s developmental stage, capacity, and goals. I also provide couples therapy and am trained in the Gottman Method, supporting partners in improving communication, managing conflict, repairing relational injuries, addressing the impact of trauma, and navigating challenges related to infidelity and trust.
Across all aspects of my work, I prioritize safety, consent, and pacing. Whether supporting clients in their healing or therapists in their professional development, my focus is on building confidence, resilience, and sustainable, meaningful change.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Men, Native American, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
Approach Description: My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, client-centered, and grounded in an understanding of the nervous system. I recognize that many symptoms such as anxiety, emotional reactivity, dissociation, or shutdown, are adaptive responses to overwhelming experiences. Therapy focuses on creating safety first, then supporting meaningful and sustainable change at a pace that respects each client’s capacity.
I integrate evidence-based modalities, including EMDR, attachment-focused work, parts-informed approaches, and regulation strategies to help clients process distressing experiences, reduce symptoms, and build resilience. Sessions are collaborative and flexible, with an emphasis on consent, pacing, and choice.
For couples, I draw on Gottman Method principles alongside trauma-informed care to strengthen communication, support conflict repair, address the impact of trauma, and rebuild trust and connection.
Across all services, my goal is not simply symptom management, but deeper healing, helping clients develop greater self-understanding, emotional regulation, and a sense of stability both internally and within their relationships.
Education & Credentials
Miranda Arellano MC, RP, EMDR Certified Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant
- Female
- License # 11758
- Licensed in Ontario
- Practicing Since 2021
Education: • BA in Psychology
• Master of Counselling in Counselling Psychology
• Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO)
• EMDR Certified Therapist
• EMDRIA Approved Consultant™
• Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies
• Gottman Method Level 1, 2, 3
•Janina Fisher's Complex Trauma Training
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 225
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I will offer a sliding scale on a case by case basis.
- Accepts Insurance
- You submit to your insurance.
Miranda Arellano Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in North Bay, ON P1B 3B8
- Available Online for residents of Ontario
- Online Therapy Details: Online or phone therapy offers secure, confidential mental health support from the comfort of your own space. Sessions are provided through encrypted video or telephone platforms, allowing you to access therapy without the need to travel.
Healing Connections Psychotherapy is a trauma-informed practice offering compassionate, evidence-based mental health care in a warm, welcoming environment. Our newly expanded space features seven thoughtfully designed therapy offices, including dedicated rooms for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and group work.
The office was intentionally created to feel safe, calming, and supportive from the moment clients arrive. In addition to private therapy rooms, the space includes group rooms for workshops and therapeutic groups, a meditation and regulation room, and areas designed to support nervous system calming, creativity, and connection. Every detail reflects our commitment to comfort, privacy, and healing.
Healing Connections provides individual therapy for children, teens, and adults, couples therapy, trauma-informed and EMDR-based services, and group programming. The practice also supports professionals through EMDR consultation, training, and supervision.
Our space is more than an office, it is a place designed for healing, growth, and connection, where clients and clinicians alike can feel supported, grounded, and cared for.