She/Her

Yocabed Efrem Semere

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Free 15-min consult·50-minute sessions·Sliding scale·Direct billing
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$175

Sliding scale available

Both In-person and Virtual

Verifications

Verified by CRPO

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety
Self Esteem
Stress

Also Experienced In

Career Guidance
Coping Skills
Family Conflict
Life Transitions
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Sleep or Insomnia

Who I Work With

Individuals
Adults

Community & Identity

Black, Racial Justice Allied

I work with adults aged 18–40, often first-generation or high-achieving, who feel pressure to succeed while navigating anxiety, identity, and cultural expectations. Many balance personal goals with family expectations and feel responsible for others. They're thoughtful and capable, yet feel stuck in patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, or emotional overwhelm.

I'm a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master's in Counselling Psychology, and I support young adults and adults navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. We'll work together to better understand what's going on for you and build tools that actually feel helpful in your day-to-day life. I also bring in mindfulness and self-compassion, so it's not just about getting through things, but learning how to slow down, feel more grounded, and reconnect with yourself.

Background & Approach

Therapy Modalities & Approaches

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Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), Culturally Sensitive, Dialectical Behavior (DBT), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Narrative, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Education & Training

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Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University; BSc in Psychology (Major in Health Psychology), Carleton University

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Helping you feel more like yourself again, where talking things through becomes part of the healing.

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