Sarah Cifuentes
Registered Social Worker
Do you feel as if you are constantly oscillating between feeling stuck and overwhelmed? I get it.
Located in the bustling city of Toronto, I recognize the challenges of navigating the overwhelming pace of modern life. The reality is that we can find ourselves disconnected on many levels: from the rhythms of the natural world, our bodies, our emotional experience, a sense of community, our authentic Self. This is further impacted by trauma and difficult life experiences. It is my belief that this disconnection is at the root of much of our suffering.
As a therapist, I view our sessions as a sacred pause from the demands of life, providing an opportunity to turn inwards and attune to the richness of your inner landscape. My practice is rooted in the belief that within every person exists a wellspring — a source of wisdom, creativity, and innate capacity for healing. This wellspring can become muddled due to painful past experiences and messages received from the larger sociocultural context we exist in. We may have developed parts that have taken on extreme roles in order to protect us. I view my role as a guide in the process of supporting you to develop a curious and compassionate relationship with all parts of yourself — even the undesirable ones — to resolve inner conflicts, cultivate self-acceptance, and reconnect with your authentic Self.
I strive to embody an empathic, grounded presence that creates a safe container for exploration and inquiry. I bring an intuitive, compassionate curiosity, equipped with an air of playfulness. My approach is holistic and integrative, acknowledging the interconnected layers of your being—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. As such, my therapeutic approach goes beyond simply talking, but also involves experiential exercises such as, meditation, mindfulness, breath work, embracing the power of the body and senses in the healing process.
I hope to support you in deepening your relationship to yourself and others. I offer a range of tools to support you in building resilience, confidence, and living an authentic, meaningful life in alignment with your values.
I invite you to reach out.
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Sarah holds a Master of Social Work from University of Toronto along with 5+ years of experience working within the mental health field. She also holds two Honours Bachelor Degrees in Sociology and Social Work from Queen’s University and Lakehead University, respectively. She is a Registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) since 2019.
Sarah has completed psychotherapeutic training in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Trauma-Informed Yoga, and Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy. She is in the process of completing certification in Breathwave (a gentle style of Conscious Connected Breathwork). She has 2+ years of experience working as a Psychedelic-Assisted Therapist at Field Trip Health clinic in Toronto. As such, she offers Psychedelic Integration Therapy as a way to support those seeking to weave insights gained from non-ordinary states of consciousness in an embodied way.
Sarah Cifuentes
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Psychotherapy and Counselling
ACCREDITATIONS
Member of OASW (Ontario Association of Social Workers)
Registered with the OCSWSSW (Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers)
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Anxiety
Burnout
Depression
Emotional Regulation
Life Transitions
Psychedelic Integration
Self-esteem
Stress
THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness Based
Person Centred
Somatic
WORKS WITH
Individuals
Adults
FORMATS
In-person
Online
LANGUAGES
English
FEES
$165 per 50 minute session
BOOKINGS
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