Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Certification
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Andra Escobar

Andra Escobar

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Compassionate and skilled psychotherapist specializing in relational trauma, couples therapy, narcissistic abuse recovery, and adolescent mental health. Over ten years of experience working with neurodivergent individuals, integrating DBT-informed, IFS-informed, somatic, and relational approaches into treatment. Strong ability to build deep therapeutic rapport through authenticity and lived experience, supporting clients in developing emotional regulation, healthier boundaries, and meaningful relational change.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Health One Toronto (The Well)
02.2025 - Current

Provide in-person psychotherapy for youth, adults, couples, and families.

  • Deliver comprehensive, trauma-informed psychotherapy tailored to individual, couple, and family needs.
  • Develop personalized treatment plans grounded in thorough biopsychosocial assessments, ongoing evaluations, and measurable clinical goals.
  • Specialized focus in treating narcissistic abuse, including recovery, boundary formation, and self-esteem rebuilding.
  • Expertise in grief and trauma therapy with an emphasis on somatic and body-based practices to support nervous system regulation and integration.
  • Extensive experience working with adolescents, particularly addressing depression, anxiety, identity development, and emotional regulation, and the effects of social media.
  • Special focus and training in Relational Life Therapy (RLT), supporting couples facing complex relational dynamics.
  • Clinical experience in infidelity treatment, relationship repair, and successful completion of structured couple therapy protocols.
  • DBT-informed: emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness interventions.
  • IFS-informed: parts work, self-leadership development, and internal system mapping for trauma and attachment healing.

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) – Independent Contractor

Inner Growth Counselling
05.2024 - Current

Provide in-person psychotherapy for youth, adults, couples, and families.

  • Deliver comprehensive, trauma-informed psychotherapy tailored to individual, couple, and family needs.
  • Develop personalized treatment plans grounded in thorough biopsychosocial assessments, ongoing evaluations, and measurable clinical goals.
  • Specialized focus in treating narcissistic abuse, including recovery, boundary formation, and self-esteem rebuilding.
  • Expertise in grief and trauma therapy with an emphasis on somatic and body-based practices to support nervous system regulation and integration.
  • Extensive experience working with adolescents, particularly addressing depression, anxiety, identity development, and emotional regulation, and the effects of social media.
  • Special focus and training in Relational Life Therapy (RLT), supporting couples facing complex relational dynamics.
  • Clinical experience in infidelity treatment, relationship repair, and successful completion of structured couple therapy protocols.
  • DBT-informed: emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness interventions.
  • IFS-informed: parts work, self-leadership development, and internal system mapping for trauma and attachment healing.
  • Led workshops on mental health awareness and coping mechanisms within community settings.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals in coordinating care for clients with co-occurring mental health and physical health concerns, ensuring a holistic approach to treatment.
  • Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.

Senior Lead Autism Therapist

New Haven Learning Centre
02.2017 - 01.2020
  • Promoted to Senior Lead Therapist for exceptional performance
  • Trained parents and caregivers on treatment and behavior strategies
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize client care
  • Implemented behavioral skills training and attended ongoing professional development

Education

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Counselling Psychology, Honours

Yorkville University
12.2024

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology

York University
06.2021

Diploma - Behavioural Sciences, Honours

Seneca College
06.2016

Skills

  • Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, DBT, EFT, IFS-informed, RLT, Psychodynamic Inner Child Work
  • Specialized Expertise: Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Grief Counseling, ADHD, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Working with Adolescents
  • Clinical Skills: Patient Documentation, Case Conceptualization, Safety & Risk Assessments, Discharge Planning
  • Narcissistic abuse recovery
  • Distress tolerance skills
  • Behavioral skills training
  • Psychoeducation delivery
  • Autism spectrum support
  • Grief counseling
  • Family dynamics
  • Family counseling
  • DSM-iV classification
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working

Affiliations

  • Relational Life Institute (RLT)
  • College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
  • Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

Certification

Leading Edge Seminars: New Opportunities in Treating Grief, Loss, and Trauma (May 2025)

Leading Edge Seminars: Adolescent Depression in Clinical Practice – Treatment Tools, Safety, and the Impact of Digital Media (Nov 2025)

Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Certification (April 2024)

Advanced Therapist Skills Certification (May 2024)

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) – Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) – Member

Timeline

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Health One Toronto (The Well)
02.2025 - Current

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) – Independent Contractor

Inner Growth Counselling
05.2024 - Current

Senior Lead Autism Therapist

New Haven Learning Centre
02.2017 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology

York University

Diploma - Behavioural Sciences, Honours

Seneca College

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Counselling Psychology, Honours

Yorkville University
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