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Andrea (Drea) Onofrio

Psych and Soul Therapy

Areas of Specialty: 

  • Anxiety

  • Stress & Burnout

  • Life Transitions & Changes

  • Personal Growth & Development

  • Trauma

  • People Pleasing

  • Pregnancy, Prenatal & Postpartum

  • Parenting Support

  • Grief & Loss

  • Low Self-Esteem/Empowerment

  • Depression

  • Boundary Setting

  • Healing from adverse childhood experiences

I grew up with a parent with a mental illness, and this affected my self-esteem, and the way I moved in the world.

In my twenties, I travelled extensively searching for ways to connect meaningfully to myself, to nature, and create healthy relationships in my life. During this time, I travelled to India, where I felt an immediate resonance  that impacted me. 

I found a connection and spirituality within myself that I didn’t realize I had - a sense of wholeness that I had been missing.  This understanding led me in deeper directions of healing that included accessing all of my wholeness - including my shadow parts - and the freedom of letting go of the patterns that no longer served me.

I eventually began the journey of motherhood, and am now a parent of three boys. It has been the most beautiful love and opening experience, and I also suffered from post natal depression with my first child.  Working through this - and coming out the other side, has allowed me to more fully show up for my clients while they work through their own difficulties, patterns and pain.

I’ve always been an empath, and was called "sensitive" in the past.  It turns out that this is a wonderful blessing, and I use my unique gifts and therapy skill set set to help clients feel at ease as they dive into, and explore their inner journey with me.  I care for my clients deeply and hold a space that is warm, compassionate, and real.

I have a love of being outside and I enjoy creating sacred space in my garden.  Camping,  swimming in the oceans and lakes, all bring me joy.

My Background:

I completed my Masters in Clinical Counselling at Adler University. I use trauma informed, and person-centered counselling approaches that are client led.  I also find aspects of  DBT (dialetical behaviour therapy), and CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) helpful in therapy, and use parts of these approaches as needed.  

I have spent time working with survivors of violence, and I am passionate about healing and empowering women to move forward in their lives.  

Life is filled with many transitions, ups and downs, and unexpected turns. Each one requires care.  My goal is to meet you wherever on this road you are feeling stuck, and work together - to release the stuckness, and open up freedom in your life.

My Therapeutic Approach:

I am a safe, non judgmental space for you to unfold into the work of healing.  I will support you to work through the unhealthy patterns that keep you stuck to create healthier patterns in alignment with your true deeper self.

Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, self esteem, or challenges in your relationships,   I will meet you where you are, and work together with you, to support change in your life.

Feel free to reach out and book a free initial 20 minute consultation to meet me.