Welcome to Empatheticminds
Supporting Healing, Growth, and Empowerment Through Therapy
With over 17 years of experience in the mental health field, I offer a safe, supportive, and culturally sensitive space for adults, adolescents, and youth to explore their challenges and discover pathways to healing. Whether you’re struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, or navigating life transitions, you don’t have to do it alone. I'm here to walk with you. Let’s begin your journey to emotional wellness together. I offer Free 15 mins consultation.
About Me
Meet Your Therapist
For more than 17 years, my work in mental health has been guided by compassion, curiosity, and a deep commitment to helping others thrive. I began my career as a mental health nurse in the UK, which became the foundation of my therapeutic approach. Over time, my path led me to psychotherapy—where I now focus on individual and group therapy, addiction recovery, and trauma healing.
As a woman of color, I recognize how mental health is impacted by identity, race, culture, and lived experience. I am deeply committed to creating an inclusive, non-judgmental space that honors your background and your truth.
I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals and leading therapy groups from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. This experience has given me firsthand insight into the challenges of oppression, racism, and discrimination—and how they intersect with mental well-being.
Currently collaborating with established organizations across Ontario to help support youth mental health.
Today, I continue to grow as a therapist, collaborating with organizations, facilitating groups, and treating a wide range of cognitive and emotional challenges, including trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and bipolar disorder.
You are not defined by your past or your pain. Together, we can work toward clarity, connection, and change.
Rachel O
DIP HE
BSC , MSC
Registered Psychotherapist.
Services
Who I Work With
- Adults
- Older Adults
- Adolescents
- Youth (Ages 11–17)
Conditions I can work with
- Trauma
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Social Anxiety
- Stress & Burnout
- Personality Disorders
- Bipolar Disorder
- Addiction and Substance Misuse
- ADHD - Attention deficit Hyperactivity disorder
- ADD- Attention deficit Disorder
How I Work
Individual (1:1) Therapy
Personalized support to help you explore your inner world, heal from past wounds, and develop healthy coping strategies.
Group Therapy
A powerful, shared healing experience. I facilitate groups on trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, and more.
Culturally Informed Counseling
I create a therapeutic space that values cultural identity, personal history, and the challenges faced by marginalized communities.
Coming Soon
Training & Lifestyle Coaching – Powered by Botvin
Soon, I’ll be offering Addiction & Lifestyle Training using the highly regarded Botvin LifeSkills curriculum. This evidence-based program helps individuals—especially youth and young adults—build the resilience and skills needed to avoid risky behaviors and make healthy lifestyle choices.
Stay tuned for launch dates and enrollment info!
Contact
Ready to take the next step in your healing journey?
Email Address
rachelo@emphatheticminds.com