My name is Andrea De Luca and I am licensed with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. As a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist-Qualifying, I bring a wealth of experience to my practice at Rising Roots Psychotherapy. My professional journey has led me to specialize in supporting individuals grappling with issues related to body image, self-esteem, perfectionism, and complex trauma. I am deeply passionate about guiding clients towards understanding the root causes of their ongoing challenges and fostering transformative growth and empowerment by healing the inner child wound. I draw from a variety of different modalities such as Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Gestalt, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Inner Child work.

Drawing from my personal experience of living with a chronic health condition, I possess a unique understanding of the profound impact that chronic illness has on one's self-esteem, including the associated grief. This blend of personal insight and professional expertise allows me to provide compassionate and effective counselling to those in need.