Sandra Fusco

MEd, MACP (Candidate), RP (Qualifying)

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

CREDENTIALS

Sandra is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), a student member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)． She is also an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT). Currently, Sandra is completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) degree.

AREAS OF FOCUS

Sandra specializes in supporting individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflict, emotional distress, codependency, and narcissistic abuse.

LANGUAGES

Fluent in English. Proficient in Italian.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Sandra earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Toronto and a Master of Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). She is currently completing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Additionally, she holds a postgraduate diploma in Public Relations from Humber College. Before becoming a therapist, Sandra worked in the non-profit sector with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) and taught in the York Region District School Board (YRDSB), as well as internationally in China, South Korea, Italy, and Abu Dhabi.

APPROACH TO TREATMENT

Sandra is passionate about helping clients create meaningful change and lead fulfilling lives. Drawing on years of experience as a high school teacher, she has worked with families and youth from diverse backgrounds, including marginalized communities and individuals with learning exceptionalities, behavioral challenges, and social-emotional difficulties. She integrates various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). Her practice is also informed by grief, shame, and trauma-sensitive therapy.

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

In her free time, Sandra enjoys going to the gym, attending the theatre, cycling, practicing yoga, travelling, and exploring new places on walks with her rescue puppy, Zeus.