About Me

Marisa Pohjola, M.A., RP

I have more than twenty-five years of experience as a therapist working in a variety of human service settings and with a broad range of emotional issues. In addition to my private practice, I have worked with various agencies in the areas of children’s mental health, abuse trauma treatment, as well as for a large Employee Assistance Provider. I hold a Master’s Degree in Child & Family Studies from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Western Ontario. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a professional member in good standing with the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists (OACCPP).

I am passionate about the work I do and strongly believe in the transformative power of emotions in the healing process. I have been told that because of my warm, open nature and supportive, gentle way with people, clients trust that I can help without judgment. Listening to clients’ personal stories and journeying with them through difficult emotional terrain is something I consider an honour and a privilege of trust.

I have a special interest in Meditation and Mindfulness techniques and in the areas of Trauma, Abandonment, Grief and Loss Recovery.

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle” – Ian Maclaren