Do you find it hard to understand your own patterns, reactions, and behaviors? Do you struggle to maintain a positive relationship with yourself? Are you often overly critical or find yourself doing something different from what you truly want?
If this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.
In our sessions, we will work on improving your relationship with yourself and others. Whether you’re dealing with codependency, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or burnout, we will address the patterns that keep you stuck.
Are you ready to explore your patterns and start working on them? It’s time for you to feel confident in your life, your relationships, and yourself
I help clients work through relationship challenges, whether they are with the self or others. My aim is to help you get to the root cause of what’s keeping you stuck and create long-term change.
My Approach to Therapy
I aim to understand your experiences—your struggles, and your relationships with yourself and others. I’m not here to change who you are but to help you understand why it hurts and how to reconnect. We’ll explore what’s happening now and where the problems began to guide our treatment plan.
I specialize in helping high-achieving individuals prioritize themselves and their relationships. For individuals, we’ll work on self-talk and patterns that keep you stuck. I’ll support you in becoming the best version of yourself.
For couples, I focus on helping you slow down and truly listen to each other, learning new ways to connect and communicate.
Understanding Attachment Wounds and Trauma
If you’ve experienced attachment wounds or trauma, you might find it hard to feel safe and connected in relationships. These deep-rooted issues can shape your reactions and behaviors, often without you even realizing it.
In our work together, we’ll look at how past traumas and attachment issues affect your current life. By understanding these patterns, we can find ways to heal and move forward.
My goal is to create a safe space where you can address these wounds, rebuild trust in yourself and others, and create healthier relationships.
Ready to get started?
Let’s see if we make a good team.
It’s easy to get started with me. I return calls and emails within a few hours. Our first consultation will be a chance for me to listen and understand all that is bothering you.
Feel free to drop me a line for a free consult.
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I am committed to giving you the highest level of care. To ensure this, I continuously participate in trainings and certifications, always working to improve my skills and expertise
Clinical Modalities
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT
Mindfulness-based Interventions (MBI)
Trauma-informed
Gottman Methods
Areas of Focus
Anxiety
Depression
Adjustment & life transitions
Infertility and postnatal difficulties
Coping Skills
Stress & Burnout
Relationship difficulties
Grief
Miscarriages & Pregnancy Loss
Couples & Marriage Counselling
Education / Trainings
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (Yorkville University)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (York University)
The Gottman Institute Level 1 Clinical Training
TEAM-CBT Level 1 Certified
Essentials of Reproductive Therapy: Infertility, Pregnancy Loss, Trauma, Donor Conception certificate
IFS to Self-Leadership - PESI
IFS for Anxiety - PESI
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) for Attachment Trauma - PESI
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certification Training - PESI
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Memberships
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)with the
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists (OSRP)
Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS)
We have to learn to be our own best friends because we fall too easily into the trap of being our own worst enemies.
My Blogs

Emotional Intelligence in Men: Why Do Men Struggle to Open Up?
From the time most boys can walk, they hear the same messages over and over again: Toughen up. Don’t cry. Be strong. Handle it on

Navigating the 24/7 World: Stress Management Tips for Managing Modern Life Stress
You woke up to seventeen notifications before your alarm even went off. Work emails that came in overnight. Text messages from three different group chats.

10 Facts About Infertility and Depression You Need To Know
Understanding the Clinical Reality of Infertility and Depression While Struggling to Conceive You’ve probably heard people say that infertility is stressful. That it’s disappointing. That

Pregnancy Loss: Living with the Children Who Never Were
The Psychological Reality of Pregnancy Loss There’s a particular kind of grief that doesn’t really fit into our cultural narratives about loss. It’s the grief

How to Deal With a Negative Pregnancy Test after IVF and Embryo Transfer
There’s a particular kind of heartbreak that comes with seeing a negative pregnancy test result following an embryo transfer. It’s different from the disappointment of

Is Infertility a Trauma? Understanding the Emotional Impact of Fertility Struggles
The short answer is yes. Infertility is a trauma. But like most things related to fertility struggles, it’s more complicated than a simple yes or
Delia's Professional Credentials
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology – York University
Master of Arts, Counselling Psychology – Yorkville University
Registered Psychotherapist – College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Delia's Professional Profiles
Hi, my name is Dahlia Petrescu and I'm a registered psychotherapist. Specialize in trauma therapy and I have extensive background in neuropsychological assessments. But here's what really matters. I aim to help you make sense of what you're going through and figure out what your next step should be. Life can feel overwhelming. Maybe you're struggling to keep everything together, or you're dealing with something you can't quite name or understand. You don't need to have it all figured out before we start. That's exactly what we'll work on together. My approach isn't about fixing you. It's about understanding your experiences and reactions and creating space for the parts of yourself that need to be heard. Therapy works best when it feels like the right fit. That's why I offer a free fifty minute consultation so we can talk and see if working together makes sense for you. Ready to take that first step? You can find my schedule below.