Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Lara Cavalcante da Silveira is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, providing a thoughtful and collaborative space for individuals to work through the complexities of their emotional and psychological experiences. Originally from Brazil and fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, she brings over a decade of experience in psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapy, working with diverse communities including LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and immigrants. Her integrative, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approach supports patients in gaining deeper insight, navigating challenges, and fostering meaningful change.

Lara da Silveira, MA, RP (Qualifying)

Lara’s Specializations

  • Addiction

  • ADHD

  • Alcohol Use

  • Domestic Abuse

  • Codependency

  • Coping Skills

  • Hoarding

  • Eating Disorders

  • Borderline Personality Disorder

  • Depression

  • Domestic Violence

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Emotional Disturbance

  • Family Conflict

  • Adoption

  • Chronic Relapse

  • Anxiety

  • Divorce

  • Autism

  • Behavioural Issues

  • Grief

  • Medical Detox

  • Drug Abuse

  • Infidelity

  • Gambling

  • Career Guidance

  • Internet Addiction

  • Chronic Illness

  • Parenting

  • Obesity

  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

  • Peer Relationships

  • Racial Identity

  • Marital and Premarital

  • Life Transitions

  • Relationship Issues

  • Infertility

  • School Issues

  • Infertility

  • Chronic Impulsivity

  • Chronic Pain

  • Spirituality

  • Self-Harming

  • Self Esteem

  • Sexual Abuse

  • Sleep or Insomnia

  • Weight Loss

  • Suicidal Ideation

  • Sexual Addiction

  • Transgender

  • Personality Disorders

  • Women's Issues

  • Mood Disorders

  • Lesbian

  • Bisexual

  • Non-Binary

  • Video Game Addiction

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • LGBTQ+

  • Stress

  • Substance Use

Psychodynamic Therapy Toronto

Sessions with Lara

Sessions with Lara are collaborative, reflective, and tailored to each patient’s needs. She creates a supportive space where patients can safely explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences while working through challenges at their own pace. Drawing from psychoanalytic and psychodynamic approaches, as well as trauma-informed and culturally sensitive practices, Lara helps patients recognize patterns, deepen self-understanding, and develop new ways of relating to themselves and others. Her style is direct yet compassionate, encouraging meaningful reflection while fostering a sense of empowerment and growth.

Lara’s Credentials

Registration & Professional Memberships

Masters’ Degree in Psychoanalysis: Clinic and Research, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, (UofT Recognized)

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Universidade Federal do Ceará (WES Recognized)

Education

Basic Cycle in Psychoanalytic Theory, Corpo Freudiano Escola de Psicanálise, Brazil

Psychopathology and Psychoanalytic Clinic, GEPFOR/SPFOR, Brazil

Training & Certifications

Lara’s Rates

Psychotherapy Session | 50 minutes | $155

Intake Session | 90 minutes | $280

Extended Session | 75 minutes | $235

2-Hour Session | 120 minutes | $380

Individual Psychotherapy

Any Questions?

With ongoing professional education, our practitioner can regularly collaborate to provide our patients with the most appropriate and up-to-date care.

We offer psychodynamic therapy in Toronto for individuals, couples, and families and are available across Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, and Yukon