Spanish therapy Toronto

Mauricio Velarde, MPsy, BA, RP

Registered Psychotherapist & CRPO Supervisor

I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in mental health and addictions treatment across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. I provide therapy in both English and Spanish, and my work is deeply informed by cultural sensitivity and a strong commitment to client-centered care. I have extensive experience supporting individuals facing trauma, anxiety, mood-related concerns, relationship difficulties, and immigration-related stressors. In addition to my clinical practice, I have held leadership roles such as Clinical Supervisor and Clinical Director, which have strengthened my commitment to ethical, thoughtful, and high-quality care. My approach to therapy is grounded in psychoanalytic and psychodynamic principles, with a focus on helping clients better understand the deeper emotional patterns that shape their thoughts, relationships, and life experiences. I aim to create a warm, supportive, and collaborative space where you can feel comfortable exploring both current challenges and past experiences at your own pace. Together, we look at recurring patterns and underlying feelings, often outside of immediate awareness, that may be impacting your well-being.

At the same time, my practice is informed by modern, up-to-date psychoanalytic perspectives that extend beyond classical approaches. I draw from a range of post-Freudian thinkers and contemporary clinicians, integrating ideas that emphasize relational dynamics, attachment, and the therapeutic relationship as central to change. I also incorporate elements of Transactional Analysis to help make complex emotional patterns more accessible and practical, particularly in understanding communication styles and interpersonal dynamics. This integrative approach allows me to adapt therapy to each person’s unique needs, supporting deeper self-awareness while also fostering meaningful, lasting change in daily life and relationships.

Mauricio’s Specializations

  • Addiction

  • Alcohol Use

  • Domestic Abuse

  • Codependency

  • Coping Skills

  • Hoarding

  • Depression

  • Domestic Violence

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Emotional Disturbance

  • Family Conflict

  • Adoption

  • Chronic Relapse

  • Anxiety

  • Divorce

  • Behavioural Issues

  • Grief

  • Drug Abuse

  • Career Guidance

  • Chronic Illness

  • Parenting

  • Obesity

  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

  • Peer Relationships

  • Racial Identity

  • Marital and Premarital

  • Life Transitions

  • Relationship Issues

  • Infidelity

  • Chronic Impulsivity

  • Spirituality

  • Self Esteem

  • Sexual Abuse

  • Sleep or Insomnia

  • Anger Management

  • Suicidal Ideation

  • Sexual Addiction

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Stress

  • Substance Use

  • Men’s Issues

  • Life Coaching

Psychodynamic Therapy Toronto

Sessions with Mauricio

Sessions with me are conversational, thoughtful, and tailored to your needs. We begin by exploring what brings you to therapy, while also remaining open to discovering deeper patterns over time. You are encouraged to speak freely, and we work together to understand both immediate concerns and underlying emotional dynamics, including those outside of conscious awareness. I pay close attention to patterns in relationships, emotions, and communication, including what may emerge within the therapeutic relationship itself. At times, I may offer reflections, questions, or connections that help deepen your understanding. The overall goal is to help you feel more connected to yourself, more flexible in how you respond to challenges, and more able to create the changes you are seeking.

Mauricio’s Credentials

Registration & Professional Memberships

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Eleia Centre

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Ibero-American University

Addictions Certificate, Wilfrid Laurier University

Immigration Consultant Diploma, CDI College

Training & Certifications

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Training, The Centre for Psychology and Emotion Regulation)

Responding Effectively to Clients who Experience Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Developmental Trauma, Community Resources and Initiatives

Counselling Support Through Virtual Care Training, Worldwide Therapy Online Inc.

Counselling Support Through Telephone/Text Training, Worldwide Therapy Online Inc.

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, ASIST, Living Works Education

Understanding Stigma, Centre for Addictions and Mental Health

Managing Alcohol Problems, University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine & Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Health- Opioid Dependence Treatment, University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine & Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training, CPI Crisis Prevention Institute

Indigenous Cultural Competency Training 1, 2, and 3, Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres

Dual Diagnosis: Understanding Co-Occurring Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Quantum Units Education

Building Resiliency and Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids, Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital

Resilience Factors for People Who Use Drugs, Quantum Units Education

Increasing the Effectiveness of Suicide Prevention Strategies, Quantum Units Education

Don’t Try Harder, Try Different: Managing Anxiety and Stress, Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital

Bullying: The Ever Evolving Disorder, Chicago Children's Center for Behavioral Health

Understanding Autism: An Overview for Families and Professionals, Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays

Psychopharmacology and Medication Monitoring, Pilsen Wellness Center

Introduction to Human Trafficking and the Commercial Sexual Exploitation to Children, Chicago Children's Center for Behavioral Health

Keeping Children Safe: Preventing, Recognizing, Responding, and Reporting Sexual Abuse, Chicago Children's Center for Behavioral Health

Mauricio’s Rates

Individual Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Session | 50 minutes | $175

Intake Session | 90 minutes | $315

Extended Session | 75 minutes | $265

2-Hour Session | 120 minutes | $420

Clinical Supervision (CRPO)

Clinical Supervision Session | 50 mins | $175

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, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, and Yukon