Lorraine Imbarlina-Ramos (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist and member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she has worked with children, teens, adults, families and groups on a wide range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, relationship issues, life transitions, grief and loss.
Lorraine currently supports teens (aged 15+) and adults. She uses an eclectic approach to working with clients, incorporating therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Mindfulness-Based interventions.
Lorraine views it as a privilege to be a part of her clients’ healing journey and offers them a safe space to feel seen, heard, and respected. She draws on personal experiences, which help her connect with clients in an honest, sensitive, kind, compassionate, non-judgmental, caring and insightful manner that helps draw them out and put them at ease.
People seek therapy for many reasons. Whatever your reason, Lorraine believes your decision to start therapy is a sign of strength, a belief that problems can become more manageable, and that life can be more fulfilling. Her goal is to serve as a professionally trained ally in your therapy to help foster growth, healing and wholeness.
In her spare time, Lorraine enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, shooting pool, and being with friends and family.