Tarana Steinke, MA, RP (Qualifying)
Locations: Guelph and Phone/Video
Disciplines: Individual Therapy
Languages: English and German
Top Specialties: Trauma & PTSD, Sexual Abuse, Emotion Regulation, Guilt & Shame, and Identity
Education
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Western University
- Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Neuroscience, University of Guelph
License and Memberships
- College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO): #19587
Additional Certifications and Trainings
- Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), Member
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in Nature Training
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- DBT Certification Training
Starting therapy can be a daunting process, so know that whatever your starting point, you are welcome here!
You are so much more than your experiences or diagnoses, and I am curious to learn about what truly matters to you. My goal is to create a space that is warm, deeply supportive, and allows you to be your authentic self. Whether you’re navigating ongoing stressors or examining deeper wounds, I wholeheartedly believe in your capacity to heal and grow. Throughout therapy, I am committed to supporting you every step of the way while providing trauma-informed, anti-oppressive care and working to decolonize my practice.
Grounded in evidence-based practices, my approach is client-centered, collaborative, and integrative. This allows us flexibility when addressing your goals – one week using a solution-focused approach while another we may unpack a difficult experience. I also work from a strength-based, relational lens because this offers us a more holistic perspective.
If you’d like to work with me, I suggest starting with a free 15-min phone consultation. This call will give you a chance to see if we’re a good fit, since it’s vital that you feel supported and comfortable with your therapist. I look forward to connecting with you, and if I’m not the right match, I’d be glad to help you find someone who is!
Therapy with Tarana
I believe a few key ingredients have the potential for therapy to be transformative:
A therapist who’s the right fit
Readiness to engage in therapy
Openness to stretch beyond your comfort zone
If we have the first two, we can work towards the third together. I will follow your pace and gently challenge as needed. I’m excited to walk alongside you as you embark on this self-growth journey!