Our Team

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We’re a team of industry professionals who are passionate about getting our clients on to the path of recovery. Take a look at our friendly team members and get to know the faces and personalities of RD Psychotherapy.

Our Team

Our Psychotherapist

Dayana Romero

Dayana Romero

Registered Psychotherapist

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Dayana is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She is a member of the Canadian Psychological Association. She has a bachelor’s degree in Counseling from Canada Christian College from 2005, a Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Yorkville University, and from the University of Liverpool, a Post Graduate in Forensic Psychology.

She has been a psychotherapist for over 14 years. She uses different forms of therapy but specializes in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Dayana’s main focus and area of expertise is relationships. Dayana is trained as a Couples Therapist by the Gottman Institute Level 1 & 2, including treating separations and affairs. She is a Sex Therapist trained from the University of Guelph. She is certified by SYMBIS Assessment for Pre-Marital Counseling for individuals getting married or moving in together. Dayana is also a certified Dating Consultant with the Hart Coaching Academy, as well as a certified Image Consultant and Etiquette Consultant graduate from IAP College.

Dayana provides relationship services for both the non-religious and religious sectors:

Demographics:

Adults

Population:

Individuals, Couples

Focus:

Sex Therapy, Faith Based Counseling, Dating Consultant, Couples Therapy & Premarital Counseling

Language:

English

Richard Piekarczyk-Vacca

Richard Piekarczyk-Vacca

Registered Psychotherapist

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Richard is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a member of the Canadian Psychological Association. He completed an undergraduate honours degree at McMaster University and a graduate degree at the University of Toronto. He spent much of his early adult life in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) before being medically released.

Richard primarily treats First Responders and Veterans. His service in the CAF has complimented his education and experience as a therapist and given him the recognition that First Responder and Veterans belong to unique cultures of service. His treatment draws from several schools of thought, including cognitive therapy, and integrates a unique understanding of beliefs and values shared among First Responders and Veterans.

Demographics:

Adults

Population:

Individual, Couples, Family, & Group Therapy

Focus:

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, & Trauma

Language:

English

Michelle Marshman

Michelle Marshman

Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist (RSW)

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Michelle is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Calgary and her Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. She offers Virtual Therapy for residents of the Northwest Territories and Ontario.

She has over 12 years experience working in the field of Social Work as a Probation Officer in the NWT, and as a Child Protection Worker in Ontario. She has extensive history serving youth, adults, and families.

Demographics:

Children, Adolescents, Adults

Population:

Individuals and Families

Focus:

Anxiety, Neurodivergence, Atypical adolescent behaviours, Borderline Personality Disorder, Identity

Language:

English

Angela Saavedra

Angela Saavedra

Registered Psychotherapist

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Angela is a Registered Psychotherapist  with the CRPO, with her Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Angela has an undergrad degree in Psychology from Brock University and a Post-Grad in Brain Disorder Management.

Angela speaks Spanish and English fluently, being born in Colombia and raised in the USA, her experience has been geared towards working with children, youth, Adults, and couples. Angela also provides faith-based counseling

Demographics:

Children, Adolescents, Adults

Population:

Individuals, Couples

Focus:

Depression, Anxiety, Identity Crisis

Language:

English, Spanish

David Wilson

David Wilson

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

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David is an Ordained Minister Registered Psychocherapist (Qualitying) with the CRPO, and has a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. David has a degree in theology and has periodically participated in Christian ministry over the past twenty years in multiple facets. In 2016 He returned to school and obtained a Degree in Psychology from the University of Guelph.

David specializes in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Psychodynamic approaches to therapy. He also offers faith-based counselling, pre-marital counselling and wedding ceremony services.

Demographics:

Adults

Population:

Individual, Couples

Focus:

Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Men’s Issues. Faith Based Counseling

Language:

English

Dariana Gallo

Dariana Gallo

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) / Clinical Intern

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Dariana is qualifying as Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and is completing a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. She completed an undergraduate honours bachelor degree at the University of Ottawa. While completing her studies, Dariana taught adolescents and adults both in the classroom and in the pool.

Dariana is fluent in both English and French. She practices cognitive-behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and narrative therapy. With all her clients, Dariana takes a humanistic and eclectic approach as she recognizes the importance of tailoring each client’s approach to their individual needs.

Demographics:

Adolescents, Adults

Population:

Individuals

Focus:

Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Obsessions/Compulsions

Language:

English, French

Our Team

Our Medical Team

Anna Graczyk

Anna Graczyk

Naturopathic Doctor

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Dr. Anna Graczyk, ND is a registered Naturopathic Doctor with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO). She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Honours Health Studies and completed her Doctor of Naturopathy at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.

Dr. Anna, ND likes to maintain a general practice with an interest in: digestive health, metabolic health, health optimization, mental health, skin and anti-aging. Modalities she likes to use in her practice include: Nutritional and Lifestyle medicine, Nutraceuticals, Botanical Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Homeopathy.

Dr. Anna, ND is a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND). As well as, holds certifications and training in Dermatology and Facial Acupuncture. She is fluent in English and Polish.

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Clemente Clover

Clemente Clover

Medical Aesthetician and Laser Technician

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Clemente is a Medical Aesthetician and Laser Technician certified by The Esthetic Institute of Calgary, Alberta and graduated from their Clinical Esthetic program. She is skilled in different kinds of cosmetic laser treatments, IPL (Intense Pulse Light) and RF (Radio Frequency) with a deep knowledge and hands-on experience with different brands and variations of machines.

She is experienced with laser hair removal, acne and acne scarring, other types of scarring, stretch marks, hyperpigmentation, pore care, vascular lesions, Photorejuvenation, laser facials, tattoo removal, skin tightening, and microneedling using RF.

Clemente is also experienced in facials, electrotherapy, chemical peels, microneedling, dermaplaning, and microdermabrasion. She can create customized skin care regimens and
ingredients consultation.

Clemente speaks English and Vietnamese fluently. She also specializes in working with skin of colour (Fitzpatrick 4-6).

Our Team

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Paulette Romero

Paulette Romero

Human Resources Manager

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Paulette is the human resources manager, is originally from Colombia and was raised in New York City’s most fabulous borough, The Bronx.

She has a bachelor’s degree in Corporate Communication and Spanish from the City University of New York – Baruch College and an associate’s degree in business management from CUNY LaGuardia Community College.

She has prior experience as a translation and localization project manager for two translation agencies and was a litigation legal secretary at various New York City law firms for a span of eleven years.

She is also fully fluent in English and Spanish and is a Certified Ontario Telemedicine (OTN) Coordinator.

Daniela Lizcano

Daniela Lizcano

Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager

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Daniela is our Graphic Designer and is also in charge of creating and designing content for our social media channels and marketing and advertising. She was born and raised in Colombia and currently resides in Lima, Peru.

Daniela has knowledge and experience in UI/UX and web development with HTML, CSS and JS.

She studied Graphic Design, Audiovisual and Multimedia Production at Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano in Colombia and was an entrepreneur for six years, where she co-founded an e-commerce for pet owners in Bogotá. Here, she acquired knowledge of SEO, SEM and Social Media Strategies that helped grow the business from scratch.

Daniela is fluent in Spanish and English.

Natalia Logreira

Natalia Logreira

Social Media Assistant & Graphic Designer

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Natalia is our social media assistant and graphic designer native of Colombia. She’s in charge of implementing, creating and designing the content strategy for our social media. 

She studied Graphic Design in Universidad del Norte in Colombia and has experience in Community Management and Social Media for diverse marketing agencies, where she learned how to communicate, nurture connections, and foster positive interactions through social media.

Natalia has knowledge in Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects and Canva. She speaks Spanish and English.