I’m Juanita, a psychotherapist and energy healer who offers a unique combination of conventional and holistic modalities.
I work with people who describe themselves as high-functioning & have a spiritual side. You're the kind of person who looks like you've got it all sorted it out in life (and mostly you do) but you're exhausted and need to make some changes.

Evidence-Based and Spiritual
Clients often describe me as down-to-earth with a spiritual side. I have a deep appreciation for both science and the mystical, magical, and spiritual.
The individuals drawn to work with me are typically seeking a therapist who can integrate evidence-based psycho-therapeutic approaches with an openness to their spiritual side. They want a safe space to talk about their intuitive insights, psychic readings, or mystical experiences without fear of judgment or having to hold back any part of themselves.
With fearless compassion, I will help you find the insight and courage to share all parts of yourself. I offer you complete presence in my sessions, and embrace your spiritual & intuitive parts. Together we will explore your problems and seek out what comes next on your journey.
My sessions often blend counselling with energy healing, but we will tailor each session to suit the unique needs and concerns you bring.
How I Came to Blend Science and The Spiritual
The philosophy behind incorporating energy work into a counselling session is rooted in the experience that true healing and re-balancing come from a combination of cognitive awareness and aligning the body’s energetic field. Gaining insight into patterns that no longer serve you, alongside balancing your energy, creates a powerful foundation for transformation. While the process of restoring wholeness can sometimes be gradual, significant shifts can occur when a person is ready to embrace change. Many of my clients have experienced profound transformations, including confidence in changing old patterns, deep connection to their intuition & self-trust.
Many clients reflect: "That would've been so hard for me to do a few months ago and now it's pretty easy".
Social Worker By Day...
I have worked as a Social Worker/Psychotherapist with teens and adults with mental health issues since 2001. I've worked for community agencies, Vancouver's Ministry of Children & Family Development & Hamilton Health Sciences. I started my private practice in 2017. I've been educated in and practised many evidence-based modalities. Currently my favourite therapeutic modalities are Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and Polyvagal Therapy.
And Energy Healer Too
In 2005 I got my Reiki I certification, and level II the following year. Since then I have been honing my abilities and seeking deeper knowledge. Being a person who respects science, I wanted an Energy Healing Program that embraced the scientific & the mystical. In 2016 I completed a 4 year program in Energy Healing at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing in Boca Raton, Florida, the world’s premier institute for Hands-On Healing and Personal Transformation. I became a Brennan Healing Practitioner.
It was an honour to study in a school created by Barbara Brennan, a renown healer and former NASA physicist, who devoted 35 years of her life to research and exploration of the Human Energy Field — knowledge which she captured in the best-selling healing manual Hands of Light, as well as Light Emerging, and Core Light Healing and the Seeds of the Spirit series.
Here’s how I found my way to offer this unique work:
My greatest teachers & therapists have always been those people who listen to the stories I tell about my life with compassion and insight. They hold space for my experience in this physical world and also welcome my spiritual side & intuitive gifts. They challenge the stories I've told about myself and don’t tell me what to do, yet they also don’t abandon me to do it all myself. They hold my hand, even when they’re not physically present with me. This is what I offer to you.
My Clinical & Energy Healing Training
Registered Social Worker – Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Brennan Healing Practitioner – Barbara Brennan School of Healing (2016)
Reiki I & II (2005 & 2006)
Master of Social Work – Wilfrid Laurier University (2005)
Bachelor of Arts (Major in Psychology) – University of Waterloo (2002)
Anti-Racism & Anti-Oppressive Statement
I am dedicated to acknowledging and unlearning my racist, hetero-sexist, and colonialist ways of being as a white, heterosexual, cis woman. I engage in regular professional development and introspective practices to own my privilege and unlearn these ways of being. My goal is to create a safe space for all who seek therapy. I welcome those who identify with any religious faith.
Some of my favourite books on this topic:
- Resmaa Menakem: My Grandmother's Hands
- Desmond Cole: The Skin We're In
- Viet Thanh Nguyen: The Sympathizer & A Man of Two Faces
- Robin D'Angelo: White Fragility
- Layla Saad: Me and White Supremacy
Testimonials
As a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Workers, I am not allowed to request or post testimonials. Many of my referrals are from current or former clients. If curious to learn more about working with me: Book a Free 15 minute consultation.
Outside Of The Therapy Room: Travel and Tarot Cards
You’ll often find me reading a good book or watching Unsolved Mysteries or Love is Blind on Netflix. I also enjoy playing with my tarot cards or mountain biking on local trails. I’m married and a proud mom of two teenage boys. Our family adores our cat and dog.
I grew up on a dairy farm near Hamilton, in a family with a love for travel. In 2017, I had the incredible experience of spending a year abroad in the South of France with my family.
Some organizations close to my heart include SEVA, the David Suzuki Foundation, Sea Shepherd, local food banks, and Every Mother Counts.
Ready to Schedule An Appointment or Want to Find Out More?
Ready to get some support as you try to untangle the next steps of your journey? Book a free 15 Minute Consult to find out if we are a good fit to work together and ask any questions. You can also email me at juanita@juanitalepage.com with any questions you might have.