About Us

OUR PHILOSOPHY

We believe very strongly in the mind-body connection to support you in the integration of your entire being. We work with you to help you find your inner strengths and facilitate healing. We use the latest neuroscience research and cutting-edge therapeutic techniques, including mindfulness, to go BEYOND traditional talk therapy. We will collaborate with you on meeting your individual and relational goals. We create space for people to find their authentic gifts, experience healing, and exceed their greatest potential.

PETE SANDOVAL

Pete Sandoval has extensive experience working with clients dealing with trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, stress management, depression, life transitions, Men’s/Women’s issues, chronic illness/pain, aging, and grief/loss. He is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), a Master Certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) clinician, and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP).

Pete has been involved in his own personal growth for more than 32 years and has actively participated in men’s and mixed-gender groups for the last 25 years, serving as both a participant and facilitator. He firmly believes in embodying the principles and practices he imparts to his clients.

Pete is currently a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Therapists of Ontario (CRPO). Pete is originally from the US where he gained 11 years of clinical psychotherapy experience in both a non-profit agency and private practice. Now, having moved to Ontario, Pete brings that experience to the Kitchener-Waterloo area as he works under the supervision of a Registered Psychotherapist with the CRPO in order to complete his approval as an independent Registered Psychotherapist.

Pete holds a license in the US as a Licensed Professional Counselor (Missouri), having earned his Master’s Degree in Community Counseling from the University of Missouri, St. Louis. He is also recognized as a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) by the National Board of Certified Counselors (US) and holds the designation of a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS

Somatic Experiencing Beg Level Session Provider
(Nov 2023)

Somatic Experiencing Training Assistant (Beg & Int Levels)
In-Person &Online live (120 hours 2023-2024)

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner – SEP
(Jan 2023)

Somatic Experiencing – Training
Trainers: Dave Berger, Josh Sylvae, and Berns Gallowy
Mostly In-Person & partially online live (234 hours 2019-2022)

Neuro- Affective Touch
Trainer: Ailene LaPierre
Online live & In-Person (72 hours – completed 06/20222)

Covid, Post-ICU, and Ventilator Trauma Master Class
Trainer: Peter Levine
Online live (01/2021)

Master Level Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Trainer: Colleen Clark
In-Person (24 hours 09/2021)

Chronic Pain & Syndromes Master Class
Trainer: Peter Levine
Online live (28 hours 10/2020)

DARe Modules 1,2,3
Trainer: Diane Poole Heller
Online live (72 hours 8/2020)

Concussions and PTSD
Trainer: Dave Berger
In-Person (12 hours 03/2020)

EMDR Levels 1 and 2 (EMDRIA Approved)
Trainer: Lisa Sager, MAC, LPC
In Person (50 Hours 07/2017)

M.Ed. Counseling, University of Missouri St. Louis –05/2014
BA Communications, Lindenwood University, Summa Cum Laude 05/06

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