Dr. Alessandro Metta
Registered Psychologist
Dr. Alessandro Metta has Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology. He also has a Bachelor of Law degree. Dr. Metta works with individuals 19 years and older and provides services in Italian and English.
About Dr. Metta
Dr. Metta completed his pre-doctoral residency with First Nations communities in Northern Ontario focusing on the psychological assessment and treatment of complex trauma in adults. He has also worked in various public and private health care and outpatient settings including Child and Youth Mental Health and Fraser Health Authority.
Dr. Metta’s approach to therapy is direct yet compassionate. He thoughtfully customizes a treatment plan for each client, based on their individual needs. With a passion for neuropsychology and understanding of the human mind, Dr. Metta helps clients appreciate how their lived experiences have influenced their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. In particular, he supports clients to shift unhealthy and self-sabotaging patterns into adaptive and flourishing life choices.
Dr. Metta carefully navigates clients’ complex emotions to help them overcome challenges and achieve their best life. He provides a safe and supportive environment to foster self-exploration and growth.
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety and depression
- Grief and loss
- Shame
- Self-esteem
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (СВТ)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Integrative and experiential approaches
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