Lucretzia Appavoo

Hello! My name is Lucretzia and I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist. I work with children using play therapy, with youth and adults with trauma using EMDR for trauma, abuse and Motor Vehicle accidents! My fees are covered by extended health care plans and I direct bill blue cross, medavie and greenshield.

I am a therapist who values compassion, humility, and the power of kindness. My education includes a master’s degree in counselling psychology at City University of Seattle and a Bachelor of Science degree with a minor in psychology through the University of Alberta. My areas of interest include trauma, interpersonal violence, childhood and adult abuse. I have a particular interest in supporting people of colour due to current inequalities, racial injustice, and racial trauma that significantly impacts the BIPOC community. My passion stems from a desire to create an inclusive and equitable world in which people of colour can thrive.

Additionally, I am certified in EMDR therapy and I have received trainings in various other areas of support, including trauma-informed care, suicide prevention, transgender wellness, play therapy, and cultivating cultural awareness and humility.

I believe that every person’s experience is different and that therapy should be altered to fit the needs, wants, unique characteristics, and situation of the person through evidence-based means. The therapy treatments that I utilize the most include compassion-focused, EMDR, humanistic, and cognitive processing therapy, I am a solution-focused therapist, meaning that I am committed to getting individuals that I walk alongside to a place of healing and recovery.

I have been described as an empathetic, compassionate, patient, and accepting person. I am passionate about psychology and about helping people through tough times. I enjoy supporting individuals in building their confidence and seeing them heal from their struggles. I look forward to doing the best I can in helping individuals through their hardships so that they can live a content life.