Ms. Cristina Del Principe, MSW, RSW, Social Worker/Psychotherapist

(she/her)

EMDR Certified Therapist

About Me

Welcome. My name is Cristina Del Principe (MSW, RSW, Social Worker/Psychotherapist), owner of the Restorative Trauma Practice, located in downtown Barrie, Ontario. My goal as a clinician is to provide relief and the experience of wellness to all the adult individuals (18 years and older) I work with. I have 14 years of extensive clinical practice guiding individuals out of past and present traumatic and hurtful life experiences. This is accomplished through building a respectful, collaborative relationship and creatively combining trauma therapy approaches like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), sensorimotor psychotherapy, and interventions that heal distressing cognitive, emotional, behavioural, and somatic reactions, throughout the entire therapeutic journey. My approach to psychotherapy is focused, individualized, and trauma-informed. I offer 30, 60, or 90-minute appointments. Also, I can schedule individual therapeutic intensives. If you are interested in learning more on how I can support you, we can book a free consultation where we can discuss your needs and goals.

Education & Experience

Doctorate in Social Work (PhD), Wilfrid Laurier University, 2021-Present; Master of Social Work (MSW), Health & Mental Health, University of Toronto, 2011-2012

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

EMDR Certified Therapist - EMDRIA - 2024; Professional Training Program with the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation – 2024; Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) Institute Level 2 Training – 2022; Structural Dissociation Theory into the Treatment of People with Complex Trauma – 2021 with Kathleen M. Martin; EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training – 2021 with the Niagara Stress and Trauma Clinic; Certified Clinical Trauma Training Level 2 – 2020, PESI, Dr. Janina Fisher; Certified Clinical Trauma Training Level 1 – 2020, PESI, Dr. Janina Fisher; Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) Institute Level 1 Training – 2019

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Issues
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Headaches/Migraines
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychotic Disorders
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Somatic Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • Suicide Risk
  • Survivor's Guilt

Population Served

  • Adults
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors

Language

  • English