The Rooted Therapy Team

Everyone deserves to feel rooted.

Sophia Ciniello MSW, RSW, B-Ed., BA(Hons)
Owner, Therapist

After providing counselling to individuals/couples/families/groups in various Private Practices for many years, I have decided to open my own, one that feels authentic to who I am. I am a passionate, whole-hearted, and open-minded person who loves to work with people.

I have been working in the social service industry for over 13 years. I have worked in Residential Treatment Centres, to schools, to Temporary Housing, and more. Each location has been an incredible opportunity to learn, and grow my approach. I believe that safe and loving connection is a human necessity and a critical component of living a happy and healthy life.

My practice is welcoming, accessible, and non-judgmental. All people are welcome in this space. I practice from an eclectic lens (including Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, ACT, Narrative Therapy, Brief/Solution Focused Therapy, and more) with knowledge and respect for a trauma-focused perspective at my core.

There are many titles that I use besides social worker or therapist: friend, mother, partner, daughter, sister, safe space. All parts of who I am lend themselves to my heartfelt work. It is my joy to sit with you and hear what you have to say.

Anita Morar MA, RP
Therapist

I have a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology and also am a Registered Psychotherapist with over 10 years of clinical experience. Your therapeutic journey with me will provide you a safe, non judgemental and comfortable space to explore any challenges you may be facing. With respect, empathy and compassion I will help you gain greater insight and self-understanding. Issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems or life transitions can be explored, supported and processed through our sessions.

I have extensive experience working with couples and individuals and employ an integrative approach to psychotherapy, mainly utilizing techniques which include Emotion focused-Focused Therapy (EFT), EFT-C for couples, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I have also completed training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)- a powerful tool that can be used to help process and heal from trauma/distressing life situations.

I have a deep passion and a strong commitment to help curate a healthy life and I hope to help support you in your healing journey .