More About Veronica Del Peral Ramos

I have a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from the University of Alberta and a Masters of Counselling Psychology degree from City University of Seattle’s Edmonton Campus. I am originally from Mexico and have been living in Canada since 2011. Psychology has always been a passion of mine and helping others is something that I strive for in my daily life.

I work based on an eclectic approach with an emphasis on client-centered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). CBT is primarily focused on how maladaptive core beliefs influence how we feel and behave with ourselves and others. Our goal will be to reframe those beliefs and replace them with healthier thoughts that would foster adaptive skills to be able to manage future struggles. I work with adults and young adults to work through issues that prevent oneself from achieving their full potential for happiness and for a wholehearted life. I have a special interest in working with individuals who come from a culturally diverse background.

Now, I realize that therapy can be tough; it does requires allowing oneself to be vulnerable, open, and honest and create a trusting relationship with another. One of my main goals is to be able to develop a relationship with my clients based on these qualities and work collaboratively to strengthen and empower others to regain their inner resiliency to change their lives.

A COUPLE OF QUESTIONS

What is your favourite quote?

“Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you.”

“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.”

What do you think the world needs more of?

I think the world needs more compassion, acceptance and understanding. Nowadays, society is bombarded with information, knowledge, and opinions that it could get difficult to know our own minds. If we can just learn to slow down and listen to our inner voices, then we can truly connect with ourselves, to our own self-compassion and eventually move towards acceptance and true knowledge.

Qualifications

Masters in Counselling Psychology

BSc Psychology

Affiliations

College of Alberta Psychologists

Canadian Psychological Association

Certifications

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Level 1

Gottman Couples Therapy, Level 1, Level 2

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Diploma

Intergenerational Trauma

Trauma Informed Practice

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

ASSIST

Child Intervention Training Modules 1-5 (Signs of Safety Training, Child and Youth Family Enhancement Act Training, Children and Youth in Foster and Kinship Care Training and Indigenous Children and Youth in Care Training)

Clinical Applications of Polyvagal Theory in Trauma Treatment with Stephen Porges & Deb Dana: Integrating the Science of Safety, Trust, Self-Regulation and Attachment

Innovations in Trauma Treatment Course: Deep Healing of attachment trauma, PTSD, racial trauma, and more

Healing the Wounds of Trauma

Languages

• English
• Spanish

I specialize in:

Anxiety & Depression

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Major Depressive Disorder
• Self-Esteem Issues
• Self-Harming
• Social Anxiety Disorder
• Suicidal Thoughts

Grief & Loss Care

• Family Caregiver Stress

Other Areas

• Emotional Regulation

Thrive (Child & Youth)

• Adolescent & Teen Issues
• Adoption Issues
• Child & Youth Anxiety
• Child & Youth Depression
• Child & Youth Self Esteem Issues
• Family Issues
• Teen's Mental Health

Trauma Care

• Abuse

I have experience in:

• Anger Management
• Anorexia Nervosa
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Adults
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children
• Becoming a Parent or the Addition of Children
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Child & Youth Stress and Trauma
• Childhood Development Issues
• Coming Out
• Couples Counselling
• Death or Loss of a Pet
• Difficult People
• Divorce or Separation
• Emotional Abuse
• Family Violence
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
• Food or Eating Issues
• Gender Identity
• Grief and Loss
• Intercultural and Interracial Relationships
• LGBTQ2S+ Issues
• Life Transitions
• Loss of Employment
• Loss of a Preterm Child
• Parenting Issues & Support
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Premarital Counselling
• Racism and Discrimination
• Relationship Dependence
• Stress Management
• Trauma
• Workplace Stress
• Youth 13 to 15 Years
• Youth 16 to 17 Years

My treatment approaches:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Gottman Couples Therapy
• Grief Work
• Narrative Therapy
• Person Centered Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Rational Emotive Therapy (RET)
• Solution Focused Therapy

Assessment services:

• Gottman Relationship Checkup