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Getting to know Rebecca

Rebecca Osterlee, Registered Psychotherapist
ABOUT ME

Hi! I'm Rebecca (she/her).

I believe one of the most important parts of therapy is the relationship we build together. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable being honest, asking questions, laughing when it happens, and showing up exactly as you are.

Over the years, I've had the privilege of working with people from many different backgrounds, each with their own experiences, strengths, and challenges. Alongside clinical training, I bring warmth, curiosity, and a genuine interest in getting to know you.

Solara is a neurodivergent-affirming practice. Whether you arrive overwhelmed, distracted, exhausted, or unsure where to begin, you're welcome here. Therapy doesn't have to look a certain way. We'll find an approach that works for you.

Welcome to Solara

Helping you reconnect with yourself.

At Solara Psychotherapy, I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can be yourself. You don't need to have everything figured out before you walk through the door.

Whether you're navigating ADHD, anxiety, burnout, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, or a major life transition, we'll work together to better understand what's going on and find an approach that feels right for you.

My goal is simple: to help you understand yourself with more clarity, self-compassion, and confidence.

MY APPROACH

How I Work

Person-Centred

I don't believe there's one "right" way to do therapy. You know yourself better than anyone else, and my role isn't to tell you who you should be. Together, we'll focus on what's most important to you and move at a pace that feels manageable.

Trauma-Informed

I recognize that our experiences shape how we move through the world. That means creating a space where you feel emotionally safe, where you have choice, and where we don't rush into things before you're ready. Therapy should feel collaborative, not overwhelming.

Flexible & Collaborative

Every person is different, so every session looks a little different too. I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches and adapt them to fit your needs. Some sessions are practical and strategy-focused. Others involve slowing down, exploring emotions, understanding your nervous system, or making sense of patterns that keep showing up. We'll figure out what works best for you together.

WHAT GUIDES MY WORK

What guides my work

The relationship we build together matters. Here's what you can expect when we work together.

Confidentiality

What you share with me stays private, with a few legal exceptions that we'll go over in our first session. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable being honest, knowing your privacy is respected.

Non-Judgment

Therapy isn't about being the "perfect" client. Whether you're feeling angry, ashamed, overwhelmed, numb, or completely stuck, you're welcome here. You don't have to filter yourself or worry about saying the wrong thing.

Self-Paced

There's no deadline for therapy. Some sessions move quickly, while others are quieter or slower. We'll move at a pace that feels manageable, rather than pushing before you're ready.

Authenticity

I show up as a real person. Therapy doesn't have to feel formal or distant. While our relationship is professional, I believe genuine human connection matters. I'll bring curiosity, honesty, and warmth to our work together.

Collaboration

You won't be told what to do in therapy with me. We'll work together to understand what's happening, explore your options, and find an approach that feels right for you.

Safety

Feeling emotionally safe is important. My goal is to create a space where you can ask questions, be honest, laugh, cry, swear, sit quietly, or simply not know what to say. There's room for all of it.

EDUCATION
Doctor of Education, Counselling Psychology University of Toronto · in progress, est. 2028
Master of Education, Counselling Psychology University of Toronto
Honours Bachelor of Arts, Psychology University of Guelph

You are welcome exactly as you are.

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