(she/her)
Registered Psychotherapist
RP, CTP Dipl
You may be experiencing a crisis, a life transition, relationship trouble, or an all-encompassing sense of feeling empty, disconnected, or stuck, caught in a repetitive struggle with life’s challenges, overwhelmed by emotions that feel bigger than the moment, or sensing that life has more to offer than what you’re currently experiencing.
Therapy can help.
It orders our chaos and clarifies who we are. It expands our personalities and ability to think, feel, and connect in new, more deeply satisfying ways. It gives us the chance to reconnect with parts of ourselves, desires, and dreams we may have pushed aside, and begin to let go of the old hurts that weigh us down. In therapy, we discover new possibilities for growth—sometimes more than we thought possible.
A rich, personal sense of authenticity, a more robust self-esteem, a greater capacity for pleasure in life, and improved relationships—both with yourself and with others— are among the outcomes of a successful therapy.
I am warm, attentive, curious, and direct. I work through a process of supported self-inquiry. In a safe and confidential setting, we start with what is happening for you right now and where your struggles are in the present. Together, we think out loud – we use reflection and conversation to move toward a life that feels more authentic—one lived with greater purpose and freedom of choice.
I support – but also challenge. I help illuminate your blind spots – areas that sit outside of our awareness but exert immense powers over the ways we think, feel, and behave. I provide gentle but honest feedback – about the self-defeating ways you may relate to yourself, others, and the world at large. I help you understand the many ways you get in your own way of living authentically, purposefully, and meaningfully.
My approach is psychodynamic, which means I focus on medium- to longer-term therapy (6 months or more) that unfolds at a pace that feels right for you. Our work together is grounded in empathy, compassion, and attentive listening, within a safe and confidential space.
I offer a free initial consultation as a first step in our work together. This is a chance for us to connect and begin to get a sense of what working together might feel like. In it, I’d want to hear what’s bringing you to therapy, what your goals are, what matters to you, and how I can help.
Ongoing individual sessions are $145/therapy hour (50 minutes).
If you’d like to schedule a consultation, or an initial session, you can reach me by email, at d.b.grigorova@gmail.com. I will respond within 24 hours.
I am bilingual and offer services in English and Bulgarian.
I followed an indirect path to psychotherapy. After earning a degree in science at the University of Guelph, I decided to enter the field of international education (ESL), language-learning being close to my heart, as a first- generation immigrant. There, I initially held a teaching position, and later on moved into academic management.
Being in the classroom, as well as managing faculty and the learning process, proved to be dynamic and rewarding roles. They allowed me the opportunity to help students and teachers – people I admired for their dedication to language – optimize their potential. Yet, I was left wanting to be of influence in more profound and personal ways. That desire led me to complete the 6-year-long, academically rigorous and experientially demanding training program at the Centre for Training in Psychotherapy (CTP).
My education in science has prepared me to be thoroughly curious and analytical. My past professional roles allow me to relate to a wide variety of contexts and perspectives. My extensive psychotherapy training has prepared me to approach my work from various theoretical angles. Most importantly, however, I draw on my own personal experience of having deeply benefitted from psychotherapy. My experience of sitting in the client’s chair enables me to remain deeply present to my client’s struggle while also holding in mind the transformative powers true self-knowledge can offer.
Therapy is more than just a way to get by—it can be truly life-changing.
It offers a path to discovering new ways of living and relating to the world. In therapy, you can learn to understand your emotions more clearly, reconnect with parts of yourself you may have lost touch with, and nurture relationships that feel healthier and more authentic. By creating space to reflect, you open the door to growth in ways you may not have thought possible.
The impact of therapy often extends beyond just you. As you grow in self-awareness, resilience, and connection, those changes naturally ripple outward—to your loved ones, friends, and even your work. Therapy helps you show up in life with more intention, ease, and fulfillment.
At its heart, therapy is about reclaiming a deeper, more vibrant way of living. If you’re here and thinking about starting this journey, know that taking this step is an act of courage and self-care. And you don’t have to do it alone.