Miranda Arellano
My transformative experience with therapy during my youth sparked a passion for helping others, leading me to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Counselling Psychology. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), serving clients in North Bay, Ontario. My training allows me to support individuals with challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, CPTSD, relationship issues, addiction, anger management, chronic pain, grief, infidelity, and stress.
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Specializing in EMDR Therapy, I hold advanced training from the Traumatic Stress Institute and am a Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant-In-Training. My additional EMDR training includes:
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The Desensitization of Triggers and Urge Reprocessing (DeTUR) for addictions
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EMDR Protocol for Recent Critical Incidents and Ongoing Traumatic Stress (EMDR-PRECI)
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Acute Stress Syndrome Stabilization (ASSYST) for individuals and groups
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EMDR Integrative Treatment Protocol for Ongoing Traumatic Stress (IGTP-OTS) for individuals and groups
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When There Are No Words -EMDR for Early Trauma and Neglect
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Flash Technique
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Looking Through The Eyes of Trauma and Dissociation
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Ego State Therapy- Robin Shapiro
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
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I am dedicated to enhancing clinicians' skills in EMDR to better support their clients. I also specialize in couples therapy using the Gottman Method, addressing affairs, addictions, and trauma. My personal experience with EMDR fuels my commitment to this effective modality.
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Currently, I have a waitlist. If you’d like to be added, please click the button to submit your information on a first-come, first-served basis. I look forward to supporting you on your healing journey.
Registered Psychotherapist, BA in Psychology, MC,
EMDR Certified Therapist, EMDR Consultant-in-Training
Miranda's Specialties:
​Children
Adolescents
Adults
Couples
EMDR Therapy
Ego State Therapy
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
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PTSD & CPTSD
Trauma
Anxiety
Depression
Acute Stress Stabilization
Relationship Issues
Affairs
First Responders & Medical Professionals
EMDR Consultation
EMDR Therapy Video
Miranda's Education and Training
Licenses, Certificates, and Trainings
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Registered Psychotherapist
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies
Trauma Research Foundation
Janina Fisher's Complex Trauma Training (CCTP)
Neurobiology of Trauma, Complex Trauma and Dissociative Disorders
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Affairs and Trauma in Couples
The Gottman Institute
EMDR Certified Therapist
EMDRIA Approved EMDR Consultant in Training
Master of Counselling Psychology
Athabasca University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Athabasca University
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Niagara Trauma and Stress Clinic
Couples and Addictions Recovery
The Gottman Institute
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Gottman Institute
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work Workshop Leader
The Gottman Institute
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Ego State Therapy
DeTUR - Desensitization of Triggers and Urge Reprocessing
Golf Psychology
Most of us have different aspects, “parts,” or “ego states” of ourselves. “Ego state therapy” refers to a powerful, flexible therapy that helps clients integrate and reconcile these distinct aspects of themselves.
An Urge Reduction Protocol for addictions and dysfunctional behaviors and the underlying causing traumas, based on the AIP EMDR model.
International Golf Psychology Association (IGPA)
Led by world-renowned sport psychologist Dr. Gregg Steinberg.
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Acute Stress Syndrome Stabilization for Individuals and Groups (ASSYST-I) & (ASSYST-G)
When There Are No Words
EMDR Intensives
ASSYST-I focuses on nervous system regulation and is used in rapid response settings, providing immediate support within hours to weeks after trauma. ASSYST-G is a group procedure bridging the gap between Psychological First Aid and high-intensity psychotherapy for individuals showing severe distress after a critical incident.
Sandra Paulsen’s work, "When There Are No Words," explores how EMDR therapy can address deep-seated or implicit trauma that is difficult to articulate. Her approach emphasizes the use of non-verbal techniques to help clients process and heal from unspoken emotional wounds. It is useful for repairing neglect and trauma from the attachment period.
An EMDR intensive is a more immersive and therapeutic experience than traditional EMDR
sessions. It typically involves several hours of therapy per day, over a period of several days, with the goal of achieving rapid trauma resolution. This format allows for a deeper and more thorough processing of traumatic memories than is possible in traditional weekly sessions.
Advanced Trauma Treatment for Children and Adolescents
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IFS Immersion: Integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) Across Clinical Applications
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Looking Through the Eyes of Trauma and Dissociation
"Looking Through the Eyes of Trauma and Dissociation" by Sandra Paulsen delves into how early trauma impacts brain development and leads to dissociation. The book provides insights and strategies for using EMDR and ego state therapy to treat complex trauma, particularly in cases where dissociation is present.