Gelica Tatarenko
Gelica Tatarenko
Registered psychotherapist (qualifying); registered nurse
Gender
Female
Ethnicity/Nationality
Filipino-Canadian
Language / Dialect
English
Tagalog
community
Body Positivity / Health at Every Size
Disability / Person with Disability
LGBTQIAA+ / Queer Allied
Neurodivergent Friendly
Veterans
fAMILIARITY WITH FAITH
Catholicism
Focus
Anxiety
Burnout
Depression
Drug Abuse
Dependence
Addiction
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Marriage Issues
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans / Military Service
Treatment
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Couples Counseling
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Premarital Counseling
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
The Gottman Method
Trauma Focused
MODALITY
Elder
Individual
Relationships (Couples & Non-Monogamous)
About
Gelica Tatarenko (She/Her), RN, RP (Qualifying)
Psychotherapist | Psychiatric Emergency Nurse | Virtual Therapy for Adults and Couples in Ontario
I’m a Filipino Canadian therapist with a deep understanding of how culture, family dynamics, and intergenerational expectations can shape our mental health. I support adult individuals and couples navigating complex trauma, anxiety, burnout, and relationship struggles—especially those who often feel they have to "keep it all together" for others.
Before becoming a psychotherapist, I spent years working as a psychiatric emergency nurse in downtown Toronto and in shelter settings. These experiences, alongside my own healing as a first-generation Filipina, led me to trauma-focused therapy—both personally and professionally.
In our work together, you can expect warmth, curiosity, and a space where your experiences are met with care and without judgment. My approach draws from trauma-informed, attachment-based, and evidence-based practices, including CBT, CPT, EMDR, mindfulness, and somatic tools to help regulate the nervous system.
Whether you're exploring boundaries with family, coping with burnout, or feeling stuck after years of holding in your emotions, you don’t have to carry it alone. Healing is possible and it can begin with a single conversation.
Virtual appointments available across Ontario.
Qualifications
RN #15110559; RP (Qualifying) #15140
Years in Practice:12
MEd in Counseling Psychology - UofT
Location
Newmarket, ON
Online / remote services available
Pricing
$160 — 200 per session
Sliding Scale
accepted insurance
Direct billing with most major Canadian insurance companies
