Our practice harnesses the power of neuroplasticity in therapy and coaching. We help individuals rewire their brains to foster growth and healing, guiding them toward personal goals and overcoming challenges. Together, we create a supportive environment for exploration and meaningful change.
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What is Neuroplasticity?
Your brain is amazing! It has the ability to grow and change, no matter your age. This incredible process is called neuroplasticity, which means your brain can reshape itself by forming new neural pathways.
Think of your brain like a trail system in a forest. Some trails are well-worn and easy to follow because they’ve been used a lot. These are your habits, thoughts, and behaviors that you’ve practiced over time. But what if you want to create a new trail? At first, it might feel difficult to push through the brush, but the more you use it, the clearer and easier it becomes. Eventually, the new trail can become the main path you follow. This is how your brain works. When you try new things, practice healthier habits, or change negative thinking patterns, your brain starts building new connections. These connections are the neural pathways. Over time, these new pathways become stronger, and old, unhelpful ones can fade away.
Therapy can help guide this process. Whether you’re working on managing stress, overcoming fears, or building better relationships, BR2HEAL can support you in creating and strengthening positive pathways in your brain. With patience and practice, you can reshape your brain to support the life you want to live.
Remember, change is possible. It’s never too late to rewire your brain and create a brighter, healthier future.
Meet Your Psychotherapist
Ana Bahamonde, Psy.D.
With over 25 years of experience in education, counselling, and clinical psychology, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. I am a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario and hold a New York State Psychology license. My diverse background includes working in schools, hospitals, and private practice, equipping me with a well-rounded understanding of mental health and human behavior.
I use an integrative and person-centered approach, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT), and other experiential therapies to create a customized treatment plan tailored to your needs.
My goal is to help you break free from limiting beliefs, build resilience, and develop practical tools for long-term emotional well-being. Healing is possible, and I’m here to guide you through it.
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Ana Bahamonde, Psy. D.
Ana Bahamonde is the director of Ana Bahamonde Psychotherapy Professional Corporation aka BR2Heal. She has several years of clinical experience working internationally in clinical and educational settings. She works with children, adolescents, and adults. She provides individual and group therapy related to anxiety, depression, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, emotion regulation, substance use, grief, and psychosis. She also supports families in the therapeutic process of their children and adolescents. Additionally, Ana provides Career Counselling services.
Ana’s integrative psychotherapy approach uses empirically supported treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), brief solution focused, brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and art interventions to address clients’ specific needs. She provides services in both English and Spanish.
Ana was recently interviewed on the Global Podcast Network, where she spoke about the founding of BR2Heal and the services the practice offers. Listen to the interview below!
Background
Ana Bahamonde holds a Bachelor of Education, a Master of Arts degree in Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) of the University of Toronto, and a Master in School Counselling from Lehman College in New York. She obtained her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from California Southern University, and completed her residency at the Psychiatric Unit of Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital in New York. Ana has also held positions as a School Counsellor at the Toronto French School and as a Mental Health and Addictions Therapist at the Homewood Health Center in Guelph. She holds a New York State Psychology license and is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario.
Therapy with me
I help clients to live fuller, happier, and more satisfying lives. My approach is to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. We will do the work together to identify patterns that are keeping you stuck. In therapy, you will learn skills that enable you to relate to your thoughts and emotions differently.
I spent the first 25 years of my career as a teacher and school counselor. Since completing my doctoral degree in clinical psychology, I have worked in a variety of clinical settings, including inpatient, outpatient, schools, and private practice. I am fully bilingual and conduct therapy sessions in English & Spanish.
Working with me, clients should expect to be challenged and encouraged to step outside their comfort zone in order to achieve their goals and obtain a better quality of life. I believe that the key to a good therapist / client relationship is connection and understanding.
