Rafaela Diaz-Byers
Rafaela is a Master’s level therapist who brings a unique, multicultural perspective to her work in Montreal. Rafaela is a professional member of the Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), the Academy of Naturopaths and Naturotherapists of Canada (ACNN) and the North American Drama Therapy Association (NADTA).
Rafaela’s practice focuses on children, youth, and families. Her approach is client-centered, trauma-informed, and strength-based, ensuring that each individual receives personalized care.
With an MA in Drama Therapy and a Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy, Rafaela has enhanced clinical skills in attachment, anxiety, family and cultural trauma, familial separation, emotional regulation, self-esteem, and developmental disabilities. She has extensive experience working with neurodiverse adults (e.g., Autism Spectrum, ADHD, Dyslexia) and supporting young mothers and their children through parental coaching.
Rafaela’s therapeutic methods include drama and play therapy, helping clients explore emotions, explore past traumas, and develop coping skills. Rafaela’s commitment to empowerment, collaboration, and resilience ensures a supportive and effective therapeutic experience for all her clients.
Rafaela provides Drama and Play therapy in English in downtown Montreal.