Kristina Cordeiro is completing her Ph.D. in Clinical-Developmental Psychology at York University, where she earned her Master’s degree in 2019. She has over 15 years of experience working with children, teens, and families across educational, community, and hospital settings. Kristina has held roles at the Etobicoke Children’s Centre, Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK), the Child and Adolescent Psychology Centre, the OISE Psychology Clinic, the York University Psychology Clinic, and the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). She has also provided trauma-focused therapy to adults through Bear Psychology/Trauma Practice.

At Family Psychology Centre, Kristina offers comprehensive and complex psychological assessments, including autism (ASD) assessments, learning and developmental assessments, and diagnostic clarification. She also provides individual, parent, and family therapy to support emotional, social, and behavioural well-being.

Kristina is trained in a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills, and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT/EFFT). She is particularly passionate about supporting families through emotional challenges, strengthening relationships, and promoting resilience.

Her approach is collaborative, relational, strengths-based, and trauma-informed. Kristina is committed to creating a warm, supportive, and culturally sensitive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. She strongly believes in the healing power of emotional connection and compassionate guidance.