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Meet MaryJoy/MJ Ecijan

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP

(she/her/hers)

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Anxiety, Trauma, and Relationship Therapy

Feeling Overwhelmed, Anxious, or Stuck?

You might be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, past trauma, or challenges in your relationships. These experiences can make daily life feel exhausting and isolating, especially when you feel like you’re constantly managing difficult emotions on your own.

Many people seek therapy for anxiety, trauma, PTSD, or relationship issues when they begin to notice patterns that feel difficult to change. You might find yourself overthinking, feeling on edge, struggling in relationships, or reacting to situations in ways that feel confusing or overwhelming.

These experiences can impact your wellbeing and may show up as:

  • Excessive worry, racing thoughts, or panic attacks that make daily life feel overwhelming

  • Difficulty trusting others, setting boundaries, or navigating relationship conflict

  • Symptoms of trauma or PTSD, such as feeling constantly on edge, emotionally numb, or easily triggered

  • Feeling stuck in unhealthy coping patterns or relationship cycles

Support for Anxiety, Trauma, & Relationship Challenges

Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to explore what you’re going through. Whether you’re seeking anxiety therapy, trauma therapy, PTSD support, or help with relationship difficulties, you deserve care that meets you where you are.

Together, we can explore the experiences, patterns, and emotions that may be contributing to your struggles. Therapy can help you better understand your anxiety, process past trauma, strengthen relationships, and build healthier coping strategies.

What Therapy Can Help With

Therapy may support you in:

  • Reducing anxiety and managing overwhelming thoughts and emotions

  • Processing trauma and healing from past experiences

  • Improving communication and building healthier relationships

  • Developing emotional regulation, self-compassion, and resilience

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Reach out to schedule a free consultation for anxiety, trauma, or relationship therapy — I’m here when you’re ready.

Education and Professional Development

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a double minor in Sociology and Philosophy | Toronto Metropolitan University

Post-Graduate Degree in Addictions and Mental Health | Durham College

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology | Yorkville University

General Psychiatric Management (GPM) of Borderline Personality Disorder | Harvard Medical School

Substance Use Disorders Summit | Mental Health Academy

Suicide Prevention Summit | Mental Health Academy

Working with Addictions Summit | Mental Health Academy

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

 

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Canadian Counsellors and Psychotherapists Association (CCPA)

Ontario Association and Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP)

Mental Health Work Experience

Harm Reduction Counsellor - Student Placement | West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre

Child Youth Worker | 360 Kids

Varsity Athlete Counsellor - Practicum Student | York University

Addictions Counsellor | The Farm Rehab in Stouffville

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) | Umi Psychotherapy

Fun Facts

 

Below you'll find a list of hobbies and interests of mine outside of providing psychotherapy!

🎮 I enjoy video games like Stardew Valley, Hogwarts Legacy, Pokemon, Fortnite, Black Ops 6, Maple Story, and World of Warcraft

🐶 I love spending time with my dogs, they’re a big part of how I leave my bed in the morning

☕ I’m happiest staying indoors with a hot chocolate while puzzling

🎧 I enjoy Korean dramas, anime, and reality dating shows after a long day

🏀 Movement helps me stay off my office chair. I enjoy spin classes, walking my dogs, swimming, and sports

🌿 I value creating spaces that feel safe, warm, and grounding (in therapy and in life)

Core Concepts

01.

Congruence (Genuineness/Realness)

02.

Unconditional Positive Regard

(Acceptance & Caring)

03.

Accurate Empathic Understanding

04.

Integrity

05.

Growth

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