Ana Bahamonde
Registered Psychotherapist & Clinical Director at BR2HEAL · PSyD (California Southern University, U.S.A., 2019)
Member of College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Psychotherapy Provider (Registered Psychotherapist)
At BR2Heal, we redefine therapy by integrating advanced technology and neuroscience-backed techniques to help you heal faster and more effectively. Our approach goes beyond traditional methods, offering immersive and deep-processing therapies that create real, lasting change.
We specialize in online therapy and counselling services for individuals aged 16 and above across Ontario. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem issues, OCD, or the complexities of psychosis, we provide a compassionate, structured path to healing.
Our services are available in English and Spanish, and we proudly offer Neurodivergent Affirmative Therapy, ensuring inclusive and personalized support for ADHD and Autism.
Primary Practice Location
Oakville, Ontario
Extended office hours: evenings, weekends
Website: http://br2heal.ca (opens in new tab)
Success Story
Ana Bahamonde is the Clinical Director of 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, a field where she has over fifteen years of experience.
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.
Years of Experience
5
Certifications
2025 Evergreen Clinical Trauma Professional
2024 Evergreen Certified Autism Spectrum Clinical Specialist
2022 Licensed Clinical Psychologist New York State # 025105-01
2021 MoCa (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) Certified Rater
2021 Evergreen Certified Child & Adolescent Trauma Professional
2013 Ontario College of Teachers (OISE) Guidance Counselor, Intermediate and Senior English Teacher
2011 IB English B Examiner
Publications
Bahamonde, A. (2022). Sanar A travez del Arte /Art 4 Healing. Educational Magazine, Para el Aula, 41.19-21. USFQ: Quito, Ecuador
Bahamonde, A. (2019). Mental health through the art of gardening. Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture, 29(2).28-41. Article nominated for the 2020 American Horticultural Therapy Association Charles Lewis Excellence in Research Award.
Bahamonde, A. (2017). ESL Digital Educational Materials (Grades 6-8). Santillana: Quito, Ecuador.
Bahamonde, A. (2000). What it means to be a teacher. Among Teachers. University of Toronto.
Bahamonde, A. (1989). Alicia y Otros Espejos. Casa de la Cultura: Quito, Ecuador.
Additional Language Competency
Spanish