About Us

Silver Light Psychotherapy is a compassionate, client-centered mental health practice based in Ontario, Canada, offering inclusive and accessible psychotherapy services to individuals, adolescents, and families across the province. Rooted in a trauma-informed and evidence-based approach, our practice is dedicated to supporting clients through life's challenges while fostering resilience, emotional well-being, and lasting personal growth.

At the heart of Silver Light Psychotherapy is Erika Silveira, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who brings over a decade of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families. Erika is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University, and she combines academic excellence with real-world therapeutic experience. She is known for her warm, approachable demeanor and deep commitment to helping clients feel seen, heard, and supported throughout their healing journey.

Our practice offers a wide range of therapy services, including individual counselling, adolescent therapy, family and parent support, and specialized trauma-informed care. Each service is carefully tailored to meet the unique needs of the client, whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or parenting challenges. Erika draws from a variety of clinically proven modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, ensuring that each session is both effective and deeply respectful of your individual circumstances.

Silver Light Psychotherapy is a safe space for healing, self-discovery, and personal empowerment. We strongly believe in the power of therapeutic relationships to foster meaningful transformation. Erika's approach is collaborative and non-judgmental, emphasizing the co-creation of goals and strategies that align with your values and priorities. Whether you're seeking to manage overwhelming thoughts, resolve conflict within your family, or simply want to feel more confident and grounded, we're here to walk beside you every step of the way.

For adolescent clients, Erika employs creative, age-appropriate techniques—including art and play-based therapy—that help young people express themselves, develop coping strategies, and build emotional resilience. This gentle, flexible approach is especially helpful for children and teens who may struggle to articulate their thoughts verbally or who benefit from more experiential therapeutic methods.

In addition to working with youth, Silver Light Psychotherapy offers supportive sessions for parents and families. These sessions aim to strengthen communication, repair relational ruptures, and nurture healthier family dynamics. By creating an inclusive, respectful space for every family member, Erika helps clients explore new ways of connecting, collaborating, and understanding each other on a deeper level.

Our trauma-informed care approach recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and understands paths for recovery. Clients are always met with empathy, patience, and care. We honor your story and support you in reclaiming a sense of safety, dignity, and control. We recognize that no two people experience trauma in the same way, and therapy is always adapted to meet your unique emotional and psychological needs.

Erika also specializes in working with clients facing low self-esteem, anger and emotional regulation challenges, stress and burnout, life transitions, and post-traumatic stress. Whether you're navigating a major change in your personal or professional life, coping with grief, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can provide the insight and tools needed to move forward with clarity and purpose.

Accessibility is one of our core values. We offer both in-person and secure virtual therapy sessions to accommodate busy schedules, geographic distance, or health concerns. Sessions are available during daytime and evening hours to meet the needs of working individuals, students, and families. Sliding-scale rates are available on a limited basis to ensure that finances are not a barrier to care.

At Silver Light Psychotherapy, we are also committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and confidential space where all identities are welcomed and affirmed. We celebrate the diversity of our clients and recognize that mental health care must be attuned to cultural, racial, gender, sexual, and neurodiverse identities. You will be treated with dignity and respect, and we will always work together to ensure that your experience in therapy reflects your unique context and lived experience.

Above all, Silver Light Psychotherapy is grounded in genuine compassion. Erika's approach reflects a deep belief in the inner strength of each client. Her role is not to “fix” you, but to help you rediscover your own capacity for healing and change. Therapy here is not a one-size-fits-all process; it is a personalized, dynamic, and empowering experience that evolves alongside your needs.

If you are ready to begin—or even just considering—the next step in your mental health journey, we invite you to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation. This no-obligation call is an opportunity to ask questions, learn more about our services, and see if our approach feels like the right fit for you or your family.

Healing begins with a single conversation. Let Silver Light Psychotherapy support you as you take that courageous step toward clarity, connection, and emotional well-being. You deserve to feel heard, understood, and supported—and we're here to help make that a reality.