About

Andrea Filice – Montague, MACP, Registered Psychotherapist

EMDR Certified Therapist in Burlington

If you’re reading this, welcome and congratulations on taking the first step!

In January 2023, after a decade working in the social services and mental health field, I opened the doors to Bella Vita Psychotherapy in Burlington, Ontario.

Throughout my years of diverse experience, one thing has remained clear: meaningful, relational care is fundamental to healing. Whether supporting individuals through crisis, trauma, transition, or growth, I have seen how impactful it can be to feel truly seen, heard, and supported.

At Bella Vita Psychotherapy, my goal is to create exactly that kind of space: one where you feel safe to explore whatever brings you to therapy, at your own pace and in your own way.

Everyone deserves a life that feels healthy, fulfilling, and aligned with who they are, and I would be honoured to support you in finding your version of that.

My work with individuals, couples, and families, is person-centred and trauma-informed. I take an integrative approach utilizing various modalities such as:

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is a specialized psychotherapeutic approach often used to treat trauma, PTSD, anxiety, phobias, panic, and dissociative disorders. Sessions involve revisiting distressing memories while focusing on external stimuli, guided by a trained therapist. The goal is to reprocess the traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity, helping the individual move forward in a healthy way.

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Attachment-Based Therapy

Attachment-Based therapy is based on attachment theory and explores how an individual’s childhood and early relationship experiences may be impacting their current behaviours and connections with others. Attachment-based therapy can be beneficial for individuals struggling with relationship challenges, trust issues and unresolved childhood trauma.

Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is a widely practiced and researched form of psychotherapy that focuses on helping individuals recognize and identify negative thought patterns, and discover methods to reform these thoughts. By using CBT, individuals can improve and potentially overcome issues including anxiety, depression, phobias and more through structured sessions with a trained therapist.

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Emotion-Focused Therapy

Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) is a type of psychotherapy that places a focus on understanding and regulating emotions to improve mental well-being and interpersonal relationships. It helps individuals to gain awareness of their emotional experiences and express them in a healthy way, creating emotional resilience.

Gottman Method

The Gottman Method is a type of couples therapy developed by Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman. Based on decades of research and clinical practice, this method works to foster healthy communication, understanding and intimacy between partners. Gottman therapy can be beneficial for couples experiencing a wide range of challenges and help work towards a higher relationship satisfaction for each partner.

Credentials

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care from Toronto Metropolitan University and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) from Yorkville University.

Certificates & Trainings

EMDR Certified Therapist™
Gottman Level 1 & Level 2, The Gottman Institute
Treating Trauma and Affairs, The Gottman Institute
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Certificate, Wilfrid Laurier University
Suicide and Self Harm Intervention, Child, Adolescent & Family Services
Motivational Interviewing: The Basics, Alberta Health Services
Positive Mental Health, Alberta Health Services
ASIST – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills
SafeTALK Suicide Awareness

Andrea Filice – Montague, MACP, Registered Psychotherapist

EMDR Certified Therapist in Burlington

My work with individuals, couples, and families, is person-centred and trauma-informed. I take an integrative approach utilizing various modalities such as:

Credentials

Certificates & Trainings

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info@bellavitapsychotherapy.ca

249-315-8789

460 Brant St, Suite 200, Burlington, Ontario