Jesus Enrique G. Saplala

Dr. Jesus Enrique G. Saplala | Ph.D., C. Psych. (He/Him) Clinical Psychologist

With an M.A. in Counselling Psychology and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Filipino, Catholic, and Jesuit university, Ateneo de Manila University, I bring my experiences in clinical practice and discipline in academic training rooted in Eastern and Western psychology. My post-doctoral training in Canada, including Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, and other leading mental health clinics, has equipped me with extensive experience and training in the treatment of adjustment-related, grief, depression, anxiety, and trauma and stress-related disorders. As a registered Clinical Psychologist with The College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario and a member of local and international psychological associations, I am dedicated to helping you build resilience, navigate life’s challenges, and achieve long-lasting growth.

Who I Help

I provide individual therapy for adults facing a range of challenges, including:

Adjustment and adjustment-related disorders
Anxiety and anxiety-related disorders
Coping with discrimination
Depression and depressive-related disorders
Grief and bereavement
Gastrointestinal (GI)-related difficulties
Low self-esteem

Mental health concerns related to gastrointestinal difficulties
Motivation difficulties
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Self-care, including assertiveness and wellness
Stress management and stress-related disorders
Workplace difficulties
Male Mental Health

Therapeutic Techniques

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT) (some skills used)
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
Flash Technique (FT)
Gastrointestinal (GI)-related difficulties
Hypnotherapy (for GI-related difficulties)
Psychodynamic Therapy

What You Can Expect from Therapy with Me

Therapy with me is a journey toward self-empowerment, growth, and healing. My approach is grounded in culturally sensitive practices, feedback informed, and evidence-based treatment, providing a safe therapeutic space where your unique experiences and personal values are considered. Together, we’ll work to create meaningful and sustainable changes in your mental health.

Here’s what you can expect from our sessions:

Personalized, Culturally Sensitive Support: My training allows me to approach therapy from a culturally informed perspective, ensuring our work together is aligned with your personal values and experiences.
A Focus on Long-Term Growth: Our goal is to help you find balance across all areas of your life, emotional, mental, and relational.
Practical Tools for Real-Life Application: Using a collaborative approach, we can discuss options regarding equipping you with evidence-based treatment and effective coping strategies for issues related to anxiety, workplace stress, or trauma, ensuring you leave each session with actionable skills.
A Space for Healing and Self-Discovery: Together, we’ll explore your emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and other factors that may be holding you back. We will explore ways on how you can be supported in developing resilience, gaining clarity, and building confidence in managing these issues.

My Approach: Combining Insight with Evidence-Based Techniques

I bring a compassionate, culturally attuned perspective to therapy. I believe psychotherapy is most effective when we address both mind and emotions, allowing us to understand and gain insight to the possible reasons for your current issues. In our sessions, we will work at a pace that suits you through feedback, focusing on strengths and other protective factors, and supporting you as you make meaningful changes.

Through our work together, you can expect to:

Gain a deep understanding of your emotional and behavioral patterns, shaped by my academic training and experiences in both Eastern and Western psychology. This perspective allows us to explore your unique experiences and values in a way that resonates with you.
Develop adaptive coping strategies for managing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and life transitions, using therapeutic techniques to find approaches that truly work for you.
Strengthen your self-confidence and resilience so that you can face life’s challenges with greater clarity and empowerment.
Build and enhance your relationships by improving emotional understanding, effective communication, and secure attachment.

Safely process and heal from trauma through evidence-based strategies allowing you to move forward with a sense of peace, stability, and resilience.

What Makes My Approach Unique

I will work with you collaboratively by offering a holistic understanding of human behavior and cultural nuances. My background allows me to provide a culturally attuned approach, especially beneficial if you’re navigating culturally specific stress, discrimination, or adjustment challenges. My training in trauma therapy enables me to help clients address their unresolved issues and find strategies toward adaptive functioning and long-term wellness.

By integrating evidence-based treatment with a client-centered, feedback informed, and compassionate approach, I am here to help you achieve sustainable well-being by addressing the mind, body, and emotional experiences.

Languages Spoken

English, Tagalog, French (fairly well), Ilonggo (fairly well), and Cebuano (fairly well)

Currently Serving Clients in:

Ontario