Daniela Estrella

About Daniela Estrella Reg. Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Daniela Estrella is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at The Insight Clinic who brings a flexible, compassionate, and client-centred approach to therapy. She is committed to continuous learning, creative problem-solving, and finding individualized ways to support each client’s growth. Daniela works collaboratively with clients, families, and colleagues to help people better understand themselves, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful change in their lives.

Daniela supports clients experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, borderline personality disorder, trauma, relationship concerns, family dynamics, and parenting challenges. She enjoys working with clients across the lifespan, including children, teens, young adults, and adults. While she continues to value her work with children and families, she is also especially interested in expanding her work with adults, particularly individuals navigating trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

Daniela draws from a range of therapeutic approaches depending on each client’s needs, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Play Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, LENS Neurofeedback, Traditional Neurofeedback, the Safe and Sound Protocol, family therapy, and couples therapy. Her goal is to create a supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, develop healthier coping strategies, strengthen emotional regulation, and build confidence in their ability to manage life’s challenges.

Clients and colleagues often describe Daniela as empathetic, creative, approachable, and deeply client-centred. She is known for being a strong communicator, an attentive listener, and someone who brings warmth, compassion, and genuine care into her therapeutic relationships. Daniela believes that meaningful progress often begins with feeling understood, and she works to build a strong, trusting connection with each client.

Daniela also brings cultural and linguistic diversity to her work as a Latino therapist who speaks both English and Spanish fluently. She values culturally sensitive care and strives to create an inclusive environment where clients from diverse backgrounds feel respected, supported, and seen.

For Daniela, client success means helping people reach a place where they feel more confident managing life independently. This may include learning how to problem-solve, set boundaries, regulate emotions, use healthy coping strategies, navigate daily stressors, and rely less heavily on therapy over time. Over the next year, Daniela is continuing to grow professionally by further specializing in Traditional Neurofeedback.

Outside of work, Daniela enjoys spending time in nature, reading, watching movies and shows, being with her family and pets, exploring new places, and embracing new adventures.

My strengths:

• Specialized in young children (4+) with Autism, ADHD, & behavioral challenges
• Experienced in Play Therapy – A proven method for emotional development
• Provides a fun, interactive, and supportive approach to therapy
• Works closely with parents to ensure continued growth at home

Serving children and families in Toronto, Durham Region, Markham, and Richmond Hill.

My services:

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 100%

Adult ASD 100%

Anxiety 100%

Depression 100%

Family Therapy 100%

Couples Therapy 100%

Abuse Therapy 100%

Teen Therapy 100%

Play Therapy 100%

PTSD 100%

Grief Loss Therapy 100%

Anger Management Therapy 100%

ADHD 100%

LGBTQ 100%

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 100%

SSP 100%

Womens Issues 100%

Mens Issues 100%

Neurofeedback Traditional 100%

Medication And Diagnosis 100%

Neurofeedback LENS 100%

Motor Vehicle Accident Assessment 100%

My Expertise Area & Features

Autism (children)

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Play Therapy

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For many young children, expressing their emotions through words can be difficult.
Play Therapy is a structured and evidence-based approach that allows children to communicate through play, storytelling, and creative activities.

• For children with Autism – Encouraging emotional expression, flexibility, and social interaction
• For children with ADHD – Enhancing focus, impulse control, and emotional regulation
• For children experiencing anxiety or behavioral challenges – Providing tools to express and manage emotions

Example: A child struggling with transitions and meltdowns learns to regulate emotions through sensory play and structured activities.

Daniela uses Play Therapy to:

• Help children understand and express their emotions safely
• Build self-confidence and problem-solving skills
• Improve social interactions and relationships with peers and family
• Provide a fun, engaging, and supportive environment for learning

ADHD (children)

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Parental guidance & support

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Parenting a child with Autism, ADHD, or emotional challenges can feel overwhelming. Daniela works closely with parents to:

• Understand their child’s unique needs and communication style
• Develop strategies to manage behaviors and encourage positive interactions
• Support emotional regulation and self-soothing techniques at home
• Improve parent-child bonding through playful and meaningful engagement

Example: A parent struggling with their child’s frequent tantrums learns practical strategies to help them self-regulate and reduce frustration.