Kristina Virro

CEO & Founder

Registered Psychotherapist & Holistic Nutritionist

I consider myself to be an empathetic, optimistic, kind-hearted individual who is committed to doing whatever I can to make the world a better place. Simultaneously, I feel like good therapy is about more than just receiving empathy; sometimes we need to learn skills, strategies and knowledge that can improve our wellbeing, too.

I value asking thought-provoking questions and finding a balance between compassionate encouragement and pushing you past your comfort zone. In doing so, I create an environment where compassionate understanding and transformative opportunity can coexist.

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About Me

My path to becoming a psychotherapist and nutritionist was anything but linear and predictable. Given that I'd skipped a grade—and that grade 13 was removed by the time I got to high school—I was 16 years old when I was researching universities to attend. All I knew was that I was curious about the world and enjoyed writing, which resulted in choosing to major in English & Sociology at the University of Toronto. Though my career aspirations remained unclear upon graduating, these passions led me to Western University to complete a master's degree in Journalism. By 22, I was in the workforce with two degrees under my belt.

The world of journalism felt thrilling and exciting yet somehow discouraging. Here I was learning about various problems in the world—and why they came to be—yet I was just the messenger relaying information to the public. I couldn't help but wonder what happened to the people I interviewed after my stories were published.

Simultaneously, as I navigated various new stressors in life, I decided to seek therapy for the first time. When things felt "too much," there my therapist was, ready to listen with an open ear and heart, providing objective insights that I hadn't considered. I found myself appreciating having a confidential space to explore my troubles and tribulations that I didn't yet feel comfortable disclosing to others.

And so, back to school I went to complete my second master's degree in psychotherapy. While my inner critic lamented that I had "wasted time" getting a degree in journalism, I believe this has made me a better psychotherapist: my innate curiosity allows me to explore issues from every angle in a non-judgmental way and maintain an awareness of systemic issues factors that affect us.

Starting Fresh Insight has been one of my greatest accomplishments. I continue to feel so inspired by our talented team of clinicians, all of whom possess an unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality care. I pride myself on my commitment to excellence and am confident that this is a shared value among our team.

Finally, my trainings in multiple modalities, including EMDR and hypnotherapy, allow me to include adjunct treatments to help you reach your goals as quickly and effectively as possible.

I specialize in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, infertility, life changes, stress management, trauma, and PTSD. I also provide Clinical Supervision to both new and seasoned clinicians and am passionate about supporting therapists and female entrepreneurs through their work-related endeavours.

I do not have the necessary trainings to work with: Borderline Personality Disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and/or addictions.

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