Daniela D Sota

Registered Psychotherapist

I am Daniela Sota, a Registered Psychotherapist in Toronto, Canada. I hold a Bachelor of Science and a Master's in Clinical Psychology. I've trained in various forms of traditional talk therapy such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Over time, I expanded my skill set to include adjunct therapies like Mindfulness and Trauma-Informed Hypnosis, and neuroscience-based approaches such as Brainspotting and EMDR.

As the sole proprietor of Sota Psychotherapy, I focus on using primarily EMDR to help clients navigate a wide range of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship issues, anger, grief, and performance enhancement in business, sport, and art. I’ve found that no matter their struggle, clients who are open to trying EMDR often experience positive outcomes.

For many years, I practiced traditional talk therapy, but I often felt dissatisfied when clients returned to therapy after leaving when they were feeling well. In my opinion, the effects of talk therapy just didn’t seem to last, and I experienced this firsthand after going through three rounds of it myself, each with underwhelming outcomes. It wasn’t until my fourth attempt that I found a therapist I truly connected with, who introduced me to EMDR.

Three months later, I walked into my final session and shared with my therapist that I had been up all night wondering what we would talk about that day. I felt unburdened, free, and ready to move forward. I was confident, trusting myself, and no longer judging myself or anticipating judgment from others. It was a profound experience that solidified my belief in the power of EMDR.

I was fascinated by EMDR, not only because of the changes I experienced within myself but also due to its grounding in neuroscience. I wanted to understand exactly how it worked, why it works, and the mechanisms behind it. I had so many questions—questions I didn’t know had answers. Why do I find myself repeating patterns even after promising I won’t? What’s behind that “what was I thinking?” moment? And what are those butterflies in my stomach trying to tell me? And the science behind EMDR answered those questions.

This newfound knowledge empowered me, and I wanted to share that with others. EMDR opened my eyes to the complexities of our brains and bodies, and I felt driven to help clients unlock that understanding for themselves. It was a turning point in my career and my life, leading me to focus on this approach that truly fosters lasting change.

It’s incredibly rewarding to witness transformations, especially when clients begin to see their struggles in a new light. EMDR facilitates healing from distressing events and allows us to perceive things through a more adaptive lens . Clients can reclaim their lives and move forward with greater confidence and clarity.

I’m continually inspired by my clients' courage in confronting their challenges, and I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where they feel empowered to explore their experiences.