Lalia Palacio
Level 2 Trained

Lalia Palacio

She/her

MSW, RSW

Scarlett Rd. and Lawrence Ave. West Toronto, ON  M9P 2X9 Canada
Dufferin and Rutherford Rd. Concord, ON  l4k5m5 Canada
Provides online therapy
Languages

English

Availability

Mon. to Fri. from 9am to 5pm. Some weekend and early Sat. availability by appointment

Insurance Accepted

Yes

RBC, Green Shield, Manulife, Sunlife, Telus Health, Provider Connect, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Empire Life, Medic Construction, Cigna.

Payment Methods
  • Credit cards
  • Wire Transfer
Qualifications
  • Degree: MSW, RSW, BA (Hons)
  • Field: Master's of Social Work
  • Year graduated: 2008
  • Practice since: 2008
  • License states: Ontario, Canada
About

Welcome — I'm so glad you're here.

Are you and your partner stuck in cycles of conflict or disconnection that you just can’t seem to break? Maybe conversations turn into arguments or silence. Maybe trust, intimacy, or shared values feel out of reach. Unresolved issues can quietly build up — creating tension, frustration, or even loneliness and resentment. Over time, these challenges can affect every part of your life — your parenting, your work, your health, and most of all, your connection with each other.

I understand. I’ve been there. I’ve felt the exhaustion of being caught in reactive patterns — of shutting down emotionally, walking on eggshells, and wondering if things could ever feel better. My partner and I reached a point where we needed real help. Through couples therapy, we learned how to communicate with more care, rebuild trust, and reconnect. It wasn’t easy, but it was transformative — and it taught me just how powerful healing our relationship could be. It’s one of the reasons I’m so passionate about this work.

When relationships face challenging moments, I specialize in helping couples like you rediscover connection, rebuild trust, and navigate the complexities of intimacy, communication breakdowns, gridlocked conflicts, and more. Whether you're facing emotional disconnection, infidelity, or struggles with mental health or addiction, I offer a compassionate, tailored approach to guide you through.

My primary approach is rooted in the Gottman Method, which provides evidence-based strategies to strengthen relationships. But I also recognize that deeper emotional patterns and past experiences can affect your relationship in ways communication tools alone can’t resolve. That’s why I integrate therapies such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Practices, and Mindfulness to support the healing process more fully.

Together, we’ll work toward restoring connection, safety, and balance — in your relationship and within yourselves.

Special populations

Couples with trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, infidelity, high conflict, communication issues

Services
  • Online Therapy
  • Individual
  • Couples
Specialties
  • ADHD
  • Affairs
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorder
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Grief
  • LGBTQIA2S+
  • Neurodiverse
  • Obsessions Compulsions
  • Panic
  • Parenting
  • Phobias
  • Pre Marital
  • PTSD
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Substance Abuse
Specialized Ages
  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Elders