Lorena Lazar
Lorena is here to support you in balancing your responsibilities, prioritizing your well-being, and navigating life’s challenges.
Lorena is here to support you in balancing your responsibilities, prioritizing your well-being, and navigating life’s challenges.
Lorena is right for you if you're facing a recent health change or caring for someone who is and needs support to adjust.
Lorena is right for you if life’s demands feel overwhelming, and you’re ready to find better ways to manage.
Lorena is right for you if you’re thinking about making a change in work, relationships, or personal growth, and want guidance as you move forward.
Lorena is right for you if you want to understand how your thoughts impact your feelings and behaviour and are ready to gain deeper insight.
Lorena is right for you if you're facing a recent health change or caring for someone who is and needs support to adjust.
Lorena is right for you if life’s demands feel overwhelming, and you’re ready to find better ways to manage.
Lorena is right for you if you’re thinking about making a change in work, relationships, or personal growth, and want guidance as you move forward.
Lorena is right for you if you want to understand how your thoughts impact your feelings and behaviour and are ready to gain deeper insight.
With over 20 years of experience, Lorena provides individual therapy for adults and caregivers, guiding clients through life’s transitions, health challenges, and the mental health impacts of chronic conditions and serious illnesses. Her extensive work in caregiver support groups, cancer rehabilitation programs, and workshops on thriving post-cancer has given her a deep understanding of the resilience needed to adapt and move forward through difficult circumstances. Lorena helps clients manage stress, establish healthy boundaries, and strengthen relationships - especially for those facing challenging diagnoses, caregiving roles, or other significant life experiences.
In sessions with Lorena, you’ll be encouraged to bring your most open, curious self as you explore how thoughts influence feelings and behaviours. Together, you’ll identify stressors, build resilience, and set goals that promote growth and well-being. She aims to empower you with practical tools and strategies for resilience, self-compassion, and lasting change - so you can confidently approach life and make meaningful strides in your personal and relational well-being.
Outside of work, Lorena is a busy mom of three and an expert multitasker! Fuelled by caffeine, she loves trying new foods, travelling, and squeezing in time at the gym. She has a soft spot for big dogs and meets every new challenge with genuine enthusiasm.
Masters of Social Work, University of Toronto (2009)
Bachelor of Social Work, Ryerson Polytechnic University (2001)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – Level 1 (Wilfrid Laurier University)
Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) (Princess Margaret Cancer Centre)
Gestalt Training Program (Gestalt Institute of Cleveland)
Certificate in Group Therapy (Toronto Institute of Group Studies)
Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers
Ontario Association of Social Workers