Carla Barbosa

Accepting new clients

Registered Social Worker

The Rainbow Chair

Ontario Virtual Offers sliding scale

Website 416-456-2571

About

I’m a bilingual psychotherapist (English | Portuguese) offering LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent-affirming therapy for adults navigating autism, ADHD, burnout, and identity exploration. I integrate compassion, cultural awareness, and evidence-based care to help clients feel seen and empowered across life’s transitions.

Biography

I’m Carla Barbosa, MSc, MSW, RSW, founder of The Rainbow Chair. I provide culturally competent, trauma-informed psychotherapy for adults exploring identity, neurodivergence, and belonging. My work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and collaboration, especially with LGBTQ+, autistic/gifted/ADHD, and immigrant clients. Sessions are available in English and Portuguese, online across Ontario. I draw from relational, mindfulness, and strengths-based approaches to help you find stability, self-acceptance, and meaning through change. My rate for a 50-minute session is $180, and I offer a limited number of sliding scale spots.

Specialities

2SLGBTQI+ ADHD Anxiety Autism Transgender Women's Issues

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Attachment-based Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Narrative Motivational Interviewing Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Feminist Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Strength-Based

Contact

Details

Session Formats

Virtual Only
Primary Location

317/25 Cole Street
Toronto, Ontario M5A4M3
Offers sliding scale

Sliding Scale Fees

Client Focus

Individuals

Client Ages

Adults

Languages

English Portuguese

Licenses

Master of Social Work

University of Toronto

Graduated 2023
OCSWSSW

#842740
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