Lito Libres

Clinical Therapist • EMDR Certified Therapist • Canadian Certified Counsellor

Helping individuals and communities heal from trauma through culturally responsive psychotherapy, EMDR, and compassionate clinical practice.

"Tending the Soul with Passion and Compassion"

About Me

For over a decade, I have had the privilege of working alongside Inuit communities in northern Labrador, Canada, where my understanding of complex trauma, resilience, and healing has been deeply shaped by clinical practice, relational connection, culture, and the wisdom of lived experience.I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and an EMDR Certified Therapist. My clinical work focuses on complex trauma, traumatic and prolonged grief, historical and intergenerational trauma, and culturally responsive psychotherapy.Alongside my clinical practice, I have presented internationally at conferences on trauma and EMDR, including at the World Congress on Intergenerational Trauma hosted by the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) and at the EMDR Asia Conference on Nurturing Communities and Transforming Lives through EMDR. I remain committed to ongoing professional development, consultation, and research in order to provide thoughtful, evidence-informed care.Beyond my professional life, I have a deep interest in contemplative living, philosophy, and ancient wisdom traditions. My personal journey has included pilgrimages to sacred places and time spent in monasteries in different parts of the world. These experiences have deepened my appreciation for silence, solitude, self-reflection, and the ongoing search for meaning and purpose in life.Above all, I believe healing begins with safety, trust, and genuine human connection. My goal is to walk alongside each person and every community with humility, curiosity, and respect, recognizing that every story is shaped by relationship, culture, history, and community.

Clinical Approach

My clinical practice is grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and relationship-centred psychotherapy.My work in the North has deepened my conviction that healing cannot be separated from culture, history, relationships, and lived experience. Every person brings unique strengths and wisdom that deserve to be recognized throughout the therapeutic process.I integrate EMDR therapy, grounded in the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, with attachment theory, the theory of structural dissociation, somatic psychology, and contemporary trauma research. Treatment is adapted with sensitivity to each person's relationships, culture, community, and pace. My goal is not simply to reduce symptoms, but to help people reconnect with safety, meaning, resilience, and their natural capacity to heal.I believe effective psychotherapy requires an understanding of the historical, cultural, relational, and community contexts that shape human experience. Healing is strengthened when clinical knowledge is combined with openness and respect for the people and communities we serve.

Areas of Practice

My clinical work focuses on providing EMDR psychotherapy to adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, grief, anxiety, and other psychological challenges.

Clinical areas of focus include:
• Complex Trauma & PTSD
• Traumatic & Prolonged Grief
• Historical & Intergenerational Trauma
• Anxiety Disorders & Panic Attacks
• Depression
• Mental Health Care in Inuit Communities

Presentations & Writing

2026 - The Past Is Present: Healing Historical Trauma in Inuit Communities in Northern Labrador Through EMDR - One Person, One Family, One Community at a Time
EMDR Asia Conference, Nurturing Communities and Transforming Lives Through EMDR
Mumbai, India2021 - Effective Practice and Service Delivery for Inuit: Understanding Historical Trauma
International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), The World Congress on Intergenerational Trauma
VirtualWriting & ReflectionsCrossroads, Thresholds and Patterns: A Reflective Walk on Mt. Inari
A reflection on transition, vocation, patterns, and the paths that shape our lives.
Read on LinkedIn →How Did I Get Here? My Journey with EMDR Therapy
A personal reflection on crossroads, contemplative living, and rediscovering a renewed sense of purpose in my clinical work.
Read on LinkedIn →

Professional Development

- Ongoing EMDR consultation with Dr. Andrew Leeds- International EMDR conferences (2023-present) in Virginia, Bologna, Dublin, Prague, Mumbai and online- Attachment and Trauma conferences (2015-2018), Istituto di Scienze Cognitive (ISC), Rome, Italy, and London, England, featuring leading international clinicians and researchers in attachment, trauma, neuroscience, and psychotherapy- Ongoing professional development in complex trauma and dissociation through in-person conferences, workshops, and online training, including the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD).- Clinical hypnosis training sponsored by the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD). Trainers: Reinhild Draeger-Muenke, Psy.D. and Akira Otani, Ed.D.

Education & Professional Credentials

EducationMaster of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP)
Sofia University, formerly the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology
Palo Alto, California, USAProfessional Credentials
• Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
• EMDR Certified Therapist (EMDRIA & EMDR Canada)