Meet (Maria) Veronica Del Peral Ramos
My Story
I became a psychologist because I wanted to help people. I feel deeply honoured to be welcomed into someone's life and trusted with their story. It is truly humbling to walk alongside each person as they navigate their own path toward healing and the life they hope to create.
My work is deeply meaningful to me because it allows me to connect with people in a way that feels both genuine and purposeful. My Mexican roots have shaped the way I understand connection, family, and the relationships that give life meaning. These values continue to influence the way I work and the importance I place on creating a space where people feel genuinely seen and accepted.
I believe our relationships shape so much of how we experience life, and I feel privileged to sit with people through the moments that feel hardest—including the parts of themselves they may have struggled to accept. I find so much beauty in the process of coming to know oneself more fully and creating a life that feels true to who you are.
Credentials & training
The Foundation Behind My Work
Registration
Registered Psychologist #6601
College of Alberta Psychologists
Member in Good Standing
Canadian Psychological Association
Masters of Counselling Psychology
City University of Seattle
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Minor in French Language
University of Alberta
Education
Professional Development
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Aboriginal Awareness Training, Edmonton John Howard Society
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Anxiety Certification Course: Integrate CBT and Exposure and Response Prevention for Treatment of GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety & Phobias, PESI
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, Canadian Mental Health Association
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Child Intervention Caseworker Delegation Training, Government of Alberta
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Clinical Applications of Polyvagal Theory in Trauma Treatment with Stephen Porges & Deb Dana: Integrating the Science of Safety, Trust, Self-Regulation and Attachment, PESI
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Counselling Grief Clients Training: Functional Interventions for Everyday Use, PESI
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Diploma, Centre of Excellence
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Diploma, PESI
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Dick Schwartz’ Internal Family Systems Master Class: Experience IFS in Action with Complex Trauma and PTSD, Psychotherapy Networker
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EMDR & Parts Work for Treating Complex Trauma: Somatic Techniques to Decrease Defensiveness and Facilitate Trauma Processing, PESI
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Emotionally Focused Therapy for Healing Trauma in Couples, PESI
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Prepped 4 Learning
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Gottman Couples Counselling Level I & II, The Gottman Institute
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Healing the Wounds of Trauma, PESI
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Innovations in Trauma Treatment Course: Deep Healing of Attachment Trauma, PTSD, Racial Trauma, and More, PESI
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Intergenerational Trauma Training, Homeward Trust
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Janina Fisher’s Trauma Treatment Certification Training (CCTP): The Latest Advances and Proven Techniques to Resolve Deeply Held Trauma, PESI
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Narcissistic Abuse In-Depth Workshop, PESI
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Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Training, Homeward Trust
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Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training, CASA
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Trauma & Addiction Dual Certification Course: Strategies from CBT, CPT, EMDR, PE, Somatic & Psychodynamic Therapy, PESI
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Trauma Informed Practice Training, Homeward Trust
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Working With Indigenous Clients, Government of Alberta
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Working With the Fallout of Narcissistic Abuse, Psychotherapy Networker
What Matters to Me
Authentic
Connection
Respect &
Compassion
Collaboration &
Presence
Beyond the Office
Outside of work I enjoy...
A nice warm cup of coffee
Spending time with family & friends
Doing crafts
Travelling the world
