Cognitive Stimulation & Functional Support Services
Welcome!I provide bilingual rehabilitation support for adults and seniors across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), specializing in:* Cognitive rehabilitation* Functional support after brain injury (ABI)* Mental health strategies to strengthen daily living* Supporting independence, function, and well-being — in Portuguese and English.Services are offered in-home, in the community, or virtually — always tailored to your unique needs and goals.💬 Note: This service is non-clinical and may be coordinated alongside a care plan from a regulated healthcare professional.
Carla DeSousa
About Me
I am an internationally educated mental health professional with a background in Occupational Therapy. With over 10 years of experience in Brazil in psychiatric hospitals and community mental health, I’ve supported adults and seniors living with severe mental illness, often combined with substance use and psychosocial challenges.Since moving to Canada, I’ve worked for over 4 years as a Rehabilitation Therapist Assistant and Case Manager (not a regulated health professional), supporting individuals with acquired brain injuries, neurocognitive conditions, and mental health needs through home and community-based care. I collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote function, independence, and quality of life.Passionate about culturally responsive care, I offer services in both Portuguese and English to support recovery, cognitive stimulation, and daily living for adults and seniors.
Services
* Cognitive Stimulation: Personalized sessions to enhance memory, attention, and problem-solving — tailored to your goals.
* Functional Support: Restore independence in daily tasks with hands-on, practical support.
* Emotional Wellness: Empowering emotional well-being and daily function through supportive, person-centred care and mental mealth strategies.
* Virtual Support: Convenient online sessions — bilingual, flexible, and designed around your needs.
Our Mission
At Rehab with Carla, I believe meaningful care goes beyond tasks. It’s about connection, dignity, and helping people live with confidence and purpose — at every stage of life.
Whether you’re navigating recovery, adapting to cognitive changes, or caring for a loved one — I’m here to help.