Hailing from Spain, Dr. Soraya Centeno embarked on her academic journey at 16, earning a Biology Bachelor’s, a Master’s in Counselling Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Psychology. Specializing in neuroscience, her research delved into the brain’s motivational intricacies and the nexus of cognitive pathways and emotions. After traversing U.S. states and Canadian provinces, she settled in British Columbia in 2013. Driven by her commitment to immigrants and refugees, she joined VICCIR in 2015, becoming a trauma professional in 2018 and EMDR certified in 2019. As a clinician and supervisor, she trains master-level students and explores resilience and childhood attachments. Balancing a thriving career with motherhood, Dr. Centeno is devoted to fostering a diverse, embracing community.
