Hello, my name is Anna,

I’m a registered member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario (Clinical Psychology).  I’m qualified to help with a wide range of mental health conditions and psychological issues.

I specialize in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression and chronic pain.

I perform assessments and psychotherapy with clients involved in personal injury, motor vehicle and work-related accidents. I have conducted assessments for Medical/Rehabilitation, Disability and Catastrophic Impairment for Independent Medical Examination purposes.

I’m certified Traumatologist, Compassion Fatigue Specialist and official trainer with the Traumatology Institute, Canada.

Services

My office is located in North York, Toronto, Ontario.

I've acquired the training, insight and compassion to understand the scope of people's problems, get to the bottom of their issues quickly, and make a real positive difference in their lives. I have expertise working with challenges that may arise throughout one's life cycle, including, but not limited to:

• Anxiety, Panic, Phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Depression, Bipolar and Mood Disorders
• Eating Disorders, Addiction, and Self-Destructive Behavior
• Relationship Issues: Communication, Intimacy, Sexuality, Marriage and Divorce
• Personality Disorders
• Childhood Trauma / War zone trauma
• Health Issues: Insomnia, Sleep Disorders, Migraines, Weight Management, Chronic Pain
• Loss and Grief, Illness, Care-taking, Aging, Spirituality
• Parenting and Family Issues

My Practice and Therapeutic Approaches

We will work together to form goals and design a treatment plan that is most efficient and effective. I am practical and considerate of your time and resources. In order to help clients reach their goals I implement a number of therapeutic techniques in accordance with individual’s needs. I strive to provide the most current and successful treatments, tailored to meet your goals and personal needs. Here are some of the therapeutic approaches that I use:

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Retional Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Mindfulness
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Psychodynamic psychotherapy
• Gestalt Therapy
• Somatic therapies

I offer short and long-term therapy for individuals and couples:

I am interested in clients who want to:

• Successfully navigate life transitions, adjustments, and/or choices
• Decrease anxiety, depression or unwanted thoughts                                           
• Work through past traumatic experiences                                                         
• Improve relationships and/or enhance one's interpersonal effectiveness
• Cope with chronic health problems
• Increase overall life satisfaction and energy level
• Change or alter counterproductive behaviors (e.g. overeating, procrastination)
• Work towards balanced lifestyle                                                                         
• Cultivate a deeper self-understanding and self-reflection