Registered Social Worker, MA, RSW & Psychotherapist
If you feel called to engage in a deeply expansive, experiential process steeped in a compassionate and heart-centered approach to healing and wellness and to learn how to let go of the illusion of control through holding on to the story about the your issue or illness, to let go of your attachment to the story, to let go of using it as an excuse to avoid growing, I am honoured to serve you and assist you to facilitate your own healing. I am an experienced therapist with over 20 years experience in mental health assessment, therapy and wellness coaching.
Living in the fast paced environment of the modern world can allow for little opportunity to slow down and connect with oneself. I view therapy as a space to slow down, to explore our inner worlds while also developing an awareness of how external factors impact us. I work with individuals, couples, families, and youth and offer a free consultation to ensure we are a good fit. In our work together, we will seek to access your internal wisdom and sense of self to allow you to become more attuned to yourself, and live a life aligned with your needs, and dreams. My intention as a therapist, is to walk alongside you on this journey, providing a compassionate and supportive environment, while creating meaningful and enduring change.
Registered Psychotherapist, Master's in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy
Asking for help is a sign of strength. If you are looking for help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, BPD, PTSD or have been a victim of narcissistic abuse, it takes courage to ask for help. Admitting you can’t do everything alone is the first step toward achieving wellness in a fast-paced, demanding world. Therapy can enable you to delve deeper through inner child work and reparenting yourself to heal your trauma wounds and move forward. Asking for help and obtaining a fresh perspective of your past is the first and most profound step toward developing the mental muscle needed to attain emotional and mental strength.
As an experienced psychotherapist, I aim to help you navigate your emotions and move toward a healthy and fulfilling life. I specialize in working with women's issues and use modalities like Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Psychotherapy, Mindfulness Practices, ACT, and Solution-Focused therapy.
I believe in forming an authentic therapeutic relationship with respect to the client’s cultural background. One can face difficult emotions with a suitable therapeutic approach that tailors individual emotional needs. Therapy is a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can unpack their deepest feelings, learn to process emotions, and gain clarity.
Mental health must recognize individualism- within the psychotherapeutic environment, my key values include respecting and empowering individualism, and creating a safe, collaborative approach with you. You are the storyteller of your life, and my role is to further support you while you write, edit, and enhance the pages. My clients have shared that I provide a genuine and non-judgmental presence while they worked towards their therapeutic goals. You can expect a therapeutic setting that is professional, yet relaxed, and the calm atmosphere we will create together will help you explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences. Sessions are currently offered virtually or over phone.
Each person is unique and individual, and there is not a one size-fits all model. Everyone experiences pain, trauma and adversity in their own unique way. Ilana strives towards providing an empathetic, safe environment in which clients can begin to heal and advance to a path towards happiness, self fulfillment and meaning.
Here to help you in transforming and healing your life through ritualizing and integrating the spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical dimensions of holistic wellness
Life in your 20s/30s has felt so defeating lately and you're TIRED. It feels like no matter how hard you try, you're spinning in circles and can't catch a break. Maybe a big change happened recently- a breakup, big move, job change, or family shift- that completely flipped your world upside down and brought everything to the surface? Maybe you've been feeling stuck, anxious and unfulfilled for awhile now and see that you're repeating the same patterns over and over again? You're ready for a change and want to dig deeper, gain a better understanding of yourself & create new patterns that will get you where you want to be. Visit our website or reach out to schedule a free consultation with one of our therapists today!
Life's challenges can be difficult to navigate at times. You might be struggling with grief, trauma, life transitions, burnout, stress, or depression and anxiety. These difficulties often bring unresolved past issues to the surface, making everything feel even more overwhelming. Finding your balance and sense of self can seem exhausting and hopeless. Together, we can work to process your emotions and experiences, develop effective coping strategies, meaningfully integrate your experiences into your life, and ultimately rebuild a sense of hope and resilience for your future. I am excited to walk alongside you on your journey to healing and positive change.
Accepting new clients. NO waitlist. Welcome. I am glad you’re here. If you’re someone who’s navigating life with feelings of anxiety, self-doubt, or life’s uncertainties, this is the right place for you. I specialize in anxiety, depression, anger management, grief, self-esteem, stress reduction, and emotional regulation. This is a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings in a nonjudgmental setting while also developing techniques to help you navigate and cope with life difficulties.
You can expect our sessions to be client-centered, with an emphasis on addressing your current difficulties using a CBT and compassion-focused lens. And focused on helping you develop skills to manage challenging thoughts and feelings. My approach focuses on meeting you where you are and guiding you through self-discovery.
I help teens and young adults struggling with having a good relationship with themselves and others in their life. I believe every person is inherently driven toward and has the capacity for growth when in the right environment. While working together collaboratively, you can expect a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free space allowing for self-reflection and self-understanding. I will help you focus and build on your strengths and supports, look at different perspectives, learn skills, and use them to work on yourself and your overall mental health.
24 Years Experience
