Gorana is a registered social worker and psychotherapist, who has been in the field of mental health since 2013. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Windsor. Gorana works with clients to help them understand and address the root cause of their challenges and learn how to live compassionately, mindfully, and peacefully. Gorana provides individual therapy to youth and adults, specializing in mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, stress management, and mindfulness. Gorana’s approach to therapy is shaped by each client’s unique lived experiences, values and needs. She is certified in several therapeutic modalities including, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behaivoural Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Gorana’s main goal is to create a safe, warm, and nurturing environment where she can help her clients develop meaningful goals and help them harness the strength they possess. Gorana is looking forward to connecting and supporting you on your healing journey.

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Sydney has her Master’s of Arts Degree in Counselling Psychology and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She is a Registered Psychotherapist and holds the designation of Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) from the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.

Sydney utilizes many therapeutic interventions such as, Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She has completed supplemental education in emotionally focused therapy, CBT for anxiety, mindfulness, and trauma. Sydney has experience working with all ages from children to adults, as well as a range of concerns including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self harm, OCD, chronic illness, chronic pain, trauma and postpartum related mental health concerns.

Sydney adjusts her approach with each client to meet their individual needs. She believes when we are able to explore our situations, emotions, and experiences in a safe non-judgmental space we are better equipped to make lasting change.

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Dr. Andre Labao, Psy.D. C.Psych., (Supervised Practice) Clinical & School Child/Adolescent Psychologist

I believe the best approach to client care involves a thorough and sound understanding of both psychological and neuropsychological factors that contribute to individual health. For this reason, I value the assessment process and utilize theoretical assessment knowledge to provide the best care and evidence-based services for my clients.

Dr. Labao has extensive experience in psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessments, including training at academic medical centres, private practices, school boards, and college counselling centres. He brings a strengths-based approach to his work with clients and values evidence-based practice. His background in brain-based behaviour, knowledge and application of various neuropsychological/ cognitive theories, and dedication to client-centered assessment ensures comprehensive testing of clients’ needs. His theoretical approach to his work includes using Integrated School-Neuropsychological/CHC, Lurian, Boston-Process, PASS, and Cross Battery methods/approaches. He values the quantitative EEG process in supporting treatment approaches for his clients. Therapeutically, he uses Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), Play Therapy, and Solution-Focused (SFT) modalities.

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Isidora is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She is also a Board Certified in Neurofeedback Clinician (BCN) by the BCIA since 2019, and an active member of the International Society of Neurofeedback and Research (ISNR).

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E.L. is a registered educational, clinical and counseling psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) and the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP). He is relocating to Ottawa this week and will be seeing therapy clients in our Kanata clinic on Mondays and Tuesdays starting May 19. He will be providing therapy to youth (ages 6-22) who are experiencing various educational challenges such as learning disorders, processing deficits, perfectionism, post high school decisions as well as social-emotional difficulties including anxiety and depression. He also support clients with social issues of low self-concept and underdeveloped social skills. In addition, He works with basketball players with sports performance and preparation. He has over 10 years of experience working with youth and adolescents, as well as their parents. He has worked in many different settings including school boards (USA and Canada), universities and private practice for over 8 years.

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Irina has extensive clinical experience supporting individuals dealing with mild to severe mental health challenges (depression, anxiety, OCD, perinatal mood disorders, etc); trauma; grief/loss; Intimate Partner Violence; relationship challenges (including high conflict separation) as well as stress, anger management and emotional regulation. She works with teenagers age 15+, adults and seniors.

Irina works from a collaborative, strength based, integrative approach that is trauma informed and influenced by Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT) and neuroscience. She is also well versed in Cognitive Behavioural and Dialectical Behavioral Therapies (CBT and DBT).

Irina integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities to ensure the best possible fit for her clients. She is deeply committed to helping individuals thrive in a culturally sensitive and collaborative manner that privileges their values, beliefs and lived experiences. Irina strives to facilitate her clients’ process in becoming kind/compassionate and respectful towards themselves; recognizing barriers they may have faced and learning to acknowledge their agency and access their strengths, abilities and wisdom to make the changes they hope to make in their lives.

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Jessica is currently completing her Masters of Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Prior to this, she completed her Undergraduate Degree in Honours Sociology; her interdisciplinary background gives her a unique understanding of the broader social forces and power structures that can impact mental health.

My approach to therapy is humanistic; I see each individual as inherently whole, capable, and worthy of growth. I strive to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their experiences, develop self-awareness, identify meaning in their life, highlight patterns of behaviour, and foster meaningful change. I believe that everyone is deserving of unconditional support and that each person has unique strengths that can be identified and leveraged to navigate life’s challenges and reach their goals. I am committed to providing empathetic, client-centered care. My goal is to walk alongside my clients as they deepen their understanding of themselves and move toward a more fulfilling and authentic life. To accomplish this, I aim to work together with my client as a team to identify areas of growth and create a treatment plan that is personalized to their individualized needs.

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Vanessa holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work at the University of Ottawa. She is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Vanessa is particularly interested in humanistic therapies and uses an integrative framework, often using DBT, ACT, and emotion-focused therapy, to best support her client’s needs and objectives.

Vanessa provides a non-judgemental and empathetic space to create warm and compassionate therapeutic relationships. She helps her clients build strengths and develop long-term coping skills to promote self-discovery, insight, growth, and positive change at a pace that feels right for each client. Working with clients in a healing environment where they feel comfortable sharing their thoughts, feelings and emotions while continuously offering support, respect, and care is extremely important to Vanessa.

Vanessa works with adolescents (13+) and adults in many different areas including anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem/self-confidence, self-harm, bullying, relationship difficulties, communication, emotion regulation.

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