I am a Registered Psychotherapist providing therapy for individuals, couples, families and children.

I regularly offer a variety of group therapy progrmas hosted a few times per year. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for Adolescents, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for Adults, and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Pain Management. To register for an upcoming series contact reception at (416) 820 8588 or by emailing info@ohanawellnessclinic.com.

About Alina

I work from an eclectic, client centred, trauma -informed strength-based approach with the goals that the client desires to achieve through therapy. Each and every one of us carries different roles and responsibilities in our lives. From the pursuit of personal and professional goals, to supporting our family and friends, I understand life gets busy!

My approach to psychotherapy focuses on equipping clients with skills and resources to overcome barriers and achieve wellness in all areas of their lives based on their individual goals.

In my early 20s, I suffered a rare heart condition that required open-heart surgery. This was not a near-death experience; I was clinically dead for two hours as my heart was stopped to remove a large tumour. With first-hand experience of trauma, I became deeply motivated to understand the nuances of supporting clients through a trauma-informed lens. This experience also pointed me towards the significance of resilience building and strength-based approaches.

I am a people person. I fill my life with sound, engaging and fulfilling relationships with family, friends and colleagues. In my spare time, I am a full-time mother of an adolescent who pursues swimming as a passion and a competitive sport.

Therapeutic Modalities include:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Family Therapy
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Issues addressed commonly in therapy:

• Emotional regulation
• Anger Management
• General & Social Anxiety
• Panic Attacks & Panic Disorder
• Depression, Sleep Issues
• Chronic Pain and Illness
• Palliative Care
• Self-esteem
• Sexual Problems
• Stress Tolerance
• Stress Management
• Mindfulness
• Postpartum Depression
• Infertility and Adoption
• Couple Counselling
• Relationship and Family Conflict
• Trauma & PTSD
• First Responder and Veteran Trauma Care
• Crisis Management
• Depression
• Personality Disorders
• Personality Development

EMDR Therapy Toronto

EMDR therapy is a powerful, yet gentle approach to trauma treatment that is effective for both the emotional and cognitive effects of trauma. It was originally used to treat PTSD, but now the technique is also used to treat anxiety and many other mental health issues. Such as, phobias, depression, emotional pain, grief, post-partum, panic attacks, and stress.

Psychotherapy appointments available with Alina in-person, by phone, or virtually.