Dr. Elena Ivanova C.Psych
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Director
Primary Areas of Focus
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Anxiety Disorders
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Depression
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Self-Esteem
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Pain Management
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Anger Management
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Populations
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Adults
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Adolescents
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First-Responders
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
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Workplace Psychological Injury
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Services offered in English and Bulgarian
About Dr. Ivanova
Dr. Elena Ivanova completed her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from McGill University in 2016, and a postdoctoral fellowship from the University of British Columbia in 2020, with a focus on personalizing cognitive and behaviour change strategies to promote long term health behaviours changes (e.g., eating behaviour habits, physical activity engagement) to reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases.
Dr. Ivanova has interest in working with adults and adolescents who report concerns with anxiety, depression, anger, pain, living with and managing a chronic health conditions, making health behaviour changes. The treatment approaches and psychological tools are strongly supported by evidence and include Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Emotion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
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Dr. Ivanova is a member of the Ontario Psychological Association.
Approach
Dr. Ivanova’s treatment approaches are embedded within a supportive, validating, and collaborative interactions. Dr. Ivanova encourages clients with compassion to focus on meaningful exploration of their internal experiences (e.g., emotions and thoughts), behaviours, and values. She guides clients to access self-understanding, validation, acceptance, and to gain skills to bring about changes in their life.
Our Team
Sandeep Kaur
Master of Psychology (M.Psy.) Candidate
About Sandeep
Sandeep Kaur is a student therapist and is completing her Master of Psychology from Adler Graduate Professional School, Toronto. Sandeep also holds a master’s degree in counselling services and has been working as a therapist for approximately 10 years.
She has worked with adults experiencing a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and chronic pain. Her approach to treatment revolves around integrating eclectic evidence-based approaches to help individuals learn effective coping strategies to manage their symptoms.
Approach
Sandeep believes that seeking therapy can be a courageous step toward personal growth and well-being and a collaborative approach is required to meet the unique needs of each individual. The foundation of therapy is based on a confidential and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, confront challenges, and embark on a journey of self-discovery.
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Services offered in English, Punjabi, and Hindi.
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Virtual appointments only are available.
Klara Laszlo
Master of Psychology (M.Psy.)
About Klara
Klara Laszlo completed her Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Ottawa. She also holds a Master of Psychology (M.Psy.) from Adler Graduate Professional School, Toronto.
Klara provides supervised psychological services to adults from varying life experiences who are experiencing emotional dysregulation, interpersonal challenges, and overwhelming life transitions, along with other challenges.
Approach
Klara uses a compassionate, holistic, and collaborative therapeutic approach to help you navigate your thoughts and emotions, while exploring challenges that interfere with day-to-day activities to restore your inner balance. Klara strives to create a safe, warm, and open space for all clients to explore their thoughts and emotions in a meaningful way. Combining academic proficiency, innate empathy, and practical skills, her integrative therapeutic approach will emphasize mindfulness, self-compassion, and the mind-body connection. Klara’s philosophy lies in therapy working best when one’s unique life experiences and individual needs are considered.
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Services offered in English and Hungarian.
In-person and virtual appointments are available.