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Virtual Therapy In Ontario, Canada In Person Therapy in Hamilton

Ivana Stanic

Psychotherapist Social Worker, MSW

Ivana is a compassionate and insightful therapist who takes a holistic, collaborative approach to healing. She supports individuals and couples through various challenges including intimacy. She tailors evidence-based practices to each client’s unique needs, ensuring therapy is personalized and effective. Ivana’s background in sociology and social work has deepened her understanding of social inequality, mental health, and systemic challenges. Her training enables her to assess and intervene in complex situations, offering support and advocacy to individuals and couples. With a trauma-informed background, Ivana creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel seen and heard. She meets clients where they are and works alongside them to set and achieve meaningful goals.

Working with Ivana is a collaborative and empathetic experience. Her goal is to create a supportive environment where you can explore your challenges, build resilience, and achieve your goals at your own pace. At the end of each session, Ivana aims for you to leave feeling heard, empowered, and equipped with practical insights to move forward with confidence. In a session with Ivana, you can expect a personalized, client-centered approach that blends evidence-based practices with deep listening and empathy. She uses a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to your specific needs, including mindfulness, the Gottman Method, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and trauma-informed interventions. Sessions are designed to feel safe, non-judgmental, and focused on your growth. The atmosphere is warm and open, fostering an environment where you feel comfortable exploring difficult emotions and setting meaningful goals

Therapeutic Approach:

  • The Gottman Method
  • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
  • Sex Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Informed Therapy

Specialities:

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Body Positivity
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions
  • Infidelity
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma

Supports

  • Child, Teen and Family Therapy Teens
  • Emotion Focused Therapy Adults
  • couples therapy Couples
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Credentials:

  • Registered Social Worker – OCSWSSW
  • Ontario Association of Social Workers
  • The Gottman Institute: Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1 (2025)
  • Institute for Solution Focused Therapy: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (2025)
  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Training Level 1(CCTP-I) (2025)
  • PESI: The Ultimate DBT, CBT, and ACT Training Bundle (2025)
  • PESI: Integrative Sex and Couples Certification Training with Tammy Nelson: Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP) Course (2025)
  • PESI: Getting Started with Couples Therapy Intensives: A New Approach for Fast and Effective Results (2025)
  • Violence Threat Risk Association (VTRA) Levels I & II – North American Center for Threat Assessment and Trauma Response
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Therapist Location Fees & Session Cost
In Person & Online $150 Per Session

Favourite Quotes

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”

– Carl Rogers

“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.”

– Martin Luther King Jr.

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