
Gabriela Ionita
Areas of practice
- Anxiety and/or Panic
- Attention Deficit Disorder - ADHD
- Child Behaviour
- COVID-19 Stress, Anxiety and Depression
- Depression
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Phobias
Approaches used
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- ADD and ADHD Coping Strategies
- Adolescent Therapy
- Brief Therapy
- Child Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Communication Skills Training
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Mindfulness approaches
Other languages spoken
- Romanian
Counselling practice website:
https://www.novamentalhealth.ca/Practice information:
I am a Registered Psychologist providing therapy to children, youth, young adults and their families at Nova Mental Health. Our focus is on creating a warm, collaborative, and engaging atmosphere while incorporating the latest research evidence and best-practice guidelines to help clients and families move through challenges. Drawing on principles of Cognitive Behavioural therapy, we work with families to achieve the goals important to them. We focus sessions on helping our clients learn new strategies and skills to overcome the issues they face. Although we support clients manage a number of issues, our main areas of practice are in Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Tics, Depression, Self-Harm, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
When working with children, we use playful approaches and age appropriate language to engage children of all ages. Our friendly, non-judgemental perspective helps clients feel at ease in the work that we do together.
Treatment Areas:
- Anxiety
- Panic and Agoraphobia
- Generalized Anxiety
- Test and School Anxiety
- Phobias
- Health Anxiety
- Social Anxiety
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Treated with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention - CBT and ERP)
- Tics (Treated with Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention for Tics - CBIT)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Behavioural Concerns
- Sleep Difficulties
- Depression
Approach
We integrate a number of treatment modalities to provide children and youth with an individualized approach that will meet their unique needs. We apply techniques and approaches from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Narrative Therapy.
Education (Gabriela Ionita)
- Ph.D. Counselling Psychology; McGill University
- M.A. Counselling Psychology; Simon Fraser University
- B.A. (Psychology): First Class Honours; Simon Fraser University
Due to the pandemic, all sessions are currently provided through secure online video or phone sessions. Financial assistance can be accessed through grants for mental health services. You can learn more at:https://www.novamentalhealth.ca/financial-assistance.html
At Nova Mental Health, we are a team of therapists who specialize in anxiety, trauma, depression, OCD, tics, and ADHD. Please take a look at our website to learn more about our therapists.
Specialized training:
- International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) Pediatric BTTI Intensive Training in OCD
- Behavioural Tech Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Training
- Tourette Association of America: Behavior Therapy Institute's - CBIT Training
Client fee individuals:
$150-225Availability:
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