Practice information:

I am a Registered Psychologist and the clinical director at Nova Mental Health, where 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 their families move through challenges. Drawing on principles of Cognitive Behavioural therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, we work with clients 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 managing a number of issues, our main areas of practice are in Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Tics, Depression, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

At Nova Mental Health, my associates and I work with children, youth and adults. Our friendly, non-judgemental perspective helps clients feel at ease in the work that we do together.  When working with children, we use playful approaches and age appropriate language to engage children of all ages.

We offer in-person and virtual sessions at this time. Financial assistance can be accessed through grants for mental health services. You can learn more at:https://www.novamentalhealth.ca/financial-assistance.html

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