Experience

Irina is a warm and thoughtful clinician dedicated to delivering high-quality, comprehensive psychological assessment and treatment to children, youth, and their families facing a broad spectrum of mental health and health-related challenges. With diverse experience working with both children and adults, she supports families in navigating anxiety, low mood, learning obstacles, trauma-related concerns, somatization, and the psychological impacts of chronic medical conditions.

Clinical Approach

Irina approaches treatment from a trauma-informed, evidence- and strengths-based perspective, working collaboratively to empower individuals to harness their inherent abilities and resilience. She draws from training in various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and attachment, behavioural, and mindfulness-based approaches to care. Informed by her training in health psychology, she understands the interplay between physical and psychological symptoms, supporting families coping with chronic conditions, medical interventions, and the impact of illness on daily functioning.

Irina embraces a therapeutic approach that highly values and integrates parental involvement as integral to children's treatment success. Recognizing parents' pivotal role, she strives to collaborate with families to enhance understanding, support, and therapeutic outcomes. 

Above all, she fosters an empathetic and nurturing environment where clients feel deeply understood, accepted, and cared for.

Background & Training

Irina completed a Master's degree at Toronto Metropolitan University, where she is currently completing her Doctoral studies in Clinical Psychology. She has received clinical training at St. Michael's Hospital, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and private practice.