Ivana specializes in working with adults and youth alike. She recognizes the significant impact that childhood wounds can have across the lifespan. Ivana uses a combination inner-child work, psycho-education, skill development, and most importantly, therapeutic relationship to heal the painful experiences that may prevent individuals from living fully and wholly. Ivana specializes in supporting clients with grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Ivana is a proud ally to the 2SLGBTQ community and has worked extensively with the Queer community in Alberta to provide advocacy and affirming mental health care. Ivana has been a Mental Health Therapist since 2019, and has primarily worked with adolescents, teens, and young adults in the Education system of Alberta. She is pleased to have been part of the Aspen Wellness Centre team since 2021.
Ivana believes in making counselling and psychotherapy accessible to those in need of flexible appointments with no commute, or for individuals that live in communities where in-person counselling may not be available.
Ivana offers mental health therapy (telehealth only) for individual youth (12+) and adults located in Alberta and Manitoba.
Ivana is honoured to be an ally of the BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIAP and Indigenous communities.
Ivana’s pronouns are she/her/hers.
Ivana has spent the majority of her career working with youth and families as a therapist serving inner-city schools. Ivana has also worked as a community-based therapist, primarily with 2SLGBTQ clients. Prior to becoming a therapist, Ivana worked in the education system as a teacher, and as a clinical support worker for children with developmental disabilities.
Ivana is a level 3 Reiki Master Practitioner. Reiki can be integrated into any treatment plan.
Masters degree in Arts - Counselling Psychology - Yorkville University (2019)
Bachelor of Education in Secondary Social Studies & English as Second Language - University of Alberta (2014)
Direct Billing is available with select providers. Clients are responsible for determining coverage with their specific plan/provider. For plans that are not eligible for direct billing, clients are required to pay for session fees upfront via credit card, and submit their receipt for reimbursement.
*Client is responsible for determining insurance/benefits coverage.
Natalie is fantastic! She listens to what I need and has great pressure for deep tissue in those stubborn spots. She keeps the conversation light and takes her cues from me when I’m needing the quiet.