Born and raised on Treaty 6 Territory in Edmonton, Alberta, Ivana now resides on Treaty 7 in Calgary. She maintains strong ties across the Canadian Prairies, particularly in southwestern Manitoba. Ivana is proud of her Ukrainian heritage and the values of strength, community, and perseverance that shape her work and worldview.

Ivana became a counsellor because she understands how difficult it can be to navigate life without meaningful support. Her approach centres on helping individuals make sense of their personal and family stories while reconnecting with their inner wisdom. She considers it a genuine honour to walk alongside clients on their healing journeys.

Credentials

• Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) – Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association #10006022

• Counselling Therapist – Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta #2192

Education

• Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology – Yorkville University

• Bachelor of Secondary Education (Social Studies & ESL) – University of Alberta

Experience

• School-based & clinical counselling since 2019 and concurrently in private practice since 2021

• Experience with trauma, grief, crisis, risk assessment, self-harm & suicidal ideation

• Experience in community critical incident responses

• Primary experience with adolescents and youth in community-based mental health programs

Advocacy & Focus

• Private practice (since 2021) supporting both adults and teens

• Growing interest and research in ADHD & late diagnosis

• 2SLGBTQ+ ally; research in culturally responsive Queer mental health

• Allyship, commitment and support of Truth and Reconciliation