Ivana Di Cosola | Registered Social Worker

You've already taken a huge step towards feeling more like you again! If you find yourself constantly overthinking, lacking confidence or navigating a life change that feels unmanageable, I am here to meet you where you are with compassion and understanding. In our work together, we will slow things down to discover patterns that may no longer be serving you, connect to your deeper self and ensure you feel safe every step of the way. I look forward to working with you!

Background

I have wanted to be a therapist for as long as I can remember. I recall taking pride in being the "listening ear" to my peers ever since I was able. My desire to sit with people and meet them where they are lead me to this career and my genuine curiosity of others fuels my work in the therapy space. As a relational therapist, I show up as a human first, with the goal of creating a safe space for you to process, learn and grow! Over the years, I have worked with different populations and in clinical settings. Most recently, as a social worker in the ICU supporting critically ill patients and their families.

Your therapeutic experience with me

As your therapist, I come to sessions with a genuine care and interest in YOU! This means that I am curious about your favourite show as much as your current stressors or early experiences. My approach is collaborative, explorative and dynamic. As a fellow human, I do not have all the answers but I promise to provide a safe space where you feel comfortable to be curious and connect with the deeper parts of yourself. Therapy is a meaningful investment into your wellbeing and my endeavour is that from our very first consult call you feel the deep appreciation I have for your vulnerability and trust on this journey.

Areas of expertise

These represent my core areas of expertise, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.

Anxiety

Life Transitions

Self Worth

Stress

Work/life Balance

Grief, Loss, And Bereavement

I also provide skilled support in these additional areas and welcome clients seeking help with these concerns.

Depression

ADHD

Perfectionism

Impostor Syndrome

Therapeutic approaches

These are my primary therapeutic approaches, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.

Polyvagal-informed Therapy

Polyvagal Theory helps clients better understand their nervous system, recognize when they’re dysregulated, and build skills to return to balance. Together we will better understand the states of your nervous system and learn to attune to what makes you feel safer in your body.

Person-centered Approach

I believe that every client is the expert of their own lives. As a fellow human, my goal is to understand your inner world, without judgment, in order to be able to better work alongside you.

I also incorporate these evidence-based approaches when clinically appropriate:

Compassion Focused Approach

Mindfulness

Relational-cultural

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Solution-focused Therapy

Client communities & cultural expertise

These are the client communities and cultural backgrounds I have specialized experience supporting.

Client populations I serve

Millenials

University & College Students

Women's Issues

People Facing Chronic Illness Or Pain

Professionals

Cultural expertise

First And Second Generation Immigrants

2SLGBTQ+

BIPOC

Professional credentials

Registered Social Worker
- No.838116

Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Educational background

Masters of Social Work

University of Toronto, Canada

Practice locations & services

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This photo blends a few of my favourite things, film, the ocean and the feeling of regulation and restoration that washes over when I am near it :)

Here's who we support!

I’m a self-proclaimed hobbyist with a rotating roster of interests that change with the seasons. Current obsession: golf!

Immediate crisis support available

If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available right now:

🚨 Call 911 for immediate emergency assistance
💬 Call or text 988 for mental health crisis support and suicide prevention