Myroslava Stadnyk

BA, MACP

Registered Psychotherapist

English

Do you feel stuck in emotional patterns that hinder your relationships, self-image, or life decisions? Hoping to gain clarity and feel more empowered in your life? Then, I may be the right therapist for you. I'm Myroslava, RP, and I work with adults with a wide range of challenges (in English and Ukrainian): anxiety, depression, attachment trauma, relational conflict, low self-esteem, and life transitions - and I'd be honoured to partner with you on your path to healing and self-discovery!

Background

I am an integrative therapist. Having worked in social services for over a decade and in private practice, I am passionate about helping people gain insight and a deeper understanding of themselves and achieve meaningful change. To assist with my clients’ specific needs, I mainly draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), as well as elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), parts work informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Dr. Janina Fisher’s Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST) model, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), mindfulness, and sensorimotor/body-based interventions.

Your therapeutic experience with me

As a queer immigrant woman, my intersecting identities inform a large part of my work and my practice is rooted in intersectional feminism. My therapeutic style balances collaboration, support, and challenging clients at their own pace.

Areas of expertise

These are the areas I commonly work with, and they form a big part of the support I offer in my practice:

Childhood Trauma?

Anxiety & Worry?

Depression?

Relationship Issues?

Self-esteem & Self-worth?

Career & Life Transitions?

I also support you in these additional areas and welcome you to reach out if any of them speak to what you are going through:

Assertiveness & Boundaries?

Guilt & Shame

Perfectionism?

Personal Growth?

Therapeutic approaches

These are the approaches at the heart of my work, and I use them often because they help create meaningful change:

Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a humanistic and experiential approach, rooted in adult attachment theory. Bringing awareness to, understanding, expressing, and processing emotions aims to help clients gain insight into their patterns and experiences – beyond coping with surface-level issues and symptoms – into the creation of new inner experiences and secure relationships with self and others.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a skills-driven approach, focused on helping people regulate their emotions more effectively. DBT skills that can be applied to regulate intense emotions, improve interpersonal effectiveness, and increase distress tolerance.

I also draw on other evidence based approaches that can gently support you when they align with what you need:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Brief Solution-oriented Therapy

Mindfulness

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy/body-centered Approach

Focused populations and cultural backgrounds

These are the communities and cultural backgrounds I focus on, and I bring a sincere commitment to supporting you in a way that feels respectful and genuine:

Populations

Adults

2SLGBTQIA Community

Cultural communities

Eastern European

First And Second Generation Immigrants

Professional credentials

Registered Psychotherapist
- No.12492

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

Educational background

Bachelor of Arts

Focus: Criminal Justice

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), Canada

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University , Canada

Specialized training

Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy

Dr. Johnson and Dr. Campbell via ICEEFT (Level 2)

Certified DBT Professional (C-DBT)

Dr. Lane Pederson via PESI

Developmental Trauma & Resilience

ECHO Ontario Mental Health Psychotherapy

Trauma Counselling (Level 1)

The SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

Dr. Janina Fisher via PESI

2SLGBTQ Trauma-Informed Care

Rainbow Health Ontario

Practice locations & services

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FAQ

How do I determine if we're a therapeutic fit?

Since every therapist approaches therapy from their own perspective, and every client responds differently to a given approach, only you know the factors that will allow you to invest and stick with therapy. “Fit” is also about the connection (the alliance) you have with your therapist. In the process of choosing a therapist, it’s important to consider: Do I trust this person’s ability to be understanding and non-judgmental about my concerns? Are they open to receiving feedback?

What can I expect from the first session?

It serves as an introduction and an opportunity for us to review informed consent and confidentiality, explore your personal history relevant to your concern(s), and goals and hopes for change as a result of therapy. The initial session is also about us establishing a connection-a therapeutic relationship-to ensure you feel safe, heard, and respected. During the first appointment, I also encourage clients to ask any questions they may have about the therapeutic process and my therapeutic style.

Is psychotherapy covered by OHIP?

My services are not covered by OHIP. However, psychotherapy services may be covered by private extended health benefit plans. Please confirm your coverage for Registered Psychotherapists (RP) in advance. Receipts will be provided via email/the Jane app, and you can submit them to your insurance company for reimbursement. Direct billing is not available at this time.

What forms of payment do you accept?

Payment can be made by credit card (via the Jane app), or e-transfer, and is due at the end of your appointment.

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