I am currently a Master of Counselling Psychology student training to become a Psychotherapist. I’m grateful to be part of the Synergy Mental Health team and here to help clients feel supported through administrative assistance, intake coordination, and booking services.
I am currently a Master of Counselling Psychology student training to become a Psychotherapist. I...
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Psychiatry Resident working with us 2025-2026 academic year.
Psychiatry Resident working with us 2025-2026 academic year.
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I am a certified Somatic Therapist trained by Bodynamic international (where the field of somatic experiencing got its start). With over 20 years of experience in the healing arts, I focus on the interplay between pain, trauma, stress, and emotion, supporting clients in understanding the body as a personal encyclopedia—where every symptom and sensation is a message worth listening to.
My curiosity about how physical patterns express emotional history was born out of decades working with clients as a Registered Massage Therapist and Kinesiologist both in the USA and here in Canada. The body is a deeply therapeutic language, one that speaks to the nervous system, our emotions, and even our greater purpose.
In my sessions, I help clients reconnect with their own inner resources, develop body awareness, and cultivate a sense of safety and wholeness. I use various somatic or guided body-based inquiry during an appointment. My approach is holistic, trauma-informed, and rooted in the belief that true healing occurs when body, heart, and mind are brought into alignment.
I offer a compassionate, grounded space where you can slow down, listen inward, and move toward greater ease, vitality, and freedom—one breath and one inquiry at a time. As a somatic practitioner, I create safe space and brave space for the body to feel seen, held, and heard.
I am a certified Somatic Therapist trained by Bodynamic international (where the field of somatic...
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Psychiatry Resident working with us 2024-2025 academic year.
Psychiatry Resident working with us 2024-2025 academic year.
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Jill is a registered social worker with over 25 years of experience in mental health. She offers a client-centered, holistic approach by integrating various treatment modalities, including:
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Narrative Therapy (NT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
- Emotional Regulation (ER)
- Relapse Prevention (RP)
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi)
- Trauma-Informed Care (TIC)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Induced After Death Communication (IADC)
- Addiction counseling
Jill’s areas of expertise include working with issues related to addiction, anxiety, depression, communication and relationship problems, grief and loss, self-development, stress and anger management, and mood disorders.
In her sessions, you will learn the tools and skills necessary to navigate the obstacles that hinder your personal growth. With guidance and understanding, you’ll develop valuable skills in a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to build a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Jill is a registered social worker with over 25 years of experience in mental health. She offers ...
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We’re excited to welcome Zoe Blarowski, our Mindfulness Practitioner and teacher, who will help lead our Discover Mindfulness group therapy programs. A graduate of the UC Berkeley Mindfulness Teacher Training Program and a former healthcare professional, Zoe is passionate about using mindfulness to improve mental health — and we couldn’t agree more.
Zoe has been a dedicated meditation practitioner for over 17 years, and her ongoing practice has profoundly shaped her life in countless ways. From enhancing her ability to navigate stress to fostering a deeper sense of presence and compassion, mindfulness has been a cornerstone of her personal and professional growth. She brings this wealth of experience and insight to her teaching to create a supportive and enriching environment for those beginning their mindfulness journey.
We’re excited to welcome Zoe Blarowski, our Mindfulness Practitioner and teacher, who will help l...
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Are you looking for a caring and competent therapist? I am a Registered Counselling Psychologist with over 25 years of experience in helping people overcome life’s challenges, achieve their goals and live more satisfying lives. I will listen to your concerns and provide a warm and supportive environment for us to find solutions that work well with your personality and in your unique situation. My areas of specialty include working with trauma related concerns (including PTSD), depression, anxiety, stress and relationship issues.
I have worked with a wide variety of clients groups, including military members and veterans, injured workers, students, seniors and more. I am trained in numerous therapy techniques and treatments that have proven to be effective and will tailor my approach to best meet your needs and preferences. Specific counselling techniques include: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) & Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Self Regulation Therapy (SRT), Sensorimotor Therapy, Observed Experience Integration Therapy (OEI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, Exposure Therapy, Energy Therapies such as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Thought Field Therapy (TFT), Tapas Acupressure Technique (TAT). I look forward to working with you.
Are you looking for a caring and competent therapist? I am a Registered Counselling Psychologist ...
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Senior Psychiatry Resident working with us 2023-2024 academic year AND 2025-2026 academic year.
Senior Psychiatry Resident working with us 2023-2024 academic year AND 2025-2026 academic year.
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Psychiatry Resident working with us 2025-2026 academic year.
Psychiatry Resident working with us 2025-2026 academic year.
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Psychiatry Resident working with us 2026-2027 academic year.
Psychiatry Resident working with us 2026-2027 academic year.
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Dr. Irina Mihaescu is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Consultant Psychiatrist at the University of Alberta (U of A) and the Centre de Santé Saint-Thomas in Edmonton, Canada.
She is the founder/director of the Centre for Physician Wellness and Synergy Mental Health – a group therapy practice that unites her interests in trauma-informed care and community healing.
At the U of A Department of Psychiatry, she supervises and teaches residents in general psychiatry and longitudinal psychotherapy. She also leads the revamping of the Grand Rounds speaker series, which promotes inclusive conversations in mental health.
Previously, she worked as a peer support clinician for the Physician Family Support Program, a trauma-informed leadership facilitator and trainer for Alberta Health Services, and a clinical consultant for the Canadian Armed Forces.
Dr. Mihaescu provides professional coaching to various leaders in the medical field and is a strong proponent of self-care and personal growth. Through her diverse roles, she inspires others on the importance of prioritizing mental wellness in all aspects of life.
She has a specialized interest in psychotherapy, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, and spirituality. She also tends to see a variety of “healers” in her therapy clinic.
Her approach is integral, holistic, insight-oriented, and strengths-based. She blends multiple evidence-based modalities in her psychotherapy sessions.
Dr. Irina Mihaescu is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Consultant Psychiatrist at the Universi...
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