Photo of Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic, Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP
Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP
Photo of Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic, Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP

Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic

Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP

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6157 Blackwood Street, Victoria, BC V8X
Let's Connect (807) 770-4361
Photo of Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic, Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP
The benefits of my approach lie in using different techniques, tailored to the client's unique personality. Some clients like a directive approach, they want to be guided, to be given an almost 'engineering' model explaining our inner life; some prefer a non-directive, client-centered approach, where they would explore their inner landscape with the therapist as a co-traveler. All clients have relational needs which need to be addressed to, and the therapeutic relationship provides safety, validation, 'repaired' parenting, mutuality, client's self-definition and empowerment. Helping clients practice autonomy is my passion!
In the course of my professional practice, I have worked mostly with addictions, co-occurring disorders, eating disorders, anxiety, attachment and relationship issues. I have seen clients leave their (usually toxic) family of origin, change an unsatisfying job and end up their unsuccessful relationship. I was amazed by the impact of therapy in people's lives
Call or Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic now for a free 15 minute consultation - (807) 770-4361

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

6157 Blackwood Street

Victoria, BC V8X map

(807) 770-4361
I am available mostly in the mornings from 9-11 am Pacific, evenings after 7 pm, as well as weekends
$70 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (807) 770-4361
Photo of Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic, Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

6157 Blackwood Street

Victoria, BC V8X map

(807) 770-4361
I am available mostly in the mornings from 9-11 am Pacific, evenings after 7 pm, as well as weekends
$70 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $70
  • Couple Sessions $100
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Cheque, Paypal, Wire

Insurance

  • Blue Cross
  • Great-West Life
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Manulife
  • SunLife
Photo of Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic, Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP
Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (807) 770-4361
Photo of Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic, Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP
Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (807) 770-4361

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 13836 Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 9 years
  • Attended Booth UC School of social work, Degree, Graduated 2018
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from North American Association of Transactional Analysis TAAP (TA Advanced Practitioner) / 2021
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I started my helping journey by obtaining TA Advanced Practitioner Certificate, and was working out of private practice in Eastern Europe. Having emigrated to Canada in 2015, I took up a Bachelor Program of Social Work and worked with clients from all walks of life and different cultural backgrounds
Photo of Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic, Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP
Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (807) 770-4361
"
I started my helping journey by obtaining TA Advanced Practitioner Certificate, and was working out of private practice in Eastern Europe. Having emigrated to Canada in 2015, I took up a Bachelor Program of Social Work and worked with clients from all walks of life and different cultural backgrounds
Photo of Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic, Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP
Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (807) 770-4361

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Career Guidance
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Life Transitions
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Women's Issues
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I find that transactional analysis, as a theory of personality and interpersonal communication, with its useful tools and models can help with various issues, ranging from anxiety, depression, attachment disorders, relationship/couple problems to past trauma, grief and personality adaptations/disorders. For dealing with past 'unfinished business' Gestalt 'two-chair' technique is most helpful.
Photo of Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic, Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP
Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (807) 770-4361
"
I find that transactional analysis, as a theory of personality and interpersonal communication, with its useful tools and models can help with various issues, ranging from anxiety, depression, attachment disorders, relationship/couple problems to past trauma, grief and personality adaptations/disorders. For dealing with past 'unfinished business' Gestalt 'two-chair' technique is most helpful.
Photo of Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic, Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP
Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (807) 770-4361

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Ethnicity

Indigenous Peoples
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Bosnian
Croatian
French
Italian
Serbian

Religion

Christian

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Ethnicity

Indigenous Peoples
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Bosnian
Croatian
French
Italian
Serbian

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Imago
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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Relational approach is most suited for longer term therapy, and I use CBT and mindfulness based types for short-term and solution-focused therapy. Besides behaviour change and symptom control, I tend to encourage emotionally focused work, where Gestalt exercises are very beneficial for more in-depth, experiential outcomes.
Photo of Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic, Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP
Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (807) 770-4361
"
Relational approach is most suited for longer term therapy, and I use CBT and mindfulness based types for short-term and solution-focused therapy. Besides behaviour change and symptom control, I tend to encourage emotionally focused work, where Gestalt exercises are very beneficial for more in-depth, experiential outcomes.
Photo of Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic, Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP
Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (807) 770-4361

Location

Primary Location

6157 Blackwood Street

Victoria, BC V8X

(807) 770-4361

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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I am available mostly in the mornings from 9-11 am Pacific, evenings after 7 pm, as well as weekends
Photo of Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic, Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP
Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP
Call for a free consultation now - (807) 770-4361
"
I am available mostly in the mornings from 9-11 am Pacific, evenings after 7 pm, as well as weekends
Photo of Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic, Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP
Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP
Call for a free consultation now - (807) 770-4361