
Aleksandra Usyatynsky
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5 Endorsed
Halifax, NS B3K
Let's Connect (782) 800-5743

Stressful situations can eat away at our ability to cope and function, or we can get stuck in unhelpful patterns of thinking, behaving, and relating to others that interfere with our living a meaningful life. It can be scary to think about making changes. I will take time to listen and understand your situation so we can identify and move towards your goals. Together, we can learn how you respond to stressful situations and relationships, and find new ways of coping to build a life worth living. I believe everyone has the capacity to heal and grow: my job is to create a space where you are empowered and supported in this journey.
My training focused on treatment and assessment of individuals experiencing difficulties with mood, anxiety, trauma, stress, interpersonal problems, unexplained somatic symptoms, emotion regulation, panic, and other emotional and personality difficulties. I also have unique experience treating insomnia and can assess for various sleep problems.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Short-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I take an integrative approach to create a personalized plan that best meets your needs. I am honored to work with all individuals and strive to create an open space where we can attend to the intersecting identities you hold.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Aleksandra Usyatynsky now - (782) 800-5743
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Nova Scotia / R1140 Aleksandra Usyatynsky
- Attended Toronto Metropolitan University , PhD, Graduated 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Sleep or Insomnia
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
5 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Location

Aleksandra Usyatynsky
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Take the first step to help. Call now - (782) 800-5743