Croatian-Speaking Therapists in Vaughan, ON
At Advanced Psychology Services, we believe that effective therapy begins with trust, compassion, and expertise. Since 2006, our team of registered psychologists and psychotherapists has helped thousands of clients across the Greater Toronto Area navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. We also offer psychological testing for children and adults, including gifted assessments, psychoeducational assessments, and autism and ADHD diagnostic evaluations. We take a collaborative and evidence-based approach, tailoring each treatment plan to our client’s unique needs.
At Advanced Psychology Services, we believe that effective therapy begins with trust, compassion, and expertise. Since 2006, our team of registered psychologists and psychotherapists has helped thousands of clients across the Greater Toronto Area navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. We also offer psychological testing for children and adults, including gifted assessments, psychoeducational assessments, and autism and ADHD diagnostic evaluations. We take a collaborative and evidence-based approach, tailoring each treatment plan to our client’s unique needs.
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Katherine Ridolfo, Unstuck Mental Health
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CH
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Život je u punoj fazi i ponekad može biti nepredvidljiv! Dok putujemo kroz zivot nije neobicno da na putu doživimo anksioznost, depresiju, stres i traumu. To nam može razotkriti život na dramatičan način koji utječe ne samo na nas nego i na sve naše odnose i moze nas zadrzati od postizanja sretnih i ispunjenih života. Želim vam donijeti nadu, izlječenje i životnu ravnotežu koristeći pristup usredotočen na klijenta i na individualne snage. Pustite me da putujem vašim zivotnim putem s vama da vam pomognem podići težinu životnih borbi i savladati prepreke.
Život je u punoj fazi i ponekad može biti nepredvidljiv! Dok putujemo kroz zivot nije neobicno da na putu doživimo anksioznost, depresiju, stres i traumu. To nam može razotkriti život na dramatičan način koji utječe ne samo na nas nego i na sve naše odnose i moze nas zadrzati od postizanja sretnih i ispunjenih života. Želim vam donijeti nadu, izlječenje i životnu ravnotežu koristeći pristup usredotočen na klijenta i na individualne snage. Pustite me da putujem vašim zivotnim putem s vama da vam pomognem podići težinu životnih borbi i savladati prepreke.
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!
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 my private practice I offer individual and couples therapy, as well as family work. My approach is holistic, and integrates body centered psychotherapy, neuroscience, mindfulness, early childhood development theories, and early relational and collective trauma. I work with a broad range of issues including relationships, intimacy, anxiety, stress, emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, depression, effects of early childhood trauma, body image, shame, complex changes in family, and dealing with life threatening illnesses.
In my private practice I offer individual and couples therapy, as well as family work. My approach is holistic, and integrates body centered psychotherapy, neuroscience, mindfulness, early childhood development theories, and early relational and collective trauma. I work with a broad range of issues including relationships, intimacy, anxiety, stress, emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, depression, effects of early childhood trauma, body image, shame, complex changes in family, and dealing with life threatening illnesses.
I came to Gestalt Psychotherapy after a decade of teaching yoga and meditation workshops in Canada, Greece, Mexico and Nicaragua. I noticed that wisdom practices (such as meditation, yoga, breath-work, and reflection) lead people to face vulnerability and perhaps even pain inside their minds, hearts and bodies. Many people have insights about themselves, but they believe they can mentally figure it out on their own. We are not meant to do all the processing on our own. The therapeutic relationship allows us the support of a compassionate and trained witness so we can explore what is present.
I came to Gestalt Psychotherapy after a decade of teaching yoga and meditation workshops in Canada, Greece, Mexico and Nicaragua. I noticed that wisdom practices (such as meditation, yoga, breath-work, and reflection) lead people to face vulnerability and perhaps even pain inside their minds, hearts and bodies. Many people have insights about themselves, but they believe they can mentally figure it out on their own. We are not meant to do all the processing on our own. The therapeutic relationship allows us the support of a compassionate and trained witness so we can explore what is present.
The transition to motherhood is rarely what we imagined. If you find yourself overwhelmed by postpartum anxiety, weighted down by a sadness you can't explain, or navigating the complex grief of fertility struggles and loss, you are not alone. These experiences can often lead to feelings of isolation and guilt, making it difficult to feel like yourself again.
The transition to motherhood is rarely what we imagined. If you find yourself overwhelmed by postpartum anxiety, weighted down by a sadness you can't explain, or navigating the complex grief of fertility struggles and loss, you are not alone. These experiences can often lead to feelings of isolation and guilt, making it difficult to feel like yourself again.
If you’re here, you might be considering therapy or curious about what it can offer. I take an action-oriented approach, working with you to reconnect with your life in joyful and meaningful ways. Therapy is more than addressing struggles; it’s about fostering growth, hope, and resilience.
In a safe, compassionate space, we’ll explore your story, uncover your strengths, and focus on practical steps toward healing and fulfillment. Therapy is a journey-sometimes challenging, sometimes liberating—but always, I believe, transformative.
If you’re here, you might be considering therapy or curious about what it can offer. I take an action-oriented approach, working with you to reconnect with your life in joyful and meaningful ways. Therapy is more than addressing struggles; it’s about fostering growth, hope, and resilience.
In a safe, compassionate space, we’ll explore your story, uncover your strengths, and focus on practical steps toward healing and fulfillment. Therapy is a journey-sometimes challenging, sometimes liberating—but always, I believe, transformative.
Everyone wants to live a meaningful life, and sometimes life’s challenges get in the way of this. I work with clients to help them understand and address the root cause of their issues and help them learn how to live compassionately, mindfully, and peacefully. We will work together to restore a deep connection with yourself and the world around you.
Everyone wants to live a meaningful life, and sometimes life’s challenges get in the way of this. I work with clients to help them understand and address the root cause of their issues and help them learn how to live compassionately, mindfully, and peacefully. We will work together to restore a deep connection with yourself and the world around you.
The Therapy Centre is a full service psychology practice. We offer services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We offer psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment services for a wide variety of issues listed below. All of our clinicians are well trained in empirically validated treatment models, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. Each of our clinicians has an area of expertise and tailors treatment to target therapeutic goals.
The Therapy Centre is a full service psychology practice. We offer services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We offer psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment services for a wide variety of issues listed below. All of our clinicians are well trained in empirically validated treatment models, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. Each of our clinicians has an area of expertise and tailors treatment to target therapeutic goals.
As a licensed Psychologist of the College of Psychologists of Ontario, Dr Olivera brings to her practice multicultural experience and apart from English, she provides therapy in languages of former Yugoslavia - Serbian, Croatian and Bosnian.
Dr. Olivera was awarded a Ph.D. degree in Counselling Psychology by the University of Toronto. She holds a Master degrees in Clinical and Health Psychology. As a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Olivera provides psychological assessments and psychotherapy to adults with depression, anxiety, eating, grief issues and post-traumatic effects of physical, sexual and emotional abuse. In addition to her extensive experience in working with adults, Dr Olivera has worked with university students for 16 years helping those with adjustment to university, cross-cultural issues, sexuality and relationship issues.
As a licensed Psychologist of the College of Psychologists of Ontario, Dr Olivera brings to her practice multicultural experience and apart from English, she provides therapy in languages of former Yugoslavia - Serbian, Croatian and Bosnian.
Dr. Olivera was awarded a Ph.D. degree in Counselling Psychology by the University of Toronto. She holds a Master degrees in Clinical and Health Psychology. As a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Olivera provides psychological assessments and psychotherapy to adults with depression, anxiety, eating, grief issues and post-traumatic effects of physical, sexual and emotional abuse. In addition to her extensive experience in working with adults, Dr Olivera has worked with university students for 16 years helping those with adjustment to university, cross-cultural issues, sexuality and relationship issues.
I support youth, and young adults/professionals who are aiming to learn new ways of accepting complex emotions, reducing emotional distress, improving emotional regulation, and increase meaning in their lives. I aim to help clients master effective coping skills to develop independence, confidence, and accomplish their life goals.
Fostering a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients is a fundamental component of my practice. I strive to create a secure base in my therapeutic relationships that allows for collaboration, while promoting a balance of acceptance and change in each client’s individual journey.
I support youth, and young adults/professionals who are aiming to learn new ways of accepting complex emotions, reducing emotional distress, improving emotional regulation, and increase meaning in their lives. I aim to help clients master effective coping skills to develop independence, confidence, and accomplish their life goals.
Fostering a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients is a fundamental component of my practice. I strive to create a secure base in my therapeutic relationships that allows for collaboration, while promoting a balance of acceptance and change in each client’s individual journey.
Decided you want to start therapy and don't know where to start? Maybe you're not sure what to look for, don't know what you need or just have too many options. First time trying therapy and you’re overwhelmed? Been to therapy before but don't want the awkward, stuffy, formal or zen-like approaches? At Rebound, we make getting started with therapy, easy. Start with a free consult, no pressure, obligation or commitment. We’ll get to know you, answer your questions and match you with a therapist best suited to your needs and personality! We're a group of down-to-earth, personable, fun-loving therapists who make therapy, comfortable!
Decided you want to start therapy and don't know where to start? Maybe you're not sure what to look for, don't know what you need or just have too many options. First time trying therapy and you’re overwhelmed? Been to therapy before but don't want the awkward, stuffy, formal or zen-like approaches? At Rebound, we make getting started with therapy, easy. Start with a free consult, no pressure, obligation or commitment. We’ll get to know you, answer your questions and match you with a therapist best suited to your needs and personality! We're a group of down-to-earth, personable, fun-loving therapists who make therapy, comfortable!
Do you struggle with constant worry and overthinking? Does it feel like you’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop? Do you worry about making mistakes, being judged, or disappointing others? Do you feel responsible for everyone else’s emotions? Do you wonder if life is meant to feel this hard, or if more ease, freedom, and balance is possible. We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life. We understand that you need to feel seen, heard and understood to understand yourself, your struggles, your needs and wants, and we take that into account in how we show up for you.
Do you struggle with constant worry and overthinking? Does it feel like you’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop? Do you worry about making mistakes, being judged, or disappointing others? Do you feel responsible for everyone else’s emotions? Do you wonder if life is meant to feel this hard, or if more ease, freedom, and balance is possible. We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life. We understand that you need to feel seen, heard and understood to understand yourself, your struggles, your needs and wants, and we take that into account in how we show up for you.
I am an experienced psychotherapist, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) provider confident in offering in-person and online counselling services in English, French, Serbian, Bosnian, and Croatian.
My counseling approach draws from several therapies, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Narrative Therapy, and EMDR. Certified training in EMDR therapy enables me to help my clients to process their: past traumatic experiences; present triggers and nightmares; and future concerns.
I am an experienced psychotherapist, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) provider confident in offering in-person and online counselling services in English, French, Serbian, Bosnian, and Croatian.
My counseling approach draws from several therapies, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Narrative Therapy, and EMDR. Certified training in EMDR therapy enables me to help my clients to process their: past traumatic experiences; present triggers and nightmares; and future concerns.
After studying clinical psychology in Europe, I worked for more than two decades in a city hospital. I primarily treated adults struggling with a range of issues, including anxiety and phobias, depression, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sexual dysfunctions, and relational issues. My work aimed to help these individuals overcome their problems, improve their quality of life, and foster their personal growth. In addition to my clinical experience, I've had the unique opportunity to offer psychotherapeutic services in war-affected regions, working closely with refugees and soldiers suffering from PTSD and war-related issues.
After studying clinical psychology in Europe, I worked for more than two decades in a city hospital. I primarily treated adults struggling with a range of issues, including anxiety and phobias, depression, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sexual dysfunctions, and relational issues. My work aimed to help these individuals overcome their problems, improve their quality of life, and foster their personal growth. In addition to my clinical experience, I've had the unique opportunity to offer psychotherapeutic services in war-affected regions, working closely with refugees and soldiers suffering from PTSD and war-related issues.
If you're dealing with big emotions, anxiety, anger, intrusive thoughts, perfectionism, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or fear of rejection, you don't have to figure this out on your own. I work with individuals and couples dealing with relationship struggles, attachment wounds, BPD, infidelity, betrayal, narcissistic dynamics, CPTSD, anxiety, childhood and sexual abuse, PTSD, bipolar, and LGBTQ+ concerns. I am a Registered Psychotherapist, and I help people work through guilt, anger, and shame, feelings that usually make a lot more sense once you understand where they came from.
If you're dealing with big emotions, anxiety, anger, intrusive thoughts, perfectionism, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or fear of rejection, you don't have to figure this out on your own. I work with individuals and couples dealing with relationship struggles, attachment wounds, BPD, infidelity, betrayal, narcissistic dynamics, CPTSD, anxiety, childhood and sexual abuse, PTSD, bipolar, and LGBTQ+ concerns. I am a Registered Psychotherapist, and I help people work through guilt, anger, and shame, feelings that usually make a lot more sense once you understand where they came from.
Specializing in sex and relationship therapy, we are here to help you foster the satisfying relationship and intimate life you deeply crave. You deserve to feel connected, fulfilled, alive, and safe in your body and mind. Our specialized team of sex therapists and couples therapists in Toronto is here to guide you. We have helped over 3000+ people find relief from anxiety and low mood, relationship conflict, betrayal and infidelity, resentment, communication problems, and intimate issues like erectile dysfunction, anorgasmia, arousal problems, low desire, desire discrepancies, shame, guilt, and identity issues around sexuality.
Specializing in sex and relationship therapy, we are here to help you foster the satisfying relationship and intimate life you deeply crave. You deserve to feel connected, fulfilled, alive, and safe in your body and mind. Our specialized team of sex therapists and couples therapists in Toronto is here to guide you. We have helped over 3000+ people find relief from anxiety and low mood, relationship conflict, betrayal and infidelity, resentment, communication problems, and intimate issues like erectile dysfunction, anorgasmia, arousal problems, low desire, desire discrepancies, shame, guilt, and identity issues around sexuality.
The Therapy Centre is a full service psychology practice. We offer services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We offer psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment services for a wide variety of issues listed below. All of our clinicians are well trained in empirically validated treatment models, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. Each of our clinicians has an area of expertise and tailors treatment to target therapeutic goals.
The Therapy Centre is a full service psychology practice. We offer services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We offer psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment services for a wide variety of issues listed below. All of our clinicians are well trained in empirically validated treatment models, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. Each of our clinicians has an area of expertise and tailors treatment to target therapeutic goals.
Aleksandra Crvenic Pacek/Schema Therapy/Trauma
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
On the outside, you’re highly functional—excelling in your career and managing every responsibility. But internally, you are battling chronic burnout and a persistent sense of imposter syndrome, feeling like it’s only a matter of time before it all feels 'too much.'
You might also notice yourself repeating the same frustrating cycles in your romantic relationships—choosing partners who are emotionally unavailable or finding yourself in familiar, painful dynamics even when you logically 'know better.'
On the outside, you’re highly functional—excelling in your career and managing every responsibility. But internally, you are battling chronic burnout and a persistent sense of imposter syndrome, feeling like it’s only a matter of time before it all feels 'too much.'
You might also notice yourself repeating the same frustrating cycles in your romantic relationships—choosing partners who are emotionally unavailable or finding yourself in familiar, painful dynamics even when you logically 'know better.'
Unfolding, experiencing and living our authentic selves is what I am passionate about. I am highly skilled in guiding clients in accessing and exploring obstacles that are results of our deeply rooted beliefs. Unquestioned beliefs or limiting thoughts that can manifest as anxiety, depression or other psycho-emotional difficulties can actually be guiding lights on our journey to our true Selves. The essence of our being remains untouched as we grow and is waiting to be found and reconnected with. When you connect on a deeper level with your Self, your purpose, gifts, and talents show in their fullness and potentials show up.
Unfolding, experiencing and living our authentic selves is what I am passionate about. I am highly skilled in guiding clients in accessing and exploring obstacles that are results of our deeply rooted beliefs. Unquestioned beliefs or limiting thoughts that can manifest as anxiety, depression or other psycho-emotional difficulties can actually be guiding lights on our journey to our true Selves. The essence of our being remains untouched as we grow and is waiting to be found and reconnected with. When you connect on a deeper level with your Self, your purpose, gifts, and talents show in their fullness and potentials show up.
