KARIN KANTAROVICH, PH.D. DOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

(She/Her)

Karin is in the final stages of completing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology at York University. She completed her predoctoral residency with the Nova Scotia Health Authority hospitals. She has over seven years of experience providing individual and group psychotherapy to adults across the lifespan.

Karin provides compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each client’s unique strengths and goals. She is committed to fostering a warm, supportive space where individuals feel empowered to navigate challenges and work toward meaningful change. Through a collaborative approach, she helps clients understand and address emotional, thinking, and behavioural patterns that hinder fulfilling relationships and a satisfying life.

She has worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds in various clinical settings, including inpatient and outpatient hospital units, community mental health services, rehabilitation centers, private practices, and university settings across different provinces in Canada.

Karin provides psychological treatment to individuals with a wide range of concerns including:

·        Anxiety

·        Mood and depression

·        Complex trauma, abuse, post-traumatic stress

·        Grief and loss

·        Women’s health concerns (e.g., perinatal and menopausal mental health)

·        Physical manifestations of stress and somatic disorders

·        Relationship difficulties

·        School or workplace stress

·        Life transitions and adjustment difficulties

·        Self-criticism

To address these concerns, Karin uses a client-centered approach that integrates well-researched techniques tailored to each individual’s unique difficulties. She is trained in a range of evidence-based therapies including:

·        Client-centered/humanistic therapies

·        Emotion-focused therapy (EFT)

·        Short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP)

·        Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

·        Mindfulness

·        Motivational interviewing

·        Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)

Please note that our associates work with many presenting issues, some of which are not listed in this biography. Please speak to our intake team at 647-496-0457 for more information.