Youstina Iskander
MACP, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
CREDENTIALS
Youstina is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She is also a Clinical Member of the Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists (OSRP).
AREAS OF FOCUS
Youstina has an interest in working with adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, ADHD, depression, stress management, trauma and relationship issues.
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Youstina received her Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in 2020 and her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree in 2023. She has experience working with individuals dealing with mental health emergencies through her work as a crisis responder with Kids Help Phone.
APPROACH TO TREATMENT
Youstina takes a holistic and culturally sensitive approach to therapy. Therapy is not “one size fits all”. She selects the approach based on what fits best with what the client is dealing with. She develops an individualized treatment plan that suits the client’s needs. Youstina specializes in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Person-Centred Therapy. She strives to help empower clients to create positive change in their lives. She creates an environment that is non-judgemental and supportive in order to ensure her clients feel validated and respected. Youstina’s goal is to help clients learn how to overcome their obstacles and become the person that they want to be.
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Youstina is the daughter of immigrants, which gives her a unique perspective on the challenges of balancing traditional values with modern life. Outside the therapy office, Youstina can usually be found with her nose in a book or in the kitchen baking a sweet treat.