Elena Karamanova

Elena is dedicated to helping young adults connect with their authentic selves. She also has extensive experience supporting post-secondary students who face academic and mental health challenges. Elena creates an inclusive space that caters to your unique needs and preferences. Together with Elena, you’ll explore your past and present to identify behaviours that no longer serve you. She’ll support you to develop new patterns so that you can live a more fulfilling future. 

Elena understands that life can be complex, and you don’t have to go through it alone. She’ll help you address negative thinking patterns, lack of motivation, and heavy emotions. She’ll support you to develop healthy coping strategies that feel comfortable and have lasting effects. 

With a warm and empathic style, Elena uses a client centered approach. You lead the conversation, and she’ll provide genuine support to help you find a new way of being. Elena offers a holistic, integrative approach to therapy. She draws on evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness-based reduction therapy. She acknowledges the importance of hearing your story and handles this responsibility with great care. She’ll work with you to explore goals and strategies that fit your needs. 

Over the last several years, Elena has worked and volunteered in numerous social service agencies that serve children, adolescents, and young adults. She uses the knowledge she gained in these roles to best support you with your unique circumstances.  Reaching out for support is a courageous thing to do. Elena fully believes that you can overcome your challenges and start a new chapter of your healing journey.