Sofija Lavrinsek, M.A.
Therapist
Sofija (she/they) provides assessment and treatment for anxiety, depression, and life stressors (e.g., relationship issues, life transitions). She works primarily from a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) framework and is committed to creating a non-judgmental and safe space to help clients explore their goals and work towards creating a meaningful life.
Sofija is currently completing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Ryerson University*. She has completed clinical training at St. Michael’s Hospital, the Ontario Correctional Institute, and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. She is currently working with the HIV Prevention Lab at Ryerson University* on a study examining the efficacy of a novel integrated intervention, which combines CBT for social anxiety with HIV risk-reduction counselling.
*The university is in the process of changing its name due to the harm caused to Indigenous peoples by the commemoration of Egerton Ryerson