Areas of Practice

OTHER AREAS OF PRACTICE

DR. KYLA YASKOWICH ~ REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST

The following is a list of the areas that I have extensive training and experience working in. For more information about the definitions of psychological disorders and specific treatments, please go to http://www.cpa.ca/psychologyfactsheets/

Anxiety Disorders

  • Generalized Anxiety
  • Panic Attacks | Agoraphobia
  • Social Anxiety
  • OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) | Trichotillomania
  • Health Anxiety
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Phobias

Depression

  • Major Depression | Dysthymia
  • Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression)
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder
  • Post-Partum Depression

Stress Management

  • Create a balanced life
  • Prevent burnout and experience more enjoyment in life

Insomnia

  • Lifestyle changes to achieve higher quality sleep
  • Relaxation strategies
  • Mental strategies

Major Life Transitions

  • Access your subconscious mind to make optimal decisions
  • Adjustment and thriving in the midst of change

Meditation and Mindfulness Skills Training

  • Learn relaxation strategies to combat stress, depression, and anxiety
  • Drop in to the power of the present moment
  • Experience more peace, joy, and passion in your life

Intuition

  • Learn to tap in to your inner wisdom & higher self
  • Understand the signs, synchronicities, and serendipities in your life

Spiritual Growth

  • Explore what gives your life meaning and purpose
  • Explore your spiritual beliefs
  • Existential issues and fears

Life Passion

  • Learn how to get the zest out of life!

Self Worth & Self Love

  • Increase self-compassion
  • Enhance your self-esteem and confidence
  • Develop a positive body image

Perfectionism

  • Set more reasonable expectations of yourself and others
  • Learn how to be more spontaneous and get more joy out of life

Career Passion & Transitions

  • Discover a career that best suits your personality and passions
  • Never “work” another day in your life!

Chronic and Life-Threatening Illnesses

  • Adjustment, coping, optimal quality of life
  • Pain management
  • Activating your inner healer

Grief & Bereavement

  • Process loss and restore hope
  • Discover a place of peace and acceptance

Conscious Relationships – Couples Therapy & Relationship Skills Training

Communications Skills Training

  • Assertiveness – communicating your needs and emotions effectively
  • Compassionate & active listening
  • Conflict resolution – emotion regulation

Relationship Patterns

  • Attachment styles
  • Eradicating unhealthy patterns
  • Healing childhood wounds

Intimacy & Passion

  • Deepen emotional closeness
  • Physical & sexual intimacy | Create more passion and connection
  • Sexual dysfunction | Performance anxiety

~ Lao Tzu

To a mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.