YVANNA (IWONA) ZAKRZEWSKIYvanna is a Clinical Associate and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) practicing under the supervision of Dr. Taslim. She earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto in 2009, and is in the midst of completing her Masters in Psychology at Adler Graduate Professional School.
At Silm Centre for Mental Health, Yvanna contributes to psychotherapeutic interventions and supports psychodiagnostic and psychoeducational assessments. Her approach is integrative, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed, tailored to help her clients navigate a wide range of mental health challenges. Yvanna’s therapeutic practice is rooted in evidence-based practice, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). Additionally, as a practitioner trained in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), she incorporates mindfulness techniques to enhance her clients’ resilience and well-being.
Yvanna’s professional background spans more than 15 years in Toronto’s and the global financial sectors, where she developed skills in stakeholder management, conflict resolution, executive coaching, and C-suite support. Her international experience, having lived and worked in diverse cultural environments, informs her holistic and culturally attuned therapeutic approach.
Her professional focus is centered on working with adolescents and adults. Fluent in Polish and a basic Spanish proficiency, she brings a multicultural perspective and a deep appreciation for individual differences to her work.