MEET YOUR THERAPIST
Welcome to Stadnyk Therapy
Myroslava Stadnyk, MACP
Practice Owner ·
Registered Psychotherapist
Hello! I’m Myroslava (she/her) — a Registered Psychotherapist in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), and an active member of the Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists (OSRP) and the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT).
With over a decade of combined experience as a counsellor and therapist, supporting youth and adults with diverse needs in the social services sector (including emergency shelters, restorative justice and court-mandated programming) and private practice, I am passionate about offering therapy that empowers individuals to achieve meaningful and lasting change — within themselves, relationships, and their lives.
In my work with clients, I prioritize emotions, as they have the power to “move” us and open the door to change. Drawing from attachment science, I view emotion as a powerful driver in how we see ourselves, how we connect with others, and how we navigate the world. I help clients safely tune into emotions as inner guides that help them move through obstacles, rather than something to push through or manage alone.
VALUES AND APPROACH
My Values and Approach
I'm a queer Ukrainian-Canadian woman who immigrated to Canada as a teenager. I know what it's like when multiple parts of yourself intersect: being queer, being an immigrant, navigating a diaspora where queerness has often been treated as non-existent or a "hidden" subject. I also understand what it's like to carry parts of yourself in silence, to long to be fully seen, and what it means when you finally are. I bring that with me into our work together.
My practice is rooted in intersectional feminist and anti-oppressive values.
My approach is:
Non-pathologizing
Culturally responsive
Trauma-informed
A balance of collaboration, support, and challenge — at a pace and depth that feels safe for you.
MY LOGO
Why the Wheat
In Ukrainian culture, wheat represents life, strength, and renewal — a reminder of land tended by generations and faith that growth is always possible, even after the storm.
It also reflects my practice. Wheat stays rooted because of its connection to the soil. It doesn't break because it moves with what comes. The therapeutic relationship works the same way. It's the secure ground, not a set of techniques alone, that makes it possible to stay with what's difficult and grow through it, toward a secure sense of self and more fulfilling relationships.
The wheat in Stadnyk Therapy's logo holds all of this: where I come from, how I practice, and my belief that change and healing, much like the wheat's growth, happen in phases. Through storms. Through seasons. It doesn't stop during hard times or when you feel stuck.
THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES
How We Work Together
As an integrative therapist, I work creatively and tailor my approach to your specific needs, primarily drawing from:
EMOTIONALLY FOCUSED
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
A humanistic and experiential approach, rooted in adult attachment theory — using emotion as the pathway to change, not something to suppress.
SKILLS-BASED
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Evidence-based skills for regulating emotions, navigating distress, and staying grounded while doing the deeper emotional work.
I also incorporate elements of:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Internal Family Systems
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Sensorimotor & Body-Based Interventions
Dr. Janina Fisher’s TIST model
Mindfulness-Based Interventions
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
My Training and Commitment to Growth
Master of Arts in
Counselling Psychology (Hons)
Yorkville University
Bachelor of Arts in
Criminal Justice
Toronto Metropolitan University
Post-Graduate Certificate in
Public Relations
Toronto Metropolitan University
As someone committed to self-growth, I engage in ongoing professional development, clinical supervision, and personal therapy.
Specialized Training:
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Emotionally Focused Therapy Training - Transforming Shattered Bonds in EFIT: EFT’s Attachment Injury Resolution Model (AIRM) with ICEEFT Certified Trainer, Lorrie Brubacher - in progress
Emotionally Focused Therapy Training - Mastering Skills and Overcoming Challenges in EFIT: A Consultation Process with ICEEFT Certified Trainers, Robin Williams Blake and Rachel Thomas
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) Certification (Levels 1 & 2) with Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr. Leanne Campbell
Dr. Sue Johnson’s Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) Course: Attachment-based Interventions to Treat Trauma, Anxiety and Depression
Trauma and Attachment Training: Introduction to Attachment Styles Course with Dr. Diane Poole Heller - in progress
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Certified Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Professional (C-DBT) Certification with Dr. Lane Pederson
Advanced Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Course with Stephanie Vaughn, Psy.D, Clinical Psychologist-HSP
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A course for Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Front Line & Direct Service Workers - The SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health/The Hincks Dellcrest Centre
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Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist (CAGCS) Certification with Joy Samuels, DMin, LPC-MHSP, NCC; Rita Schulte, LPC; and Paul Brasler, LCSW, CAIMHP
ECHO Ontario Mental Health Psychotherapy: Developmental Trauma & Resilience Program
Certificate in Trauma Counselling for Mental Health Professionals (Level 1) - The SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health/The Hincks Dellcrest Centre
Dr. Janina Fisher’s Complex Trauma Certification Training - Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP/CCTP-II)
Dr. Janina Fisher’s Shame Training Course: Integrative Somatic, Sensorimotor, Mindfulness, & Neurobiological Strategies to Transform Self-Loathing
Dr. Janina Fisher’s Seminar: The Body as a Shared Whole - Using Visualization Techniques to Treat Dissociation
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: Body Oriented Therapy Techniques for Trauma and Attachment Course with Dr. Pat Ogden
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Comprehensive Internal Family Systems Therapy Course: A Step-by-Step Guide Through Clinical Applications of the IFS Model with Frank Anderson, MD - in progress
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Advanced ADHD Certification Course: Strategies to Customize Treatment for Every Client with Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA; Marcy Caldwell, PsyD; Roberto Olivardia, PhD; Michelle Dougher Frank, PsyD; and Lidia Zylowska, MD - in progress
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Integrative Sex and Couples Training Course with Tammy Nelson, PhD
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2SLGBTQ+ Foundations and Trauma-Informed Care Training Courses - Rainbow Health Ontario
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Ready to Reach Out?
If you're looking for a therapist to help you break free from patterns that keep you stuck — in your relationship, self-image, or life decisions — I'd be honoured to work with you.
My practice is located in the Bloor/Christie area of Toronto, Ontario.
I offer in-person and online sessions across Ontario, and I am committed to creating a safe, affirming, and culturally responsive space where healing and self-discovery can happen.
Getting started is simple — I offer complimentary 15-minute consultations. It’s a chance to connect, ask questions, and see if working together feels like the right fit.
Fill out the contact form or book online to get started.
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