Hi, I’m Ulana. I am a social worker and a mother. My professional training, clinical expertise, and lived experiences shape how I support the individuals and families I work with. I have faced moments of significant uncertainty in my own life, including navigating the NICU with my child and, at a different time, experiencing child loss. These experiences have strengthened my compassion and deepened my understanding of the complex emotions people navigate during difficult times. My goal is to help you feel supported, understood, and empowered throughout your journey.

Why Work With Me?

I provide a space where you can speak openly without judgment. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds and consider the many ways identities and life experiences intersect, including family dynamics, personal history, and individual challenges. I bring a calm, steady presence and a balanced approach to care, by integrating my clinical expertise with lived understanding. I meet clients with empathy, clarity, and respect. I aim to help you build confidence, find relief, and move toward healing at a pace that feels right for you.

My practice is grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive, anti-oppressive, and strengths-based principles. I integrate clinical expertise with a compassionate, person-centered approach to meet you where you are and support you as you move forward.

My Approach

I believe meaningful change begins with a strong, trusting relationship. My approach focuses on:

• Creating safety so you feel comfortable sharing your experiences

• Listening deeply to understand your needs and goals

• Honoring your identity, culture, lived experience and family dynamic as central to your healing

• Collaborating with you so you feel empowered and in control of your process

Techniques Used

I use evidence-based approaches that are practical, accessible, and adaptable to your needs:

• Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CA-CBT)

• Narrative Therapy

• Trauma-Informed Practice

• Anti-Oppressive, Strengths-Based Approaches

• DBT-Informed Skills for coping, grounding, and emotional regulation

Education Certifications

• Master of Social Work Student (MSW)- University of Windsor

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)- Toronto Metropolitan University

• Social Service Worker (SSW)- Sheridan College

Certifications

• Culturally Adapted CBT for Black Populations — University of Toronto, Temerty Faculty of Medicine & CAMH, 2025

• Trauma-Informed Practice Training — Peel CAS, 2023

• Anti-Oppressive Practice Workshop — Peel CAS, 2022

Professional Memberships

• Registered Social Worker (RSW)- Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)