Ryan Slobodian
FOUNDER / THERAPIST
Locations: Nanaimo, Online
Office Hours: Tuesday - Saturday | 9am - 6pm
Rate: $150 / session
MC, RCC, CCC, CSAT
Experience
I have extensive experience in counselling and psychotherapy. I have helped countless clients regain self-confidence, healthy behaviours, self-esteem, and a deep understanding of the self. I engaged in extensive trauma training, having been trained directly by Dr. Gabor Mate and Dr. Patrick Carnes. I have also undergone rigorous training in several evidenced-based therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) to help individuals regain mastery in emotional regulation, stress management, mindfulness, and interpersonal skills. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), which is recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for successful treatment of psychological trauma. I am also a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, receiving training from some of the top addiction experts in the world. I am an active member within the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP). IITAP delivers cutting edge mental health training, research, and supervision by some of the most esteemed professionals in the field of mental health. I also have experience counselling diverse populations and cultures, so I am able to understand how each person's problems are unique. and I pride myself in my ability to develop a personalized treatment plan to help clients grow and heal.
Education
I graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology, and completed several additional research projects with the University of Calgary to investigate current developments in mental health treatment. After obtaining my BA, I continued my education and met the demanding requirements needed to receive a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology, where I was trained in several key areas of counselling and spearheaded a clinical research study investigating online mental health supports, which has been published in a peer reviewed journal.
Accreditation/Licensing
My practice is committed to respect, ethics, and professionalism. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) . This license requires continual growth, education, and professional development to gain re-certification. As a licensed RCC, you can trust that my therapeutic practice is ethical and professional. Additionally, I am licensed with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association as a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). The RCC and CCC titles are well recognized, making my services billable to many health insurance companies.