Oana Vonu-Boriceanu, MACP, Registered Provisional Psychologist

Pronouns: She/Her

Populations – Adolescents (13–17), Adults, Couples

Specializations – PTSD, Trauma, Childhood Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Relationships, ADHD, Spirituality, Women’s Issues, Perimenopause, Stress and Burnout, Grief and Loss, ADHD Attachment Trauma, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Relational Skills, Self Compassion and Self-Esteem, Pet loss and Bereavement

Therapeutic models – Somatic Experiencing, Psychodynamic (depth psychology), Dream Analysis, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Gottman Couples Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Attachment- Based Therapy

Location: Brewery District, St.Albert and Virtual

Availability: Tuesday evenings and Wednesday afternoons in St. Albert and Thursday evenings at the Brewery District.

A Note From Oana

Are you struggling with difficulties in relationships and not sure where to start? This is my speciality area that I am happy to help you explore. Or perhaps you are noticing more anxiety, depression, stress, grief or changes in mid-life and find it difficult to adjust and move forward in a way that feels good to you. 

I am trained in several therapeutic approaches - my main one being the psychodynamic (Jungian) perspective. My style supports diving into the deep waters of the unconscious if you are called to do so. We may explore metaphors, symbols, archetypes, dreams and early life experiences. Our work will explore emotions and feelings while improving attachment difficulties through the strength of the therapeutic relationship.

A large focus of my work is trauma therapy, including single incident trauma and childhood or generational trauma. My specialized trauma training is in Somatic Experiencing (currently at the Intermediate levels) as well as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) which can resolve trauma scenes in as little as one session. I approach my couples work using my training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) which helps couples undergo a corrective emotional experience. I am also trained in The Gottman Couples Therapy method (levels I and II). I tend to integrate other modalities as needed including solution-focused therapy (SFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The approach will be tailored to your needs, preferences and goals.

Whether you seek profound change or a tune-up, I can support you with various symptoms and concerns. My main focus will be to create a safe space for you to share and feel heard while valuing the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship.

Oana is a Registered Provisional Psychologist, having graduated from Yorkville University’s Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program in 2020. Her undergraduate studies were also in Psychology, and she completed this while still living in Australia. Originally born in Romania, Oana moved to Australia as a child and later moved to Canada over a decade ago. For the past 20 years, she has worked with adults, children, and parents in child protection, schools, municipal government and also assisted the RCMP in supporting vulnerable people. Her professional experiences have moulded her into the therapist she is today, and they have informed her gentle and empathic practice.  

She/Her

(pronounced ‘Wah-na’)