Hi, I’m Diana.

Registered Psychotherapist | MACP

Welcome to Hardy Roots Psychotherapy.

I'm glad you're here. I offer a warm, reflective, and collaborative space where you can feel comfortable bringing the different parts of yourself into the conversation, including the experiences, emotions, questions, and challenges that may be difficult to navigate on your own.

My hope is that therapy offers an opportunity to feel heard, better understand yourself, and explore what feels meaningful to you.

Virtual psychotherapy across Ontario | English, Serbian, Croatian & Bosnian

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  • Registration

    Registered Psychotherapist
    College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
    Registration #18018

  • Education

    Master of Arts Counselling Psychology
    Yorkville University

    Bachelor of Arts Honours Psychology
    York University

  • Professional Development

    Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
    Emotion Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)
    Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)

More About My Perspective

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Large willow tree beside a Korana, with bicycles leaning against the trunk.

Growing up as a first-generation Canadian in a family from the former Yugoslavia shaped my appreciation for the complexities of identity, belonging, and navigating different expectations.

I came to recognize that our values, traditions, relationships, and personal needs can coexist in meaningful ways, while sometimes creating tensions that are not always easy to navigate.

These experiences have contributed to my curiosity about the different cultural, relational, and personal contexts that influence how people understand themselves and move through the world.

As a therapist, I bring this perspective into my work while recognizing that every person's experiences, values, and circumstances are uniquely their own.

  • Mountain lake and forest reflection representing reflective therapy at Hardy Roots Psychotherapy.

    Reflective

  • Two trees growing side by side representing collaborative psychotherapy and relationship support.

    Collaborative

  • Rolling green hills representing grounded virtual therapy for adults in Ontario.

    Grounded

  • Coastal landscape representing culturally responsive psychotherapy and lived experience.

    Culturally Sensitive

  • Colourful wildflowers representing neuroaffirming therapy and respect for individual differences.

    Neuroaffirming

  • Strong tree in an open landscape representing growth-oriented psychotherapy and meaningful change.

    Growth-Oriented

Therapeutic Approaches

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My approach is integrative, drawing from different therapeutic perspectives and techniques to reflect your unique experiences, needs, and goals.

  • Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) & Attachment Based Therapy

    These approaches explore how emotions, past relationships, and attachment patterns influence the way we connect with ourselves and others. Therapy can help you better understand your emotional needs, recognize recurring relationship patterns, and develop greater emotional safety and connection.

  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

    Compassion-Focused Therapy helps you develop a kinder, more understanding relationship with yourself. It can be particularly helpful when you're experiencing self-criticism, shame, perfectionism, or feelings of inadequacy, offering ways to respond to difficult emotions with greater compassion rather than judgment.

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns may influence your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours today. By recognizing these connections, you can gain a deeper understanding of yourself and begin responding to familiar challenges in new ways.

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

    CBT helps you recognize how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours influence one another. It offers practical strategies for identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, developing more balanced perspectives, and responding differently to concerns such as anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, or avoidance.

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-Informed Skills

    DBT-informed skills can help you manage intense emotions, cope with distress, improve communication, and navigate difficult situations. These practical tools support emotional regulation, mindfulness, and more intentional responses when life feels overwhelming.

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy

    EMDR is a structured psychotherapy approach that helps people process distressing memories and experiences that continue to affect their present lives. Therapy is paced with attention to safety, readiness, and emotional regulation, helping reduce the distress associated with difficult experiences.

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How to Get Started

Book a free 15-minute consultation to share what brings you here, ask questions, and see if we're a good fit.

1. Let’s Connect

We'll get to know each other, talk about what's on your mind, and explore what you'd like to gain from therapy.

2. Your First Session

We'll continue at a pace that feels right for you, focusing on what matters most along the way.

3. Move Forward Together