Sanja Dejanovic
Psychotherapist · Master's (Martin Luther, Wilfrid Laurier, 2024)
Member of College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Psychotherapy Provider (Registered Psychotherapist)
Hi, I'm Sanja. I support individuals and couples. I'd be pleased to sit with you for a free 20 minute consultation so that you can express curiosities and ask questions about therapy.
Have you tried to cope with distress on your own or by leaning on available others but you are finding it difficult to make sense of and manage emotions and thoughts? At times you feel overwhelmed by such inner experiences, interactions with others, or demanding situations, unsure what to do besides trying to avoid them, which only brings temporary relief. Dealing with difficulty has been challenging, confusing, and sometimes exhausting. You feel like this unhealed aspect is getting in the way of you functioning effectively in daily life, having the relationships you desire, and living the meaningful life you have envisioned for yourself.
****I look forward to connecting with you for a complimentary consult to chat about your therapeutic needs and for us to gauge if I am a good fit to support you.*****
I understand your inner strife, frustration, and feeling like a sense of yourself is lost. I believe that each of us has the ingredients within them to change, grow, and lead meaningful lives. I will assist you to revive, strengthen, and develop your inner capacity to make the changes that you seek and bring hope back into your life. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental, presence and training that is tailored to you to assist you to navigate difficult times effectively.
I work with individuals and couples. My approach to treatment is person-centered and integrative, combining mind, body, emotions, and spirit, in a way that fits you best. I will assist you to cultivate:
· An approach of exploration and curiosity about inner experiences, instead of being afraid of, worried about, and overwhelmed by them
· Learn about physiological bodily reactions you might be familiar with but don’t know how to manage or how they emerge
· Assist you to regulate emotions, identify your needs, and how they shape your interactions with others across situations
· Gain greater understanding of your thought patterns and how to quiet their intrusiveness, toward inner peace
· Enhance hope that lasting change through incremental adjustment is possible
Treatment Areas
Modalities I mostly work with are sensorimotor, IFS/IFIO for couples, mindfulness, DBT, attachment theory, polyvagal theory, emotion oriented approaches, brainspotting, Gottman for couples, and spiritually integrated therapy, among others.
· I mostly assist individuals who struggle with:
o Anxiety
o ADHD
o Emotional Dysregulation
o Depression
o Stress
o Grief/Loss
o Trauma
o Body Image
o Relational or interpersonal Issues
o Workplace challenges
o Substance Use
Clinical Background and Interests
· Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
· Member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
· MA Spiritual Care & Psychotherapy, Theology, Martin Luther University College, Wilfrid Laurier University
· L1 Treatment for Trauma, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute (2018) & Mindfulness Based Somatic Therapy (MBST), L2, Holistic Healing, October (2020)
· PhD Political Science, Political Thought, York University (2014)
More about me: I am Part-Time Faculty at Trent where I have been teaching philosophy since 2014. I have facilitated neurodivergent individuals throughout my many years as an educator. I love nature, animals, and the arts, especially dancing.
Primary Practice Location
Sanja Dejanovic Psychotherapy
Toronto, Ontario
Phone: (289) 402-5810
Secondary Practice Location
Courtice Ontario
Phone: (289) 402-5810
Extended office hours: evenings, weekends
Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/838459 (opens in new tab)
Years of Experience
3
Certifications
· L1 Treatment for Trauma, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute (2018) & Mindfulness Based Somatic Therapy (MBST), L2, Holistic Healing, October (2020)
· PhD Political Science, Political Thought, York University (2014); MA Political Science, York University (2007); BA Political Science and Psychology (G), Wilfried Laurier University (2005)
Additional Language Competency
Macedonian