Hello, I’m Mika

As both a Registered Nurse and Registered Psychotherapist with over 30 years of clinical experience, I bring a depth of knowledge and a unique perspective to help you explore your needs, build resilience, and move toward your goals. My practice is rooted in compassion, clinical knowledge, and respect for each person’s individual journey.

I am certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) through McMaster University’s Clinical Behavioural Sciences Program, have completed intensive trauma training through the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute, and trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) through IFS.CA and Adler College. These approaches, along with mindfulness-based strategies, allow me to work flexibly and creatively to meet each client’s needs.

Credentials

Registered Nurse (CNO) # 91-0127
Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO) # 001595
Psychotherapy Professional Corporation (CRPO) # CA1516-616
Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCPA) #7463
Canadian Nurse Psychotherapist (CNP) #10307
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Certified - McMaster University’s Clinical
Behavioural Sciences Program
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute – Level I Treatment of Trauma
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute – Level II Attachment, development and Trauma
Internal Family Systems - IFSCA (Stepping Stone, Stepping Deeper, Advanced Weekend)
Applied Internal Family Systems Therapy - Adler College
Level I Internal Family Systems – Internal Family Systems Institute (Certification in progress)

My background in both nursing and psychotherapy allows me to integrate a holistic view of health, supporting not just the mind, but the body, and spirit as well.

Professional Development

Janina Fisher’s Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Training Level 2 (CCTP-II): Treatment of Complex Trauma and Dissociative Disorders
Janina Fisher’s Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Training Level 1 (CCTP): Working with the Neurobiological Legacy of Trauma
Healing Trauma Through Spiritual Connection
IFS and the Eating System
Exclusive: Advanced STEPPING DEEPER Weekend
IFS Therapy for Shame and Guilt: Martha Sweezy, PhD
Integrating Therapists Unique Approaches with Single Session & Brief Therapy: Key Distinctions & Practice how too
2SLGBTQ Foundations Course
IFS Advanced Weekend
Applied Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy – Adler Graduate Professional College
Advanced Trauma Weekend
Loch Kelly: Resourcing From Source - Bringing More Self to your Life
Polyvagal IFS: Exploring the Relational Intelligence Model
Internal Family Systems - Skills and Competencies
Kay Gardner: Legacy Burdens - Getting Down to the Roots of Training
Releasing the Legacy of Shame
IFS and Trauma Weekend: Integrating Internal Family Systems and Trauma
Internal Family Systems Therapy: Developing the Skills and Competencies to Become an IFS Informed Therapist
Professional Development with Single Session Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy – MHA
Suicide Awareness Basic Training
Interpersonal Neurobiology with Innovative Therapeutic Practices: Mindfulness, Mindsight & the Brain
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute Level I: Treatment of Trauma
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute Level II: Attachment, Development and Trauma
The Relational Nature of Shame – A Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Perspective – Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute (Pat Ogden), Boulder, CO
Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction & More - An intensive online course - Dr. Richard Schwartz & Dr. Frank Anderson.

Pronoun Workshop – University of Windsor, Windsor, ON
Single Session Walk-in Training – Dr. Jared French, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON
Internal Family Systems Model – Derek Scott, Windsor, ON
Intercultural Training - Dr. Ben Kuo, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON
Ontario Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON
LGBTQ+ Training – Joe Kort, Michigan, USA
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association Conference – St. John’s NFL
Family Restoration for the Next Generation – Dr. Gabor Mate, Chatham, ON
Mindfulness and the Developing Brain – Daniel Siegel Toronto, ON
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario – Professional Practice and Jurisprudence e-Learning Module
DSM V – Training and Workshop, Toledo Ohio
Buddhist Perspectives in Clinical Practice - David Loy PhD. and Michael Stone MA.
Psychotherapy for the Interrupted Life: Treating Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse, Marylene Cloitre
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for the Prevention of Depression Relapse - Zindel Segal Toronto, ON
Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex Psychological Trauma -John Briere, Hamilton, ON
Co-designed and wrote an 18 session CBT manual for Bipolar Affective Disorder
The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies - Los Angeles, CA
Level 1 Training for Disaster Services - The Canadian Red Cross, ON
Affect Regulation and Repair of the Self - Allan Schore PhD., Florida
Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) - Montreal, QC
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression - Dr. Christine A. Padesky
Canadian Psychiatric Association Conference - Halifax, NS
International Bipolar Affective Disorder Conference - Pittsburgh, PA
Generalized Anxiety Disorders Treatment Workshop -Michael Dugaw PhD- London, ON
Obsessive Compulsive Disorders Workshop - Leading Edge Seminars - Cambridge, ON

beyond credentials

While my professional background shapes the tools I bring, what matters most in therapy is the connection we build together. I strive to create an environment where you feel safe, supported, and free to both uncover and to be your authentic self.

Taking the step to reach out is an act of courage and kindness toward yourself. I would be honoured to walk alongside you on your path of healing and self-discovery.

Therapy is about creating space to listen inward, care for all parts of yourself, and discover what supports your growth and healing. Taking this step means honouring your story and investing in your well-being, and I’m here to walk alongside you in that process.

Peace of Mind Counselling Services

Hello, I’m Mika

Credentials

Professional Development

beyond credentials

CERTIFICATES

Peace of Mind Counselling Services

Hello, I’m Mika

Credentials

Professional Development

beyond credentials

CERTIFICATES

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