Therapy for couples & individuals in Hamilton, Ontario, navigating relationship conflict, trauma, ADHD, and anxiety.

In-Person in Hamilton, ON

Online anywhere in Ontario.

Direct billing to most insurers. Currently accepting clients. Evening availability.

You might be here because:

  • Overthinking, worry, or feeling on edge

  • Feeling stuck or overwhelmed by life stress

  • Relationship conflict that keeps repeating

  • Difficulty managing big emotions

  • Feeling disconnected from yourself or others

  • ADHD-related challenges with focus or regulation

  • Navigating a big change, like a new relationship, a move, or a career shift

  • Past experiences that still affect the present


How I can support you:

  • We’ll slow things down and make sense of what’s been feeling overwhelming

  • You’ll learn practical tools for anxiety, ADHD, emotions, and stress

  • We’ll explore patterns beneath conflict, disconnection, or self-doubt

  • For couples, we’ll work on communication, repair, intimacy, and emotional safety

  • For trauma, we’ll move at a pace that feels grounded and manageable


Couples Therapy

Couples therapy can help you:

  • move from repeated arguments to calmer, more productive conversations.

  • rebuild trust after betrayal or distance

  • feel emotionally and physically close again

  • understand the patterns keeping you stuck

  • navigate major transitions like moving in together, becoming parents, or blending families

  • rebuild friendship and appreciation

With the right support, relationships can move from surviving to truly feeling connected again.

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy can help you:

  • improve relationships and communication

  • feel calmer and less overwhelmed by anxiety or stress

  • understand and change unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns

  • process traumatic experiences at your own pace

  • build self-confidence and stronger boundaries

  • develop practical tools for emotions, sleep, and daily life

You don't need to have everything figured out. Therapy is a place to start where you are.


Treatment Areas

  • Anxiety

  • ADHD

  • Premarital Counselling

  • Separation & Divorce

  • Domestic violence

  • Family conflict

  • Infidelity

  • Life Transitions

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Relationship Issues

  • Sex therapy

  • Sexual abuse

  • Stress

  • Anger management

  • Peer relationships


ABOUT & APPROACH

Ivana Stanic, therapist in Hamilton

My name’s Ivana Stanic, and I’m a
Registered Social Worker (RSW), psychotherapist, who brings an honest, client-centred approach to couples and individual therapy, grounded in respect, collaboration, and real conversation. As a relational therapist, I pay close attention to the patterns, experiences, and relationships that shape how you feel today.

Working Together

  • We explore patterns beneath anxiety, conflict, and overwhelm

  • I’m collaborative, honest, and direct when it’s helpful

  • I integrate evidence-based tools without making therapy feel rigid

  • We move at a pace that feels grounded and safe for processing

Questions?

I typically respond within 1 business day. Please don't include personal health information in this form, as website forms aren't secure. Information you share with me is protected under Ontario's PHIPA. If you're in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 or dial 911.

FAQ’s

Is therapy with an RSW covered by insurance?

Yes, RSW services are covered by most extended health benefit plans, and I direct bill most major insurers, including NIHB.

Do you offer online sessions?

Yes, anywhere in Ontario, as well as in person in Hamilton, ON.

What does a session cost?

A standard session is 50 minutes in length and costs $160, most couples sessions start at an 85 minute length which are $285

Sliding scale spots are available but limited.