Sofia Shtrikman, BPsych

A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

Questions of meaning, purpose, faith, and spiritual experience as they relate to psychological well-being and personal identity.

Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

The process of legally becoming a parent to a child who is not biologically yours, which can raise complex emotions around identity, attachment, and belonging for all involved.

Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

The process of exploring professional options, clarifying goals, and making decisions about one's career path and direction.

The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.

A psychotherapist who draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.