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Vik (she/her/they/them) completed their Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Laurentian University and a post-graduate degree in Addictions: Treatment and Prevention through Georgian College.
Vik has worked in residential treatment, outpatient community mental health programs, and private settings. Vik fell in love with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) in 2020 during her MA practicum. She has completed specialized training in treating PTSD (DBT-PE) through a DBT lens. Vik also has intensive training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for post-traumatic stress disorder, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). They have a special interest in working with the neurodivergent and 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Vik strives to provide a safe, compassionate space for their clients to explore identity, thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, without judgment. She does not shy away from humour in the therapy space. She provides validation, while also cheerleading clients to make the changes they want to see in their lives. Vik views themselves as a lifelong learner and strongly believes she learns just as much from her clients as they learn from her.
In Vik’s spare time, she can be found spending time with her cat, playing board games, going to concerts, and reading.
