Virginia Tsekova completed a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University. She works with individuals experiencing a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, borderline personality disorder, high emotion dysregulation, and interpersonal difficulties.
Virginia primarily draws from Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to best meet her clients’ needs. She recognizes the importance of creating a safe and trusting relationship with her clients. She is committed to providing a warm, accepting, and collaborative environment. She prioritizes understanding each client’s unique context and lived experiences. Her practice is trauma-informed, grounded in anti-oppressive ethics, and acknowledges the impact of systemic oppression on mental health and wellbeing. Virginia strives to provide an affirming space in which clients can explore the aspects of their identity that are important to them (gender, race, sexuality, etc.).
Virginia has completed clinical training at various mental health settings, including St. Michael’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre, North York General Hospital, a university counselling centre, and private practice. She has provided assessment and treatment for adults struggling with a range of psychological and emotional issues such as anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder and high emotion dysregulation, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD. Outside of these professional roles, Virginia enjoys trying out new recipes, cuddling her dog, dancing salsa, and spending time in nature.