Who Am I?

“The spirit of a [person] is constructed out of [their] choices” – Irvin Yalom

Hi! My name is Vlady and I am thrilled to be part of the Dóchas Psychological Services Team. My roadmap has involved eclectic experiences from public health, theatre, administration, science, and simulation education that has led me to the profession of psychology. Being of service to others, love for learning, and active listening have been recurring motifs throughout my life that I see as aligning with this field.

Outside working hours, you can find me reading a book, biking in the river valley, exploring new coffee shops and restaurants with family and friends, at the gym, catching a play and/or philosophizing in conversations with family and friends.

Working With Me

Struggling to navigate intense feelings? Feelings such as emptiness, sadness, anger, fear, guilt, and/or shame can feel overwhelming or even threatening. You may cope by avoiding them, such as bottling things up, distracting yourself, and/or withdrawing. Perhaps you find this impacts your relationships, your ability to feel joy, and/or your overall quality of life. If this resonates, you don’t need to stay stuck in this state with your emotions.

I help individuals experiencing emotional avoidance, navigating life transitions, as well as persons presenting with borderline personality disorder, ADHD, and developmental trauma.

I approach therapy through mindful, collaborative curiosity, led by the principle of nonviolence. This approach integrates parts work and my EMDR training to help process trauma. I also practice from a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed approach that examines acceptance and change strategies, pulling elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I am also trained in the Gottman Method (level 1) for couples therapy.

Your insight and intuition will be at the center of our work together. You are the expert of your own life and my hope is that you can leave each session feeling empowered in recognizing the choices available for you. Together, we’ll set goals, build on your strengths, and untangle concerns.