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Virtual and In-person Therapy for Self-Criticism, Relationship Problems, Anxiety and Emotional Overwhelm

Hi, I'm Mikayla, a psychotherapist and Registered Social Worker who specializes in helping adults heal from difficult childhood experiences, prioritize their own needs, navigate relationship challenges, and life transitions. 

My approach is relational. By working with your existing resilience and healing capacity, I aim to support you in feeling more at home within yourself and more connected to those you love. 
 

If you’re experiencing any of the following, you have landed in the right place:

  • You grew up in an environment where love felt unpredictable, your emotions weren’t welcomed, or you had to become the responsible one far too early, you may still be carrying those experiences into adulthood.
     

  • Maybe you constantly question whether you’re “good enough,” struggle to trust yourself, or find yourself overthinking, or fearing rejection.
     

  • You may feel anxious in relationships, avoid conflict, or repeatedly find yourself in unhealthy relationship patterns despite wanting something different.

  • Whether you’re struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or difficulty feeling emotionally close to others, therapy can provide a space where you don’t have to navigate it alone.
     

  • If you’re ready to understand yourself more deeply and create healthier relationships, I’d be honoured to support you on that journey.

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Let's connect.

I look forward to meeting you at a free 15-minute video consultation. The purpose of the consultation is for me to learn more about you, what has prompted you to seeking out therapy, for you to learn about my therapy approach and how I can help you. To schedule a consultation please e-mail me at mikayla@therapywithmikayla.ca We would meet for a consultation through Jane app. Jane App is PHIPA (Personal Health Information Protection Act) compliant. It is also compliant with PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) and other equivalent health information protection legislation in Canada.

Mikayla Rukavina, MSW, RSW

134 London St. South

Hamilton, ON Canada L8K 2G9

mikayla@therapywithmikayla.ca

© 2026 by Therapy with Mikayla. Mikayla Rukavina, MSW, RSW

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