Karina is a Registered Social Worker in Ontario and British Columbia. She has been a mental health practitioner for 6 years and has various degrees and specialized training in clinical social work, psychedelic-assisted therapies, breathwork, mindfulness and meditation.

Professional Roles:

• Therapist and Clinical Manager at Inkblot Therapy for Greenshield
• Psychotherapy Private Practice Owner in Squamish, BC
• Psychotherapy Associate for TheraPsil

Karina is passionate about helping clients reconnect with what’s important to them and create meaningful change. Collaboration is at the heart of her work. She values and respect the privilege of accompanying her clients on their life journeys and she is committed to providing the highest standard of care.

Clinical Expertise:

• Digital Therapeutics
• Clinical Supervision
• Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies

Education:

• Master of Social Work - University of Toronto (Health & Mental Health)
• Bachelor of Social Science - York University
• Bachelor of Social Work - Lakehead University

Specialized Training:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety Disorders, OISE
• Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, EBT3
• Neuroscience, Mindfulness & Meditation, University of Toronto
• Clinical Supervision, Trauma-informed Care, Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute
• Interrupting Bias, Harmony Movement
• ACBT-ACTCC 13th Annual Conference, Dalhousie University
• MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD, Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)
• Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for End of Life Care, TheraPsil
• Music for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, Wavepaths
• Psilocybe Mushrooms & Right-Relations in the Psychedelic Resurgence, Keith Williams
• Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung, Sifu Jean Li
• Indigenous Teachings, Dr. Duncan Grady
• Clinical Applications of Internal Family Systems, PESI
• De-armouring, Shamanic Breathwork & Tantric Ecstatic Experiences - Somagetic
• Mysticism and Psychedelic Therapy, Challian Christ

Personal Life:

Karina lives in downtown Squamish, British Columbia with her partner, son, and dog. Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys hiking, dancing, playing music at local gatherings, and running.

She is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Karina is a Registered Social Worker in Ontario and British Columbia. She has been a mental healt... Read More