Jan Wozniak
Practitioner Info
Email |
janalexanderwozniak@gmail.com |
First name |
Jan |
Last name |
Wozniak |
Display name |
Jan Wozniak |
Website |
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/jan-a-wozniak-toronto-on/1252465 |
Description |
In my practice, I apply a holistic process that is client-centered, interactive, and strength-based, incorporating insight from Eastern and Western philosophy, psychology, social work, and the arts. This eclectic framework ensures that we select accessible tools, resources, and mediums that resonate and support your current needs. It is my goal to help clients address difficult questions, work through challenging thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and make well-informed decisions that support their goals and overall well-being. Most importantly, we work together in a safe, inclusive, and supportive space. As a multidisciplinary professional, I have been actively involved in teaching, guest lecturing, mentorship, and academic coaching, and since 2021, I have been developing research, programming, and services, including adapted mindfulness and acceptance and commitment therapy, at hospitals and anxiety, neurodevelopmental, and education labs across Canada. In our sessions, we can investigate and discuss a range of cognitive, behavioral, emotional, social, educational, and vocational themes that may be emerging in daily life, with the aim of helping you achieve greater clarity, authenticity, and direction moving forward. |
Education |
1. General Bachelor of Arts with a Minor in Communications, University of Ottawa 2. Honours Bachelor of Arts in English and Philosophy, Toronto Metropolitan University 3. Master of Arts in Philosophy, Toronto Metropolitan University 4. Certificate in Psychology, Toronto Metropolitan University 5. Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Disability Studies, Toronto Metropolitan University 6. Master of Social Work (Mental Health and Health Specialization), University of Toronto |
Favorite Philosophers |
Lao Tzu, The Buddha, Diogenes, Epicurus, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Arthur Schopenhauer, Soren Kierkegaard, Friedrich Nietzsche, Albert Camus, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Richard Rorty, Martha Nussbaum, Charles Taylor, and Robert Sinnerbrink |
Country |
Canada |
Province/Region |
Ontario |
City |
Toronto |
Languages | English |
Issues | Developmental conditions; Autism; ADHD; anxiety; depression; alcohol use; vocational counselling; academic coaching; life coaching |
Approaches | I use an eclectic approach to counseling that integrates my education in philosophy, psychology, social work, and the arts, as well as my professional development training in the following modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety Among Older Adults, University of Toronto; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Depression Among Older Adults, University of Toronto; ACT for Beginners, Psychwire; Certificate in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Informed Practice, Adler Graduate Professional School; Certificate in Traumatic Stress with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Trauma Research Institute; Eight-Week Certificate in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Palouse Mindfulness; Certificate in Applied Specialization in Mindfulness Meditation, University of Toronto; Certificate in An Autism-Informed Approach to Learning Mindfulness, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH); Certificate in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety, University of Toronto; Certification in Philosophical Counselling, American Philosophical Practitioners Association (APPA) |