Izabela has completed Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Alberta, and Child and Youth Care from Grant MacEwan University. Izabela also completed her Master’s in Child and Youth Care Counselling from the University of Victoria, as well as her Masters in Counselling Psychology from CityUniversity of Seattle. She is a member of the Psychological Association of Alberta, The College of Alberta Psychologists and the College of Counselling Therapy of Alberta.

Izabela has worked for Alberta Health Services, Edmonton and Calgary School Boards, and various community agencies providing therapeutic and counselling services for children and families for over 15 years. Izabela believes that sensitively adapting to the needs and goals of clients through therapeutic relationship is essential to good therapeutic work. She has supported school staff, adjunct health care professionals and community support workers, providing supervision, consultation and professional education.

Izabela practices counselling through various approaches including supportive counselling, family systems therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, expressive arts, and solution-focused therapy. Izabela strives to support individuals in gaining a deeper understanding of themselves in the context of their families, relationships, environments and circumstances. She views psychological services as integral in maintaining healthier, more functional lives at school, the workplace, at home and in their communities