Hanna Zavrazhyna, MSW, RSW

(She, her)

About Me

Hanna’s training and experience include trauma work with survivors of family violence, childhood abuse and neglect, was and displacement, sexual assault, gender and racial violence, and other traumatic events, as well as people who struggle with anxiety and panic attacks, phobias, depression, low self-esteem, chronic pain, eating disorders, sleep difficulties, high stress, grief, relationship issues, anger management, OCD and body-focused repetitive behaviors (hair pulling, skin picking). While she has a diverse practice, Hanna has particular interest in wellness strategies and the process of recovery from chemical and behavioural addictions. Hanna believes people are their own best experts and already have many skills, abilities, and competencies that will help them to deal with the challenges. She takes a compassionate, non-judgmental, and evidenced based approach to her practice to help you overcome feeling hunted, guilty, trapped, shameful, blocked, insignificant, defeated, and desperate. In addition to English, Hanna provides therapy in Ukrainian and Russian languages.

Education & Experience

Hanna is a registered Social Worker whose areas of specialization include clinical counselling with individuals, families, and groups. She obtained her Master’s degree in social work from the University of Calgary and provides online therapy in the provinces of Alberta and Ontario. She has worked in an addiction treatment facility, immigrant and refugee serving agency, and urgent mental health setting providing assessment and psychotherapy services. Hanna also has experience in doing employee assistance and return to work counselling through various organizations.

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

Alberta College of Social Workers, Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, EMDR Canada

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • Group
  • Immigrants
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • Russian
  • Ukrainian