Iris Sijercic

Iris Sijercic is a clinical psychology resident at CBT Associates and is in the final year of completing her Ph.D. at Ryerson University. Iris received prior training at St. Michael’s Hospital, the Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, the Women’s Inpatient Unit at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, the Centre for MindBody Health, as well as various clinical research trials. Her research examines predictors of psychotherapy outcome to enhance client care. Iris’ therapeutic approach is grounded in cognitive behavioural therapy and other evidence-based methods such as mindfulness-based interventions, dialectical behaviour therapy, and emotion-focused therapy. Through a trauma-informed framework, Iris works with a variety of presenting concerns including posttraumatic stress, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, emotion regulation, and interpersonal difficulties. Iris works collaboratively with clients while drawing on their capacity for growth to help them gain greater self-understanding and meet their desired goals. She has an inclusive, client-centred practice.