About
Gabriela Ionita, PhD is a part-time faculty member in the Psychology Department at Douglas College, where she teaches the counselling focused courses. Her teaching philosophy revolves around a student-centric approach, where she aims to tailor her teaching to meet the diverse needs of students. She is dedicated to equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary for their academic and professional growth.
Gabriela has a strong focus on clinical practice, mental health treatment, and neurodiversity, and is deeply committed to research and education in these vital areas. More specifically, she has a great interest in the factors related to successful outcomes in therapy, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, ADHD, and anxiety disorders.
In addition to her academic role, Gabriela is the founder of Nova Mental Health (https://www.novamentalhealth.ca/) in North Vancouver, where she works as a Registered Psychologist and the Clinical Director. Her clinical experience enriches her teaching and helps guide her research.
Clinical Interests
Child and Adolescent Therapy; Anxiety, Depression; OCD; PTSD; Self-Injury; ADHD; Family Interactions; CBT; Narrative; Play, Sand, and Art Therapy.
Professional Affiliations and Community Service
- 2019 - present, Member, College of Psychologists of BC.
- R. Psych (BC College of Psychologists)
Hobbies and Interests
Hiking, Biking, Swimming, and watching Netflix.
Education and credentials
- PhD, McGill
- MA, Simon Fraser
- BA, Simon Fraser
Publications and other research outputs
Ionita, G., Fitzpatrick, M., Tomaro, J., Chen, V., & Overington, L. (2016) Challenges of using progress monitoring measures: Insights from practicing clinicians. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 63(2), 173, DOI: 10.1037%2Fcou0000122
Ionita, G., & Fitzpatrick (2014). Bringing science to clinical practice: A Canadian survey of psychological practice and usage of progress monitoring measures. Canadian Psychology, 55(3), 187-196, DOI: 10.1037/a0037355
Knowls, M., Ionita, G., Tomaro, J., & Fitzpatrick, M. (2016). Progress Monitoring Measures: The interaction of clinician initial motivation with selection and maintenance issues. Psychology 7(3), 444-458, DOI: 10.4236/psych.2016.73046.
Overington, L., & Ionita, G. (2012). Progress Monitoring measures: A brief guide. Canadian Psychology, 53 (2), 82-92, DOI: 10.1037/a0028017
Ross, D. F., Ionita, G., & Stirman, S. W. (2016). System-wide implementation of routine outcome monitoring and measurement feedback system in a national network of operational stress injury clinics. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 43(6), 927-944, DOI: 10.1007/s10488-016-0749-y