Meet Dr. Rosemary Rukavina
Licensed Psychologist | EMDR + Gottman Certified
My goal is to help you feel more grounded, less defined by the past, and more fulfilled in your relationships.
Let me start by saying this:
I’m Dr. Rosemary Rukavina, a Licensed Psychologist based in Burnaby, B.C. I have worked with adults, couples, and groups since 2011, first as a Registered Clinical Counsellor and now as a Licensed Psychologist. I am certified in EMDR Therapy and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Clients describe me as direct, thoughtful, and engaged. I look closely at what is happening, provide clear direction, and keep therapy focused on changes that extend beyond the session.
You deserve to feel better.
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It should help you feel differently, relate differently, and live differently.
How I Work
Therapy Should Do More Than Help You Cope
Therapy with me is:
Active and Experiential
We pay attention to what happens emotionally, physically, and relationally in the moment, so insight can become something you actually experience and practise.
Focused and Intentional
I do not believe therapy should drift indefinitely. Our work is guided by your goals, your history, and what is getting in the way of the life or relationships you want.
Direct and Collaborative
I will not simply sit back and leave you to figure everything out on your own. I offer observations, ask difficult questions, and help us stay focused while making decisions about the work together.
Responsive and Adaptive
I pay close attention to what is happening as we work and adjust the pace, focus, and approach when needed. Therapy should fit what is actually happening—not force you through a predetermined process.
Issues Frequently Addressed
Trauma and complex trauma
Attachment and emotional wounds
Anxiety and emotional overwhelm
Burnout and chronic stress
Repeating conflict and communication breakdowns
Emotional disconnection
Trust after betrayal or affairs
Emotional and physical intimacy
People-pleasing, shutdown, and overfunctioning
Relationship injuries
The training, experience, and clinical depth behind the work:
More than
- Licensed Psychologist in British Columbia, L.Psych. #2775
- Registered Doctoral Psychologist in the Yukon, R.D.Psych. #3630-20-32-051
- Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology
- Masters degree in Counselling Psychology
- Certified in EMDR Therapy
- Certified in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Advanced Gottman training in affairs, trauma, and complex relationship concerns
- Advanced training in Internal Family Systems
- Advanced training in trauma, attachment, and sex therapy
- Adjunct faculty experience in clinical counselling and psychology programs at the Master’s and Doctoral levels
- Professional memberships include BCPA, EMDRIA, EMDR Canada, and the Gottman Institute
