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Elena Maystruk
Accepting Clients + Offers Free Consultation

Elena Maystruk

Registered Psychotherapist

  • she/her
  • $150/session
  • In Person Sessions in Sarnia, ON
  • Virtual Sessions in Ontario
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Meet Elena

My experiences and interests give me a unique understanding of…

  • Life's changes—at times quite difficult ones—and new beginnings.

  • Struggling to find words to describe and work with inner experiences like emotions, memories, thoughts, grief, needs, anxiety and stress.

  • Living with grief and loss. 

  • Growing up as an immigrant and a child of two cultures.

  • Living with late-diagnosed ADHD.

  • Career changes and navigating burnout.

  • Making difficult decisions.

  • The courage and effort it takes to safely process trauma and distress. 

  • Starting therapy for the very first time and feeling scared.

  • Creative, evidence-based therapy that supports our ability to reconnect with ourselves, our lives and communities.

My cultural or ancestral background is…

  • Ukrainian and Russian.

  • I speak both Russian and English.

My clients describe me using words like…

  • Warm, gentle and calm

  • Approachable, comforting and east to talk to

  • Helpful and encouraging

  • Neurodivergence and gender affirming

  • Insightful

  • Trustworthy

  • A thoughtful guide

  • Creative

Expertise

Areas of Focus

By category

  • Burnout
  • Career Stress
  • Workplace stress
My clients often self-identify as…

  • Creative

  • Sensitive

  • Hard-working

  • Quietly struggling

  • Trying their best

  • Frustrated

  • Curious about their thoughts and emotions

  • Simply looking for help

I’m the right therapist for you if…

  • You’re feeling stuck or stressed, or wonder whether therapy can help you process the past and brighten your future. 

  • You are grieving a loss or a heartbreak.

  • You need trauma-informed ways to work through the impact of past experiences. 

  • You want someone who will pay close attention to what you share, helping you explore your life, emotions, and challenges while feeling understood and at ease. 

  • You’re looking for a steady, compassionate guide who can help you find resources and ways to work through experiences in an empowering—not overwhelming—way.

Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Brainspotting
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Gottman Method
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)
  • Gottman Method for Couples
  • Grief Therapy
  • Trauma-Informed
If we work together you can expect to feel…

  • Heard, a bit lighter, able to build on your strengths.

  • Curious about what you might discover about yourself. 

  • What to expect—I strive to ask, explain, and check in every step of the way.

Populations Served

  • Adults (18+)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teens (13-17)

Practice Details

Service Offerings & Rates

  • Initial Consultation
    Free
  • Individual Session
    $150
  • Couples Session
    $150
During your free consultation, we’ll go over…

  • What therapy can look like and what our work together might involve.

  • What to expect for next steps and a first session. 

  • Any questions you may have.

If we work together you can expect me to…

  • Listen carefully and ask thoughtful questions.

  • Collaborate with you to identify and build on your strengths. 

  • Offer guidance and check in along the way so you always know what’s happening

  • Provide and suport tools and approaches that can help you gain insight.

  • Help you process difficult feelings, and feel more at ease.

Insurance & Benefits Coverage

Coverage depends on the insurance plan. Check with your insurance provider to see if your plan covers one of the listed designations.

  • Registered Psychotherapist

For insurance purposes, this therapist’s home province is Ontario.

Virtual Sessions

Ontario

Eligible provinces and territories are highlighted in green.

  • Ontario

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Education

  • Yorkville University

    Master of Counselling Psychology

Certifications

  • EMDR Basic Training Certificate

  • Brainspotting Phase 1 Certificate

Languages

English, Russian

Booking FAQ

Does Elena offer direct billing with my insurance? Or how does payment work?

First Session charges each session directly to your credit card. Once each session occurs and your card is charged, you’ll receive a PDF receipt by email with all the details you need to get reimbursed (therapist name, designation, license number, address, etc.). You can then submit the receipt to your insurance company for reimbursement if you have coverage. We always recommend checking your coverage with your provider before booking.

How do I know if Elena is a good fit?

You are the expert when it comes to knowing who’s the right fit. Watch the therapist’s video at the top of their profile and see whether the message and energy resonate. If you feel drawn to speak with them, listen to your gut — booking a free consultation is a great first step to assess fit.

What if I see no available times to book a session?

If the therapist is listed as accepting clients and you see no available times, it’s likely they haven’t updated their availability (sorry about that!). In this case, you can to see what times they have available.

Can I contact Elena before booking an appointment?

If you still have questions before booking that can’t be answered during your free consultation, you can .

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