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R. RUKAVINA PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES

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Welcome to Dr. Rosemary Rukavina’s virtual therapy booking page.

Dr. Rukavina is currently accepting NEW CLIENTS on a WAITLIST basis.

NEW CLIENTS: Please add yourself to the wait list via the wait list link below.

CURRENT and RETURNING CLIENTS: Please select your desired session and she looks forward to seeing you soon. Thank you.

Important information about working with Dr. Rukavina:

  • Dr. Rukavina no longer offers phone consultations.
  • Appointments are offered on select weekdays only — evening and weekend sessions are not available.
  • Dr. Rukavina is only able to work with clients who are physically located in British Columbia or the Yukon.
  • Third-party direct billing is not available; clients are responsible for submitting their own claims to insurance providers if applicable.

For more information about Dr. Rukavina’s business practices please visit her FAQs page.

Please note that Dr. Rukavina’s schedule typically books more than 4-6 weeks in advance. To ensure timely and consistent care, we recommend scheduling at least 6 additional weekly sessions.

CANCELLATION POLICY & PROCEDURES: Cancellations within 7 days of your appointment must be made by phone or email, not through the online booking system. For appointments more than 7 days away, you can cancel online or by contacting Dr. Rukavina. No-shows or cancellations with less than 48 business hours’ notice will incur the full session fee. Cancellations must be made during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays). For group appointments (couples therapy), each partner is responsible for canceling their own appointment.

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Individual Therapy (Registered Psychologist)

Couples Therapy (Registered Psychologist)

Dr. Rosemary Rukavina
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Please note that Dr. Rukavina’s schedule typically books more than 4-6 weeks in advance. To ensure timely and consistent care, it is recommended that you schedule at least 6 additional weekly sessions.

Meet Dr. Rosemary Rukavina: EMDR and Relationship Psychologist based out of Burnaby, British Columbia

Dr. Rosemary Rukavina is a compassionate, experienced psychologist in BC who holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counselling. With nearly 15 years of clinical experience, she brings a well-rounded and trauma-informed perspective to her work, having supported individuals across a variety of settings—including corrections, child and youth mental health, and family services. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Rukavina is also a dedicated educator, teaching graduate courses in clinical psychology and counselling to help shape the future of mental health care.

Dr. Rukavina specializes in EMDR therapy and offers both weekly sessions and EMDR intensives in Burnaby and across British Columbia. Her practice is rooted in creating safe, respectful, and trusting therapeutic relationships, where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to heal. She is passionate about helping people recover from trauma, manage anxiety and depression, navigate life transitions, and experience meaningful personal growth.

In addition to her trauma work, Dr. Rukavina is Level 3 trained in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy—an evidence-based approach to strengthening relationships. She helps couples rebuild trust, improve communication, navigate conflict, and deepen emotional and physical intimacy. Whether you’re healing after a betrayal, struggling with disconnection, or hoping to strengthen your partnership, she offers a compassionate, structured approach to relationship repair and growth.

With a warm, holistic, and client-centered style, Dr. Rukavina provides a supportive space for healing and transformation. She welcomes individuals of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, and spiritual beliefs.

Whether you’re dealing with trauma, burnout, stress, addiction, relationship challenges, or anxiety and depression, Dr. Rukavina is here to walk alongside you on your healing journey.

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