###Bio
Bo Popovic is a Registered Social Worker (MSW RSW) and Mental Health Therapist with over 10 years of experience, specializing in addressing complex trauma, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, relationship issues, burnout/stress management, criminal offending behaviour, and personality disorders. Bo is dedicatedto providing trauma-informed care and utilizes therapeutic approaches such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, and Strength-Based therapies.
Bo offers mental health therapy for individual youth (14+), adults, couples and families.
Bo is ally and supporter of the 2SLGBTQIAP, BIPOC, and Indigenous communities.
Bo’s pronouns are he/him/his.
Bo offers mental health therapy sessions in-person and via telehealth.
Sliding scale fees may be available upon inquiry.
###Experience
Bo has over 10 years of experience treating diverse mental health issues, coupled with five years specializing in Forensic Psychology, focusing on complex domestic violence issues, high risk criminal behaviour and sexual related issues. His career started with at-risk youth and gang violence intervention in Scarborough, ON. After relocating to Alberta, Bo immediately started working with Alberta Health Services as a mental health therapist. Bo worked with various mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, addictions related issues and a variety of complex mental health challenges. This role provided a pivotal opportunity for Bo to refine his skills and dive into the area of forensics where he worked with complex criminal offendingbehaviours. Bo extended his knowledge and understanding and ran a mens mental health group that allowed men to come together to talk about life’s challenges and deal with them in a healthy and constructive manner.A few years later, Bo was given the opportunity to use his skill and bring them to the streets of Edmonton with ACCESS 24/7 where he collaborated with Edmonton police and EMS, responding to crisis calls. Bo finds fulfillment in supporting families, couples, and individuals in navigating life's stressors and challenges. He remains dedicated to improving mental health outcomes and enhancing community well-being through his comprehensive expertise and compassionate approach.
###Education
Masters Degree in Social Work - University of Windsor (2014)
Bachelors Degree in Social Work - University of Windsor (2013)
Registered Social Worker with Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) #12501
Registered Social Worker with Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) #823756
Certified EMDR Clinician
Registered Provider - Breaking Free Foundation
###About
In his free time, Bo values a healthy work life balance. He enjoys being physically active, spending time with family and friends, and traveling the world.
