Zenia Mihevc, BSW MSW RSW

My name is Zenia Mihevc, and I am the Founder and Clinical Director of A Little Zen and The Embodiment Lab, based in the Greater Toronto Area. I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work, a Psychotherapist, an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT), Mindfulness Coach, Researcher and Storyteller.  I have focused  most of my adult life exploring and understanding the impact that stress and trauma has on our bodies and daily functioning. 

My passion is creating a safe space for my clients on their healing journey towards wellness.

My expertise includes grief, trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, addictions, interpersonal relationships, acute and chronic health conditions, death and dying, life transitions and aging across the life course. 

My ultimate goal is to support people as they find their zen and integrate it into their lives.

Our work together is about you engaging in your own life, noticing what is painful and difficult and learning how to live richer more meaningful lives as you heal, root and grow.

With 20+ years of experience, I am trained in a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as:   

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)  

  • Mindful Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MCBT)  

  • Narrative Therapy   

  • Nature Therapy   

  • Body-Oriented Trauma Therapy 

  • Somatic Therapy 

  • Interpersonal and Existential Counselling

Current Clinical Services (In-person & Virtual): Individual Counselling and Psychotherapy, Yoga Therapy Group Programs, Therapeutic Retreats

For Coaching, Education and Professional Services including Supervision, Consultation and Mentorship, visit me at THE EMBODIMENT LAB

A Little More About Zen

For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to provide holistic alternatives for those seeking support in their wellness journey, and to share my love of the outdoors. Opening an "in and out of the office" practice took root when I began my Social Work education. After graduating with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) in 2008 from the University of British Columbia – Okanagan, I became a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and began working in hospital and community settings. At the same time, I completed my Integrative Health and Yoga Teacher Training in the Kripalu Tradition at Trinity Yoga Centre in Kelowna, BC. 

With over 20 years of experience in hospital and community settings, I knew that my true calling and passion was taking my clinical practice out of the office and providing the opportunity for clients to ‘get outside to get inside’.

In 2019, I opened A Little Zen, offering clients a holistic alternative approach to clinical social work practice.

In 2023 I expanded my practice and opened The Embodiment Lab

In addition to my degrees in Social Work and Yoga certifications, I am also a certified Reiki Practitioner Level I & II; Certified Children’s Fitness Instructor; Advanced Yoga Nidra facilitator.

I look forward to providing you with guidance and support through the journey of life.  

For me, yoga began as a form of self-care during my social work education and early career and quickly grew into the therapeutic practice I now offer in my programs and sessions.  When I began incorporating yogic philosophy and practices into my clinical work, I was amazed by the holistic parallels of connecting mind, body, and breath in achieving overall health, wellness and balance. Yoga continues to serve my mind, body, and soul, and balances the intensity of my chosen profession. As a registered social worker, yoga teacher and mindfulness coach, sharing this gift with others is one of the biggest blessings in my life.

In 2009, I said farewell to the untamed beauty of BC and returned to my Ontario roots where I completed my graduate degree with a Masters of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Toronto in 2012.