I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) through BCCAC. I am also licensed through CCPA and hold a CCC license. I completed my Masters of Counselling Psychology at Trinity Western University and began working in my own private practice in 2016.  Before going back to school to pursue my masters, I worked as a senior executive in sales and marketing.  I believe that my unique education has allowed me to help people grow and develop and create change for themselves.

About 10 years ago, I became involved in helping a family with special needs children and it was through that journey that I came to the work I am most passionate about; helping parents of special needs families. Using play therapy, I am able to access children for ADHD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Autism and other types of learning disabilities.

The following list below are my areas of specialization:

• Personal development
• Assertiveness / Boundaries
• Depression, anxiety & panic disorders
• Phobias
• Past or recent trauma or abuse
• Relationship and couples counselling
• Addictions
• Divorce, separation and blended families
• Eating disorders and addictions
• Life transitions
• Gender dysphoria, LGBTQ transitions & other issues
• Communication building
• Grief counselling
• Career planning

CHILD AND YOUTH THERAPY

• Child play therapy
• Self esteem and confidence coaching
• Anxiety and depression
• Career exploration with youth
• Dealing with separation and divorce from the child and parents perspective
• Helping parents and children with strategies to deal with ADHD and ADD
• Assessments for Autism, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder 

PARENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ADVOCACY AND MEDIATION:

• Access to assessments and diagnosis
• Psycho-educational, Autism, ADHD testing
• Referral to local psychologists for assessments and testing
• Referral to local behavioural consultants and creating a behavioural intervention team
• Mediation with school districts and IEP planning
• Access to 3rd party funding and Ministry of Children and Family case workers
• Completing government and agency paperwork to obtain funding, therapy and resources
• Family planning at transitional ages: birth, school age and adult

My passion is for the generations, and I continue to seek out further professional development so I can give the best help possible to those that need it. My biggest themes in practice are authenticity, empathy, compassion, and understanding. I am also familiar with different cultural backgrounds and can speak Mandarin, Cantonese, English, and Malay for those that may be more comfortable with these languages.

Currently, I hold a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology with Yorkville University and I am also working as a clinical counsellor with healthcare professionals at a Youth Wellness Centre. My role there is to provide sustainable support to youth-at-risk and their related family members or caretakers using a Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy lens. I bring this experience to my private practice to help clients and their families in whatever way I can.

There are times where the challenges we face in our daily lives become too difficult to manage on our own. We may need someone to talk to. I can help navigate those who are looking to add meaning and purpose to their lives, generating motivation, and driving direction. The ability to achieve wellness and stability in our lives, exists somewhere inside each and every single one of us. The disconnection we experience from the things that bring us happiness and joy may cause us to feel overwhelmed and paralyzed by stress. My aim is to provide a supportive, non-judgemental, and safe environment to help support you through life’s difficulties that may have you feeling stuck and under pressure. Lifes challenges result in emotional and psychological stress in our lives and my mission is to support you in regaining control.

My work stems from a holistic and integrative approach which includes mindfulness, breath work, and evidence-based modalities such as CBT, ACT, and DBT. I believe it is important to have a well-stocked arsenal of techniques as it enables me to effectively meet my clients needs. I assist my clients in accepting life challenges, discovering their strengths and abilities, and committing to change. My warm, gentle, empathetic, and attentive approach allows my clients to feel validated, empowered, and hopeful. I work from a variety of perspectives and work towards building self-compassion into your daily life.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Counselling. I have several years of experience working with youth on the Autism spectrum as a Behaviour Interventionist.

I have experience working with a broad range of mental health difficulties along with life challenges. I have worked alongside parents and teachers. My main areas of focus are those who present with anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. I also work with those who have experienced grief/loss, life transitions (school, work, moving), anger, and conflict resolution. I have experience helping support clients in setting boundaries in place, regaining control in their lives, and practicing self-compassion and mindfulness. My background provides me with an understanding to work with couples and families through a range of issues. Throughout my years of experience, I have also worked with those who identify as LGBTQ.

My warm, gentle, and compassionate nature allows me to build trust/rapport with my clients and allows me to create a safe place to openly share all thoughts and feelings. Ever since I incorporated self-compassion and mindfulness into my own life, I have responded to challenges in my life with kindness and understanding towards myself. By soothing and comforting ourselves when we’re hurting, we offset self-criticism and feelings of failure. I believe mental health is just as important as physical health. My duty is to join you on your path towards creating space for healing, change, and improved sense of well-being.

My therapeutic practice  is informed by a person-centred and culturally-informed counselling approach. I believe every person is the expert on their own life. 

 I am currently completing my Masters of Counselling degree. I have years of experience in the helping relationships field, working as a behaviour interventionist and as a telephone crisis service responder. In addition to English, I am also fluent in Russian.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) trained in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Emotion Focused-Family Therapy (EFFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI)

As a couple’s therapist, male clients have often expressed appreciation that my approach has honoured their needs, has given them an identifiable target with tangible goals, and has allowed them to have space to explore their most vulnerable pains and needs. My female clients have expressed appreciation that my approach has truly allowed their experience to be expressed and understood. They have felt heard, honoured, respected, and that my calm energy, humour, and genuineness allowed the most sensitive parts of themselves to be worked on and improved.

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In addition to working one on one with clients, I am also part of the High Conflict Team at Crossroads. I help support families that are experiencing challenges following any changes. I provide coaching and support to parents, children and youth through therapy. Therapy services include one to one counselling and group/family counselling sessions. This also includes observing family interactions to meet the unique needs of each person; Helping parents plan a safe, healing and therapeutic interaction between estranged parent and child; Beginning initial connection and relationship building while ensuring that the views of parents and child(ren) are acknowledged and considered in decision making. I am trained to complete Hear the Child reports which fill an important role in the separation/divorce and court involved process. Hear the Child reports allow parents and other professionals involved with the family to have the Child’s views to consider when making decisions that impact them.

I believe that relationship is key in counselling. It is important to feel comfortable and safe in our work together. With that foundation, we can delve into your challenges and find support and solutions that work for you.

I have worked with youth and parents as a teacher since completing my undergraduate degree and teacher training at Simon Fraser University in 1998. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) through the BC Association of Counsellors. I completed my Master’s Degree in Counselling with City University of Seattle.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) through the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). I completed my Master’s Degree program through Yorkville University and a Bachelor degree in Child and Youth Care. On my professional journey I worked with children, youth, families, parents, foster parents and adoptive parents. My work has allowed me to see no matter how overwhelming a problem feels; it is human nature to want to rise and heal.

I use my specialized training in Mindfulness Based Somatic Therapy and Focusing to help you process and manage your emotions to become fully present in your life. Together, we can find ways to move through difficult times and improve your natural ability to heal. It is my passion to help you become your most authentic self.

I am a Registered Clinical Counselor.  I have a Bachelors in Education from The University of Alberta,, and I have my Masters in Counseling from St. Stephen’s University. I have been counseling for twenty years. 

I have training in Satir family systems, EMDR, CBT (Cognitive behavioural therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), and I work from a holistic perspective.

I am a Certified Canadian Counsellor through the Canadian Counselling Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and hold a CCC license. I completed my Masters of Counselling at the University of Lethbridge in 2017. 

In the space of counselling, therapists can exhibit the traits and behaviours that our clients are missing in their daily lives. It is through these genuine connections, and feelings of care and compassion that individuals can begin to feel worthy and cared for. That they’re capable of achieving their goals and improving their sense of well-being.

The following list below are my areas of specialization:

• Assertiveness/boundaries
• Support for queer and trans folks, children, youth and couples
• Depression, anxiety & panic disorders
• Past or recent trauma or abuse
• Relationship and couples counselling
• Eating disorders
• Grief support
• Life transitions

I also utilize approaches such as CBT, SFT, mindfulness, experiential, art, and play therapy techniques.

I have experience helping clients cope with depression, anxiety, self-esteem and self-acceptance. We work together to set boundaries and build inner strength. I offer counselling for children with autism as well as support for parents and guardians. My approach is holistic, and I draw from cognitive behavioural, solutions focused, and strength based therapies.

I have a Master’s degree in counselling psychology, and I will be licenced as a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) from the Canadian Psychotherapy Association in a few months.

During my sessions, it involves listening to the wisdom of the body. In doing so, we hear stories that our bodies have been trying to tell us. When we listen, we create new pathways in our brain, in our lives and in our souls. 

My rabbinical training and my training in mindfulness meditation let me maintain a presence that is based on compassion, honesty, and ancient wisdom. My clinic tools include a fun combination of trauma recovery specialization, self-compassion, somatic (body) therapy, Internal Family System (IFS) and nervous system stabilization. I also offer Neurofeedback treatments.

Currently, I am completing my Masters of Counselling Psychology. I consider myself to be a life-long learner who enjoys learning new things and teaching others how to better themselves. I am a certified teacher in both Ontario and British Columbia. I also have an extensive background in psychology from my undergraduate studies.

My experience as a teacher and my own background makes me an ideal fit when working with youth and young adult issues. I am sympathetic to the needs of today’s youth whether it be with dealing with school issues, substance issues, or personal family difficulties. In addition, I am very knowledgeable about navigating post-secondary school options and career planning that might seem overwhelming.

I can help clients deal with life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, or family structure changes. Through my eclectic approach, I give my clients the tools that counselling can provide that they can use in their daily lives.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). I have a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a Master’s degree in Counselling.
I have experience working with children, youth and adults who face challenges in mental health, suicidal ideation, anxiety, depression, and anger management. I am an LGBTQIA+ supporter and have worked closely with children and their families.

My aim for my clients is to gain self-confidence, cope with anxiety and to provide customized skills and strategies.

My approach is attachment based and trauma informed as I believe each client is best understood in the context of their relationships and experiences. I can support you in befriending your brain & body, in learning new skills to regulate your emotions, to increase self-compassion while working with blocks. I aim to support you in bringing mindful awareness to your experience in our sessions as well as bringing curiosity to patterns of relating to yourself and others. I employ a Person-Centered approach and draw from Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Somatic Attachment Therapies, and Mindfulness practices. I believe that you are capable of possessing and embodying compassion, connection, safety, satisfaction, authenticity, and meaning in your life. I honour the wealth of knowledge and strengths you come with and trust they will direct you in the right direction. I am flexible in my approach and will work with you to meet your unique needs to create an atmosphere of healing and growth.        

I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) through the CCPA and hold a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I am also a Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) approved counsellor. I have had the privilege of working in the social services field for 11 years and have worked alongside marginalized populations of all ages in a variety of settings. I have sought out continuing education credits in areas of developmental trauma, mindfulness, neuroplasticity, affective neuroscience, attachment, positive psychology, expressive therapies and techniques. I consider myself a lifelong learner and enjoy deepening my personal practice of mindfulness and self-compassion.  

Areas of specialty include – Youth & Adults (14+). 

• Anxiety & Depression

•  Relational trauma

• Body image & Disordered eating

• Life transitions

• Relationship Issues

• Self-esteem/Self-worth

• Stress management.

My therapeutic practice balances somatic, emotional, and cognitive processing. I work from a client-centred approach informed by cultural awareness. I believe you are the expert in your own life and that you have the tools you need to heal. My job is simply to facilitate a connection to your own healing capacities.

I am currently a Master of Counselling student at City University in Vancouver. As a counselling intern, I practice under the direct supervision of an approved supervisor. In addition to my experience with spiritual counselling and disability advocacy, I have a lifetime of experience creating space for others to tell their precious stories.

I am currently completing my Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and am a student member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). Additionally, I have earned Bachelor degrees in the Arts and in Education, as well as a Master’s in Education. I have over 5 years of experience working with children and youth as a classroom and Learner Support Team teacher in both elementary and secondary schools.
 
My therapeutic approach is an integrative model where I work from an evidence-based, holistic lens.