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.

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 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 licensed teacher in both Ontario and British Columbia and consider myself to be a life-long learner.  Combined with my teaching background and masters training, I have a firm grasp for dealing with substance misuse, relationship issues, and post-secondary school options and career planning.  I can help clients deal with life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, and family structure changes.

My approach is versatile and dynamic where I use a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and other interventions as the client requires.  Through my eclectic approach, I give my clients the tools counselling can provide which they can apply to 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, cross-cultural barriers 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.

I specialize in the areas of family conflict and high conflict separation/divorce. I have worked in child protective services and mental health for over twenty years.   I often work with resistant clients who are involved in high conflict and in emotionally charged situations. I have assisted individuals and families who are struggling with parenting issues, communication skills, substance abuse, domestic violence, child welfare matters, and family conflict.

I have my undergraduate degree in Child and Youth Care and my Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. I have extensive experience and training in interviewing children and assessing their social/emotional needs.  I have been called to court on many occasions to present my observations and findings.

Working with families who are involved in the court process and who are dealing with custody and access issues is my passion. I have received additional training and am qualified to complete Custody and Access Reports. Depending on your needs, I can do a full Section 211 report or either a Views of the Child or Hear the Child Report. I believe that we need to support opportunities for children to share their views and be heard when their best interests are being determined. Everyone deserves to be heard.

There are many issues, concerns, and logistics to work out when a separation or divorce has occurred.  We will work together to figure this out and find practical and child centered solutions that work for your family.

Life certainly has its challenges, and they can happen in all stages of life, and challenge how we think, act, perceive, believe, and respond to them.  Whether it is grief, separation, anxiety, or any other mental health situation.  We can work together to create plans for your future or tools to use daily.  Let’s work together to get your mind, body, and soul back to a clearer mind.

Some tools/services that I use in my sessions are: 

• Mindfulness
• CBT
• DBT
• Grief Support/Groups
• Emotional Focused
• Attachment-Based

Let me assist you or your family find meaning, purpose, and understanding in this uncertain world we live in.  

I have spent many years as a behavioral therapist working with children and youth on the autism spectrum. I offer counselling for children with autism as well as support for parents. No matter what your struggle or difficulty is, I will work with you to support you in learning and developing the skills you need to help cope with the challenges you face.

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.

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.

My therapeutic practice is person-centered, neuroscience informed, and culturally sensitive. I believe every person is the expert on their own life, sometimes having an outside perspective can help connect the dots. 

I have years of experience in the helping relationships field, working as a behavior interventionist and as a telephone crisis service responder. In addition to English, I am also fluent in Russian.

I work with clients in a gentle and non judgmental manner to support you in navigating through your struggles and help you cope effectively. I offer short term and long-term goal focused counselling for children, youth, and adults. I have experience helping clients to cope with depression and anxiety, build self-esteem and self-acceptance.

I have spent many years as a behavioral therapist working with children and youth on the autism spectrum. I offer counselling for children with autism as well as support for parents. No matter what your struggle or difficulty is, I will work with you to support you in learning and developing the skills you need to help cope with the challenges you face.

In my teaching career my passion has been working and supporting in specialized school programs for children with Neuro – Developmental complexities (ODD, Trauma, PTSD, ADHD, FASD, ARND, Mood Disorders, Severe Anxiety, Mutism, Depression and Suicide Ideation, and Psychosis).  As a School Counsellor this passion continues, I love working with children and families helping them restore happiness and or reclaiming joy, finding inner-strengths and new found self-awareness.   I believe the best environment to promote change in emotional healing and wellbeing is one cultivated in unconditional acceptance, compassion and empowerment. I work in a variety of ways to help people resolve or be-with their situations and grow.  I am a believer of therapy being a one-size fits all, but rather believe therapeutic healing is a process that involves the mind-body-spirit.

 I look forward to working with you.

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 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.

In the process of becoming who I am today, I remember feeling overwhelmed when I reached out to a counsellor for the first time when I was lost, stuck in life. It took a few tries to find the right fit, but when I did, I felt completely seen and understood. My journey with my own counsellor really helped me develop self-knowledge and broaden my self-awareness. It also taught me first-hand the value of perseverance and resilience.

My personal healing journey inspired me to create a safe space that fosters attunement and presence for clients to explore your personal experience with curiosity and kindness. My counseling style is warm, compassionate, and collaborative because I believe that we are all unique and bring our own set of thoughts, feelings, and interpretations of events we experienced in our lives. Through empathy and tenderness I seek to meet people where they are at in their journey towards wholeness and healing.

 I deeply respect clients’ autonomy and personal choices. I recognize that it takes great courage, strength, and self-love to begin your journey towards healing. It is a great privilege to be invited to journey with you in your process of self-discovery, and I would be honored to meet you, listen to your story, and see if I am the right fit for you. I welcome clients from diverse cultural, spiritual, and personal background. I have experience working with young adults and adults (19+) with various concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, chronic pain, attachment and family of origin issues, grief and loss, life transition and existential issues (meaning, purpose, fulfillment), spiritual and cultural crisis, suicide ideation.

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.