Therapists in Vancouver, BC

Navigating life's intricacies can be overwhelming without support. Whether grappling with transition, discrimination, or internal battles, finding a space that celebrates your unique identity becomes essential. Drawn to holistic support, a blend of counseling and coaching tailored to your individual path becomes the avenue for desired healing and growth. The aspiration extends beyond survival—it's a conscious, fulfilled life. At Empowered Living, we recognize your journey, honor your story, and extend a welcome to a cherished community.

I strongly believe that we all have the capacity to heal and to move towards our preferred future. We often can't do this alone. Collaborating with you and attuning my practice to ways that work best for you, I offer a safe space for reflection and insight building. I have worked with a broad range of people over the years and bring with me a commitment to anti-oppressive practice and attention to the contexts that contribute to suffering and to healing. We are living in a time of immense stress and increased isolation and this takes a toll. Reaching out for support is an important act of wellness and I welcome your enquiry.

My philosophy for counselling is rooted in finding connection in communities, safety from within, and discovery of what makes you feel passionate about a life worth living. I have always been a strong proponent for human development and diversity, and I'm curious by nature. Presently I work as an addictions counsellor, am an advocate for ending homelessness, and work with organizations to provide safety to our most vulnerable groups. Ive been to therapy, I struggled with addiction in the past... we all have had an adversity to overcome, and I can relate.

As a therapist, and human in general, I am passionate about creating space for the stories and emotions that are so often pushed away, hidden from view, and disavowed. I believe that to be seen, heard, and accepted in these tender places can be a profoundly healing experience, even (and especially) when there is "nothing to do about it," other than bear witness and grieve. An important piece of this process is moving towards a way of being that centers less around achieving, perfecting and “doing” and much more around “being.” Being present, being messy, being perfectly imperfect and ok with slow processes and uncertainties.

Everyone has the ability to change. This is your process; I am here to guide you toward your goals. Past traumatic experiences often leave us stuck in patterns that hold us back from enjoying life. With my clinical knowledge and personable approach, we will work together to figure out a plan forward. I am a Registered Social Worker with expertise in addictions, concurrent disorders, and family-focused treatment. I am an advocate for and a member of the LGBTQ+ community and am passionate about working with individuals and families to strengthen relationships.