Anxiety Therapists in Vancouver, BC

Whether you have landed here because you are seeking support for the first time, or you are embarking on a new chapter of your healing, the first steps in finding a new therapist come with many different thoughts and feelings. Often, the experience can be accompanied by uncertainty of what to expect, perhaps some fear or anxiousness, and even some excitement or curiosity about what you might uncover. Whatever your experience may be, I want to commend you for showing up for yourself in this way and acknowledge the courage it has taken to get here.

I want to commend you for taking the courageous step towards healing and self-discovery. You deserve support, understanding, and 100% attention as you navigate through this temporary challenging journey. I am here to create a safe and therapeutic environment where you feel validated, heard, and empowered to make positive changes in your life. I am committed to providing you with personalized strategies and evidence-based approaches. Remember, you are not alone. I am here to support you every step of the way.

Challenging events? Life changes? Overwhelmed? Stressed? Needing balance? Struggling with anxiety, relationships, depression, grief, decisions, performance? Looking forward to getting to where you want to be, to achieving your dreams, to fulfilling your potential, or to simply getting back to "normal" again after an overwhelmingly difficult loss or event? Or maybe even for the first time...Being on top of your game or moving on after challenging events or hurtful experiences is not easy. But there are ways through and I can help.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor of BCACC-BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (RCC), Member of CRP- Regional Council of Psychology (Brazilian Psychological Association) - Associate member of SPID- Iracy Doyle Psychoanalytic Society, Brazil (IFPS- International Federation of Psychoanalytic Societies, USA. In almost 3 decades of being a Psychologist/ Psychoanalyst in Brazil, I have provided a wide range of direct and coordinating services through mental health centers, hospitals, universities, and private practice. I also have a projects experience presenting and leading and I continue to participate in teachings and trainings

Hello! My name is Danielle Veldhuis and I am an experienced Registered Clinical Counsellor who has been in the field since 2001 and working as a therapist since 2005. The biggest predictor of whether therapy will "work" or not is the connection you have with your therapist. At Foundations Counselling we pride ourselves on making sure we are a fit with clients before we start the process. With a free consultation, you will get a good sense of who we are. We can then continue to develop a therapeutic relationship that will lead you to achieve your therapy goals.

Reaching out for help can be uncomfortable and intimidating, but an important step in leading a more fulfilling life. I’m a warm and compassionate registered psychologist (registration number 2216) with over 8 years of clinical experience helping people from diverse backgrounds overcome anxiety and depression. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and respectful space for clients to explore and work through their challenges.

Are you a lawyer who excels at solving other people's problems but don't know how to begin to solve your own? I know how overwhelming it can be to juggle a legal practice and life. I am a lawyer turned counsellor. I am a mother of two and married to a litigator. I have helped many lawyers and other members of the legal community, and their families, work through mental health challenges. I can help you too.

I am a Registered Psychologist and director of Wise Mind Centre, a Vancouver-based service that provides primarily cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and comprehensive dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to adolescents and adult clients and their loved ones. I work with clients who struggle with a variety of psychological problems, including anxiety, OCD, stress, depression, substance use, life transitions, parenting difficulties, self-harm behavior, suicidal ideations, PTSD, interpersonal difficulties, emotion regulation difficulties, and borderline personality disorder. My service could be offered in both English and Chinese.

I have extensive experience working with individuals (youth & adults), of all genders and sexual orientations who may be struggling with substance abuse, compulsive behavior, anxiety, depression and/or trauma. I also work with those who are trying to support them. I also work with those who want to improve their self-esteem and those who want to build their communication skills, which includes boundary setting and assertiveness.

The body holds inner stories that are trying to be told, but when the mind doesn’t know how to process them, they show up as anxiety, depression, and/or behaviours that directly impact our connection to ourselves and others. You may find yourself at a loss, unsure of where to begin, therapy can be a great place to start. We can work together to explore strategies for challenges, difficult emotions and uncover what lights you up –allowing you to create conscious and lasting change.

**Video and phone sessions available to all BC residents** You may be feeling like this pandemic has upended your life, creating uncertainty, anxiety, or intensifying those feelings that had been trailing behind you for some time. The layers of loss during this pandemic is hard to hold on your own, and may be exacerbating loneliness, anxiety, previous trauma, and negative self talk. You may be considering making a change, and despite the limitations that this pandemic brings, you want to shape your life in a way that feels rich and meaningful to you.

Therapy could be the key to open your compassionate process of accepting yourself and expanding your mental and heartfelt capacities. Moving at your pace and preference, we explore and identify your emotional, mental and relationship patterns that may seem bewildering or intense now, but with an open and patient perspective, I give you the space to validate, reframe and shift those patterns that no longer serve you. Ultimately, your willingness to meet any challenge or aspiration is a profound act of self-reflection rooted in courage that ripples out into how you live, relate and create in the world.

We all struggle at times. Whether it is a low mood that lingers too long, or anxiety that inhibits your life. Feeling like a failure, a bad parent, or like you just do not feel at home in your skin can start to feel like it poisons everything. Confidence dwindles, emotions feel too unpredictable, or stress seems to get under your skin more than it used to. You may be finding that your close relationships are more stressful than they used to be. Life may feel like it’s getting smaller and smaller. You know something has to change. It is time to reach out for help.

Do you feel like your thoughts have taken control of your life and you're left feeling overwhelmed without any breaks? My goal as your counsellor is to provide evidence based treatment to support you in meeting your goals so you're able to live the life you aspire to. I work with you to create meaningful and lasting change using a warm, collaborative, and client centered approach to ensure that treatment is tailored to your unique needs. I primarily utilize CBT in my counselling style, but will also pull from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention and Mindfulness.

I help women learn to slow down, manage anxiety, and step into their ideal version of themselves. I typically work with women who would describe themselves as "driven" or "over-achievers". My primary clientele is women between the ages of 21 - 35 who are tired of feeling tense and anxious, or who are just wanting to improve their overall life and wellness.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). I hold a bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto and a master’s degree from the University of Northern British Columbia, and am passionate about providing person-centered and trauma-informed care to client's with diverse mental health needs. I have experience providing care and support to those who are struggling with mood and anxiety disorders, emotional dysregulation, borderline personality disorder, and relationship issues. I have a special interest in working with those who engage in self-harm behaviours.

Are you tired of feeling the weight of all of those parenting tasks? Overwhelmed with conflict in your relationships? Are you struggling with a difficult decision, feeling worried about how the pandemic is impacting you, or in a new phase of your life that is causing you to redefine who you are and who you would like to become? You are not alone! I believe you are capable of not just surviving, but thriving. Together we can start to explore the reasons why and build your toolbox to ease some of those challenges.

Living in the present, and working towards a fulfilling, and healthy future is our focus. You are the expert on ‘you’. I am a visitor on a tour of your life with you as the guide. While I specialize in addiction, anxiety, and depression, I am able to work with you on any subject, and challenge you are facing. I focus on the Existential Method of therapy. Finding meaning, and purpose in your life is our goal. We will create a path towards realizing yours. Life in the present, while looking forward can be the key to success.

I center my clients´ backgrounds, values, and knowledges as the guide to support them in answering any questions they might have. I speak both English and Spanish and like to think that, because of my cultural background (born and raised in Mexico), we can bring a special warmth and levity to sessions making our spaces feel comfortable and safe. Our sessions would involve both exploration and discovery as well as lightness and humour. I am passionate at supporting people who are minorities. I usually work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, neurodiversity, self-worth, cultural shock, among other things.