Therapists in North Vancouver, BC

I believe that cultivating self-awareness and gaining insight is a crucial first step in bringing about change and facilitating healing. By engaging in self-exploration and becoming more mindful, we can develop a deeper sense of presence in our lives. My approach is empathic, warm, respectful, and flexible. I strive to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients to explore the challenges they face without fear of being judged. In my work, I am confident that my authenticity creates a collaborative environment where clients can tap into their inner strengths and resilience as they continue their journey toward healing.

I specialize in working with clients who experience depression and anxiety and have faced traumatic experiences, including childhood trauma. My clients often experience sadness or low mood, Excessive worry and fear, panic attacks, negative changes in thinking and mood, irritability, intrusive memories, and flashbacks. I customize my approach to meet the unique needs of each client to achieve the best outcomes.

I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor specializing in relationships, anxiety, and bi-cultural identity. I work with people navigating the challenges of both past and present experiences. Whether you're recovering from past traumas, feeling lost, depressed, anxious, overwhelmed by perfectionism, or in an unfulfilled relationship. I am committed to supporting you towards a space where your mind and body wish to be. Working with couples I help improve communication and listening skills, release resentment and bitterness, build a foundation of understanding, foster connection, and shift from individual to relational coping.

Led by Clinic Director Maryam Mills who is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, and is Board Certified in Neurofeedback by BCIA, the team at MasterMind Brain Optimization Centres offers cutting edge Neurofeedback Therapy along with Psychological Counselling Therapy Services drawing on certification in many modalities including: EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Sensorimotor, Mindfulness, and Hypnosis Techniques. We help clients dealing with ADD, ADHD, autism, grief, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, personality disorders, sleep disorders (insomnia), memory challenges and addiction.

Do you wonder why some painful patterns keep coming up over and over again, despite your best intentions? Are you longing to find peace amidst the endless ups and downs? The conflicts in your life are calling out to you, because they are looking for your attention, love and a space to transform. You have the opportunity to begin a new relationship with yourself, with others, and find the freedom to choose a different path, one that nourishes you. I am here to walk with you, on your journey from struggle to ease, from separateness to wholeness, and from pain to a deep love.

If you’re here, then you’ve probably run into a very difficult time in life, and you’re looking for ways to get through it. A metaphor I find helpful is the idea of life as a journey, with lots of good terrain, but also lots of tough terrain. The tough terrain can represent many different struggles: relationship difficulties, stress, depression, anxiety, family challenges, loss… you name it. A counsellor can be thought of as a local guide who is familiar with the tough terrain, and has experience helping people navigate the most difficult parts of their journey.

We believe counselling is about being open and willing about exploring that which is negatively impacting your life. Facing challenges and difficulties takes courage and a belief that something could be different and even, perhaps, better. I aim to create a warm and welcoming space. Here, you are invited to explore your current situation with a focus on how to create a brighter tomorrow. We believe each person has a sense of what is helpful. Personalizing each session, we collaboratively create a plan to move you through this challenge and to a tomorrow with greater freedom. We offer reduced rate counselling with our MACP candidate.

Welcome to my profile! I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC), dedicated and trained in various modalities of therapy. My primary focus is working as a trauma therapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate the complexities of trauma and find their path to healing. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can embark on a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and growth. My primary focus is childhood trauma, CPTSD, narcissistic abuse recovery and eating disorders.

Do you feel worried, dissatisfied with your life, or stuck in unwanted patterns? I can help! I offer individual counselling in French and English for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress management, eating disorders (binge eating, emotional eating, bulimia), body image issues, adult ADHD, emotional regulation, communication, parenting skills, life transition, conflictual/unsatisfying relationships, unresolved childhood experiences, and trauma. I am comfortable working with individuals in high-level jobs, professionals, and first responders.

Does the pressure to live up to 'good vibes only' leave you wondering if there's something wrong with you? We live in a world where disconnection abounds and vulnerability is shamed. Life hands us pain and expects us to put on a smiling face. Therapy with me is an attempt to provide an alternative: a space of understanding, safety and non-judgement. I believe that humans make change while in relationships that support empowerment, therefore I place high value on our working relationship. Working with me will allow you to have a space where you're nurtured, challenged, and seen.

As a counsellor and coach, I am driven to help my clients honour their past, accept their present, and create a more meaningful future. I firmly believe that everyone is the expert of themselves and that my job, through compassion and collaboration, is to help my clients, heal, gain insight, tap into inner wisdom, leverage their strengths, and reach goals previously not imagined. Together my clients and I work on decreasing symptoms of anxiety and depression and increasing their sense of resiliency, well-being, and overall satisfaction with their life.

We might be a good fit if; you want to heal old wounds, address past traumatic experiences, or are not satisfied with your relationships. If you are struggling to manage emotions (including feeling numb), or want to better understand yourself, I can help. I will bring gentle curiosity, guidance, and will accompany you on your specific healing journey. I have worked with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, relationship and attachment issues, trauma & PTSD, and families impacted by dementia. I also have experience with law enforcement and individuals who have been incarcerated.

Are you feeling exhausted, and confused as to how you got to this point? Do you feel as though something is fundamentally "wrong" with you? This fear can feel like an invisible burden and make it feel like it’s impossible to live and embody your true authentic self. The discomfort over your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors may have led you down the seemingly endless path of trying to figure out what's "wrong" with you, and how to "fix" it. My job as your counsellor is to remind you that you are already whole just the way you are so you can heal and process the emotions and experiences that are keeping you stuck.

I help people learn to forgive themselves for the things they had to do in order to survive. I believe that when we feel safe in our body and free from the shackles of our past, we can create our dream reality. By honouring our sensitive nature, and creating a safe space to explore, we can set our inner child free - inviting playfulness, humour, and curiosity to the healing process. We are not what has happened to us, we are who we choose to become. I'm here to help you discover who you truly are on a soul level.

As a parent, you are the one who knows your child best. If you are reading this, I trust that you have been doing your best all along--you are just temporarily lost about how to relate with or help your child. May be you have been observing one or more of these behaviours in your child: aggression, anger, lethargy, or anxiety. The list could go on. You have tried to seek advice from the teachers or other parents; you research parenting advice or strategies. Somehow, your child continues to struggle. You are exhausted from trying to cope and being supportive.

I am passionate about working with clients who have experienced traumatic events or adverse childhood experience. My clients often feel high levels of trauma related symptoms, anxiety or depression and they want relief from their negative emotions, flashbacks or nightmares. They need a safe relationship through which they get unconditional support and guidance towards their mental health goals. I also specialize in working with women who have experienced various adverse experiences including physical violence, emotional abuse or sexual assault.

Peggy is a critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) specialist. She is a registered art therapist, clinical supervisor, and clinical counsellor. Peggy works in Aboriginal health and has lived and worked rural, remote and on-reserve. She is currently on the faculty of 3 post graduate schools. Her work is influenced by ecopsychology, feminist, strengths-based, trauma-informed, approaches to wellness and healing. Peggy specializes with women, children, youth, adults and families. Peggy strives to reflect cultural-relational competency and honor diversity in leadership, project development, therapy and clinical supervisory capacities.

Specialized in treating anxiety, eating disorders -binge eating, bulimia, obesity-, adult ADHD, intense emotions, relationship issues & childhood trauma. Offering counselling in French and English.

I'm Kevin, a social worker & clinical counsellor (RSW/RCC), specializing in play therapy for kids and trauma-healing approaches for adults (e.g., EMDR), particularly within the LGBTQ2S+ community. We go beyond talk therapy, using interactive methods (e.g., LEGO) and a relationship-based approach. I bring my personal experience of growing up queer into my practice, creating a space where survivors of systemic issues of all ages—be it racism, homophobia, colonization, or ableism—can find understanding, support, and a path to self-acceptance.