Therapists for Children in Burnaby, BC
I am also dedicated to support parents with ADHD kids and teens as I have 2 sons with ADHD too.
I have about 20 years of counselling experience in play therapy, parenting, marital discord, low self-esteem, trauma, self harm, and children, youth and adult mental health issues. I am a certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist and work as a clinician in a Child and Youth Mental Health. I can provide individual, group, and phone counselling.
I am also dedicated to support parents with ADHD kids and teens as I have 2 sons with ADHD too.
I have about 20 years of counselling experience in play therapy, parenting, marital discord, low self-esteem, trauma, self harm, and children, youth and adult mental health issues. I am a certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist and work as a clinician in a Child and Youth Mental Health. I can provide individual, group, and phone counselling.
I work with adults who are going through tough times. My ideal clients are people who struggle with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like they’ve lost confidence in themselves. They want to feel better, calmer, and more in control of their lives.
These clients usually come to therapy because they’re tired of feeling the way they do. They want to understand themselves better, break old patterns, and find ways to cope that actually help. Their goals often include feeling more confident, less anxious, and more connected to themselves and others.
I speak both English and Farsi,
I work with adults who are going through tough times. My ideal clients are people who struggle with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like they’ve lost confidence in themselves. They want to feel better, calmer, and more in control of their lives.
These clients usually come to therapy because they’re tired of feeling the way they do. They want to understand themselves better, break old patterns, and find ways to cope that actually help. Their goals often include feeling more confident, less anxious, and more connected to themselves and others.
I speak both English and Farsi,
People often seek out therapy when they are facing pain and uncertainty — as well they should — but working with a therapist doesn’t need to be something that only happens in a moment of crisis or at the breaking point of a relationship. Therapy is also ideal during times of transition when you simply need some extra support and perspective. You owe it to yourself to take time for focus and reflection. Emotional intelligence and healthy coping skills have extraordinary value, and you should consider therapy to be an investment in your own personal wisdom. You are the expert on your life.
People often seek out therapy when they are facing pain and uncertainty — as well they should — but working with a therapist doesn’t need to be something that only happens in a moment of crisis or at the breaking point of a relationship. Therapy is also ideal during times of transition when you simply need some extra support and perspective. You owe it to yourself to take time for focus and reflection. Emotional intelligence and healthy coping skills have extraordinary value, and you should consider therapy to be an investment in your own personal wisdom. You are the expert on your life.
It is an honour and privilege to walk alongside people as they navigate times when they may feel pain, confusion, or stuckness. I bring the values of acceptance, a safe space, and a collaborative process to the sacred counselling space, helping clients understand their distress while strengthening their sense of self and fostering healthier relationships. I also value celebrating my clients' triumphs as they work towards becoming the person they aspire to be.
It is an honour and privilege to walk alongside people as they navigate times when they may feel pain, confusion, or stuckness. I bring the values of acceptance, a safe space, and a collaborative process to the sacred counselling space, helping clients understand their distress while strengthening their sense of self and fostering healthier relationships. I also value celebrating my clients' triumphs as they work towards becoming the person they aspire to be.
With passion, I have worked extensively in community settings throughout the Lower Mainland with children, adolescents, and adults from a range of evidence based modalities.
I have a Master's in Counselling Psychology and registered as a Clinical Counsellor with BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (#3808). I have specialized training Cognitive Behavioiural Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT).
With passion, I have worked extensively in community settings throughout the Lower Mainland with children, adolescents, and adults from a range of evidence based modalities.
I have a Master's in Counselling Psychology and registered as a Clinical Counsellor with BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (#3808). I have specialized training Cognitive Behavioiural Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT).
Finding the right counsellor can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re already carrying a lot. I offer a person-centred, relational, and non-judgmental space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin to make sense of what’s been weighing on you. I am a Practicum Counsellor completing my Master’s of Counselling at City University of Seattle, working toward registration as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). I work with individuals, couples, and families who are navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, and the impacts of trauma.
Finding the right counsellor can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re already carrying a lot. I offer a person-centred, relational, and non-judgmental space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin to make sense of what’s been weighing on you. I am a Practicum Counsellor completing my Master’s of Counselling at City University of Seattle, working toward registration as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). I work with individuals, couples, and families who are navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, and the impacts of trauma.
I have supported individuals and children in overcoming everything from daily stressors to traumatic life experiences and managing complex family dynamics.
I have training in EMDR (specialization with children), DBT, Emotion-Focused therapy, Synergetic Play therapy, Autplay therapy and Yoga teacher training for both children & adults. I also am trained in family mediation and have a special interest and experience in working in divorce and separation.
I have supported individuals and children in overcoming everything from daily stressors to traumatic life experiences and managing complex family dynamics.
I have training in EMDR (specialization with children), DBT, Emotion-Focused therapy, Synergetic Play therapy, Autplay therapy and Yoga teacher training for both children & adults. I also am trained in family mediation and have a special interest and experience in working in divorce and separation.
We offer unique EMDR services such as EMDR Intensives, Sound Bath therapy combined with EMDR, EMDR for Couples and Play-based EMDR for children and youth.
Kindred Counselling offers specialized EMDR services in the Burnaby/Vancouver area for children and youth and adults. We have several multicultural EMDR therapists who are accepting new clients and have no waitlists. We have the most updated EMDR equipment and beautiful treatment rooms. Book a session now!
We offer unique EMDR services such as EMDR Intensives, Sound Bath therapy combined with EMDR, EMDR for Couples and Play-based EMDR for children and youth.
Kindred Counselling offers specialized EMDR services in the Burnaby/Vancouver area for children and youth and adults. We have several multicultural EMDR therapists who are accepting new clients and have no waitlists. We have the most updated EMDR equipment and beautiful treatment rooms. Book a session now!
I will help you create and discover a life worth living for and have meaningful and grounded relationships with yourself and with others. Living from a place of fear/anger/resentment right now might be impacting how you see the world every single day. These get in the way of you finding that sense of belonging and ownership over your life. It affects your most important relationships and I will help you make sense of it all so you can let go of the anger, fear, and loneliness. We will dive deeper into your story and see how the limitations are holding you back so you can change your beliefs about yourself and be your real self.
I will help you create and discover a life worth living for and have meaningful and grounded relationships with yourself and with others. Living from a place of fear/anger/resentment right now might be impacting how you see the world every single day. These get in the way of you finding that sense of belonging and ownership over your life. It affects your most important relationships and I will help you make sense of it all so you can let go of the anger, fear, and loneliness. We will dive deeper into your story and see how the limitations are holding you back so you can change your beliefs about yourself and be your real self.
My ideal client is struggling with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias or depression. They may have someone in their life who creates a lot of drama for everyone. They want to find more peace, satisfaction and happiness in their lives. Their goal is to learn how to deal with lives that are too busy and overwhelming, to stop worrying, to be less perfectionistic and irritable, to be more assertive, to find joy in life, or to decide on a career or a move. They want tools for managing anxiety and depression so that they don't have to stay stuck. They want relationship tools.
My ideal client is struggling with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias or depression. They may have someone in their life who creates a lot of drama for everyone. They want to find more peace, satisfaction and happiness in their lives. Their goal is to learn how to deal with lives that are too busy and overwhelming, to stop worrying, to be less perfectionistic and irritable, to be more assertive, to find joy in life, or to decide on a career or a move. They want tools for managing anxiety and depression so that they don't have to stay stuck. They want relationship tools.
I work with children, adolescents and adults.
I hold an MA in Family Therapy, PhD in Clinical Psychology, a post-doctoral certificate in School Psychology and a doctorate in Educational / Family Law. I have worked as a classroom teacher, behaviour specialist, psychologist, administrator and consultant in BC, California and New York and served on the clinical faculty psychiatry at NYU/Bellevue Hospital.
I work with children, adolescents and adults.
I hold an MA in Family Therapy, PhD in Clinical Psychology, a post-doctoral certificate in School Psychology and a doctorate in Educational / Family Law. I have worked as a classroom teacher, behaviour specialist, psychologist, administrator and consultant in BC, California and New York and served on the clinical faculty psychiatry at NYU/Bellevue Hospital.
Specialized abuse training, ADHD, generational trauma, addictions, crisis intervention, suicide, child -development, lifespan depression, anxiety, bereavement, CBT, solution focused therapy, individual psychotherapy, counselling, family therapy, separation & divorce, loss and res
My clients tell me they feel better, happier, and stronger relatively quickly. I actively listen and help you to problem- solve your situation/mental health from a strengths-based perspective. I will provide you with evidence based and trauma informed client centred cognitive, somatic/with bilateral stimulation, and emotion focused therapies based on neuroscience to support you in reprocessing traumas, losses, historical family dynamics, all while aligning your health, healing, thoughts, feelings, goals, and dreams. Our work together will provide you state-of-the-art outcomes and research based therapies in a safe ethical space.
Specialized abuse training, ADHD, generational trauma, addictions, crisis intervention, suicide, child -development, lifespan depression, anxiety, bereavement, CBT, solution focused therapy, individual psychotherapy, counselling, family therapy, separation & divorce, loss and res
My clients tell me they feel better, happier, and stronger relatively quickly. I actively listen and help you to problem- solve your situation/mental health from a strengths-based perspective. I will provide you with evidence based and trauma informed client centred cognitive, somatic/with bilateral stimulation, and emotion focused therapies based on neuroscience to support you in reprocessing traumas, losses, historical family dynamics, all while aligning your health, healing, thoughts, feelings, goals, and dreams. Our work together will provide you state-of-the-art outcomes and research based therapies in a safe ethical space.
Counselling offers an opportunity for insight, growth and change. It can be a source of support and hope in times of difficulty or crisis. I believe in having a client- centered and strength based approach as well. I work with families, children, individuals and couples. My specializations include: suicide prevention and assessment, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, parenting, grief, and ADHD. As each client is different and unique, I use an approach that works best for you. In my practice, I integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, emotion focused therapy and solution focused therapy.
Counselling offers an opportunity for insight, growth and change. It can be a source of support and hope in times of difficulty or crisis. I believe in having a client- centered and strength based approach as well. I work with families, children, individuals and couples. My specializations include: suicide prevention and assessment, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, parenting, grief, and ADHD. As each client is different and unique, I use an approach that works best for you. In my practice, I integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, emotion focused therapy and solution focused therapy.
I offer services to children, adolescents, and adults in the areas of depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, self-esteem, addictions, stress management, trauma, and eating disorders.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed lately by your emotions and life demands? Do you sometimes feel like you have exhausted your coping resources and are stuck with where you are? If so, do not worry or judge yourself. We have all felt like this at some point in our lives. Let me introduce myself: I am a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) and am extremely passionate about building strong and trusting bonds with my clients in order to facilitate change and growth. I work from a supportive, curious, and nonjudgmental stance, focusing on your strengths and equipping you with the resources you need to have the life you want.
I offer services to children, adolescents, and adults in the areas of depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, self-esteem, addictions, stress management, trauma, and eating disorders.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed lately by your emotions and life demands? Do you sometimes feel like you have exhausted your coping resources and are stuck with where you are? If so, do not worry or judge yourself. We have all felt like this at some point in our lives. Let me introduce myself: I am a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) and am extremely passionate about building strong and trusting bonds with my clients in order to facilitate change and growth. I work from a supportive, curious, and nonjudgmental stance, focusing on your strengths and equipping you with the resources you need to have the life you want.
I assist children, couples, and families who are going through tough times, looking for clarity in life or want to improve the quality of their lives.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor fluent in English and Mandarin and hold a master’s degree in counselling from City University of Seattle, Vancouver. I have been in the field of helping people for over a decade, and that’s where my passion is. I have specifically assisted divorced/separated families for over eight years. I have a deep understanding of such a situation's dynamics, special needs, and difficulties and have my whole heart towards it. I also understand well about immigration families from my background. Although I spent my adulthood here, I have never forgotten my roots. With a gentle and warm approach,
I assist children, couples, and families who are going through tough times, looking for clarity in life or want to improve the quality of their lives.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor fluent in English and Mandarin and hold a master’s degree in counselling from City University of Seattle, Vancouver. I have been in the field of helping people for over a decade, and that’s where my passion is. I have specifically assisted divorced/separated families for over eight years. I have a deep understanding of such a situation's dynamics, special needs, and difficulties and have my whole heart towards it. I also understand well about immigration families from my background. Although I spent my adulthood here, I have never forgotten my roots. With a gentle and warm approach,
Shira is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who utilizes a strength-based approach to support individuals in creating positive change and growth. With a deep understanding of the challenges life presents, she offers a safe and nonjudgmental environment for clients to explore their concerns. She is informed by her work for the last two decades as a community organizer and educator of youth and adults of all ages. Shira incorporates elements of solution-focused, mindfulness-based, and trauma-informed therapeutic modalities.
Shira is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who utilizes a strength-based approach to support individuals in creating positive change and growth. With a deep understanding of the challenges life presents, she offers a safe and nonjudgmental environment for clients to explore their concerns. She is informed by her work for the last two decades as a community organizer and educator of youth and adults of all ages. Shira incorporates elements of solution-focused, mindfulness-based, and trauma-informed therapeutic modalities.
My ideal clients are parents caring for children with special learning needs such as ADHD, autism, or dyslexia.
As an experienced counsellor, I specialize in supporting parents and families caring for children with special learning needs, such as ADHD, autism, and dyslexia. I deeply understand that parents often experience emotional distress, heavy pressure, and sometimes feelings of helplessness or loneliness while caring for these children.
My ideal clients are parents caring for children with special learning needs such as ADHD, autism, or dyslexia.
As an experienced counsellor, I specialize in supporting parents and families caring for children with special learning needs, such as ADHD, autism, and dyslexia. I deeply understand that parents often experience emotional distress, heavy pressure, and sometimes feelings of helplessness or loneliness while caring for these children.
Dealing with anxiety, depression, workplace stress, marriage adaptation and relationship issues can feel isolating and overwhelming, often making it hard to see a path forward.
As a dedicated social worker with over 11 years of experience, I am passionate about helping you navigate these complexities. I specialize in supporting individuals through life’s toughest emotional and situational hurdles, providing a safe, compassionate environment where you can explore your feelings and find your way back to balance.
Dealing with anxiety, depression, workplace stress, marriage adaptation and relationship issues can feel isolating and overwhelming, often making it hard to see a path forward.
As a dedicated social worker with over 11 years of experience, I am passionate about helping you navigate these complexities. I specialize in supporting individuals through life’s toughest emotional and situational hurdles, providing a safe, compassionate environment where you can explore your feelings and find your way back to balance.
Life’s stressors- major decisions, family pressure, or unexpected loss can leave you feeling lost and overwhelmed. You may be exhausted, struggling with sleep, appetite changes, and a loss of routine. As a bilingual counsellor with experience supporting people from diverse backgrounds, I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore what’s weighing you down. Together, we’ll uncover what’s getting in the way and take meaningful steps to help you reconnect with yourself, build resilience, and move toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Life’s stressors- major decisions, family pressure, or unexpected loss can leave you feeling lost and overwhelmed. You may be exhausted, struggling with sleep, appetite changes, and a loss of routine. As a bilingual counsellor with experience supporting people from diverse backgrounds, I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore what’s weighing you down. Together, we’ll uncover what’s getting in the way and take meaningful steps to help you reconnect with yourself, build resilience, and move toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.
I welcome diverse clients of all cultures, genders, and sexual orientations. I appreciate that we all come with unique stories and histories, and I think it is important to recognize and celebrate how these shape the way that we experience the world. I feel honoured and privileged to walk alongside my resilient clients in their personal healing journeys. I work with many clients who feel like they are not themselves. My clients often describe "knowing" one thing to be reality but "feeling" like something else is true. Through EMDR, I can help support this integration between mind and body so you can meet your goals.
I welcome diverse clients of all cultures, genders, and sexual orientations. I appreciate that we all come with unique stories and histories, and I think it is important to recognize and celebrate how these shape the way that we experience the world. I feel honoured and privileged to walk alongside my resilient clients in their personal healing journeys. I work with many clients who feel like they are not themselves. My clients often describe "knowing" one thing to be reality but "feeling" like something else is true. Through EMDR, I can help support this integration between mind and body so you can meet your goals.
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FAQ - About Child Therapy
When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviours change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.