Psychodynamic Therapists in Burnaby, BC
Cynthia graduated with a Master of Arts: Counselling Psychology at City University of Seattle. She works with teenagers, young adults, international students, and parents from immigrant families—particularly within Asian communities—supporting clients in navigating life transitions, family challenges, and emotional stress. She specializes in fostering healthier communication, emotional regulation, empathy, and mutual understanding within couples and family relationships.
Cynthia graduated with a Master of Arts: Counselling Psychology at City University of Seattle. She works with teenagers, young adults, international students, and parents from immigrant families—particularly within Asian communities—supporting clients in navigating life transitions, family challenges, and emotional stress. She specializes in fostering healthier communication, emotional regulation, empathy, and mutual understanding within couples and family relationships.
Are you struggling to let go of lingering hurt, anger, shame, or guilt related to your past? Do you feel unworthy, not enough, or have difficulty trusting others? Do you lack a sense of meaning and purpose in your life or feel alone in your relationship with your partner? Are you and your partner caught in hurtful patterns of communication? Whether you come alone or with a partner, I help people work through difficult emotions, improve communication and boundaries, and feel more connected and at peace in their lives. I also help teens struggling with issues related to identity, confidence, mood, and relationships.
Are you struggling to let go of lingering hurt, anger, shame, or guilt related to your past? Do you feel unworthy, not enough, or have difficulty trusting others? Do you lack a sense of meaning and purpose in your life or feel alone in your relationship with your partner? Are you and your partner caught in hurtful patterns of communication? Whether you come alone or with a partner, I help people work through difficult emotions, improve communication and boundaries, and feel more connected and at peace in their lives. I also help teens struggling with issues related to identity, confidence, mood, and relationships.
Trauma doesn’t always stay in the past. It can live in the present, showing up as anxiety, shame, low self-worth, a constant sense of being on edge, or painful patterns in relationships. Many people come to therapy sensing something isn’t right, but not fully understanding why these struggles keep repeating. I work with adults and teens healing from sexual violence, domestic abuse, and childhood trauma who have come to believe something about them is not good enough. Rather than asking “What is wrong with you?”, I approach therapy from the question “What happened to you?”
Trauma doesn’t always stay in the past. It can live in the present, showing up as anxiety, shame, low self-worth, a constant sense of being on edge, or painful patterns in relationships. Many people come to therapy sensing something isn’t right, but not fully understanding why these struggles keep repeating. I work with adults and teens healing from sexual violence, domestic abuse, and childhood trauma who have come to believe something about them is not good enough. Rather than asking “What is wrong with you?”, I approach therapy from the question “What happened to you?”
Life is a journey of ups and downs. At times, you may experience emotional pain, relationship struggles. Over the years, you may have developed your own ways of coping—avoiding difficult feelings, hiding them, suppressing them, distracting yourself. When these coping strategies no longer work, that's where I come in.
I'm Yoly Lin, a Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist. The past 15 years have been a journey of gradual awakening. I have not only walked out of my own struggles—gaining inner peace and joy—but I have also helped many clients break free from the past trauma and old patterns that once kept them stuck.
Life is a journey of ups and downs. At times, you may experience emotional pain, relationship struggles. Over the years, you may have developed your own ways of coping—avoiding difficult feelings, hiding them, suppressing them, distracting yourself. When these coping strategies no longer work, that's where I come in.
I'm Yoly Lin, a Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist. The past 15 years have been a journey of gradual awakening. I have not only walked out of my own struggles—gaining inner peace and joy—but I have also helped many clients break free from the past trauma and old patterns that once kept them stuck.
Currently a Master of Counselling student, I utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Psychodynamic Therapy to explore your thought patterns, early experiences, and the stories that shape who you are.
You might be someone who's trying to understand yourself better, going through major life changes, feeling stuck in where you're at, or looking to improve the relationships in your life. It feels overwhelming, and you may be at a loss on how to begin feeling better. Finding a counsellor you're comfortable with is a great first step.
Currently a Master of Counselling student, I utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Psychodynamic Therapy to explore your thought patterns, early experiences, and the stories that shape who you are.
You might be someone who's trying to understand yourself better, going through major life changes, feeling stuck in where you're at, or looking to improve the relationships in your life. It feels overwhelming, and you may be at a loss on how to begin feeling better. Finding a counsellor you're comfortable with is a great first step.
Whether you are interested in improving your relationships, seeking relief from depression or anxiety, trying to understand yourself better or improve your life, therapy or counselling can be a powerful tool to help you achieve your goals. Therapy can involve a variety of different activities, in which the focus is on feelings, thoughts, relationships and behaviours as well as your past, present, or future.I will meet you where you are at. My approach is to work collaboratively with you in an empathic and nonjudgemental setting that is designed to make a real difference in your day-to-day life.
Whether you are interested in improving your relationships, seeking relief from depression or anxiety, trying to understand yourself better or improve your life, therapy or counselling can be a powerful tool to help you achieve your goals. Therapy can involve a variety of different activities, in which the focus is on feelings, thoughts, relationships and behaviours as well as your past, present, or future.I will meet you where you are at. My approach is to work collaboratively with you in an empathic and nonjudgemental setting that is designed to make a real difference in your day-to-day life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your struggles or stuck in old patterns? I am dedicated to empowering you to initiate the changes you seek. As a Registered Psychologist serving clients in Metro Vancouver and virtually across B.C., I offer support in a variety of areas including depression, anxiety, trauma, stress/burnout, self-esteem, loneliness, separation/divorce, spirituality, relationships, cross-cultural challenges, life transitions, and personal growth.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your struggles or stuck in old patterns? I am dedicated to empowering you to initiate the changes you seek. As a Registered Psychologist serving clients in Metro Vancouver and virtually across B.C., I offer support in a variety of areas including depression, anxiety, trauma, stress/burnout, self-esteem, loneliness, separation/divorce, spirituality, relationships, cross-cultural challenges, life transitions, and personal growth.
I support adult clients experiencing challenges around: anger management, emotional reactivity & regulation, ADHD, AuDHD, self-worth/esteem, complex trauma, impostor syndrome, identity, sexuality, disrupted attachment, depression, anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, aging and existential concerns. I believe we all need an effective set of cognitive & emotional tools and skills to navigate life's various storms. Together, we will build, expand and strengthen your inner toolbox to help you walk through those difficult storms with more ease and calm.
I support adult clients experiencing challenges around: anger management, emotional reactivity & regulation, ADHD, AuDHD, self-worth/esteem, complex trauma, impostor syndrome, identity, sexuality, disrupted attachment, depression, anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, aging and existential concerns. I believe we all need an effective set of cognitive & emotional tools and skills to navigate life's various storms. Together, we will build, expand and strengthen your inner toolbox to help you walk through those difficult storms with more ease and calm.
These are unique and challenging times. We are faced with very real stressors that can trigger lots of anxiety. What is happening right now can also activate past trauma. Financial concerns, health concerns, worrying about loved ones, having to adjust to living with each other...it can bring out the best and the worst of us. If you have already been struggling with disconnect, unresolved conflict and hurt, or unhealthy ways of coping, now is the time to reach out. I have a very compassionate yet practical approach and focus on providing you with tools that will enable you to make positive life and love changes
These are unique and challenging times. We are faced with very real stressors that can trigger lots of anxiety. What is happening right now can also activate past trauma. Financial concerns, health concerns, worrying about loved ones, having to adjust to living with each other...it can bring out the best and the worst of us. If you have already been struggling with disconnect, unresolved conflict and hurt, or unhealthy ways of coping, now is the time to reach out. I have a very compassionate yet practical approach and focus on providing you with tools that will enable you to make positive life and love changes
As a counsellor I offer therapy to the lesbian, gay, bisexual transgendered and straight community. I understand how important it is to to work with someone who understands the culture and lifestyle. I provide counselling to those struggling with past trauma or emotional pain, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, problems coming out, or confusion and pain about sexual or gender identity. I use a variety of of proven counselling and therapy techniques to assist those in the LGBT and straight community to create meaningful and rich lives. As a relationship therapist I help people create healthy and fullfiling relationships.
As a counsellor I offer therapy to the lesbian, gay, bisexual transgendered and straight community. I understand how important it is to to work with someone who understands the culture and lifestyle. I provide counselling to those struggling with past trauma or emotional pain, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, problems coming out, or confusion and pain about sexual or gender identity. I use a variety of of proven counselling and therapy techniques to assist those in the LGBT and straight community to create meaningful and rich lives. As a relationship therapist I help people create healthy and fullfiling relationships.
As an RCC-Approved Clinical Supervisor, I bring over 15 years of clinical experience in the field of counseling. My practice encompasses mental health counseling, individual therapy, family therapy, crisis stabilization, and case management within both urban and rural community settings.
I have extensive experience working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, marginalized populations, and Indigenous communities. Additionally, I am dedicated to training the next generation of counselors in providing specialize mental health services for children, youth, and young adults.
As an RCC-Approved Clinical Supervisor, I bring over 15 years of clinical experience in the field of counseling. My practice encompasses mental health counseling, individual therapy, family therapy, crisis stabilization, and case management within both urban and rural community settings.
I have extensive experience working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, marginalized populations, and Indigenous communities. Additionally, I am dedicated to training the next generation of counselors in providing specialize mental health services for children, youth, and young adults.
I love working with clients of all walks of life and welcome anyone who is looking to begin their journeys for change, regardless of what that change may look like. I approach each session with compassion and encouragement, opening the floor for us to collaboratively work towards developing a therapeutic goal and striving towards achieving it. I adopt a holistic approach, allowing me to ask questions and learn more about your past, present and future tense, as everyone’s journey and process is different and unique to them.
I love working with clients of all walks of life and welcome anyone who is looking to begin their journeys for change, regardless of what that change may look like. I approach each session with compassion and encouragement, opening the floor for us to collaboratively work towards developing a therapeutic goal and striving towards achieving it. I adopt a holistic approach, allowing me to ask questions and learn more about your past, present and future tense, as everyone’s journey and process is different and unique to them.
I have training and experience in psychodynamic therapy (an approach that works through early life experiences, unresolved feelings, and patterns that keep us stuck), cognitive-behavioural therapy to identify and overcome negative self-talk, and body-oriented techniques that help people feel more connected and grounded within themselves.
Do you take on too much and feel guilty if you set boundaries? Or maybe you struggle to express your emotions and needs and often go along with what others say or want to do. You’re worried that if you express yourself, you’ll cause an argument or others will think you’re “selfish,” not like you, and leave. Frequently, when we don’t tend to our needs, we experience more stress, anxiety, and resentment over time. We feel alone and burdened by life’s pressures and expectations. You want to feel less weighed down, improve your relationships, and feel better about yourself, but you don’t know how.
I have training and experience in psychodynamic therapy (an approach that works through early life experiences, unresolved feelings, and patterns that keep us stuck), cognitive-behavioural therapy to identify and overcome negative self-talk, and body-oriented techniques that help people feel more connected and grounded within themselves.
Do you take on too much and feel guilty if you set boundaries? Or maybe you struggle to express your emotions and needs and often go along with what others say or want to do. You’re worried that if you express yourself, you’ll cause an argument or others will think you’re “selfish,” not like you, and leave. Frequently, when we don’t tend to our needs, we experience more stress, anxiety, and resentment over time. We feel alone and burdened by life’s pressures and expectations. You want to feel less weighed down, improve your relationships, and feel better about yourself, but you don’t know how.
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.
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.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy.
The process relies on insights, which are self-realizations and self-knowledge of deep-rooted thoughts, emotions, memories, or reasonings of what, why, and how events happened in the past. Experiencing deep-rooted realizations helps patients find reason, meaning, and context in their lives.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy.
The process relies on insights, which are self-realizations and self-knowledge of deep-rooted thoughts, emotions, memories, or reasonings of what, why, and how events happened in the past. Experiencing deep-rooted realizations helps patients find reason, meaning, and context in their lives.
Do you feel stuck and disconnected? I support individuals and couples in addressing their well-being and feel more connected. With empathy, compassion, and deep understanding, I hope to create a safe, warm, and non-judgmental environment where you feel comfortable to explore your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. As we are all social animals who need to be seen and heard in our relationships; we can only feel complete when we have authentic connections.
Do you feel stuck and disconnected? I support individuals and couples in addressing their well-being and feel more connected. With empathy, compassion, and deep understanding, I hope to create a safe, warm, and non-judgmental environment where you feel comfortable to explore your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. As we are all social animals who need to be seen and heard in our relationships; we can only feel complete when we have authentic connections.
As a clinician with extensive clinical experience and post-graduate training, I provide psychotherapy to adults navigating anxiety, chronic pain, fatigue, and burnout, relationship and self-worth concerns, addiction, and the highly sensitive trait (HSP). My practice is grounded in a holistic and body-centred approach, emphasizing the connection between thoughts, emotions, and physical symptoms to support meaningful healing. My professional background includes therapist roles within the Fraser Health Authority and Simon Fraser University, experiences that strengthened my commitment to compassionate, evidence-informed care.
As a clinician with extensive clinical experience and post-graduate training, I provide psychotherapy to adults navigating anxiety, chronic pain, fatigue, and burnout, relationship and self-worth concerns, addiction, and the highly sensitive trait (HSP). My practice is grounded in a holistic and body-centred approach, emphasizing the connection between thoughts, emotions, and physical symptoms to support meaningful healing. My professional background includes therapist roles within the Fraser Health Authority and Simon Fraser University, experiences that strengthened my commitment to compassionate, evidence-informed care.
Welcome. I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in the psychological treatment of mood and anxiety disorders (including trauma) and chronic pain. Common issues that I help clients with are: 1. childhood trauma, complex trauma, PTSD, and trauma(s) with a gender component 2. reproductive and/or maternal health concerns (i.e. including sexual functioning and miscarriage) ; 4. chronic pain conditions, including pelvic pain (i.e. endometriosis and vaginismus); 5. life transitions (including grief and loss); and 6. mood and anxiety concerns, including depression and panic.
Welcome. I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in the psychological treatment of mood and anxiety disorders (including trauma) and chronic pain. Common issues that I help clients with are: 1. childhood trauma, complex trauma, PTSD, and trauma(s) with a gender component 2. reproductive and/or maternal health concerns (i.e. including sexual functioning and miscarriage) ; 4. chronic pain conditions, including pelvic pain (i.e. endometriosis and vaginismus); 5. life transitions (including grief and loss); and 6. mood and anxiety concerns, including depression and panic.
You’ve been carrying more than anyone realizes. Anxiety, shame, and old hurts show up when you least expect them. You want closeness, but trusting people feels risky. You blame yourself, feel “not good enough,” and worry there’s something wrong with you. You think that because you’re an adult, you should be able to just “get over it.” You push yourself to move on and try not to think about the past, but it follows you wherever you go. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
You’ve been carrying more than anyone realizes. Anxiety, shame, and old hurts show up when you least expect them. You want closeness, but trusting people feels risky. You blame yourself, feel “not good enough,” and worry there’s something wrong with you. You think that because you’re an adult, you should be able to just “get over it.” You push yourself to move on and try not to think about the past, but it follows you wherever you go. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
OCD-Anxiety/Relational Abuse/Burnout/EMDR: You just want situations and people to be less difficult. You already know that your anxiety, phobias, and OCD loops are reflections of what your body is going through. You are navigating the weight of shifting identities, daily pressures, high-functioning burnout, or the deep grief of losing your best support system or never having one. Perhaps you are carrying the fear, silence, and consequences of relational trauma, abuse or coercive control. But you know you are so much more than this. Somewhere along the way, you lost the person You used to be and are tired of walking on eggshells.
OCD-Anxiety/Relational Abuse/Burnout/EMDR: You just want situations and people to be less difficult. You already know that your anxiety, phobias, and OCD loops are reflections of what your body is going through. You are navigating the weight of shifting identities, daily pressures, high-functioning burnout, or the deep grief of losing your best support system or never having one. Perhaps you are carrying the fear, silence, and consequences of relational trauma, abuse or coercive control. But you know you are so much more than this. Somewhere along the way, you lost the person You used to be and are tired of walking on eggshells.
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Psychodynamic Counsellors
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.