Pacific Blue Cross Therapists in Coquitlam, BC
My name is Michelle and I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC 24651). I graduated with a Masters of Counselling Psychology with Distinction from Yorkville University in August for 2024. Since then I have continued to further my education and experience, with a focus on neurodiversity, crisis intervention, substance use, and concurrent disorders.
Prior to my counselling career, I worked and volunteered in various mental health settings including crisis intervention, community living, the autism network, the non-profit sector, and in the public K-12 school system.
My name is Michelle and I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC 24651). I graduated with a Masters of Counselling Psychology with Distinction from Yorkville University in August for 2024. Since then I have continued to further my education and experience, with a focus on neurodiversity, crisis intervention, substance use, and concurrent disorders.
Prior to my counselling career, I worked and volunteered in various mental health settings including crisis intervention, community living, the autism network, the non-profit sector, and in the public K-12 school system.
Ever feel like you’re holding it all together on the outside, but inside it’s a different story? Life can be overwhelming, especially when things feel uncertain or out of your control. If you’re feeling anxious, disconnected, or stuck, you don’t have to go through it alone. Therapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of what you’re feeling, and move forward in a way that feels right for you.
Ever feel like you’re holding it all together on the outside, but inside it’s a different story? Life can be overwhelming, especially when things feel uncertain or out of your control. If you’re feeling anxious, disconnected, or stuck, you don’t have to go through it alone. Therapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of what you’re feeling, and move forward in a way that feels right for you.
Are you struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, or uncertainty? Are you navigating a major life transition or relationship difficulties? Do you feel like you keep looping in the same patterns and can’t seem to get unstuck?
We all get stuck, and you aren't meant to figure it all out alone.
Allow me to help you manage these intense moments, address the root of what keeps you spiraling, and find relief in your daily life. Together, we can gain new perspectives and understanding so you have the capacity to handle future challenges.
Build coherence, integration, and agency for the rest of your life.
Are you struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, or uncertainty? Are you navigating a major life transition or relationship difficulties? Do you feel like you keep looping in the same patterns and can’t seem to get unstuck?
We all get stuck, and you aren't meant to figure it all out alone.
Allow me to help you manage these intense moments, address the root of what keeps you spiraling, and find relief in your daily life. Together, we can gain new perspectives and understanding so you have the capacity to handle future challenges.
Build coherence, integration, and agency for the rest of your life.
You were never meant to carry it all alone. Some days, the weight of old wounds, unkind inner voices, and invisible expectations can feel like too much to hold. In our work together, I offer a space where your story is welcomed in its entirety - the raw, the vulnerable, and the real. I will meet you with warmth, compassion, and curiosity, while gently supporting you in stepping into new possibilities that feel right for you.
You were never meant to carry it all alone. Some days, the weight of old wounds, unkind inner voices, and invisible expectations can feel like too much to hold. In our work together, I offer a space where your story is welcomed in its entirety - the raw, the vulnerable, and the real. I will meet you with warmth, compassion, and curiosity, while gently supporting you in stepping into new possibilities that feel right for you.
Do you feel angry, tired, confused, overwhelmed? Are you dealing with loss or struggling with relationships? As a wellness practitioner of 10 yrs, immigrant, parent, person of color, I know how hard it is to navigate life's challenges alone. As EFT trained couples therapist and certified trauma specialist, I help my clients build safe and healthy relationships and heal from traumatic life experience. I support in processing trauma, setting boundaries, understanding patterns/emotions and dealing with anxiety/ depression. I have lived struggles and clinical training to deal with C-ptsd/ADHD/OCD, family conflict and parenting.
Do you feel angry, tired, confused, overwhelmed? Are you dealing with loss or struggling with relationships? As a wellness practitioner of 10 yrs, immigrant, parent, person of color, I know how hard it is to navigate life's challenges alone. As EFT trained couples therapist and certified trauma specialist, I help my clients build safe and healthy relationships and heal from traumatic life experience. I support in processing trauma, setting boundaries, understanding patterns/emotions and dealing with anxiety/ depression. I have lived struggles and clinical training to deal with C-ptsd/ADHD/OCD, family conflict and parenting.
As a Ukrainian, I learned early that life doesn’t always offer stability, but it taught me that we heal not by avoiding pain, but by staying connected to what makes us human.
If you struggle with emotional triggers or relationship patterns, you’re in the right place. Many clients come to me wanting more calm, better sleep, and a deeper connection to themselves as they move toward lasting change.
As a Ukrainian, I learned early that life doesn’t always offer stability, but it taught me that we heal not by avoiding pain, but by staying connected to what makes us human.
If you struggle with emotional triggers or relationship patterns, you’re in the right place. Many clients come to me wanting more calm, better sleep, and a deeper connection to themselves as they move toward lasting change.
Sometimes insight alone is not enough to create change. Many of the patterns that keep us stuck live in the brain’s emotional learning systems, which is why therapy that works with both mind and nervous system can be so powerful. I integrate CBT, Internal Family Systems, bilateral stimulation, and neuroscience-informed hypnotherapy to help gently update these patterns. In a calm, focused state, new perspectives and responses can emerge naturally. My goal is to help you reconnect with clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of direction.
Sometimes insight alone is not enough to create change. Many of the patterns that keep us stuck live in the brain’s emotional learning systems, which is why therapy that works with both mind and nervous system can be so powerful. I integrate CBT, Internal Family Systems, bilateral stimulation, and neuroscience-informed hypnotherapy to help gently update these patterns. In a calm, focused state, new perspectives and responses can emerge naturally. My goal is to help you reconnect with clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of direction.
Shahrzad understands how easily we can get stuck and how profoundly the stories and wounds from the past can impact our current relationships, situations and outcomes. She believes that building a relationship with her clients based on compassion, trust, empathy and mutual respect is essential to the counselling process. Within this relationship and safe environment, clients feel heard and cared for which allows them to create positive change in their lives.
Shahrzad understands how easily we can get stuck and how profoundly the stories and wounds from the past can impact our current relationships, situations and outcomes. She believes that building a relationship with her clients based on compassion, trust, empathy and mutual respect is essential to the counselling process. Within this relationship and safe environment, clients feel heard and cared for which allows them to create positive change in their lives.
Trauma can overwhelm our ability to cope and may stem from many life experiences. When unprocessed, it can impact mental health, showing up as PTSD, anxiety, depression, or challenges with focus and regulation often seen in ADHD.
You’re not alone. At our clinic, we offer trauma-informed care, including EMDR, to help process past experiences, improve emotional regulation and attention, and support meaningful, lasting change. Together, we’ll build resilience and move toward a more grounded, empowered you.
Trauma can overwhelm our ability to cope and may stem from many life experiences. When unprocessed, it can impact mental health, showing up as PTSD, anxiety, depression, or challenges with focus and regulation often seen in ADHD.
You’re not alone. At our clinic, we offer trauma-informed care, including EMDR, to help process past experiences, improve emotional regulation and attention, and support meaningful, lasting change. Together, we’ll build resilience and move toward a more grounded, empowered you.
Feeling emotionally disconnected in your relationship? You may avoid speaking up because you fear disappointing your partner or triggering strong reactions. Feeling depressed or anxious without knowing why? You may feel lost and unsure of what to do next. If you come from an Asian background or grew up in an Asian immigrant family, you may carry expectations, cultural conflict and a constant sense of not being good enough. You are tired of feeling stuck in these survival patterns. You want to see some light in the dark clouds and feel understood and connected as a valued human being.
Feeling emotionally disconnected in your relationship? You may avoid speaking up because you fear disappointing your partner or triggering strong reactions. Feeling depressed or anxious without knowing why? You may feel lost and unsure of what to do next. If you come from an Asian background or grew up in an Asian immigrant family, you may carry expectations, cultural conflict and a constant sense of not being good enough. You are tired of feeling stuck in these survival patterns. You want to see some light in the dark clouds and feel understood and connected as a valued human being.
Life is not only about enduring what it throws at you. Whether you feel like you have tried everything you can, or you need immediate support on what you are facing now, this is the space for you. I am here for you. I am here to open your dialogues with the world and with yourself, and to help you find and live with your inner consent – the feeling of “this is right for me”, “this is what I want for my life!” What you can expect is a warm, safe, non-judgmental, and open place, where I will walk alongside you, listening to you and your needs, supporting you when you feel down or lost, affirming you when you make change happen!
Life is not only about enduring what it throws at you. Whether you feel like you have tried everything you can, or you need immediate support on what you are facing now, this is the space for you. I am here for you. I am here to open your dialogues with the world and with yourself, and to help you find and live with your inner consent – the feeling of “this is right for me”, “this is what I want for my life!” What you can expect is a warm, safe, non-judgmental, and open place, where I will walk alongside you, listening to you and your needs, supporting you when you feel down or lost, affirming you when you make change happen!
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor/Psychotherapist with 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, I use a client-centred, integrative approach to address the therapeutic goals of clients. No one should be defined by their diagnoses, and rather than placing emphasis on what is not working, I collaborate with clients to determine what actions can be taken to improve on their circumstances. All individuals exist along their own continuum of mental health, and with adequate supports and a focus on holistic well-being, every client can be nurtured towards growth and a healthier sense of self.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor/Psychotherapist with 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, I use a client-centred, integrative approach to address the therapeutic goals of clients. No one should be defined by their diagnoses, and rather than placing emphasis on what is not working, I collaborate with clients to determine what actions can be taken to improve on their circumstances. All individuals exist along their own continuum of mental health, and with adequate supports and a focus on holistic well-being, every client can be nurtured towards growth and a healthier sense of self.
I am a registered service provider for direct billing with ProviderNet for Pacific Blue Cross.
Tired of the stuckness? Know a fuller life is waiting for you on the other side of it? I'm Carly, an RCC specializing in trauma-informed, evidence based therapy for Adult ADHD, academic/career anxiety, burnout recovery, trauma & CPTSD, self-esteem & grief. I practice relationally, from an unyielding belief in human resilience and potential. My style is warm & patient, my techniques grounded in neuroscience & practical resilience strategies (DBT, CBT, IFS). I am also a lived experience therapist. My counselling focuses are as such because I have both clinical training and deep personal understanding of these experiences.
I am a registered service provider for direct billing with ProviderNet for Pacific Blue Cross.
Tired of the stuckness? Know a fuller life is waiting for you on the other side of it? I'm Carly, an RCC specializing in trauma-informed, evidence based therapy for Adult ADHD, academic/career anxiety, burnout recovery, trauma & CPTSD, self-esteem & grief. I practice relationally, from an unyielding belief in human resilience and potential. My style is warm & patient, my techniques grounded in neuroscience & practical resilience strategies (DBT, CBT, IFS). I am also a lived experience therapist. My counselling focuses are as such because I have both clinical training and deep personal understanding of these experiences.
I am a Trauma Informed Registered Clinical Counsellor. I have spent my career serving & supporting a diverse populations of youth, adults and families in government, community non-profit & private practice. When working with you, I strive to build a genuine and therapeutic relationship which fosters a safe environment for exploration, learning, healing and empowerment. I have a full-time private practice with very limited availability, currently accepting clients on a case by case basis.
I am a Trauma Informed Registered Clinical Counsellor. I have spent my career serving & supporting a diverse populations of youth, adults and families in government, community non-profit & private practice. When working with you, I strive to build a genuine and therapeutic relationship which fosters a safe environment for exploration, learning, healing and empowerment. I have a full-time private practice with very limited availability, currently accepting clients on a case by case basis.
If you want to change your life, therapy is a great way to start. I help people develop coping skills to manage complicated thoughts and emotions. With 24 years of experience, I provide a supportive setting to help you manage your emotions, make positive changes, and overcome difficulties. But, the first step is actually reaching out for help.. I provide therapy for clients who struggle anxiety, depression, life transitions, PTSD/trauma, borderline personality disorder (BPD), panic attacks, mood swings, and relationship problems. I also work with couples who are struggling with communication, stress, infidelity and intimacy issues
If you want to change your life, therapy is a great way to start. I help people develop coping skills to manage complicated thoughts and emotions. With 24 years of experience, I provide a supportive setting to help you manage your emotions, make positive changes, and overcome difficulties. But, the first step is actually reaching out for help.. I provide therapy for clients who struggle anxiety, depression, life transitions, PTSD/trauma, borderline personality disorder (BPD), panic attacks, mood swings, and relationship problems. I also work with couples who are struggling with communication, stress, infidelity and intimacy issues
Welcome to a turning point in your life. I’m Alisa - RCC, CCC, EMDR Trained Therapist, and ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider. Here’s the truth. You don’t need to keep fighting alone or guessing what’s wrong. You don’t need to pretend you’re fine. Imagine this for a moment. You set the weight down. You stop apologizing for your struggles. You stop pushing your feelings aside just to get through the day. And for the first time in a long time, you feel safe enough to breathe. Inner peace isn’t a myth. Self-acceptance isn’t out of reach. And the strengths you forgot you had? They’re still there - waiting to be uncovered.
Welcome to a turning point in your life. I’m Alisa - RCC, CCC, EMDR Trained Therapist, and ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider. Here’s the truth. You don’t need to keep fighting alone or guessing what’s wrong. You don’t need to pretend you’re fine. Imagine this for a moment. You set the weight down. You stop apologizing for your struggles. You stop pushing your feelings aside just to get through the day. And for the first time in a long time, you feel safe enough to breathe. Inner peace isn’t a myth. Self-acceptance isn’t out of reach. And the strengths you forgot you had? They’re still there - waiting to be uncovered.
If you or someone you care about is struggling with alcohol or drugs, you don’t have to figure it out alone. As a Vancouver Interventionist and Addiction Counsellor I have been helping guide people out of the grips of addiction for over 20 years. Services include Alcohol and Drug Interventions, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Private Inpatient Rehab. I view every individual situation as unique and believe it requires an approach tailored to the specific needs of the client. This is fundemental to therapeutic effectiveness. Call or email directly with any question have about these programs.
If you or someone you care about is struggling with alcohol or drugs, you don’t have to figure it out alone. As a Vancouver Interventionist and Addiction Counsellor I have been helping guide people out of the grips of addiction for over 20 years. Services include Alcohol and Drug Interventions, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Private Inpatient Rehab. I view every individual situation as unique and believe it requires an approach tailored to the specific needs of the client. This is fundemental to therapeutic effectiveness. Call or email directly with any question have about these programs.
Couples work that keeps circling the same fight, trauma that has not settled, focus that will not hold — in English and Farsi, downtown Vancouver or by video across BC. You are managing. From the outside it looks like you are fine, but you are second-guessing yourself, sleep has stopped working, and small things cost more than they should. You do not need to be in crisis to deserve support. ICBC, FNHA and IFHP direct billing plus most extended health plans. The first conversation is twenty minutes, free, and you reach me directly — no receptionist, no forms before we have spoken.
Couples work that keeps circling the same fight, trauma that has not settled, focus that will not hold — in English and Farsi, downtown Vancouver or by video across BC. You are managing. From the outside it looks like you are fine, but you are second-guessing yourself, sleep has stopped working, and small things cost more than they should. You do not need to be in crisis to deserve support. ICBC, FNHA and IFHP direct billing plus most extended health plans. The first conversation is twenty minutes, free, and you reach me directly — no receptionist, no forms before we have spoken.
Children and teens don't always express what they're going through in the same way as adults. Your child or teen may be navigating autism, ADHD, anxiety, big emotions, school stress, friendships, self-esteem, behavioural challenges, or simply feeling overwhelmed. I begin with connection and safety, using play and creativity with younger children and a more conversational, collaborative approach with teens. With 9 years of experience in behavioural therapy, I look beneath behaviour with curiosity and compassion while helping young people feel understood, accepted, and supported.
Children and teens don't always express what they're going through in the same way as adults. Your child or teen may be navigating autism, ADHD, anxiety, big emotions, school stress, friendships, self-esteem, behavioural challenges, or simply feeling overwhelmed. I begin with connection and safety, using play and creativity with younger children and a more conversational, collaborative approach with teens. With 9 years of experience in behavioural therapy, I look beneath behaviour with curiosity and compassion while helping young people feel understood, accepted, and supported.
Do you feel like you are living in constant stress - not a moment to breath? Are you feeling stuck to the point where you don't know how to get out of the patterns you don't like? It can feel isolating when you have so much going on but no seems to quite understand or takes the time to listen. I will provide you a space where you are heard, seen and acknowledged without judgement. I am passionate about helping you get to a place where you can feel good about your life.
Do you feel like you are living in constant stress - not a moment to breath? Are you feeling stuck to the point where you don't know how to get out of the patterns you don't like? It can feel isolating when you have so much going on but no seems to quite understand or takes the time to listen. I will provide you a space where you are heard, seen and acknowledged without judgement. I am passionate about helping you get to a place where you can feel good about your life.
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