Family Therapy in Langley, BC

The road to a joy filled life can sometimes take detours. After all, isn't that what we all want? A life honoring ourselves and living it to the fullest? Often those detours send us to bumpy roads that have not been well cared for and they can come without us having much say in it. Trauma and conflict can be the cause of those detours which, left unaddressed, can wreak havoc on the rest of our lives. No one wants to be asked to relive trauma and the good news is that you don't have to! I am trained in techniques that help the body and mind process these wounds without the pain of retelling the story.

Everyone experiences situations in their lives when things do not work out as planned or desired. You may be having a difficult time in moving forward without the time, tools and support to do so in a positive way. Our emotional health is equally, if not more, important than our physical and mental health. When we are faced with trauma, our emotional health takes a toll and affects our ability to manage and demonstrate the emotions that arise from what we have experienced. When individuals and family members address and work on issues, which have been buried for years, they are able to achieve a sense of peace, balance and comfort.

I believe that people can reach their full potential under the right conditions. I hope to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to express your feelings and unpack your story. I value diversity and uniqueness and tailor treatment plans to best fit you as an individual. My passion is in working with children, parents, and families to help enhance connection in the home.

Although I am trained as a generalist and I have experience working with all genders, backgrounds, and concerns, I have a developing specialization working with acute and developmental trauma. I have completed specialized training in Observed and Experiential Integration (OEI Level 2), a body-based trauma-processing therapy, in order to help clients re-process painful experiences from their past and lead more connected lives. I also have specialization working with men, specifically, and helping them navigate their emotions, relationships, unwanted behaviours, and experiences with masculinity.

I have a very warm and accepting approach and understand that life can be complicated and a good conversation can make a significant difference. I have experience working with a range of concerns, including couples/marital difficulties, depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, family of origin concerns, life transitions and spirituality. Also, I'm thankful that I can draw upon my many years of experience helping others as a former pastor and director of a successful education-based young-adult program. I provide therapy to adults, young adults, and couples.I am happily married and have four school-aged children.

I believe we all go through struggles and experiences in life where we may need extra support to rise above. I provide an empathetic and holistic approach to building trust and open communication within our counselling relationship. I am also open-minded and am culturally inclusive.

You may find yourself dealing with challenges that have altered the structure of your life, as you knew it before. When things around us change, we can sometimes feel overwhelmed by the unknown and not feel prepared to adjust to new realities. These factors can trigger different emotions making us feel stuck or not able to move forward. My area of focus is diverse and includes; anxiety, depression, addiction, low self-esteem, grief, loss, unexpected life changes, crises, relationship issues, difficult family dynamics, health challenges, work, and school stress. My aim remains steadfast in helping clients find healthy ways to cope.

As a licensed and experienced therapist, I specialize in helping individuals, families, and couples of all ages to develop effective strategies for managing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting challenges. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental atmosphere to support self-exploration, growth, and positive change. Through our work together, I can help you to develop new skills for coping with difficult emotions, improving communication, and making life changes that can lead to greater happiness, satisfaction, and a stronger sense of connection in your daily life.

If you are going through a challenging time, it can feel like your life is unraveling. Our mission at Crossroads Collective is to help you navigate the challenges you are facing. Many of us are struggling with family conflict, separation/divorce, blended families, resentments from the past, substance misuse, life transitions, anxiety, among others. No matter what your current struggle is, it is important that you have support.

Life unavoidably throws obstacles in our direction that can threaten our security, challenge our relationships and endanger the achievements we deserve. I can help you and your family navigate through grief, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict and other life stressors. During difficult times constructive help from an open, relatable and skilled registered clinical counsellor (No. 16789) can make a world of a difference towards creating lasting change.

Life can be challenging and although we are often able to cope with the difficulties that come our way, there are times when we can become overwhelmed with our thoughts and emotions. An issue may arise that feels too difficult to manage on our own. I provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space for you to explore whatever issues have brought you to seek support. I will help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and self-acceptance. It is perfectly normal to reach out for help. We will work together to meet your goals and find solutions that work for you. As a trauma informed therapist, I offer EMDR therapy.

I am committed to help you build healthier coping mechanisms though deep emotional care. Do you frequently feel overwhelmed and burnt out, bearing the burden of others' needs and it's never good enough? Over-functioning, often employed as an anxiety coping mechanism, involves shouldering responsibilities beyond your own. At Open Space Therapy, I'm here to support you in reclaiming your mental wellness and embarking on a transformative journey that goes beyond talk therapy. Whether you're an individual, a couple, or a family, my focus extends to helping you establish and strengthen boundaries to restore balance in your life.

Life comes with a lot of painful obstacles that sometimes make one doubt their capacity to push through. Are you struggling through a difficult time and are starting to feel hopeless about life? Does it feel like you have no control over your life and have no idea on what to do?

Are you an individual who wants to feel better and know where they are going in life? Do you want to learn how to move past those frustrating moments dealing with family issues and develop a great sense of who you are and feel clear about your purpose? Learning about relationships is learning about the part you play so you can develop skills and create more harmony, connect with your inner strengths and resources to create new patterns, and live more fully. I work with you and various therapeutic methods to meet your needs that result in increased strength, creative energy, and skill development so you can feel successful.

It is common to struggle with challenges and issues that seem difficult to approach. At times you may feel stuck or hopeless, and lack insight or skills required to deal with the problem! Emotional wellbeing and mental health influence your general health and how you make decisions, handle stress, and face challenges in your life and in your relationships. You may be facing a challenge in your personal life, with your child, or with your partner; whichever is the case I can support you with my expertise and experience, and help you implement positive change in your life.

It is my goal to help, heal and empower clients through the challenges and uncertainties of life within a safe empathetic, culturally responsive, open, therapeutic alliance. My tailored approach is premised on making clients feel comfortable, validated, and understood and to help make sense of and resolve the anxieties and issues clients face so they can achieve their goals and live a peaceful and content life. My specialties include Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem, Stress Management, Life Coaching, Mindfulness-Based Techniques, Health and Wellness, Couples, Separation/Divorce, Trauma, Eating Issues & Emotional Empowerment.

Crossroads Collective's mission is to help people heal and grow through periods of transitions in their lives. Many of us struggle with alcohol / addictions, experience loss, grief, unhappiness or a sense of loss when we transition from one role to another in our daily lives. Some of us lose people we love, dreams we can no longer achieve, changes in careers, the diagnosis of a child with special needs, a loved one entering care, or who is ailing in health, Divorce from a spouse, the beginning of a new marriage, perhaps with a blended family. We accept private insurance plans, Victim Services(CVAP), ICBC Claims and Autism

STILL ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS I am a doctor of developmental psychology specializing in psycho-educational assessments. Areas of my specialty include learning disability, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, gifted, developmental disabilities and social emotional disorders. My university degree includes a master's degree and a doctorate degree in developmental psychology. College of Psychologists of Ontario .In my case conceptualization and interventions, I implement an integrated and systemic approach. I use evidence-based treatment protocols tailored to each of my client's needs, with a focus on client-centered and cognitive-behavioural approaches.

Life never seems to follow the map we drew out exactly how we would like. Despite the plans we create, human nature is to engage in relationships, which are almost always unpredictable and can cause conflict and challenges. My goal is to help support you while you process, navigate, and explore the unexpected in life in a safe space. My approach to counselling is to create a warm, understanding, client-centred environment to support you with compassion, and empathy, and view your situation holistically.