Croatian-Speaking Therapists in New Westminster, BC
Dr. Tanya Elez, Registered Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
1 Endorsed
New Westminster, BC V3M
I am a Registered Psychologist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist and an Approved Supervisor of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. I work with individuals, couples and families who wish to address issues of past trauma, grief, loss, depression and anxiety, strengthen their relationship, increase intimacy and trust, or augment parenting skills.
I practice from a systemic, strength based perspective and hold a holistic, hopeful view of human nature. In in order to promote well being and help you accomplish personal goals, I will collaborate with you, relying on your own incredible resiliency and capacity to heal.
I am a Registered Psychologist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist and an Approved Supervisor of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. I work with individuals, couples and families who wish to address issues of past trauma, grief, loss, depression and anxiety, strengthen their relationship, increase intimacy and trust, or augment parenting skills.
I practice from a systemic, strength based perspective and hold a holistic, hopeful view of human nature. In in order to promote well being and help you accomplish personal goals, I will collaborate with you, relying on your own incredible resiliency and capacity to heal.
Are you sick of waking up to another day of pain? Tired of trying to explain spoon theory to people committed to misunderstanding you? Are you stuck in executive dysfunction or the overwhelm that comes with neurodivergence? Maybe you've been dismissed by the very professionals meant to help you? I specialize in supporting clients who are neurodivergent and/or living with chronic pain. Using my own lived experience, and drawing upon the principles of ACT, IFS and Somatic Experiencing. I help clients find new and meaningful ways to navigate life with pain and/or neurodivergence.
Are you sick of waking up to another day of pain? Tired of trying to explain spoon theory to people committed to misunderstanding you? Are you stuck in executive dysfunction or the overwhelm that comes with neurodivergence? Maybe you've been dismissed by the very professionals meant to help you? I specialize in supporting clients who are neurodivergent and/or living with chronic pain. Using my own lived experience, and drawing upon the principles of ACT, IFS and Somatic Experiencing. I help clients find new and meaningful ways to navigate life with pain and/or neurodivergence.
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.
Do you ever feel like you're stuck...just going through the motions? Navigating life's many challenges can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself and others around you. Maybe cycles of anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, or navigating relationship challenges are making it hard to feel like yourself lately. Therapy is a safe space where you don't have to figure it out all alone. Together we’ll make sense of what’s been holding you back and build a path forward that actually feels aligned with who you are. You deserve a safe space where you feel truly supported and challenged to grow.
Do you ever feel like you're stuck...just going through the motions? Navigating life's many challenges can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself and others around you. Maybe cycles of anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, or navigating relationship challenges are making it hard to feel like yourself lately. Therapy is a safe space where you don't have to figure it out all alone. Together we’ll make sense of what’s been holding you back and build a path forward that actually feels aligned with who you are. You deserve a safe space where you feel truly supported and challenged to grow.
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Most people do not arrive with one neat problem. They arrive with a life: history, relationships, coping, contradictions, grief, responsibility—and something no longer working. I work with adults and couples facing trauma, loss, relationship conflict, public-safety stress, or patterns they understand but cannot seem to change. I also work comfortably with people whose lives intersect with the justice system—whether harmed, responsible for harm, or living with what followed. Some need the distress brought down enough to function; others want to understand what keeps happening and do something different. Often, it is both.
Most people do not arrive with one neat problem. They arrive with a life: history, relationships, coping, contradictions, grief, responsibility—and something no longer working. I work with adults and couples facing trauma, loss, relationship conflict, public-safety stress, or patterns they understand but cannot seem to change. I also work comfortably with people whose lives intersect with the justice system—whether harmed, responsible for harm, or living with what followed. Some need the distress brought down enough to function; others want to understand what keeps happening and do something different. Often, it is both.
With over 10 years of experience, I support people navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, domestic abuse, chronic illness, and major life transitions. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. Together, we’ll gently explore how these experiences have shaped your thoughts, emotions, and patterns, and begin to make sense of what you’re carrying. My approach is grounded in compassion and clarity, helping you move at your own pace while building a deeper understanding of yourself. Healing is possible.
With over 10 years of experience, I support people navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, domestic abuse, chronic illness, and major life transitions. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. Together, we’ll gently explore how these experiences have shaped your thoughts, emotions, and patterns, and begin to make sense of what you’re carrying. My approach is grounded in compassion and clarity, helping you move at your own pace while building a deeper understanding of yourself. Healing is possible.
I am a Registered Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience in the field. Currently, I work in Inpatient Psychiatry at a local hospital while also maintaining a private practice. I specialize in supporting individuals living with mental illness and addiction, as well as providing support to their family members. I bring extensive knowledge and expertise across a broad range of areas, including grief and loss, spousal conflict and abuse, child abuse, working with young adults, and parenting. I am especially passionate about supporting new blended families and guiding my clients toward achieving lasting family harmony.
I am a Registered Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience in the field. Currently, I work in Inpatient Psychiatry at a local hospital while also maintaining a private practice. I specialize in supporting individuals living with mental illness and addiction, as well as providing support to their family members. I bring extensive knowledge and expertise across a broad range of areas, including grief and loss, spousal conflict and abuse, child abuse, working with young adults, and parenting. I am especially passionate about supporting new blended families and guiding my clients toward achieving lasting family harmony.
Life can feel overwhelming when you are facing anxiety, stress, trauma, or relationship challenges. You don't have to navigate these struggles alone. I offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where we can explore the root causes of your concerns, process difficult experiences, and develop strategies to help you move toward greater balance, confidence, and fulfillment. Together, we can work through the barriers that are preventing you from living the life you want and help you build healthier patterns, stronger relationships, and a more positive outlook for the future.
Life can feel overwhelming when you are facing anxiety, stress, trauma, or relationship challenges. You don't have to navigate these struggles alone. I offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where we can explore the root causes of your concerns, process difficult experiences, and develop strategies to help you move toward greater balance, confidence, and fulfillment. Together, we can work through the barriers that are preventing you from living the life you want and help you build healthier patterns, stronger relationships, and a more positive outlook for the future.
We work with individuals who may appear high-functioning on the outside, yet feels disconnected, overwhelmed, or internally conflicted on the inside. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, relational patterns, emotional reactivity or numbness, identity confusion, or the long-term effects of developmental or relational trauma.
Often, they’ve already tried to “think their way out” of their struggles. They understand themselves intellectually, but still feel stuck in their body, nervous system, or relationships. They may feel exhausted from holding it together, people-pleasing, or over-functioning.
We work with individuals who may appear high-functioning on the outside, yet feels disconnected, overwhelmed, or internally conflicted on the inside. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, relational patterns, emotional reactivity or numbness, identity confusion, or the long-term effects of developmental or relational trauma.
Often, they’ve already tried to “think their way out” of their struggles. They understand themselves intellectually, but still feel stuck in their body, nervous system, or relationships. They may feel exhausted from holding it together, people-pleasing, or over-functioning.
I believe you are the expert in your own life. My role is to walk alongside you with empathy, curiosity, and a trauma-informed approach. I work with people navigating anxiety, depression, addiction, family challenges, and life transitions. I have extensive experience with teens and a special focus on men’s mental health, including anger management. Using CBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, DBT, and Attachment-Informed practices, I create a safe, supportive space for change. Let’s connect for a free 15-minute consultation.
I believe you are the expert in your own life. My role is to walk alongside you with empathy, curiosity, and a trauma-informed approach. I work with people navigating anxiety, depression, addiction, family challenges, and life transitions. I have extensive experience with teens and a special focus on men’s mental health, including anger management. Using CBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, DBT, and Attachment-Informed practices, I create a safe, supportive space for change. Let’s connect for a free 15-minute consultation.
Hello, I am a seasoned registered psychologist with experience as a psychiatrist and clinical psychologist. As a young medical doctor, I was confronted by pressing existential questions raised by my patients. Motivated by a sense of duty in providing answers, I completed my Masters Degree in Psychodynamic Therapy and as a student of the well-known Viennese psychiatrist Viktor Frankl, I completed my Ph.D. in Existential Psychotherapy.
Hello, I am a seasoned registered psychologist with experience as a psychiatrist and clinical psychologist. As a young medical doctor, I was confronted by pressing existential questions raised by my patients. Motivated by a sense of duty in providing answers, I completed my Masters Degree in Psychodynamic Therapy and as a student of the well-known Viennese psychiatrist Viktor Frankl, I completed my Ph.D. in Existential Psychotherapy.
I have experience working with people of all ages and am fluent in English and Serbo- Croatian.
My personal experiences as a woman, second-generation immigrant, survivor, life-long learner, and advocate have shaped who I am as a practitioner. I hope to support and empower my clients through all aspects of life by focusing on your goals. I believe that therapy should be a safe space to invoke curiosity, reflect, and engage in self-growth.
I have experience working with people of all ages and am fluent in English and Serbo- Croatian.
My personal experiences as a woman, second-generation immigrant, survivor, life-long learner, and advocate have shaped who I am as a practitioner. I hope to support and empower my clients through all aspects of life by focusing on your goals. I believe that therapy should be a safe space to invoke curiosity, reflect, and engage in self-growth.
I am a seasoned counsellor with over 10 years of experience helping clients navigate life's challenges. With a Master's degree from the esteemed University of Mostar and years of experience as a school psychologist in elementary education, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. I am dedicated helping people heal and thrive, understanding that each person's journey is unique. Whether you're grappling with past trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, stress, depression or seeking personal growth, I am here to support you every step of the way.
I am a seasoned counsellor with over 10 years of experience helping clients navigate life's challenges. With a Master's degree from the esteemed University of Mostar and years of experience as a school psychologist in elementary education, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. I am dedicated helping people heal and thrive, understanding that each person's journey is unique. Whether you're grappling with past trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, stress, depression or seeking personal growth, I am here to support you every step of the way.
I have over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals from a wide spectrum of cultural, socio-economic, ethnic, educational and other diversified (multicultural, multiracial and multiethnic) backgrounds. I work with adults, youth, families, experiencing difficult life transitions, stress, anxiety, anger, substance use, trauma, emotional dysregulation and depression. I am EMDR and DBT trained and also specialize in ADHD work with kids and teenagers and eating disorders. My practice is person-centered, trauma-informed, collaborative, anti-oppressive and strength-based. I am CVAP, ICBC, EAP and FNHA-approved counsellor.
I have over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals from a wide spectrum of cultural, socio-economic, ethnic, educational and other diversified (multicultural, multiracial and multiethnic) backgrounds. I work with adults, youth, families, experiencing difficult life transitions, stress, anxiety, anger, substance use, trauma, emotional dysregulation and depression. I am EMDR and DBT trained and also specialize in ADHD work with kids and teenagers and eating disorders. My practice is person-centered, trauma-informed, collaborative, anti-oppressive and strength-based. I am CVAP, ICBC, EAP and FNHA-approved counsellor.
You are ready to feel better and I am here to help. Counselling is a healing journey and am honoured to be a part of it. I can help you gain better self-understanding, improve your mood and change old patterns, by using both my knowledge of neuroscience and effective counselling techniques. I work collaboratively with you to make lasting change. I specialize in counselling individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health (depression, anxiety, PTSD) , abuse (emotional, physical, sexual), grief and loss, life transitions (relationships, work, school), anger management, relationship issues, parenting and pregnancy concerns.
You are ready to feel better and I am here to help. Counselling is a healing journey and am honoured to be a part of it. I can help you gain better self-understanding, improve your mood and change old patterns, by using both my knowledge of neuroscience and effective counselling techniques. I work collaboratively with you to make lasting change. I specialize in counselling individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health (depression, anxiety, PTSD) , abuse (emotional, physical, sexual), grief and loss, life transitions (relationships, work, school), anger management, relationship issues, parenting and pregnancy concerns.
Daily life can feel lonely and disconnected, like you're at a crossroads and you don't know where to turn. You might be overwhelmed and have trouble achieving a work/life balance, feeling stuck, struggling to cope with everyday life demands, important or distressing events or big changes in your life, you are worried, stressed or depressed. You become self-critical, self-blaming and self-doubting, focusing on your weaknesses rather than their positive qualities. I am here to help you identify those feeling and help you find your way to a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life. Let me help you restore your life balance.
Daily life can feel lonely and disconnected, like you're at a crossroads and you don't know where to turn. You might be overwhelmed and have trouble achieving a work/life balance, feeling stuck, struggling to cope with everyday life demands, important or distressing events or big changes in your life, you are worried, stressed or depressed. You become self-critical, self-blaming and self-doubting, focusing on your weaknesses rather than their positive qualities. I am here to help you identify those feeling and help you find your way to a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life. Let me help you restore your life balance.
You do not need to have everything sorted out to start therapy. If you are carrying the weight of illness, anxiety, burnout, or uncertainty, my hope is to offer you a place where you can slow down, make sense of things, and find new ways forward that feel true to you.
You do not need to have everything sorted out to start therapy. If you are carrying the weight of illness, anxiety, burnout, or uncertainty, my hope is to offer you a place where you can slow down, make sense of things, and find new ways forward that feel true to you.
Expressive Wellness offers a sliding scale individual and relationship counselling sessions with Masters-level practicum students ($30-100 a session, self chosen rate), as well as counselling by Registered Counsellors and Social Workers. Centring anti-oppressive counselling, we work alongside 2SLGBTQI+ folks, BIPOC folks, sex workers, neurodivergent folks, folks who have experienced traumas, folks who cope with OCD, and poly/kink communities. We provide individual, family and relationship counselling. Practice focuses include EMDR, somatic work, emotion focused therapy, DBT and narrative therapy.
Expressive Wellness offers a sliding scale individual and relationship counselling sessions with Masters-level practicum students ($30-100 a session, self chosen rate), as well as counselling by Registered Counsellors and Social Workers. Centring anti-oppressive counselling, we work alongside 2SLGBTQI+ folks, BIPOC folks, sex workers, neurodivergent folks, folks who have experienced traumas, folks who cope with OCD, and poly/kink communities. We provide individual, family and relationship counselling. Practice focuses include EMDR, somatic work, emotion focused therapy, DBT and narrative therapy.
I am a Registered Psychologist and co-founder of Arc Psychology with over 15 years of experience working with teenagers, adults, and couples. I help people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, perfectionism, trauma, pregnancy and postpartum mental health, emotional regulation, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that effective therapy begins with a relationship where you feel safe, respected, and able to be fully yourself.
I am a Registered Psychologist and co-founder of Arc Psychology with over 15 years of experience working with teenagers, adults, and couples. I help people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, perfectionism, trauma, pregnancy and postpartum mental health, emotional regulation, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that effective therapy begins with a relationship where you feel safe, respected, and able to be fully yourself.
You may be feeling that something just isn't right - that you're not feeling or living how you wish you were. There may be a name that tries to describe it, like anxiety or depression, but you still don't know what to do about it. Rather than look to your rational mind for solutions, I facilitate an exploration of the unconscious so we find deeper, more long-term answers to your struggle. Instead of seeing symptoms and patterns as failures or something "wrong" with you that needs to be eliminated, I view them as pathways to unmet needs, untold stories, and parts of you trying to communicate something. The "problem" is intelligent.
You may be feeling that something just isn't right - that you're not feeling or living how you wish you were. There may be a name that tries to describe it, like anxiety or depression, but you still don't know what to do about it. Rather than look to your rational mind for solutions, I facilitate an exploration of the unconscious so we find deeper, more long-term answers to your struggle. Instead of seeing symptoms and patterns as failures or something "wrong" with you that needs to be eliminated, I view them as pathways to unmet needs, untold stories, and parts of you trying to communicate something. The "problem" is intelligent.
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