Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in Richmond, BC
We all experience difficulties due to many different life circumstances and we may struggle to move forward because of what happened in our past and fear for the future. I will help you develop emotional intelligence, unpack your stressors, and establish healthy coping mechanisms, that will propel you towards your ideal self and intended goals. I am trained to utilize IFS, EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, FBT and couples therapy. I am here to join the healing process with you by providing a safe space for you to create the tools you need to face your challenges with a renewed sense of purpose and self-efficacy.
We all experience difficulties due to many different life circumstances and we may struggle to move forward because of what happened in our past and fear for the future. I will help you develop emotional intelligence, unpack your stressors, and establish healthy coping mechanisms, that will propel you towards your ideal self and intended goals. I am trained to utilize IFS, EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, FBT and couples therapy. I am here to join the healing process with you by providing a safe space for you to create the tools you need to face your challenges with a renewed sense of purpose and self-efficacy.
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (#3261) with good standing. I have over 15 years of counselling experience. I completed my master’s degree in counselling psychology at the University of British Columbia. I have extensive training and experience working with people with gambling and drug/alcohol addictions and individuals suffering from depression, marital issues, anxiety, family issues or PTSD. In addition to my private practice, I work as a counsellor for Vancouver Coastal Health. I am also a contract counsellor with the BC Responsible and Problem Gambling Program and I am part of WorkSafe BC provider network.
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (#3261) with good standing. I have over 15 years of counselling experience. I completed my master’s degree in counselling psychology at the University of British Columbia. I have extensive training and experience working with people with gambling and drug/alcohol addictions and individuals suffering from depression, marital issues, anxiety, family issues or PTSD. In addition to my private practice, I work as a counsellor for Vancouver Coastal Health. I am also a contract counsellor with the BC Responsible and Problem Gambling Program and I am part of WorkSafe BC provider network.
You may be dealing with experiences that still feel present even if they happened a long time ago. Trauma doesn’t always show up as a clear memory—it often appears as anxiety, emotional overwhelm, shutdown, irritability, difficulty trusting others, or a persistent sense of being stuck in patterns you can’t quite shift. For many people, the challenge isn’t just what happened in the past—it’s how you and your nervous system adapted. You might find yourself functioning well on the outside while internally carrying tension, self-criticism, or a sense that something is not fully resolved.
You may be dealing with experiences that still feel present even if they happened a long time ago. Trauma doesn’t always show up as a clear memory—it often appears as anxiety, emotional overwhelm, shutdown, irritability, difficulty trusting others, or a persistent sense of being stuck in patterns you can’t quite shift. For many people, the challenge isn’t just what happened in the past—it’s how you and your nervous system adapted. You might find yourself functioning well on the outside while internally carrying tension, self-criticism, or a sense that something is not fully resolved.
Do you lack confidence or struggle with feeling like you're not good enough, not worthy, or in some way unsafe in your world? Are your relationships struggling? Do you find yourself engaging in unwanted behaviour? So many wonderful people are struggling now more than ever, feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, triggered, and are self-medicating with unhealthy coping strategies...feeling lost and alone with how to manage their relationships, their careers, and their lives. Bottling it all up and pushing it to the side can lead to long-term issues in your body and your mind. We believe clarity, calm, and peace should be easier.
Do you lack confidence or struggle with feeling like you're not good enough, not worthy, or in some way unsafe in your world? Are your relationships struggling? Do you find yourself engaging in unwanted behaviour? So many wonderful people are struggling now more than ever, feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, triggered, and are self-medicating with unhealthy coping strategies...feeling lost and alone with how to manage their relationships, their careers, and their lives. Bottling it all up and pushing it to the side can lead to long-term issues in your body and your mind. We believe clarity, calm, and peace should be easier.
I am Registered Psychologist (2491) in British Columbia. I enjoy working with adults on a variety of psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress management, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I also provide treatments for individuals with chronic pain, adjustment difficulties related to health issues (e.g., brain injury, chronic diseases), sleep disorders, life transition, grief/bereavement, identity issues, anger management difficulties, and workplace stress. I am also pleased to provide services in Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin). 我可以用英語, 廣東話 或 普通話提供心理輔導服務。
I am Registered Psychologist (2491) in British Columbia. I enjoy working with adults on a variety of psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress management, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I also provide treatments for individuals with chronic pain, adjustment difficulties related to health issues (e.g., brain injury, chronic diseases), sleep disorders, life transition, grief/bereavement, identity issues, anger management difficulties, and workplace stress. I am also pleased to provide services in Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin). 我可以用英語, 廣東話 或 普通話提供心理輔導服務。
Most of my clients come to me after years of being bounced around — poked, prodded, dismissed, told their symptoms are stress or in their head. They live with chronic pain, chronic illness, ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, Long COVID, POTS, or medical trauma, and they're done pushing through flares and pretending to be fine. What they want is someone who actually gets it. I do — I live in a chronic-illness body myself. We work on nervous system regulation, pacing, and everything you're carrying alongside the illness, using Pain Reprocessing Therapy, SSP, CBT, DBT, and somatic work. Online across BC, AB, MB, SK, NL, YT, NT, and NU.
Most of my clients come to me after years of being bounced around — poked, prodded, dismissed, told their symptoms are stress or in their head. They live with chronic pain, chronic illness, ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, Long COVID, POTS, or medical trauma, and they're done pushing through flares and pretending to be fine. What they want is someone who actually gets it. I do — I live in a chronic-illness body myself. We work on nervous system regulation, pacing, and everything you're carrying alongside the illness, using Pain Reprocessing Therapy, SSP, CBT, DBT, and somatic work. Online across BC, AB, MB, SK, NL, YT, NT, and NU.
If you're navigating life transitions, career changes, burnout, relational challenges, or figuring out the complexities of living between cultures, I am here to support you. I have a previous career in fraud investigations and talent acquisition in tech; these experiences deepened my understanding of the stress, pressures, and uncertainty that can come with navigating life pivots while feeling pulled toward another path. Wherever you are in your journey, this is a space for you to explore at your pace.
If you're navigating life transitions, career changes, burnout, relational challenges, or figuring out the complexities of living between cultures, I am here to support you. I have a previous career in fraud investigations and talent acquisition in tech; these experiences deepened my understanding of the stress, pressures, and uncertainty that can come with navigating life pivots while feeling pulled toward another path. Wherever you are in your journey, this is a space for you to explore at your pace.
Human beings, on the whole, are extraordinarily complex. I believe that we each carry within us depths that we do not necessarily draw on in our day-to-day movements, be it by choice, or by a certain unawareness – when what is needed to access our full capacities has not yet been discovered. When feeling stuck, it can be important to be reminded of our resilience and our capacity to change, to flow in the midst of flux.
Human beings, on the whole, are extraordinarily complex. I believe that we each carry within us depths that we do not necessarily draw on in our day-to-day movements, be it by choice, or by a certain unawareness – when what is needed to access our full capacities has not yet been discovered. When feeling stuck, it can be important to be reminded of our resilience and our capacity to change, to flow in the midst of flux.
My therapeutic approach is more than just clinical—it's warm, compassionate, and genuine. Rooted in evidence-based practice, my collaborative spirit ensures you're an active participant in your journey toward healing and personal growth. I provide evidence-based assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma-related concerns, among others. I support individuals who often experience symptoms of PTSD, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, illness/health anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, OCD, specific phobias, and other stress-related concerns. Please visit www.annapark. ca for more information.
My therapeutic approach is more than just clinical—it's warm, compassionate, and genuine. Rooted in evidence-based practice, my collaborative spirit ensures you're an active participant in your journey toward healing and personal growth. I provide evidence-based assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma-related concerns, among others. I support individuals who often experience symptoms of PTSD, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, illness/health anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, OCD, specific phobias, and other stress-related concerns. Please visit www.annapark. ca for more information.
The strengths you’re seeking are within you. I’ll help you develop your self-esteem, mood regulation, and communication skills so you can thrive in your relationships and create the life you desire. I believe that good relationships, including the relationship you have with yourself, are an essential part of a meaningful life.
I specialize in EMDR therapy for young adults who struggle with anxiety and negative core beliefs, such as “I’m not good enough,” and help them develop confidence to create their version of a fulfilled life.
The strengths you’re seeking are within you. I’ll help you develop your self-esteem, mood regulation, and communication skills so you can thrive in your relationships and create the life you desire. I believe that good relationships, including the relationship you have with yourself, are an essential part of a meaningful life.
I specialize in EMDR therapy for young adults who struggle with anxiety and negative core beliefs, such as “I’m not good enough,” and help them develop confidence to create their version of a fulfilled life.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
I am a registered clinical counsellor and nurse with frontline experience in emergency and inpatient psychiatry working with both adults and children.I support individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidality, communication and relationship challenges, substance use, and severe and persistent mental health conditions.
I have experienced heartbreak and the tenderness of being human. Like everyone else, there is much I am continuing to learn, and I don’t claim to have all the answers. What I offer is a safe space to explore and heal, supported by professional training and clinical experience
I am a registered clinical counsellor and nurse with frontline experience in emergency and inpatient psychiatry working with both adults and children.I support individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidality, communication and relationship challenges, substance use, and severe and persistent mental health conditions.
I have experienced heartbreak and the tenderness of being human. Like everyone else, there is much I am continuing to learn, and I don’t claim to have all the answers. What I offer is a safe space to explore and heal, supported by professional training and clinical experience
Many of the clients I see feel a deep sense of sadness, pain, or worry that interferes with their ability to fully engage in their lives. Often they struggle in regulating their emotions, feeling grounded, and effective in their daily living. Relationships with others are more difficult than they would like. Previous experiences or traumas might lead to intrusive memories or thoughts. They might have goals that they fall short of meeting or want to continue to excel under pressure. Life can be stressful, scary, unbearable, and complex- you don't have to face it alone.
Many of the clients I see feel a deep sense of sadness, pain, or worry that interferes with their ability to fully engage in their lives. Often they struggle in regulating their emotions, feeling grounded, and effective in their daily living. Relationships with others are more difficult than they would like. Previous experiences or traumas might lead to intrusive memories or thoughts. They might have goals that they fall short of meeting or want to continue to excel under pressure. Life can be stressful, scary, unbearable, and complex- you don't have to face it alone.
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While I work with broad conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety), I provide more focused, evidence-based care across three areas: sexual health and relationships, trauma, and child and adolescent assessment.
In my work with adults/couples, I support clients navigating concerns related to sexual functioning, desire, intimacy, and communication. This includes issues such as erectile difficulties, performance anxiety, sexual pain, and medical or psychological factors that impact sexual functioning. Treatment is practical, with an emphasis on improving confidence, reducing anxiety, and strengthening connection within relationships.
While I work with broad conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety), I provide more focused, evidence-based care across three areas: sexual health and relationships, trauma, and child and adolescent assessment.
In my work with adults/couples, I support clients navigating concerns related to sexual functioning, desire, intimacy, and communication. This includes issues such as erectile difficulties, performance anxiety, sexual pain, and medical or psychological factors that impact sexual functioning. Treatment is practical, with an emphasis on improving confidence, reducing anxiety, and strengthening connection within relationships.
Hello! As a South Asian woman of colour, I have grown up and experienced living in a multicultural society, balancing the different identities that may come from being a child of immigrants as well as having peers of differing backgrounds. This has helped me develop a unique understanding of the experiences of those similar and different to me. I understand that our cultural upbringings, beliefs, and values may both help and hinder us in some ways as we grow into who we are today. We are made up of so many parts that make us who we are, and that is so important to understand and work with for your mental health and wellbeing.
Hello! As a South Asian woman of colour, I have grown up and experienced living in a multicultural society, balancing the different identities that may come from being a child of immigrants as well as having peers of differing backgrounds. This has helped me develop a unique understanding of the experiences of those similar and different to me. I understand that our cultural upbringings, beliefs, and values may both help and hinder us in some ways as we grow into who we are today. We are made up of so many parts that make us who we are, and that is so important to understand and work with for your mental health and wellbeing.
In my practice, I support clients who are experiencing anxiety, ADHD, trauma, depression, stress, work issues, life transitions and OCD. I also offer assessment and diagnostic services. Life can be hard sometimes, and my clients often tell me that they have so much going on in their lives that they're struggling to manage their emotions. Many of my clients identify themselves as being helpers and caregivers and are having a hard time finding balance in their lives. If you're tired of managing alone and want to find some peace or clarity in your life, or feel better emotionally, you've come to the right place.
In my practice, I support clients who are experiencing anxiety, ADHD, trauma, depression, stress, work issues, life transitions and OCD. I also offer assessment and diagnostic services. Life can be hard sometimes, and my clients often tell me that they have so much going on in their lives that they're struggling to manage their emotions. Many of my clients identify themselves as being helpers and caregivers and are having a hard time finding balance in their lives. If you're tired of managing alone and want to find some peace or clarity in your life, or feel better emotionally, you've come to the right place.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Through my 20 years of experience in counselling teens and adults I have learned that everyone has a story unique to them. Life has many challenges that can be overwhelming to navigate without professional guidance and support. Having experienced challenges in my own life, I decided to dedicate my work to helping others work through theirs in a supportive, nonjudgemental and caring environment. I use an array of modalities and interventions, offering my clients tools and skills that can be used to help ease their presenting concerns.
Through my 20 years of experience in counselling teens and adults I have learned that everyone has a story unique to them. Life has many challenges that can be overwhelming to navigate without professional guidance and support. Having experienced challenges in my own life, I decided to dedicate my work to helping others work through theirs in a supportive, nonjudgemental and caring environment. I use an array of modalities and interventions, offering my clients tools and skills that can be used to help ease their presenting concerns.
Believing that we, as humans, are shaped by our lived experiences, I developed a deep passion for attachment work. I specialize in attachment-focused EMDR therapy, informed by Parts Work and existential therapy.
I have worked in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and within LGBTQ2S communities, where I developed a profound appreciation for the many diverse paths to healing.
My journey began with a focus on substance use, and over time, that path led me toward specializing in trauma. Today, I support a wide range of individuals in reconnecting with their calm, curious, connected, compassionate, clear, courageous, confident, and creative.
Believing that we, as humans, are shaped by our lived experiences, I developed a deep passion for attachment work. I specialize in attachment-focused EMDR therapy, informed by Parts Work and existential therapy.
I have worked in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and within LGBTQ2S communities, where I developed a profound appreciation for the many diverse paths to healing.
My journey began with a focus on substance use, and over time, that path led me toward specializing in trauma. Today, I support a wide range of individuals in reconnecting with their calm, curious, connected, compassionate, clear, courageous, confident, and creative.
Hello, my name is Dmitry. My perpetual intention is to assist people in facing and re-processing traumatic / adverse life experiences that could have resulted in anxiety, depression, PTSD, addictions, anger issues, etc. Together, we will explore and unravel the nature and roots of what possibly prevents you from living your best life. Despite the fact that there may be certain obstacles on this way, please know that you anyway have a huge potential to live your life based on what is right with you. As a clinician, I am always committed to do my best to help everyone gain an inner balance needed for achieving their goals.
Hello, my name is Dmitry. My perpetual intention is to assist people in facing and re-processing traumatic / adverse life experiences that could have resulted in anxiety, depression, PTSD, addictions, anger issues, etc. Together, we will explore and unravel the nature and roots of what possibly prevents you from living your best life. Despite the fact that there may be certain obstacles on this way, please know that you anyway have a huge potential to live your life based on what is right with you. As a clinician, I am always committed to do my best to help everyone gain an inner balance needed for achieving their goals.
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Cognitive Processing (CPT) Counsellors
How does cognitive processing therapy work?
A CPT therapist helps a client evaluate their thoughts about the trauma they experienced, focusing on maladaptive or self-blaming thoughts that can exacerbate symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, or depression. The therapist will work with a client to help them learn to challenge such thoughts and consider different perspectives. The therapist is also likely to ask a client to work on these techniques at home between meetings, such as writing an account of their trauma that can be read aloud during a future session.
What is cognitive processing therapy for PTSD?
Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a form of cognitive-behavioural therapy primarily used in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to treat individuals who experienced abuse or violence, who survived natural disasters, who were first responders to such incidents, or who otherwise experienced trauma.
How long does cognitive processing therapy last?
CPT is a short-term therapy. Whether conducted one-on-one or in a group, a complete set of CPT sessions typically includes 12 weekly sessions, along with tasks for clients to complete at home, although this can vary depending on a client’s needs or a therapist’s particular treatment plan. Sessions typically last 60 or 90 minutes.
How effective is cognitive processing therapy?
A large body of research supports the use of CPT to treat people experiencing PTSD, finding it to be effective among different age groups, either in one-on-one therapy sessions or in a group therapy environment. Research suggests that although the initial sessions may be difficult, clients tend to begin to feel positive progress after the first few sessions, and that the benefits tend to last well after the therapy ends.