Therapists in East Side, Vancouver, BC

Welcome! If you are struggling in your life and you need a supportive person who can listen compassionately and empower you to heal, I can help. The journey towards inner freedom lies in our ability to develop a loving, compassionate relationship with our inner selves and to live in harmony with our core values. I am a kind and compassionate person who will facilitate your journey toward personal exploration and self-discovery. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a master's in counselling psychology from City University of Seattle and a Speech-Language Pathologist with a master's in science from Loma Linda University.

As an empathetic listener and witness, I am committed to holding a safe space for all parts of your truth. I will take your lead in where you wish to travel and honour your experiential knowledge. I am passionate about working with women, youth and femmes of colour who want to feel more connected to themselves or others. As a bicultural counsellor, I hold space for clients interested in exploring and navigating their own intersectional identities. I specialize in areas including self-esteem, self-worth, relationship and intergenerational issues, anxiety, depression, coping and skill building, trauma, and grief and loss.

Together, gently, we can find your flow, your voice, your movement once again. I specialize in working with self-identifying women who want to ground, connect to their sense of self, build their self confidence and find their own voice and self agency. I want you to be heard and for you to have the opportunities in your life that you deserve. Whether that means getting out of bed, experiencing joy and curiosity again or discovering what is holding you back and what aspects of yourself need attention and healing.

I draw on the commonalities that exist between therapeutic approaches, and am aligned with anti-oppression perspectives. I utilize deep, introspective practices and pragmatic, solution-oriented practices to help clients cultivate greater self-compassion; achieve greater effectiveness in their relationships and communities; and grow towards deeper fulfillment in their lives. I am also able to offer a truly holistic therapy, combining talk therapy, mindfulness, and fitness. I am a good fit for those impacted by marginalization, those with shame and self-esteem challenges, those impacted by trauma and addiction, and for couples.

Seeking support is sign of courageousness and strength. When we face challenging times, difficult emotions can leave us feeling alone and overwhelmed. Ideally, such times are opportunities to deepen our understanding of ourselves and of the lessons that have been presented to us. This path is a process of expressing our feelings, exploring our inner lives, and discovering our true and authentic natures. I believe that our well-being is rooted within us, although finding it can be complex therefore making growth difficult to experience.

As a Registered Psychologist, I work from a positive place, seeing disordered behaviours as ways of coping that create problems as well as solves them. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify their goals and desires. We may use a motivational approach at first, if appropriate. Then we may focus on barriers to recovery, dysfunctional thinking, practical strategies for change, and past painful experiences or trauma, if relevant, using relationship-based, cognitive behaviour therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and emotion focused approaches. At the end of our session, I write my notes in the form of a letter to share.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC (#12285). I have extensive experience and training in helping those who have experienced trauma, family conflict, relationship concerns and general day to day barriers which affect daily functioning. I’m also able to assist those who are looking for a change in career/life decisions.

My clients are men, women, families, couples of all ages from all walks of life. They're often feeling stuck in their lives or trying to level up to a better future. They're finding their way after divorce, looking to repair relationships, and are families looking to better connect, and feel safe and be truly seen. The future of families is evolving, and I help families to adapt and find their way.

I am a trained clinical therapist (Masters of Social Work) with almost 20 years experience in anti-oppression social work. My work is collaborative, holistic and sincere - the two central modalities I use are Neurofeedback and Sensorymotor Psychotherapy. Everyone deserves to be heard, to be understood, and to have someone with them when the world doesn't feel safe. This is what life is about and what matters to me -love, connection, being right here, with you.

I specialize in treating Type-C Personalities (Conscientious/Competent/Self-Controlled). These tend to be people who are dedicated hard-workers, concerned about the welfare of others, and wanting to ensure that they are doing “the right thing”. Driven by strong internal values and principles, they often get hard on themselves, believing that they can “always do more”. This can complicate things for them--at work, at home, and in relationships--as while they take pride for being dependable/reliable individuals, they struggle to open up to others. This can lead to burnout, a felt sense of loneliness and isolation, and chronic pain.

Seeking help can be scary, and requires vulnerability and courage. Congratulations on taking the first steps towards healing and growth! I am a Registered Psychologist through the College of Psychologists of BC and I provide online individual counselling for adults. I specialize in PTSD and trauma treatment, and also work with issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and low self-esteem. I consider a strong, collaborative relationship to be the most important catalyst of positive change and therapeutic success. I aim to help you cultivate your inner strengths and resources, and move towards the life you want.

Life can get challenging at times with symptoms of anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, past trauma, relationship problems, and many other obstacles. I am passionate about enabling my clients to feel seen, heard and received by another human being while exploring and healing the root causes of their suffering. Through exploring one's behavioral and thought patterns, one can become empowered to make different choices. One of my specialties is doing Inner Child Work to heal early childhood trauma.

Feeling generally stuck and overwhelmed? I can help. I support people struggling with stress and anxiety, depression, grief, interpersonal issues, and other personal issues. I work with people dealing with trauma both big and small, helping them get unstuck. I specialize in helping adults in life transitions, relationship struggles, career changes, midlife and empty nest syndrome and offer parenting support. My many years of experience in a long term relationship, parenting 3 children and many years of teaching experience all strengthen my evidence based practice. I offer both talk therapy and EMDR virtually on line at this time.

I believe change, growth and healing are possible and that people are naturally wired for such progress. I am passionate about helping people through a healing process from abuse. In counselling I will listen carefully to everything you have to say. I will be gently curious about your emotional experiences, thinking processes and behavioural patterns.

In our multicultural society many people are attracted to those of different backgrounds. Their accent, exotic appearance, or unfamiliar relationship style are often irresistible. But the very things that attract can also create problems. Multicultural romance often ends in heartbreak. In our sessions, my clients and I work as a team to appreciate the challenges and to resolve them. The goal of therapy is for singles and couples to make their relationship with their partner the best that it can be.

Often becoming a parent- or struggling to become one- can leave us vulnerable and anxious in a way we have never before experienced. I feel a strong calling to offer help to individuals and families journeying through the reproductive years. I want to support you through struggles with fertility, or the grief after pregnancy loss. I can help with traumatic birth experiences, difficulties transitioning to parenthood, or relationship difficulties associated with any of these events.

Clients will find a person centered, individualistic, non-judgmental approach to therapy in our sessions. I am focused on providing a therapeutic service which values transparency and collaboration. I am flexible in my approach and engaged in supporting your needs as I walk beside you throughout this journey. I have over 13 years of counselling experience, and am engaged in the therapeutic relationship as an essential base to launch from. Please contact me should you need support and are invested in improving your mental health and wellness.

Are you feeling like your life is out of balance? Perhaps you put others' needs before your own, feel anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed. Maybe you do things to cope that you'd rather not do, like food, alcohol, anger, or other distractions. Maybe you've been through a big change or loss. My kind, non-directive approach offers support and assistance to help you raise your awareness, interrupt patterns, and tune in to what's really important in your life. Together we can explore new ways of expressing yourself and connect you to your meaningful, authentic life.

Dr. Lisa Ferrari is a registered clinical psychologist who has been providing psychological services and counselling for over 18 years. In addition to her private practice, she has worked in clinical settings such as child and youth mental health, and child and family counselling centres. Dr. Ferrari has also held positions as an Adjunct Faculty member position at the Adler School for Professional Psychology and Clinical Supervisor for community child and family trauma counselling programs. She has also consulted with school personnel, on supporting children and youth with various behavioural, and emotional difficulties.

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