Aetna Therapists in Vancouver, BC
Welcome! I’m Cynthia, a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Canadian Certified Counsellor who supports individuals and couples navigating stress, anxiety, communication challenges, conflict, and major life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices that help you gain clarity, strengthen emotional connection, and create lasting change.
Welcome! I’m Cynthia, a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Canadian Certified Counsellor who supports individuals and couples navigating stress, anxiety, communication challenges, conflict, and major life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices that help you gain clarity, strengthen emotional connection, and create lasting change.
You’re caught in cycles that feel familiar but draining—overthinking, shutting down, or grappling with emotions that hit hard and fast. You strive for high standards, yet beneath it all, anxiety, self-doubt, or the weight of past trauma make it tough to feel in control. You’re not broken—you’re resilient, but you’re tired of just surviving. You’re ready to understand what drives these patterns and gain tools to live with confidence and connection.
You’re caught in cycles that feel familiar but draining—overthinking, shutting down, or grappling with emotions that hit hard and fast. You strive for high standards, yet beneath it all, anxiety, self-doubt, or the weight of past trauma make it tough to feel in control. You’re not broken—you’re resilient, but you’re tired of just surviving. You’re ready to understand what drives these patterns and gain tools to live with confidence and connection.
Many people turn to therapy when they feel stuck, seeking guidance through life's challenges. Whether it's your first time in therapy or have previous experience, finding the 'right fit' with your therapist is key. If you are experiencing emotional difficulties such as anxiety, depression, dealing with the effects of trauma, facing relationship challenges, grappling with addiction issues, or identity questions, I'm here to offer a safe and non-judgmental space for you to be heard, explore, and heal. My goal is to help you deepen your self-awareness to achieve meaningful changes in your life. Services available in English and French.
Many people turn to therapy when they feel stuck, seeking guidance through life's challenges. Whether it's your first time in therapy or have previous experience, finding the 'right fit' with your therapist is key. If you are experiencing emotional difficulties such as anxiety, depression, dealing with the effects of trauma, facing relationship challenges, grappling with addiction issues, or identity questions, I'm here to offer a safe and non-judgmental space for you to be heard, explore, and heal. My goal is to help you deepen your self-awareness to achieve meaningful changes in your life. Services available in English and French.
You’re a deep-feeling, thoughtful person trying to make sense of yourself, your relationships, and the world, but it’s felt overwhelming lately. Maybe you’ve just been diagnosed, are exploring a new relationship style, or are navigating a mismatch in how your brain works compared to someone you love. You’re looking for a space to be understood without needing to explain every part of yourself, and support that feels grounding, curious, and authentic.
You’re a deep-feeling, thoughtful person trying to make sense of yourself, your relationships, and the world, but it’s felt overwhelming lately. Maybe you’ve just been diagnosed, are exploring a new relationship style, or are navigating a mismatch in how your brain works compared to someone you love. You’re looking for a space to be understood without needing to explain every part of yourself, and support that feels grounding, curious, and authentic.
Stewart Counselling & Associates - Richard Marquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MPH, RSW
Vancouver, BC V6B
ICBC Provider and an Associate with Stewart Counselling, a trauma and cognitive behavioural therapist serving healthcare, technology professionals, film production professionals, students, firefighters, first responders, military veterans, front-line workers, First Nations peoples, visible minorities, and LGBTQ2S people. My practice is progressive psychotherapy and clinical social work services to a diversity of individuals, groups, and communities struggling with mental health disorders, addiction, PTSD, grief, divorce and custody disputes, intergenerational trauma, and racialized trauma. I am licensed in Alberta and Ontario.
ICBC Provider and an Associate with Stewart Counselling, a trauma and cognitive behavioural therapist serving healthcare, technology professionals, film production professionals, students, firefighters, first responders, military veterans, front-line workers, First Nations peoples, visible minorities, and LGBTQ2S people. My practice is progressive psychotherapy and clinical social work services to a diversity of individuals, groups, and communities struggling with mental health disorders, addiction, PTSD, grief, divorce and custody disputes, intergenerational trauma, and racialized trauma. I am licensed in Alberta and Ontario.
You are someone who handles things. You always have. But lately, handling things has started to feel like surviving them and you are tired of surviving.
The stress has become structural. The anxiety lives in your body now, not just your mind. You push through because stopping feels impossible. You push through because everything you have built depends on you continuing to function. You are not broken. You are a high-performing person carrying more than high performance was designed to hold.
I am Iffy Nwankwo, Registered Counselor (CCC) and founder of Hartwell Counselling Therapy Group-offering virtual therapy in BC.
You are someone who handles things. You always have. But lately, handling things has started to feel like surviving them and you are tired of surviving.
The stress has become structural. The anxiety lives in your body now, not just your mind. You push through because stopping feels impossible. You push through because everything you have built depends on you continuing to function. You are not broken. You are a high-performing person carrying more than high performance was designed to hold.
I am Iffy Nwankwo, Registered Counselor (CCC) and founder of Hartwell Counselling Therapy Group-offering virtual therapy in BC.
We are a leading counselling practice in Vancouver, BC specializing in empowering individuals to live authentic, meaningful lives. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and self-knowledge to manage emotions, overcome anxiety and depression, achieve your goals and see the world in a new perspective. We work with you to inspire confidence, peace of mind and, ultimately, lifelong resilience.
We are a leading counselling practice in Vancouver, BC specializing in empowering individuals to live authentic, meaningful lives. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and self-knowledge to manage emotions, overcome anxiety and depression, achieve your goals and see the world in a new perspective. We work with you to inspire confidence, peace of mind and, ultimately, lifelong resilience.
Many of my clients appear capable and responsible on the outside but feel stuck internally. They may struggle with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or persistent self-doubt. Often these patterns stem from earlier experiences that shaped beliefs about self-worth, safety, belonging, or personal agency. In therapy we work to process these experiences, understand the patterns that keep you stuck, and develop healthier ways of relating to yourself, others, and the life you want to build.
Many of my clients appear capable and responsible on the outside but feel stuck internally. They may struggle with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or persistent self-doubt. Often these patterns stem from earlier experiences that shaped beliefs about self-worth, safety, belonging, or personal agency. In therapy we work to process these experiences, understand the patterns that keep you stuck, and develop healthier ways of relating to yourself, others, and the life you want to build.
Life can be hard and mental health support is something we all need at some point or another. I'm here to offer that support to you virtually in B.C. I work best with adults who are motivated to heal, grow, or change, but who might not quite know how. I am proud to be 2S.LGBTQIA+, gender-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, BIPOC-allied, and trauma-informed. Being person-centered means I recognize the value of your experience and innate ability to heal, even if life experiences may have made that difficult to do on your own. If you'd like to book a session or consultation, just follow my website link. I look forward to meeting you!
Life can be hard and mental health support is something we all need at some point or another. I'm here to offer that support to you virtually in B.C. I work best with adults who are motivated to heal, grow, or change, but who might not quite know how. I am proud to be 2S.LGBTQIA+, gender-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, BIPOC-allied, and trauma-informed. Being person-centered means I recognize the value of your experience and innate ability to heal, even if life experiences may have made that difficult to do on your own. If you'd like to book a session or consultation, just follow my website link. I look forward to meeting you!
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time. Whether it’s navigating big life changes, managing stress, or finding balance in relationships, I offer a safe and compassionate space to explore what’s on your mind. Together, we’ll build practical tools, ease the weight you’re carrying, and help you move forward with more clarity, confidence, and self-kindness. I'm here to help you identify your unique strengths, uncover patterns, and develop strategies unique to you! If you're looking for someone who will meet you where you're at, call you out when you need it, and be behind you 100% - book a call today!
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time. Whether it’s navigating big life changes, managing stress, or finding balance in relationships, I offer a safe and compassionate space to explore what’s on your mind. Together, we’ll build practical tools, ease the weight you’re carrying, and help you move forward with more clarity, confidence, and self-kindness. I'm here to help you identify your unique strengths, uncover patterns, and develop strategies unique to you! If you're looking for someone who will meet you where you're at, call you out when you need it, and be behind you 100% - book a call today!
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
Do you ever find yourself feeling stuck in the same emotional patterns, no matter how hard you try to change? Maybe you notice anxiety, sadness, or old wounds from relationships resurfacing in ways that affect your connections today. If this sounds familiar, I invite you to reach out and explore how counselling can help you find clarity, healing, and lasting change. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC, I bring over 15 years of experience supporting mental health and well-being across both community and clinical settings.
Do you ever find yourself feeling stuck in the same emotional patterns, no matter how hard you try to change? Maybe you notice anxiety, sadness, or old wounds from relationships resurfacing in ways that affect your connections today. If this sounds familiar, I invite you to reach out and explore how counselling can help you find clarity, healing, and lasting change. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC, I bring over 15 years of experience supporting mental health and well-being across both community and clinical settings.
We believe the client + counsellor must fit, so we have multiple practitioners with two locations so you can choose a therapist with whom you connect. We are an all-female team who understands you on both a personal and professional level. Our counselling styles can be described as empathic & solution-focused. We provide an environment free from judgement and invite you to start exactly where you are!
We believe the client + counsellor must fit, so we have multiple practitioners with two locations so you can choose a therapist with whom you connect. We are an all-female team who understands you on both a personal and professional level. Our counselling styles can be described as empathic & solution-focused. We provide an environment free from judgement and invite you to start exactly where you are!
Do you struggle with depression or anxiety? Are you unsure of what to do from here? Let's untangle those moments to help you see your true self, which includes your strengths, struggles and life transitions. When we see ourselves through a different lens, we may recognize a more authentic self, creating self-acceptance and self-love. Let’s work together to create a relationship based on trust, genuineness and acceptance. I have daytime and evening availability.
Do you struggle with depression or anxiety? Are you unsure of what to do from here? Let's untangle those moments to help you see your true self, which includes your strengths, struggles and life transitions. When we see ourselves through a different lens, we may recognize a more authentic self, creating self-acceptance and self-love. Let’s work together to create a relationship based on trust, genuineness and acceptance. I have daytime and evening availability.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
As someone diagnosed with ADHD and Level 1 Autism, I work with neurodivergent individuals, as well as those navigating BPD, bipolar disorder, depression, and other mood-related challenges. I know firsthand how exhausting and isolating it can be to live with an invisible struggle. Therapy isn’t just about coping, it’s about learning to live authentically, with less shame and more clarity. That’s the space I aim to create for my clients: a place where you don’t have to mask or justify your feelings.
As someone diagnosed with ADHD and Level 1 Autism, I work with neurodivergent individuals, as well as those navigating BPD, bipolar disorder, depression, and other mood-related challenges. I know firsthand how exhausting and isolating it can be to live with an invisible struggle. Therapy isn’t just about coping, it’s about learning to live authentically, with less shame and more clarity. That’s the space I aim to create for my clients: a place where you don’t have to mask or justify your feelings.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck, unsure of how to help yourself? Do certain areas of your life, such as relationships, education, career, or transitions, cause you stress? Are you yearning to make positive changes and lead the life you've always envisioned, but aren't sure where to start? Princess is here to support you every step of the way. At Sunshine Therapy Inc, we offer a range of specialized services tailored to meet your unique needs:
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck, unsure of how to help yourself? Do certain areas of your life, such as relationships, education, career, or transitions, cause you stress? Are you yearning to make positive changes and lead the life you've always envisioned, but aren't sure where to start? Princess is here to support you every step of the way. At Sunshine Therapy Inc, we offer a range of specialized services tailored to meet your unique needs:
한국어 설명은 위 "한국어" 를 클릭하세요. From birth to death, we constantly move between the spectrum of stability and fragility. No one’s always firm, and no one’s always vulnerable. No one’s entirely powerless or one hundred percent stoic in the face of challenging circumstances. Counselling cannot immediately alter the external factors of your situation, but it can encourage a better response from you. I wish, through counselling, you will find opportunities for growth and change.
한국어 설명은 위 "한국어" 를 클릭하세요. From birth to death, we constantly move between the spectrum of stability and fragility. No one’s always firm, and no one’s always vulnerable. No one’s entirely powerless or one hundred percent stoic in the face of challenging circumstances. Counselling cannot immediately alter the external factors of your situation, but it can encourage a better response from you. I wish, through counselling, you will find opportunities for growth and change.
My name is Husain and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Clients who work with me describe themselves as feeling stuck or depleted; others have described it as "treading water" or, "suffering in silence". Here are a few reasons to work with me: Depression or mood related disorders; Chronic anxiety/stress; Unmanaged Anger, Grief, Shame or other emotional pain; Self-harm; Trauma experiences (current or historical); Suicidal thoughts + Relationship concerns. I have special skills to work with Brain + Spinal Cord injury populations & First-Responder groups like: EMTs, Nurses and Police. I am registered to work with ICBC and CVAP.
My name is Husain and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Clients who work with me describe themselves as feeling stuck or depleted; others have described it as "treading water" or, "suffering in silence". Here are a few reasons to work with me: Depression or mood related disorders; Chronic anxiety/stress; Unmanaged Anger, Grief, Shame or other emotional pain; Self-harm; Trauma experiences (current or historical); Suicidal thoughts + Relationship concerns. I have special skills to work with Brain + Spinal Cord injury populations & First-Responder groups like: EMTs, Nurses and Police. I am registered to work with ICBC and CVAP.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by a major life change, such as studying abroad or starting a new job? You may be experiencing workplace stress, relationship or family issues that affect your confidence. Perhaps you feel lost, disconnected from your purpose, or anxious without a clear reason. If you want to improve your emotional well-being and build resilience, reaching out for support is a courageous step. You do not have to face these challenges alone. I am here to listen without judgment and at your own pace.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by a major life change, such as studying abroad or starting a new job? You may be experiencing workplace stress, relationship or family issues that affect your confidence. Perhaps you feel lost, disconnected from your purpose, or anxious without a clear reason. If you want to improve your emotional well-being and build resilience, reaching out for support is a courageous step. You do not have to face these challenges alone. I am here to listen without judgment and at your own pace.
