BlueCross BlueShield Therapists in Vancouver, BC
Your relationships matter but the same arguments, distance, or intimacy struggles keep repeating. Communication turns into conflict, parenting feels heavier than expected, or your attachment patterns keep showing up in ways you don’t like. You’re self-aware and growth-oriented, but insight alone hasn’t created change. So you are here, seeking practical tools, direct and honest care, and a space to go beyond validation and reassurance. It's your first time to therapy, or you haven't found the right therapist. If you want result driven care with real and relatable therapists, we may be the right clinic for you!
Your relationships matter but the same arguments, distance, or intimacy struggles keep repeating. Communication turns into conflict, parenting feels heavier than expected, or your attachment patterns keep showing up in ways you don’t like. You’re self-aware and growth-oriented, but insight alone hasn’t created change. So you are here, seeking practical tools, direct and honest care, and a space to go beyond validation and reassurance. It's your first time to therapy, or you haven't found the right therapist. If you want result driven care with real and relatable therapists, we may be the right clinic for you!
I believe that we're all scared little kids in adult bodies. And that we all are pursuing safety, not happiness. Growing up, most of us never experienced consistent emotional safety and we've been in survival mode ever since. Perfectionism, people pleasing, over thinking and the self critic are some of the defense mechanisms that we leaned on to find safety. They helped us survive for sure and the cost has been constant dissociation, exhaustion and procrastination. Since our coping mechanisms were developed unconsciously (before age 12), I believe that the healing process requires an intentional effort to be present with ourselves.
I believe that we're all scared little kids in adult bodies. And that we all are pursuing safety, not happiness. Growing up, most of us never experienced consistent emotional safety and we've been in survival mode ever since. Perfectionism, people pleasing, over thinking and the self critic are some of the defense mechanisms that we leaned on to find safety. They helped us survive for sure and the cost has been constant dissociation, exhaustion and procrastination. Since our coping mechanisms were developed unconsciously (before age 12), I believe that the healing process requires an intentional effort to be present with ourselves.
Sometimes insight alone is not enough to create change. Many of the patterns that keep us stuck live in the brain’s emotional learning systems, which is why therapy that works with both mind and nervous system can be so powerful. I integrate CBT, Internal Family Systems, bilateral stimulation, and neuroscience-informed hypnotherapy to help gently update these patterns. In a calm, focused state, new perspectives and responses can emerge naturally. My goal is to help you reconnect with clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of direction.
Sometimes insight alone is not enough to create change. Many of the patterns that keep us stuck live in the brain’s emotional learning systems, which is why therapy that works with both mind and nervous system can be so powerful. I integrate CBT, Internal Family Systems, bilateral stimulation, and neuroscience-informed hypnotherapy to help gently update these patterns. In a calm, focused state, new perspectives and responses can emerge naturally. My goal is to help you reconnect with clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of direction.
I work with people experiencing difficult problems. Such problems go by many names, and may be new or old, but all share the common trait of stubbornly obstructing our happiness. You might feel depressed, anxious, stuck or directionless, unable to steer toward a more hopeful future. You might struggle with the overwhelming complexity of your life, or feel paralyzed by the choices it presents. You might lament the harshness with which you treat yourself or those you love. Whatever they do, however they operate, these problems make life needlessly hard.
I work with people experiencing difficult problems. Such problems go by many names, and may be new or old, but all share the common trait of stubbornly obstructing our happiness. You might feel depressed, anxious, stuck or directionless, unable to steer toward a more hopeful future. You might struggle with the overwhelming complexity of your life, or feel paralyzed by the choices it presents. You might lament the harshness with which you treat yourself or those you love. Whatever they do, however they operate, these problems make life needlessly hard.
You’re doing your best—but life still feels overwhelming.
You’re stuck in patterns that are hard to break. Maybe you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship tension, or low confidence. You want to feel more balanced, empowered, and in control… but you’re not sure where to begin.
I help individuals and couples who feel stuck, disconnected, or emotionally drained find clarity, strength, and direction.
I specialize in helping people just like you build greater self-awareness and learn tools to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
You’re doing your best—but life still feels overwhelming.
You’re stuck in patterns that are hard to break. Maybe you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship tension, or low confidence. You want to feel more balanced, empowered, and in control… but you’re not sure where to begin.
I help individuals and couples who feel stuck, disconnected, or emotionally drained find clarity, strength, and direction.
I specialize in helping people just like you build greater self-awareness and learn tools to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
The Self calls to us in many ways. Life may feel destabilized, old patterns may be breaking, and a sense of urgency or confusion can arise. A crisis may reveal itself as significant relationship challenge, great loss, suicidal thoughts, loss of meaning, persistent anxiety, addiction, or simply an uncomfortable tug that persists no matter our efforts. These experiences are the psyches invitation into deeper awareness. My work offers a space to explore, attune, and integrate the deeper truths within you.
The Self calls to us in many ways. Life may feel destabilized, old patterns may be breaking, and a sense of urgency or confusion can arise. A crisis may reveal itself as significant relationship challenge, great loss, suicidal thoughts, loss of meaning, persistent anxiety, addiction, or simply an uncomfortable tug that persists no matter our efforts. These experiences are the psyches invitation into deeper awareness. My work offers a space to explore, attune, and integrate the deeper truths within you.
I work with people facing challenge in their lives, new or old. Anxiety or fear may have narrowed your world. Self-doubt may have grown louder, quietly shaping your choices. You might be pouring energy into your relationships, but feel undernourished by them. You may be exhausted from carrying too much for too long, or be puzzled by a heaviness that settled in without a clear cause. Things may even look steady on the outside while something inside isn’t settled. Much of my work centres around these issues and how your unique experiences, past and present, play a role.
I work with people facing challenge in their lives, new or old. Anxiety or fear may have narrowed your world. Self-doubt may have grown louder, quietly shaping your choices. You might be pouring energy into your relationships, but feel undernourished by them. You may be exhausted from carrying too much for too long, or be puzzled by a heaviness that settled in without a clear cause. Things may even look steady on the outside while something inside isn’t settled. Much of my work centres around these issues and how your unique experiences, past and present, play a role.
Dan Spring | Neurodiversity | ADHD | Autism
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC, BCTC, BA
2 Endorsed
Online Only
In the face of life’s unexpected challenges, you may be feeling overwhelmed or stuck. My role as your counsellor is to be your guide, meeting you in your present moment, and moving at your pace, giving you practical tools to cope and overcome. Together, we’ll navigate a compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming space, focusing on regaining control and peace of mind while fostering a healthier, happier life.
In the face of life’s unexpected challenges, you may be feeling overwhelmed or stuck. My role as your counsellor is to be your guide, meeting you in your present moment, and moving at your pace, giving you practical tools to cope and overcome. Together, we’ll navigate a compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming space, focusing on regaining control and peace of mind while fostering a healthier, happier life.
Are you stuck in a cycle of obsessing about food, bingeing, restricting, or feeling out of control around eating? Maybe you feel consumed by thoughts about your body or never quite feeling “good enough.” You might be trying so hard to do everything right but instead feel overwhelmed, ashamed, or exhausted. It’s draining to live in a loop where food and your body take up so much space in your mind, leaving little room for anything else. I specialize in supporting all eating disorders, disordered eating, body image distress, and the pressure to meet impossible standards, you deserve support that actually helps you move forward.
Are you stuck in a cycle of obsessing about food, bingeing, restricting, or feeling out of control around eating? Maybe you feel consumed by thoughts about your body or never quite feeling “good enough.” You might be trying so hard to do everything right but instead feel overwhelmed, ashamed, or exhausted. It’s draining to live in a loop where food and your body take up so much space in your mind, leaving little room for anything else. I specialize in supporting all eating disorders, disordered eating, body image distress, and the pressure to meet impossible standards, you deserve support that actually helps you move forward.
I offer direct billing for many insurance plans, including Pacific Blue Cross, CanadaLife, Manulife, and SunLife.
I welcome clients who seek a collaborative, non-judgmental process focused on addressing painful emotions and circumstances. We will address difficult relationship patterns, grieve unacceptable losses, and investigate ways to change hopelessly stuck situations. While I specialize in working with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions and complex grief, I welcome all clients who are seeking a therapist who is present, authentic, and comfortable in complex and hard-to-resolve situations (and who doesn't sound like ChatGPT.)
I offer direct billing for many insurance plans, including Pacific Blue Cross, CanadaLife, Manulife, and SunLife.
I welcome clients who seek a collaborative, non-judgmental process focused on addressing painful emotions and circumstances. We will address difficult relationship patterns, grieve unacceptable losses, and investigate ways to change hopelessly stuck situations. While I specialize in working with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions and complex grief, I welcome all clients who are seeking a therapist who is present, authentic, and comfortable in complex and hard-to-resolve situations (and who doesn't sound like ChatGPT.)
Changeways Clinic is a private practice of 20 registered psychologists all specializing in the provision of evidence-based cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). We see a wide variety of clients, with an emphasis on mood and anxiety-related problems (including panic, PTSD, OCD, social anxiety, and phobias). Individual clinicians also provide services in the areas of parenting, chronic pain, personality disorder, life coaching, return to work, CBT for insomnia, and issues related to sexual orientation. We integrate the principles of acceptance-based and mindfulness-based approaches along with more traditional CBT -based methods.
Changeways Clinic is a private practice of 20 registered psychologists all specializing in the provision of evidence-based cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). We see a wide variety of clients, with an emphasis on mood and anxiety-related problems (including panic, PTSD, OCD, social anxiety, and phobias). Individual clinicians also provide services in the areas of parenting, chronic pain, personality disorder, life coaching, return to work, CBT for insomnia, and issues related to sexual orientation. We integrate the principles of acceptance-based and mindfulness-based approaches along with more traditional CBT -based methods.
Welcome! For over 20 years now, I've worked with people struggling with low self esteem, depression, anxiety and life crises using ISTDP, a dynamic therapy model that creates quick and lasting change. For couples who are struggling with a lack of intimacy and communication difficulties, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy. EFT is a research based model proven to help couples see their negative patterns and habits, and help them make better choices so that their relationship can improve and deepen. I give couples the tools they need to feel closer right away. I offer a free 20 min consult to see if we are a good fit. Change your life!
Welcome! For over 20 years now, I've worked with people struggling with low self esteem, depression, anxiety and life crises using ISTDP, a dynamic therapy model that creates quick and lasting change. For couples who are struggling with a lack of intimacy and communication difficulties, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy. EFT is a research based model proven to help couples see their negative patterns and habits, and help them make better choices so that their relationship can improve and deepen. I give couples the tools they need to feel closer right away. I offer a free 20 min consult to see if we are a good fit. Change your life!
The human experience is infinite in complexity, diversity and meaning. The nature of concerns bringing a person into therapy can be too — It’s rarely as simple as a behaviour, a diagnosis, a relationship problem or a life event. I have over a decade of experience helping people work through a range of concerns including: difficulty in relationships, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, BPD, C-PTSD, and Bereavement/ Suicide Bereavement. If any of these present a struggle for you in your life, or the life of a loved one whom you support, I would be honoured to hear from you and work together towards finding some healthy, sustainable relief.
The human experience is infinite in complexity, diversity and meaning. The nature of concerns bringing a person into therapy can be too — It’s rarely as simple as a behaviour, a diagnosis, a relationship problem or a life event. I have over a decade of experience helping people work through a range of concerns including: difficulty in relationships, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, BPD, C-PTSD, and Bereavement/ Suicide Bereavement. If any of these present a struggle for you in your life, or the life of a loved one whom you support, I would be honoured to hear from you and work together towards finding some healthy, sustainable relief.
You may seem successful on the outside, but inside, you might feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck. Maybe you’re searching for an Asian therapist because you don’t feel seen or heard, even when you try your best. I understand what you’re going through. You could be carrying intergenerational trauma, cultural pressure, people-pleasing habits, or perfectionism. Stress from work, family expectations, identity struggles, or anti-Asian racism can affect your confidence, sleep, and emotional health. You want relief, clarity, and balance, while staying connected to your culture and value.
You may seem successful on the outside, but inside, you might feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck. Maybe you’re searching for an Asian therapist because you don’t feel seen or heard, even when you try your best. I understand what you’re going through. You could be carrying intergenerational trauma, cultural pressure, people-pleasing habits, or perfectionism. Stress from work, family expectations, identity struggles, or anti-Asian racism can affect your confidence, sleep, and emotional health. You want relief, clarity, and balance, while staying connected to your culture and value.
For the past fifteen years, I have provided therapy to diverse populations in various treatment settings. I have extensive experience treating anxiety, climate anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship conflicts, trauma, and stress caused by life transitions.
As a therapist, I strive to understand clients' unique needs and strengths. I value my clients’ perspectives and believe their self-awareness is essential to future change. The therapeutic relationship I have with clients is foundational to my work as a therapist and in many ways guides the counselling process.
For the past fifteen years, I have provided therapy to diverse populations in various treatment settings. I have extensive experience treating anxiety, climate anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship conflicts, trauma, and stress caused by life transitions.
As a therapist, I strive to understand clients' unique needs and strengths. I value my clients’ perspectives and believe their self-awareness is essential to future change. The therapeutic relationship I have with clients is foundational to my work as a therapist and in many ways guides the counselling process.
I specialize in helping adults overcome anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, addictions, including gambling and alcohol, and BPD. Using evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) within a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework, I help clients build insight, regulate emotions, and create sustainable change.
Whether you're navigating a life transition, recovering from loss, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, therapy can offer clarity, process emotions, and build a more connected relationship with yourself and others.
I specialize in helping adults overcome anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, addictions, including gambling and alcohol, and BPD. Using evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) within a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework, I help clients build insight, regulate emotions, and create sustainable change.
Whether you're navigating a life transition, recovering from loss, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, therapy can offer clarity, process emotions, and build a more connected relationship with yourself and others.
Are you overwhelmed by memories that won't fade? Do nightmares frequently disrupt your sleep? Are you anxious or depressed and can't figure out why? Trauma overwhelms the mind and the body, often leaving you stuck and unable to fully engage in life or fully connect with your authentic self. EMDR Therapy tailored to your needs can unburden your nervous system and allow you to gain a sense of safety, ease, creativity and connection. Take the first step - reach out today!
Are you overwhelmed by memories that won't fade? Do nightmares frequently disrupt your sleep? Are you anxious or depressed and can't figure out why? Trauma overwhelms the mind and the body, often leaving you stuck and unable to fully engage in life or fully connect with your authentic self. EMDR Therapy tailored to your needs can unburden your nervous system and allow you to gain a sense of safety, ease, creativity and connection. Take the first step - reach out today!
I believe mental health is not a permanent state but a dynamic one, characterized by periods of equilibrium and disequilibrium. The latter can manifest as frustration, disappointment, helplessness, somatic pain, chronic fatigue, dysfunction, job loss, impulsive behaviors, relational difficulties, and varying levels of anxiety. The good news is that, together, we can successfully navigate these periods of disequilibrium to achieve a higher level of growth and a new equilibrium through our therapeutic sessions.
I believe mental health is not a permanent state but a dynamic one, characterized by periods of equilibrium and disequilibrium. The latter can manifest as frustration, disappointment, helplessness, somatic pain, chronic fatigue, dysfunction, job loss, impulsive behaviors, relational difficulties, and varying levels of anxiety. The good news is that, together, we can successfully navigate these periods of disequilibrium to achieve a higher level of growth and a new equilibrium through our therapeutic sessions.
Based in Vancouver, BC, we support individuals moving through anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, personal growth, and ADHD. Our work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and the belief that healing unfolds when we feel seen and supported. We offer gentle, individualized care and create a soft, steady space to explore your experiences, rediscover your inner wisdom, and move toward a life that feels more grounded, connected, and wholly your own.
Based in Vancouver, BC, we support individuals moving through anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, personal growth, and ADHD. Our work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and the belief that healing unfolds when we feel seen and supported. We offer gentle, individualized care and create a soft, steady space to explore your experiences, rediscover your inner wisdom, and move toward a life that feels more grounded, connected, and wholly your own.
Are you grappling with challenges such as patterns in relationships, feelings of shame, or struggling to express your authentic self? My typical clients are young adults, middle-aged adults, leaders, healthcare professionals, students, and anyone seeking to develop greater insight into their lives. Many come to my practice to explore emotions, overcome blocks to personal growth, or heal from difficult experiences. Together, we take a thoughtful, client-centered approach that emphasizes understanding your unique individuality without imposing one-size-fits-all solutions, fostering lasting change and deeper self-awareness.
Are you grappling with challenges such as patterns in relationships, feelings of shame, or struggling to express your authentic self? My typical clients are young adults, middle-aged adults, leaders, healthcare professionals, students, and anyone seeking to develop greater insight into their lives. Many come to my practice to explore emotions, overcome blocks to personal growth, or heal from difficult experiences. Together, we take a thoughtful, client-centered approach that emphasizes understanding your unique individuality without imposing one-size-fits-all solutions, fostering lasting change and deeper self-awareness.
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BlueCross and BlueShield Counsellors
BlueCross BlueShield insurance provides coverage for behavioral health services in Vancouver, BC. BCBS HMO-style plans cover in-network providers while PPO plans provide a benefit that can be applied to either in-network or out-of-network providers. Blue Cross Blue Shield may not require a referral from your primary care practitioner for covered behavioral health services.
Some BCBS Counsellors in Vancouver, BC only have room for a few insurance slots in their schedule, so it's important to confirm in-network availability when you book your first appointment.
Blue Cross Blue Shield companies are independently owned and community-based healthcare insurers.
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