Therapists for Children in Vancouver, BC
Hello, I'm Sarah, a registered art therapist - welcome! Art therapy is a versatile and connective approach that allows clients to gain mastery over their issues through expression and creation. Art therapy can meet the needs of those in search of more than a typical therapy session. It is uniquely suited to engage with inner creativity as well as make room for the things words can not always express. Traditional counselling techniques and approaches are incorporated with the art making process to create a well-rounded healing approach.
Hello, I'm Sarah, a registered art therapist - welcome! Art therapy is a versatile and connective approach that allows clients to gain mastery over their issues through expression and creation. Art therapy can meet the needs of those in search of more than a typical therapy session. It is uniquely suited to engage with inner creativity as well as make room for the things words can not always express. Traditional counselling techniques and approaches are incorporated with the art making process to create a well-rounded healing approach.
I am an experienced therapist with a rich background in therapeutic practice, advanced clinical training, and research. I am guided by a client-centred, integrative, and evidence-based approach. Drawing on a range of therapeutic modalities, I tailor my work to each person’s unique needs—helping clients explore, understand, and navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. I am also recognized as an Approved Clinical Supervisor—a designation that reflects advanced training and experience mentoring other therapists and underscores the professional standards that guide my own client work.
I am an experienced therapist with a rich background in therapeutic practice, advanced clinical training, and research. I am guided by a client-centred, integrative, and evidence-based approach. Drawing on a range of therapeutic modalities, I tailor my work to each person’s unique needs—helping clients explore, understand, and navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. I am also recognized as an Approved Clinical Supervisor—a designation that reflects advanced training and experience mentoring other therapists and underscores the professional standards that guide my own client work.
I’m passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges.
I offer evidence-based approaches to address anxiety, relationship issues, crisis management, and other challenges in life. I believe in a collaborative, client-centered approach. I am a Registered Psychologist in Brazil and a Registered Professional Counsellor in Canada, with more than 13 years of experience. Together, we’ll explore your unique needs and tailor our sessions to achieve lasting change.
I’m passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges.
I offer evidence-based approaches to address anxiety, relationship issues, crisis management, and other challenges in life. I believe in a collaborative, client-centered approach. I am a Registered Psychologist in Brazil and a Registered Professional Counsellor in Canada, with more than 13 years of experience. Together, we’ll explore your unique needs and tailor our sessions to achieve lasting change.
I work with adults, couples, youth, and diverse communities navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, burnout, attachment wounds, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. Many of my clients feel stuck in unhealthy patterns, disconnected from themselves, or exhausted from carrying emotional pain alone. My approach is collaborative, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed, helping clients gain insight, build resilience, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I work with adults, couples, youth, and diverse communities navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, burnout, attachment wounds, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. Many of my clients feel stuck in unhealthy patterns, disconnected from themselves, or exhausted from carrying emotional pain alone. My approach is collaborative, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed, helping clients gain insight, build resilience, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Currently FULL / no new clients. Psychotherapist and Teaching Faculty, mentoring students at his clinical practice. His statement: "Mental health support, especially in Asia, is still clouded by stigma today. I am here to ensure that you get the best care for your mental health in a safe and confidential environment. It's not easy deciding to take the first step forward, but know that by just picking up the phone and booking a time with my reception staff, you have already taken that first step. Put down the phone after you've called us and give yourself a pat on the back; that was your first step toward your desired lifestyle."
Currently FULL / no new clients. Psychotherapist and Teaching Faculty, mentoring students at his clinical practice. His statement: "Mental health support, especially in Asia, is still clouded by stigma today. I am here to ensure that you get the best care for your mental health in a safe and confidential environment. It's not easy deciding to take the first step forward, but know that by just picking up the phone and booking a time with my reception staff, you have already taken that first step. Put down the phone after you've called us and give yourself a pat on the back; that was your first step toward your desired lifestyle."
FASD Institute - Natascha Lawrence and Associates
Counsellor, MA, RCC-ACS, BCRPT-S
Vancouver, BC V6H
Most importantly, Natascha is the parent of two incredible neurodivergent children, one who has FASD.
When Natascha started working as a Counsellor, she was deeply surprised and disappointed to find programs that did not meet the needs of neurodiverse folx. Natascha founded FASD Counselling and Consulting to provide the services she could not find; to meet clients where they are at and provide intervention that empowers and creates lifelong healing.
Most importantly, Natascha is the parent of two incredible neurodivergent children, one who has FASD.
When Natascha started working as a Counsellor, she was deeply surprised and disappointed to find programs that did not meet the needs of neurodiverse folx. Natascha founded FASD Counselling and Consulting to provide the services she could not find; to meet clients where they are at and provide intervention that empowers and creates lifelong healing.
Looking for an empathetic and non-judgemental counsellor to support you and/or your child?
I use a strength-based approach to help client's reach their optimal potential by forming a genuine, caring relationship. I implement Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Play Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I am also trained in SPACE ( child anxiety parenting program). Treatment is always tailored to meet individual needs and ages.
Looking for an empathetic and non-judgemental counsellor to support you and/or your child?
I use a strength-based approach to help client's reach their optimal potential by forming a genuine, caring relationship. I implement Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Play Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I am also trained in SPACE ( child anxiety parenting program). Treatment is always tailored to meet individual needs and ages.
In my twenty plus years experience working in the community and public school system, I have supported a variety of folks including: children, youth, adults, couples and families.
I have specific training in Emotion Focussed Therapy (EFT) which is a humanistic approach that helps clients develop a secure and vital connection to themselves and others. Viewing relational and individual distress through the lens of emotions and attachment theory, EFT offers a way to recognize and express emotional needs clearly.
In my twenty plus years experience working in the community and public school system, I have supported a variety of folks including: children, youth, adults, couples and families.
I have specific training in Emotion Focussed Therapy (EFT) which is a humanistic approach that helps clients develop a secure and vital connection to themselves and others. Viewing relational and individual distress through the lens of emotions and attachment theory, EFT offers a way to recognize and express emotional needs clearly.
I am a registered clinical counsellor and nurse with frontline experience in emergency and inpatient psychiatry working with both adults and children
I specialize in communication issue, relational conflict, substance use, challenges related to family relationships, and the long-term impact of childhood trauma. My work focuses on identifying patterns formed through early experiences, strengthening emotional regulation, and supporting healthier ways of coping and relating.
I am a registered clinical counsellor and nurse with frontline experience in emergency and inpatient psychiatry working with both adults and children
I specialize in communication issue, relational conflict, substance use, challenges related to family relationships, and the long-term impact of childhood trauma. My work focuses on identifying patterns formed through early experiences, strengthening emotional regulation, and supporting healthier ways of coping and relating.
I am passionate about supporting children, teens, young adults, and adults as they navigate the challenges, transitions, and uncertainties in life.
My goal is to help create space for curiosity and self-understanding, while supporting you in making sense of challenges with greater compassion and clarity. I also utilize strategies and tools from evidence-based approaches such as Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) when helpful.
I am passionate about supporting children, teens, young adults, and adults as they navigate the challenges, transitions, and uncertainties in life.
My goal is to help create space for curiosity and self-understanding, while supporting you in making sense of challenges with greater compassion and clarity. I also utilize strategies and tools from evidence-based approaches such as Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) when helpful.
Each one of us is connected to others through relationships - the vitality of these bonds is crucial for our well being. Yet, relating to others may at times seem like trying to crack a secret code. Do you struggle to have your needs met? Your voice heard? Or maybe you just want to be better understood by others? I believe learning to get what you need from others and from life is a process that starts with ourselves. I will be with you as we challenge the obstacles and bring decisions into line with your values.
Each one of us is connected to others through relationships - the vitality of these bonds is crucial for our well being. Yet, relating to others may at times seem like trying to crack a secret code. Do you struggle to have your needs met? Your voice heard? Or maybe you just want to be better understood by others? I believe learning to get what you need from others and from life is a process that starts with ourselves. I will be with you as we challenge the obstacles and bring decisions into line with your values.
For children, teens, and families, even daily routines can start to feel impossible.
As an immigrant, I understand the challenges of adapting to a new culture, language, and way of life. These experiences have shaped how I connect with others, leading with empathy, patience, and genuine care. This perspective guides the way I support my clients, creating a space where they feel seen, understood, and valued.
For children, teens, and families, even daily routines can start to feel impossible.
As an immigrant, I understand the challenges of adapting to a new culture, language, and way of life. These experiences have shaped how I connect with others, leading with empathy, patience, and genuine care. This perspective guides the way I support my clients, creating a space where they feel seen, understood, and valued.
Life doesn’t always unfold the way we imagined. Transitions, relationships, and the ups and downs of our inner world can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or questioning your direction. You may find yourself in familiar relationship patterns, feeling anxious beneath the surface, or noticing patterns like overthinking, people-pleasing, or struggling to set boundaries, even when you know something needs to change. Part of you understands what’s happening, but another part still feels stuck. Together, we’ll look at the patterns underneath what you’re experiencing, not just the symptoms, so change feels meaningful and lasting.
Life doesn’t always unfold the way we imagined. Transitions, relationships, and the ups and downs of our inner world can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or questioning your direction. You may find yourself in familiar relationship patterns, feeling anxious beneath the surface, or noticing patterns like overthinking, people-pleasing, or struggling to set boundaries, even when you know something needs to change. Part of you understands what’s happening, but another part still feels stuck. Together, we’ll look at the patterns underneath what you’re experiencing, not just the symptoms, so change feels meaningful and lasting.
If you or your child are experiencing anxiety, emotion dysregulation, worries, obsessive thoughts, parenting stress, low confidence, compulsions, perfectionism/behavioural rigidity, procrastination, or academic stress, these concerns can be confusing, frustrating and overwhelming to navigate.
I provide evidence-based therapy for anxiety and OCD that is practical, compassionate, and tailored to you or your child. My approach is active and solutions-focused, helping you reduce distress, break unhelpful patterns, and regain confidence in daily life.
If you or your child are experiencing anxiety, emotion dysregulation, worries, obsessive thoughts, parenting stress, low confidence, compulsions, perfectionism/behavioural rigidity, procrastination, or academic stress, these concerns can be confusing, frustrating and overwhelming to navigate.
I provide evidence-based therapy for anxiety and OCD that is practical, compassionate, and tailored to you or your child. My approach is active and solutions-focused, helping you reduce distress, break unhelpful patterns, and regain confidence in daily life.
I have over 18 years of clinical experience working with individuals, children, teenagers, couples and families in Vancouver on a wide range of issues, such as transition, grief and loss, and parenting.
20+ years ago, I went to counselling school thinking that I would learn everything there is to learn, graduate, and help everyone who comes my way. When I carried my mission into my first counselling job, I quickly learned that I could not help just about everyone. I could only help those who wished to be helped. It is so good that you are browsing the internet looking for help. This awareness that something is not working in your life and the openness to see someone is the first step to making meaningful changes. If you are looking for consistency and honest feedback, then I may be a good fit for you.
I have over 18 years of clinical experience working with individuals, children, teenagers, couples and families in Vancouver on a wide range of issues, such as transition, grief and loss, and parenting.
20+ years ago, I went to counselling school thinking that I would learn everything there is to learn, graduate, and help everyone who comes my way. When I carried my mission into my first counselling job, I quickly learned that I could not help just about everyone. I could only help those who wished to be helped. It is so good that you are browsing the internet looking for help. This awareness that something is not working in your life and the openness to see someone is the first step to making meaningful changes. If you are looking for consistency and honest feedback, then I may be a good fit for you.
I use a mixed-methods approach to support the journey it takes to guide you and your child toward their own version of "there
Supporting children and families with a strengths-based, culturally sensitive approach, I integrate mixed methods such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness to foster growth and resilience. Specializing in anxiety, ADHD, executive function, learning differences, grief, trauma, and identity, I help build confidence, emotional balance, self-awareness & direction.
I use a mixed-methods approach to support the journey it takes to guide you and your child toward their own version of "there
Supporting children and families with a strengths-based, culturally sensitive approach, I integrate mixed methods such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness to foster growth and resilience. Specializing in anxiety, ADHD, executive function, learning differences, grief, trauma, and identity, I help build confidence, emotional balance, self-awareness & direction.
We treat everyone from children to the elderly.
The client + counsellor must be a fit, so we have multiple practitioners to allow you to choose a therapist with whom you connect. Each of us endeavour to understand you and your experiences. We have a deep interest in how emotional regulation, identity and family dynamics can be factors in the development of physical and mental health disorders. Our counselling styles can be described as empathic & solution-focused. We provide an environment, free from judgement and believe honesty and acceptance are fundamental to personal growth and change.
We treat everyone from children to the elderly.
The client + counsellor must be a fit, so we have multiple practitioners to allow you to choose a therapist with whom you connect. Each of us endeavour to understand you and your experiences. We have a deep interest in how emotional regulation, identity and family dynamics can be factors in the development of physical and mental health disorders. Our counselling styles can be described as empathic & solution-focused. We provide an environment, free from judgement and believe honesty and acceptance are fundamental to personal growth and change.
I worked at The Canadian Red Cross and managed a team of volunteers that provided emotional support to parents and caregivers dealing with critically ill children.
My family members and I have gone through critical illness and car accidents facing life and death. My personal journey enriched my life experience in dealing with grief and loss, depression and anxiety, immigration and settlement challenges, parenting, family violence , child abuse and relationship challenges both at work and home.
I worked at The Canadian Red Cross and managed a team of volunteers that provided emotional support to parents and caregivers dealing with critically ill children.
My family members and I have gone through critical illness and car accidents facing life and death. My personal journey enriched my life experience in dealing with grief and loss, depression and anxiety, immigration and settlement challenges, parenting, family violence , child abuse and relationship challenges both at work and home.
Have you ever felt that you appear to be doing well on the outside while quietly struggling within? Anxiety that is hard to explain, repeated hurt in relationships, or a lingering sense of exhaustion can leave you feeling lost or disconnected. Therapy offers a calm, non-judgmental space to gently explore your inner experiences. It is not only about solving problems, but about reconnecting with yourself, understanding emotional patterns, and moving toward a more grounded and meaningful way of living.
Have you ever felt that you appear to be doing well on the outside while quietly struggling within? Anxiety that is hard to explain, repeated hurt in relationships, or a lingering sense of exhaustion can leave you feeling lost or disconnected. Therapy offers a calm, non-judgmental space to gently explore your inner experiences. It is not only about solving problems, but about reconnecting with yourself, understanding emotional patterns, and moving toward a more grounded and meaningful way of living.
I also support children and teens navigating major life transitions, suicidal ideation, self-harm, loneliness, shame, interpersonal trauma as well as racial and cultural identity development.
I arrive embodied in tender curiosity and loving presence. To foster collaboration, I prioritize the reverence and nurturance of your innate wisdom, self-determination, and courage. To build safety and trust, I commit to an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed care model that is grounded in informed consent and cultural humility.
I also support children and teens navigating major life transitions, suicidal ideation, self-harm, loneliness, shame, interpersonal trauma as well as racial and cultural identity development.
I arrive embodied in tender curiosity and loving presence. To foster collaboration, I prioritize the reverence and nurturance of your innate wisdom, self-determination, and courage. To build safety and trust, I commit to an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed care model that is grounded in informed consent and cultural humility.
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