Croatian-Speaking Therapists in Vancouver, BC
You do not need to have everything sorted out to start therapy. If you are carrying the weight of illness, anxiety, burnout, or uncertainty, my hope is to offer you a place where you can slow down, make sense of things, and find new ways forward that feel true to you.
You do not need to have everything sorted out to start therapy. If you are carrying the weight of illness, anxiety, burnout, or uncertainty, my hope is to offer you a place where you can slow down, make sense of things, and find new ways forward that feel true to you.
I work with adults and youth (16 and up) around trauma, sexuality, identity, and relationships. I provide queer and trans affirming individual and relationship counselling services for folks in various relationship structures, including hormone readiness assessments. I specialize in sexualized violence and also work more expansively looking at reclamation of self and identity after trauma of displacement and/or collective and intergenerational trauma, as well as institutional trauma. I believe that healing is expansive and I strive to honour and integrate into our work whatever ways of healing you have already been using.
I work with adults and youth (16 and up) around trauma, sexuality, identity, and relationships. I provide queer and trans affirming individual and relationship counselling services for folks in various relationship structures, including hormone readiness assessments. I specialize in sexualized violence and also work more expansively looking at reclamation of self and identity after trauma of displacement and/or collective and intergenerational trauma, as well as institutional trauma. I believe that healing is expansive and I strive to honour and integrate into our work whatever ways of healing you have already been using.
You've probably by now read through dozens of therapist bios, trying to imagine: is this the person I can open up to about things in my life I haven't told anyone else? In therapy, a good connection is everything!
We have a skilled team of therapists who also happen to be pretty great humans. Our 90% return visit rate means that our clients receive quality therapy.
Whether you are struggling with a current situation causing you stress and pain, or wanting to process more chronic emotional and interpersonal patterns, we can get to work so that you can live life with more ease, emotional balance, and satisfying relationships.
You've probably by now read through dozens of therapist bios, trying to imagine: is this the person I can open up to about things in my life I haven't told anyone else? In therapy, a good connection is everything!
We have a skilled team of therapists who also happen to be pretty great humans. Our 90% return visit rate means that our clients receive quality therapy.
Whether you are struggling with a current situation causing you stress and pain, or wanting to process more chronic emotional and interpersonal patterns, we can get to work so that you can live life with more ease, emotional balance, and satisfying relationships.
You may be feeling that something just isn't right - that you're not feeling or living how you wish you were. There may be a name that tries to describe it, like anxiety or depression, but you still don't know what to do about it. Rather than look to your rational mind for solutions, I facilitate an exploration of the unconscious so we find deeper, more long-term answers to your struggle. Instead of seeing symptoms and patterns as failures or something "wrong" with you that needs to be eliminated, I view them as pathways to unmet needs, untold stories, and parts of you trying to communicate something. The "problem" is intelligent.
You may be feeling that something just isn't right - that you're not feeling or living how you wish you were. There may be a name that tries to describe it, like anxiety or depression, but you still don't know what to do about it. Rather than look to your rational mind for solutions, I facilitate an exploration of the unconscious so we find deeper, more long-term answers to your struggle. Instead of seeing symptoms and patterns as failures or something "wrong" with you that needs to be eliminated, I view them as pathways to unmet needs, untold stories, and parts of you trying to communicate something. The "problem" is intelligent.
I have over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals from a wide spectrum of cultural, socio-economic, ethnic, educational and other diversified (multicultural, multiracial and multiethnic) backgrounds. I work with adults, youth, families, experiencing difficult life transitions, stress, anxiety, anger, substance use, trauma, emotional dysregulation and depression. I am EMDR and DBT trained and also specialize in ADHD work with kids and teenagers and eating disorders. My practice is person-centered, trauma-informed, collaborative, anti-oppressive and strength-based. I am CVAP, ICBC, EAP and FNHA-approved counsellor.
I have over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals from a wide spectrum of cultural, socio-economic, ethnic, educational and other diversified (multicultural, multiracial and multiethnic) backgrounds. I work with adults, youth, families, experiencing difficult life transitions, stress, anxiety, anger, substance use, trauma, emotional dysregulation and depression. I am EMDR and DBT trained and also specialize in ADHD work with kids and teenagers and eating disorders. My practice is person-centered, trauma-informed, collaborative, anti-oppressive and strength-based. I am CVAP, ICBC, EAP and FNHA-approved counsellor.
Daily life can feel lonely and disconnected, like you're at a crossroads and you don't know where to turn. You might be overwhelmed and have trouble achieving a work/life balance, feeling stuck, struggling to cope with everyday life demands, important or distressing events or big changes in your life, you are worried, stressed or depressed. You become self-critical, self-blaming and self-doubting, focusing on your weaknesses rather than their positive qualities. I am here to help you identify those feeling and help you find your way to a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life. Let me help you restore your life balance.
Daily life can feel lonely and disconnected, like you're at a crossroads and you don't know where to turn. You might be overwhelmed and have trouble achieving a work/life balance, feeling stuck, struggling to cope with everyday life demands, important or distressing events or big changes in your life, you are worried, stressed or depressed. You become self-critical, self-blaming and self-doubting, focusing on your weaknesses rather than their positive qualities. I am here to help you identify those feeling and help you find your way to a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life. Let me help you restore your life balance.
We work with individuals who may appear high-functioning on the outside, yet feels disconnected, overwhelmed, or internally conflicted on the inside. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, relational patterns, emotional reactivity or numbness, identity confusion, or the long-term effects of developmental or relational trauma.
Often, they’ve already tried to “think their way out” of their struggles. They understand themselves intellectually, but still feel stuck in their body, nervous system, or relationships. They may feel exhausted from holding it together, people-pleasing, or over-functioning.
We work with individuals who may appear high-functioning on the outside, yet feels disconnected, overwhelmed, or internally conflicted on the inside. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, relational patterns, emotional reactivity or numbness, identity confusion, or the long-term effects of developmental or relational trauma.
Often, they’ve already tried to “think their way out” of their struggles. They understand themselves intellectually, but still feel stuck in their body, nervous system, or relationships. They may feel exhausted from holding it together, people-pleasing, or over-functioning.
I know that it takes a lot of courage to reach out for help at times when we feel distressed, overwhelmed, vulnerable, confused, wrought with sadness, shame, hurt, guilt, intense worry... Some of us have been told or made feel that we do not deserve better, or that we are not good enough, or smart enough, or thin enough, or strong enough, or funny enough... Sometimes we seek refuge in food, alcohol, drugs, sex, or self-harm to cope with the belief that we can never feel differently about ourselves or the world.
I know that it takes a lot of courage to reach out for help at times when we feel distressed, overwhelmed, vulnerable, confused, wrought with sadness, shame, hurt, guilt, intense worry... Some of us have been told or made feel that we do not deserve better, or that we are not good enough, or smart enough, or thin enough, or strong enough, or funny enough... Sometimes we seek refuge in food, alcohol, drugs, sex, or self-harm to cope with the belief that we can never feel differently about ourselves or the world.
Do you ever feel like you're stuck...just going through the motions? Navigating life's many challenges can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself and others around you. Maybe cycles of anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, or navigating relationship challenges are making it hard to feel like yourself lately. Therapy is a safe space where you don't have to figure it out all alone. Together we’ll make sense of what’s been holding you back and build a path forward that actually feels aligned with who you are. You deserve a safe space where you feel seen, supported, and challenged to grow.
Do you ever feel like you're stuck...just going through the motions? Navigating life's many challenges can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself and others around you. Maybe cycles of anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, or navigating relationship challenges are making it hard to feel like yourself lately. Therapy is a safe space where you don't have to figure it out all alone. Together we’ll make sense of what’s been holding you back and build a path forward that actually feels aligned with who you are. You deserve a safe space where you feel seen, supported, and challenged to grow.
Expressive Wellness offers a sliding scale individual and relationship counselling sessions with Masters-level practicum students ($30-100 a session, self chosen rate), as well as counselling by Registered Counsellors and Social Workers. Centring anti-oppressive counselling, we work alongside 2SLGBTQI+ folks, BIPOC folks, sex workers, neurodivergent folks, folks who have experienced traumas, folks who cope with OCD, and poly/kink communities. We provide individual, family and relationship counselling. Practice focuses include EMDR, somatic work, emotion focused therapy, DBT and narrative therapy.
Expressive Wellness offers a sliding scale individual and relationship counselling sessions with Masters-level practicum students ($30-100 a session, self chosen rate), as well as counselling by Registered Counsellors and Social Workers. Centring anti-oppressive counselling, we work alongside 2SLGBTQI+ folks, BIPOC folks, sex workers, neurodivergent folks, folks who have experienced traumas, folks who cope with OCD, and poly/kink communities. We provide individual, family and relationship counselling. Practice focuses include EMDR, somatic work, emotion focused therapy, DBT and narrative therapy.
You are ready to feel better and I am here to help. Counselling is a healing journey and am honoured to be a part of it. I can help you gain better self-understanding, improve your mood and change old patterns, by using both my knowledge of neuroscience and effective counselling techniques. I work collaboratively with you to make lasting change. I specialize in counselling individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health (depression, anxiety, PTSD) , abuse (emotional, physical, sexual), grief and loss, life transitions (relationships, work, school), anger management, relationship issues, parenting and pregnancy concerns.
You are ready to feel better and I am here to help. Counselling is a healing journey and am honoured to be a part of it. I can help you gain better self-understanding, improve your mood and change old patterns, by using both my knowledge of neuroscience and effective counselling techniques. I work collaboratively with you to make lasting change. I specialize in counselling individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health (depression, anxiety, PTSD) , abuse (emotional, physical, sexual), grief and loss, life transitions (relationships, work, school), anger management, relationship issues, parenting and pregnancy concerns.
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I have experience working with people of all ages and am fluent in English and Serbo- Croatian.
My personal experiences as a woman, second-generation immigrant, survivor, life-long learner, and advocate have shaped who I am as a practitioner. I hope to support and empower my clients through all aspects of life by focusing on your goals. I believe that therapy should be a safe space to invoke curiosity, reflect, and engage in self-growth.
I have experience working with people of all ages and am fluent in English and Serbo- Croatian.
My personal experiences as a woman, second-generation immigrant, survivor, life-long learner, and advocate have shaped who I am as a practitioner. I hope to support and empower my clients through all aspects of life by focusing on your goals. I believe that therapy should be a safe space to invoke curiosity, reflect, and engage in self-growth.
I love working with clients of all walks of life and welcome anyone who is looking to begin their journeys for change, regardless of what that change may look like. I approach each session with compassion and encouragement, opening the floor for us to collaboratively work towards developing a therapeutic goal and striving towards achieving it. I adopt a holistic approach, allowing me to ask questions and learn more about your past, present and future tense, as everyone’s journey and process is different and unique to them.
I love working with clients of all walks of life and welcome anyone who is looking to begin their journeys for change, regardless of what that change may look like. I approach each session with compassion and encouragement, opening the floor for us to collaboratively work towards developing a therapeutic goal and striving towards achieving it. I adopt a holistic approach, allowing me to ask questions and learn more about your past, present and future tense, as everyone’s journey and process is different and unique to them.
I believe you are the expert in your own life. My role is to walk alongside you with empathy, curiosity, and a trauma-informed approach. I work with people navigating anxiety, depression, addiction, family challenges, and life transitions. I have extensive experience with teens and a special focus on men’s mental health, including anger management. Using CBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, DBT, and Attachment-Informed practices, I create a safe, supportive space for change. Let’s connect for a free 15-minute consultation.
I believe you are the expert in your own life. My role is to walk alongside you with empathy, curiosity, and a trauma-informed approach. I work with people navigating anxiety, depression, addiction, family challenges, and life transitions. I have extensive experience with teens and a special focus on men’s mental health, including anger management. Using CBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, DBT, and Attachment-Informed practices, I create a safe, supportive space for change. Let’s connect for a free 15-minute consultation.
With over 10 years of experience, I support people navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, domestic abuse, chronic illness, and major life transitions. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. Together, we’ll gently explore how these experiences have shaped your thoughts, emotions, and patterns, and begin to make sense of what you’re carrying. My approach is grounded in compassion and clarity, helping you move at your own pace while building a deeper understanding of yourself. Healing is possible.
With over 10 years of experience, I support people navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, domestic abuse, chronic illness, and major life transitions. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. Together, we’ll gently explore how these experiences have shaped your thoughts, emotions, and patterns, and begin to make sense of what you’re carrying. My approach is grounded in compassion and clarity, helping you move at your own pace while building a deeper understanding of yourself. Healing is possible.
Hello, I am a seasoned registered psychologist with experience as a psychiatrist and clinical psychologist. As a young medical doctor, I was confronted by pressing existential questions raised by my patients. Motivated by a sense of duty in providing answers, I completed my Masters Degree in Psychodynamic Therapy and as a student of the well-known Viennese psychiatrist Viktor Frankl, I completed my Ph.D. in Existential Psychotherapy.
Hello, I am a seasoned registered psychologist with experience as a psychiatrist and clinical psychologist. As a young medical doctor, I was confronted by pressing existential questions raised by my patients. Motivated by a sense of duty in providing answers, I completed my Masters Degree in Psychodynamic Therapy and as a student of the well-known Viennese psychiatrist Viktor Frankl, I completed my Ph.D. in Existential Psychotherapy.
At Pacific Pines Wellness, we offer EMDR, Brainspotting, Play Therapy, ADHD support, and more to help you move through the challenges that may be keeping you stuck. Whether you’re caught in repeating patterns, overthinking, feeling overwhelmed, or struggling to stay focused and organized, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Our team of experienced professionals understands how exhausting and isolating that can be. We’re here to provide compassionate support, help you better understand what you’re experiencing, and work alongside you to create meaningful, lasting change.
At Pacific Pines Wellness, we offer EMDR, Brainspotting, Play Therapy, ADHD support, and more to help you move through the challenges that may be keeping you stuck. Whether you’re caught in repeating patterns, overthinking, feeling overwhelmed, or struggling to stay focused and organized, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Our team of experienced professionals understands how exhausting and isolating that can be. We’re here to provide compassionate support, help you better understand what you’re experiencing, and work alongside you to create meaningful, lasting change.
Life's too short to be unhappy, unsure, or unfulfilled. If you are struggling with anxiety, stress, trauma or you need couples or family counselling, I can support you. You don't have to be alone in this journey. We can look into the cause of your problems and process the issues that are standing in the way of you reaching your full potential. Let me help you learn useful coping strategies to better manage your stress, anxiety and trauma.
Life's too short to be unhappy, unsure, or unfulfilled. If you are struggling with anxiety, stress, trauma or you need couples or family counselling, I can support you. You don't have to be alone in this journey. We can look into the cause of your problems and process the issues that are standing in the way of you reaching your full potential. Let me help you learn useful coping strategies to better manage your stress, anxiety and trauma.
Are you sick of waking up to another day of pain? Tired of trying to explain spoon theory to people committed to misunderstanding you? Are you stuck in executive dysfunction or the overwhelm that comes with neurodivergence? Maybe you've been dismissed by the very professionals meant to help you? I specialize in supporting clients who are neurodivergent and/or living with chronic pain. Using my own lived experience, and drawing upon the principles of ACT, IFS and Somatic Experiencing. I help clients find new and meaningful ways to navigate life with pain and/or neurodivergence.
Are you sick of waking up to another day of pain? Tired of trying to explain spoon theory to people committed to misunderstanding you? Are you stuck in executive dysfunction or the overwhelm that comes with neurodivergence? Maybe you've been dismissed by the very professionals meant to help you? I specialize in supporting clients who are neurodivergent and/or living with chronic pain. Using my own lived experience, and drawing upon the principles of ACT, IFS and Somatic Experiencing. I help clients find new and meaningful ways to navigate life with pain and/or neurodivergence.
Dr. Tanya Elez, Registered Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
1 Endorsed
New Westminster, BC V3M
I am a Registered Psychologist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist and an Approved Supervisor of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. I work with individuals, couples and families who wish to address issues of past trauma, grief, loss, depression and anxiety, strengthen their relationship, increase intimacy and trust, or augment parenting skills.
I practice from a systemic, strength based perspective and hold a holistic, hopeful view of human nature. In in order to promote well being and help you accomplish personal goals, I will collaborate with you, relying on your own incredible resiliency and capacity to heal.
I am a Registered Psychologist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist and an Approved Supervisor of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. I work with individuals, couples and families who wish to address issues of past trauma, grief, loss, depression and anxiety, strengthen their relationship, increase intimacy and trust, or augment parenting skills.
I practice from a systemic, strength based perspective and hold a holistic, hopeful view of human nature. In in order to promote well being and help you accomplish personal goals, I will collaborate with you, relying on your own incredible resiliency and capacity to heal.
