Eating Disorders Therapists in Vancouver, BC
A strong focus of mine is working with trauma, abuse, issues surrounding belonging, abandonment, divorce/separation, addiction, eating disorders, impacts of cultural genocide/colonization, anxiety, gender transitioning/identity, and depression.
I have been providing services for private and public schools, rehabilitation centres, behavioural consulting firms, Indigenous Bands, hospitals, and non-profit agencies since 2008. I am a Child Specialist and Co-Parenting/Divorce coach. I am member of BC Collaborative Roster Society. I specialize in creating parenting plans, supporting families in divorce.
A strong focus of mine is working with trauma, abuse, issues surrounding belonging, abandonment, divorce/separation, addiction, eating disorders, impacts of cultural genocide/colonization, anxiety, gender transitioning/identity, and depression.
I have been providing services for private and public schools, rehabilitation centres, behavioural consulting firms, Indigenous Bands, hospitals, and non-profit agencies since 2008. I am a Child Specialist and Co-Parenting/Divorce coach. I am member of BC Collaborative Roster Society. I specialize in creating parenting plans, supporting families in divorce.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Parenting, Life Transitions, Conflictual Relationships (professional and personal), Addictions and Eating Disorders.
I work with individuals, couples, families,and youth to help them: resolve conflict, build confidence, make difficult decisions, understand negative emotions and how to prevent them from taking over, identify triggers, reduce anxiety and stress, feel more positive about life, and have healthier relationships.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Parenting, Life Transitions, Conflictual Relationships (professional and personal), Addictions and Eating Disorders.
I work with individuals, couples, families,and youth to help them: resolve conflict, build confidence, make difficult decisions, understand negative emotions and how to prevent them from taking over, identify triggers, reduce anxiety and stress, feel more positive about life, and have healthier relationships.
Adam has experience working with clients with depressive mood conditions, anxiety, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attachment, and eating disorders.
I work from the belief that the mind, body, and soul work in harmony, and when one is out of sync, it creates disunity within an individual. Through counselling, goals are developed to aid people in healing these aspects and nurture growth both inside and outside so that all three can perform as one in harmony.
Adam has experience working with clients with depressive mood conditions, anxiety, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attachment, and eating disorders.
I work from the belief that the mind, body, and soul work in harmony, and when one is out of sync, it creates disunity within an individual. Through counselling, goals are developed to aid people in healing these aspects and nurture growth both inside and outside so that all three can perform as one in harmony.
I have extensive training in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), alongside additional training in somatic approaches to eating disorders, and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP).
It is my belief that as humans we are biologically wired to heal; each of us already holds the internal resources needed to grow and thrive. As a counsellor, I would be honoured to walk alongside you as a guide in uncovering these resources, offering warmth and a grounding presence alongside evidence-based interventions to assist you on this journey. I offer an integrated approach to counselling, utilizing attachment-based, emotion-focused, and body-based practices alongside internal parts work in my practice. I believe it is important to create space for the body, mind, and spirit to be present in our work together.
I have extensive training in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), alongside additional training in somatic approaches to eating disorders, and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP).
It is my belief that as humans we are biologically wired to heal; each of us already holds the internal resources needed to grow and thrive. As a counsellor, I would be honoured to walk alongside you as a guide in uncovering these resources, offering warmth and a grounding presence alongside evidence-based interventions to assist you on this journey. I offer an integrated approach to counselling, utilizing attachment-based, emotion-focused, and body-based practices alongside internal parts work in my practice. I believe it is important to create space for the body, mind, and spirit to be present in our work together.
My areas of specialization include: complex trauma, abuse (emotional, psychological, verbal, physical, spiritual), domestic violence, codependency, anxiety, panic, chronic pain, mood dysregulation, depression, self-harm, suicidality, anger, irritability, eating disorders, shame, body acceptance, grief, addictive behaviors, boundaries and personal growth.
Living through traumatic experiences can be debilitating, leaving us with the feeling of being stuck, isolated, and helpless. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, my role is to empower individuals to take a proactive role in their healing process, regain control and heal from the inside-out. I hold specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-Based Somatic Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy - providing flexibility to pull from a variety of therapeutic techniques to effectively support each individual client in meeting their unique therapy needs.
My areas of specialization include: complex trauma, abuse (emotional, psychological, verbal, physical, spiritual), domestic violence, codependency, anxiety, panic, chronic pain, mood dysregulation, depression, self-harm, suicidality, anger, irritability, eating disorders, shame, body acceptance, grief, addictive behaviors, boundaries and personal growth.
Living through traumatic experiences can be debilitating, leaving us with the feeling of being stuck, isolated, and helpless. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, my role is to empower individuals to take a proactive role in their healing process, regain control and heal from the inside-out. I hold specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-Based Somatic Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy - providing flexibility to pull from a variety of therapeutic techniques to effectively support each individual client in meeting their unique therapy needs.
I work with clients with a variety of issues including self esteem, life transitions, couple, anxiety and depression, addictions, eating disorders, intimacy, parenting.
One of the most difficult things to do in life is to ask for help. I understand that making the first call is stressful, and I am open to hearing your concerns as soon as we connect. I encompass a non judgmental approach, based on strength and resilience. I work collaboratively with my clients to empower them to make important changes in their lives. As a counselor, I support each client's own experience of their story. I take a holistic approach to understand the many layers that surround life challenges, to create connections and promote change.
I work with clients with a variety of issues including self esteem, life transitions, couple, anxiety and depression, addictions, eating disorders, intimacy, parenting.
One of the most difficult things to do in life is to ask for help. I understand that making the first call is stressful, and I am open to hearing your concerns as soon as we connect. I encompass a non judgmental approach, based on strength and resilience. I work collaboratively with my clients to empower them to make important changes in their lives. As a counselor, I support each client's own experience of their story. I take a holistic approach to understand the many layers that surround life challenges, to create connections and promote change.
Decipher Counselling Art Therapy Studio
Counsellor, MCP-AT, RCC, CCC, RCAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6B
Decipher Counselling Art Therapy Studio offers creative, liberation-oriented therapy for people dealing with experiences of invalidation, including any and all underrepresented communities. This may include processing trauma, navigating identities, life transitions, and power differences. We aim to create a space where people of all intersectionalities can feel like they belong. To feel like they can be themselves in their most unique ways. Where their stories will be heard and held. We work to decolonize therapy in our therapy practice and personally around our identities.
Decipher Counselling Art Therapy Studio offers creative, liberation-oriented therapy for people dealing with experiences of invalidation, including any and all underrepresented communities. This may include processing trauma, navigating identities, life transitions, and power differences. We aim to create a space where people of all intersectionalities can feel like they belong. To feel like they can be themselves in their most unique ways. Where their stories will be heard and held. We work to decolonize therapy in our therapy practice and personally around our identities.
I help teens and adults overcome anxiety, burnout, university stress and disordered eating. I use ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) in sessions which is a clinically proven method in combatting negative thoughts and behaviours. Everyone's journey is different; I tailor my work to each individual to help you reach your goals and help you build the best parts of yourself. I like to build on your strengths and interests which can make therapy feel a lot less intimidating and helps you see yourself outside of your struggles.
I help teens and adults overcome anxiety, burnout, university stress and disordered eating. I use ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) in sessions which is a clinically proven method in combatting negative thoughts and behaviours. Everyone's journey is different; I tailor my work to each individual to help you reach your goals and help you build the best parts of yourself. I like to build on your strengths and interests which can make therapy feel a lot less intimidating and helps you see yourself outside of your struggles.
Life feels overwhelming when you’re constantly meeting everyone else’s needs while neglecting your own. It’s exhausting to overthink, seek approval, and struggle with self-doubt, yet breaking free from these patterns feels impossible. Anxiety, perfectionism, or past experiences may have disconnected you from your true self. You’re ready for change—you just need the right support to get there.
Life feels overwhelming when you’re constantly meeting everyone else’s needs while neglecting your own. It’s exhausting to overthink, seek approval, and struggle with self-doubt, yet breaking free from these patterns feels impossible. Anxiety, perfectionism, or past experiences may have disconnected you from your true self. You’re ready for change—you just need the right support to get there.
Carlene is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and certified Intuitive Eating counselor. Her work often centres those whose relationship with food, sexuality, their body, and mental health is influenced by their current or past spiritual beliefs, religious trauma and/or complex and developmental trauma.
Carlene is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and certified Intuitive Eating counselor. Her work often centres those whose relationship with food, sexuality, their body, and mental health is influenced by their current or past spiritual beliefs, religious trauma and/or complex and developmental trauma.
Homa Papaei is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master in Counselling Psychology from University of British Columbia (UBC). She is a wholehearted, centred and Compassionate counsellor with over fifteen years of experience supporting individuals to connect with themselves. Homa believes that each person can work through their negative thoughts or experiences to live life in a meaningful way. She believes that her role as a counsellor is to explore with the client the different pieces of their life and understand how those pieces function together.
Homa Papaei is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master in Counselling Psychology from University of British Columbia (UBC). She is a wholehearted, centred and Compassionate counsellor with over fifteen years of experience supporting individuals to connect with themselves. Homa believes that each person can work through their negative thoughts or experiences to live life in a meaningful way. She believes that her role as a counsellor is to explore with the client the different pieces of their life and understand how those pieces function together.
Meet Our Eating Disorders Counsellors
Thank you for stopping by my page. Regardless of what brought you here, I congratulate you on making one step toward seeking wellness. Deciding to start therapy is hard; being vulnerable with a stranger takes enormous courage. I am privileged to have witnessed countless transformations that people were going through, either inside or outside my office. As an Asian-origin female therapist, I work with my clients to navigate life through their unique perspectives. Our intersectionalities can be our strength and resilience. No matter what you are struggling with, there is a way of healing, and love is the cure.
Thank you for stopping by my page. Regardless of what brought you here, I congratulate you on making one step toward seeking wellness. Deciding to start therapy is hard; being vulnerable with a stranger takes enormous courage. I am privileged to have witnessed countless transformations that people were going through, either inside or outside my office. As an Asian-origin female therapist, I work with my clients to navigate life through their unique perspectives. Our intersectionalities can be our strength and resilience. No matter what you are struggling with, there is a way of healing, and love is the cure.
Chelsea McGowan
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5Y
Waitlist for new clients
I work alongside clients who feel disconnected from others or themselves, but can't seem to push through the barriers of what it is that they are unsatisfied with; with people who want more out of their relationship with themselves, others, and life. My clients often talk about their emotions as being too big or having conflicting parts within. I focus on finding not only strategies, but understanding and insight into past experiences - enabling to not only manage your experiences but feel deep fulfillment as well. As you understand the early experiences that shaped you, we then have choices over who you want to be moving forward.
I work alongside clients who feel disconnected from others or themselves, but can't seem to push through the barriers of what it is that they are unsatisfied with; with people who want more out of their relationship with themselves, others, and life. My clients often talk about their emotions as being too big or having conflicting parts within. I focus on finding not only strategies, but understanding and insight into past experiences - enabling to not only manage your experiences but feel deep fulfillment as well. As you understand the early experiences that shaped you, we then have choices over who you want to be moving forward.
If you are feeling stuck in your past, old ways of coping, or are replaying painful memories I want you to know that there is hope for your future. I work with many people, who, like you, each have unique stories, and have done their best to push forward and to leave their hurts behind. You may be surrounded by people, and yet feel a longing in your life for deeper connection and relationships. You might even feel disconnected from yourself, your body, and others. Perhaps you have tried to cope with the distress by turning to substances, food, self-harm, shopping, work, or other ways of feeling in control.
If you are feeling stuck in your past, old ways of coping, or are replaying painful memories I want you to know that there is hope for your future. I work with many people, who, like you, each have unique stories, and have done their best to push forward and to leave their hurts behind. You may be surrounded by people, and yet feel a longing in your life for deeper connection and relationships. You might even feel disconnected from yourself, your body, and others. Perhaps you have tried to cope with the distress by turning to substances, food, self-harm, shopping, work, or other ways of feeling in control.
Nimble Counselling was founded with the belief that true health and well-being are intrinsically linked to our ability to adapt gracefully to life's ups and downs.
We support individuals and couples to find greater understanding, clarity, and ease within their lives and relationships. Whether you have a specific concern, feel stuck, or want to care for yourself through self-exploration and learning, we are here to come alongside you.
Nimble Counselling was founded with the belief that true health and well-being are intrinsically linked to our ability to adapt gracefully to life's ups and downs.
We support individuals and couples to find greater understanding, clarity, and ease within their lives and relationships. Whether you have a specific concern, feel stuck, or want to care for yourself through self-exploration and learning, we are here to come alongside you.
Are you longing to feel more connection and satisfaction in your relationships? Are you often feeling sad or anxious? Many of my clients may present to others thar they’re functioning well, but inwardly they may be feeling anxious, alone, and overwhelmed. I am here to support you on your journey to finding more peace, contentment and authenticity in your life and relationships.
Are you longing to feel more connection and satisfaction in your relationships? Are you often feeling sad or anxious? Many of my clients may present to others thar they’re functioning well, but inwardly they may be feeling anxious, alone, and overwhelmed. I am here to support you on your journey to finding more peace, contentment and authenticity in your life and relationships.
What do we do when life’s mysterious unfolding takes us to the very places we fear the most? There are moments when we realize that our old stories of who we are and where we belong in the world no longer fit what is beginning to emerge in us. Perhaps a major life event shakes things up, wrenching away the very ground beneath our feet. In other cases, it builds more slowly, as a soft but undeniable longing for things to be different. Sometimes it may be nothing more than a vague sense that something bigger, better and more aligned is out there waiting for us.
What do we do when life’s mysterious unfolding takes us to the very places we fear the most? There are moments when we realize that our old stories of who we are and where we belong in the world no longer fit what is beginning to emerge in us. Perhaps a major life event shakes things up, wrenching away the very ground beneath our feet. In other cases, it builds more slowly, as a soft but undeniable longing for things to be different. Sometimes it may be nothing more than a vague sense that something bigger, better and more aligned is out there waiting for us.
Life can be a lot. Maybe you feel like your emotions are running the show, or maybe you’re so focused on keeping everything together that joy feels like an afterthought. Either way, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. At Open Concepts Therapy, we’re here to support you with a thoughtful, personalized approach that meets you where you are. We work with people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. Using Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO DBT), and other therapeutic models, we help you figure out what’s working, what’s not, and how to move forward in a way that feels meaningful. No cookie-cutter solutions, just real conversations and practical strategies.
Life can be a lot. Maybe you feel like your emotions are running the show, or maybe you’re so focused on keeping everything together that joy feels like an afterthought. Either way, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. At Open Concepts Therapy, we’re here to support you with a thoughtful, personalized approach that meets you where you are. We work with people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. Using Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO DBT), and other therapeutic models, we help you figure out what’s working, what’s not, and how to move forward in a way that feels meaningful. No cookie-cutter solutions, just real conversations and practical strategies.
Life has been hard for a long time. In some ways, you are very successful. You were managing things until now. But today, it's hard to understand why you can't manage it anymore. Loneliness feels like a constant companion. You might have depression, anxiety, flashbacks, panic attacks, ADHD, an eating disorder, chronic physical symptoms or more. Together, we can address those issues. We can help you get to a new place of feeling connected and present, for the first time.
Life has been hard for a long time. In some ways, you are very successful. You were managing things until now. But today, it's hard to understand why you can't manage it anymore. Loneliness feels like a constant companion. You might have depression, anxiety, flashbacks, panic attacks, ADHD, an eating disorder, chronic physical symptoms or more. Together, we can address those issues. We can help you get to a new place of feeling connected and present, for the first time.
Women, men and children who want to stress less and sleep better. Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, waking early or not felling refreshed are all signs of poor sleep. My services can help you feel calmer, more focused, less anxious and more confident
Women, men and children who want to stress less and sleep better. Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, waking early or not felling refreshed are all signs of poor sleep. My services can help you feel calmer, more focused, less anxious and more confident
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