Family Therapy in Vancouver, BC
I’ve been working in the field of intimacy disorders, sex, love and pornography addiction since 2015. I am Certified Sex Addictions Therapist (CSAT). I hold a master’s degree in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling from Lewis and Clark with a track in Sex Therapy. I have a double degree from Naropa University, where I completed studies in Visual Arts and Contemplative Psychology with a concentration in Transpersonal Psychology. Learn more about me at: https://www.connectiontherapy.space
I’ve been working in the field of intimacy disorders, sex, love and pornography addiction since 2015. I am Certified Sex Addictions Therapist (CSAT). I hold a master’s degree in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling from Lewis and Clark with a track in Sex Therapy. I have a double degree from Naropa University, where I completed studies in Visual Arts and Contemplative Psychology with a concentration in Transpersonal Psychology. Learn more about me at: https://www.connectiontherapy.space
In my toolkit, you'll find the serenity of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, the transformative power of EMDR, the wisdom of Bowen Family Systems Therapy, and the lightning-quick efficacy of Solution-focused Brief Therapy.
Allow me to introduce myself—I'm Vanya Malixi, a mental health alchemist on a quest to help individuals, couples, and families turn their emotional struggles into personal triumphs. My journey through the labyrinth of the mind has led me to become a Clinical Counsellor with a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, earned from the halls of Yorkville University. The fire in my heart is fuelled by a relentless passion for guiding people toward brighter mental horizons. So, whether you're seeking clarity in the chaos of your thoughts or yearning for a guiding hand through life's emotional labyrinth, I'm here to walk beside you.
In my toolkit, you'll find the serenity of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, the transformative power of EMDR, the wisdom of Bowen Family Systems Therapy, and the lightning-quick efficacy of Solution-focused Brief Therapy.
Allow me to introduce myself—I'm Vanya Malixi, a mental health alchemist on a quest to help individuals, couples, and families turn their emotional struggles into personal triumphs. My journey through the labyrinth of the mind has led me to become a Clinical Counsellor with a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, earned from the halls of Yorkville University. The fire in my heart is fuelled by a relentless passion for guiding people toward brighter mental horizons. So, whether you're seeking clarity in the chaos of your thoughts or yearning for a guiding hand through life's emotional labyrinth, I'm here to walk beside you.
Do you want to change the patterns in your important relationships? Do you seek more balance in your life? Do you need a safe place to be heard?
Through our conversations, you will broaden your awareness of relationships, connection, balance, family, guilt, grief and loss.
Do you want to change the patterns in your important relationships? Do you seek more balance in your life? Do you need a safe place to be heard?
Through our conversations, you will broaden your awareness of relationships, connection, balance, family, guilt, grief and loss.
Change. Do you have the feeling that something has to change… but you’re just not sure what it is? Or you have a good idea what and where you want to be… but just don’t know what changes to make to get there? Are you struggling with feelings of depression or anxiety? Or are obsessions and compulsions ruling your life? Are your relationships – intimate, family, work – suffering? And are you ready to take that first step towards change?
Change. Do you have the feeling that something has to change… but you’re just not sure what it is? Or you have a good idea what and where you want to be… but just don’t know what changes to make to get there? Are you struggling with feelings of depression or anxiety? Or are obsessions and compulsions ruling your life? Are your relationships – intimate, family, work – suffering? And are you ready to take that first step towards change?
We have formal training in Existential Analysis (EA), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Somatic Release, Reiki, Sound Bath, Motivational Coaching.
Aestra Counselling & Wellness offers sliding scale sessions at a rate between $50 to $100 with our candidate counsellors completing their practicum work.
Are you looking to live with more ease and authentically? Would you like to connect to your values in deeper ways that help you be more authentic in you relationship with yourself and with others? All of our practitioners practice person centred therapies that are designed to help you connect to yourself in a deeper way that engages your own internal wisdom and balance.
We have formal training in Existential Analysis (EA), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Somatic Release, Reiki, Sound Bath, Motivational Coaching.
Aestra Counselling & Wellness offers sliding scale sessions at a rate between $50 to $100 with our candidate counsellors completing their practicum work.
Are you looking to live with more ease and authentically? Would you like to connect to your values in deeper ways that help you be more authentic in you relationship with yourself and with others? All of our practitioners practice person centred therapies that are designed to help you connect to yourself in a deeper way that engages your own internal wisdom and balance.
Narcissistic abuse relationship? Confused? Grieving? Difficulties in relationships, family, friends or work, can cause anxiety, sadness, divorce and loss of yourself and can lead to unhealthy coping strategies. I help my clients recognize patterns, understand behaviours, explore difficult decisions, grieve and gently guide them along their indivudal critical path. I listen and assist clients move beyond the emotional issues they are experiencing. My approach is empathetic, validating and supportive, offering Person centered, Solution based and Somatic Attachment Therapy.
Narcissistic abuse relationship? Confused? Grieving? Difficulties in relationships, family, friends or work, can cause anxiety, sadness, divorce and loss of yourself and can lead to unhealthy coping strategies. I help my clients recognize patterns, understand behaviours, explore difficult decisions, grieve and gently guide them along their indivudal critical path. I listen and assist clients move beyond the emotional issues they are experiencing. My approach is empathetic, validating and supportive, offering Person centered, Solution based and Somatic Attachment Therapy.
I am also currently pursuing a license with the Quebec Order of Social Workers and Couple and Family Therapists.
I have 10 years' experience as a mental health counsellor, 9 years specializing in couple work. I am passionate about helping couples heal old wounds and years of distance and disconnection. I help partners learn how to repair and reconnect, authentically and compassionately. Couples often get stuck in painful, negative patterns and the approach I use, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), provides a map to help them move out of the same old argument into a new way of relating, with more depth, vulnerability and connection. I also love working with individuals, to help them understand themselves better and make healthier choices.
I am also currently pursuing a license with the Quebec Order of Social Workers and Couple and Family Therapists.
I have 10 years' experience as a mental health counsellor, 9 years specializing in couple work. I am passionate about helping couples heal old wounds and years of distance and disconnection. I help partners learn how to repair and reconnect, authentically and compassionately. Couples often get stuck in painful, negative patterns and the approach I use, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), provides a map to help them move out of the same old argument into a new way of relating, with more depth, vulnerability and connection. I also love working with individuals, to help them understand themselves better and make healthier choices.
Whether an individual, couple, or family I am willing to meet you exactly where you are with compassion.
I work extensively with couples on communication and relationship issues including infidelity, the rebuilding of trust and issues concerning sex. I work to help facilitate emotional responsibility so that everyone can define their goals, be heard and work towards feeling safe when communicating from a place of vulnerability. I have also worked with men individually and in a group setting around issues of identity, anger management, sexuality, anxiety, and depression.
Whether an individual, couple, or family I am willing to meet you exactly where you are with compassion.
I work extensively with couples on communication and relationship issues including infidelity, the rebuilding of trust and issues concerning sex. I work to help facilitate emotional responsibility so that everyone can define their goals, be heard and work towards feeling safe when communicating from a place of vulnerability. I have also worked with men individually and in a group setting around issues of identity, anger management, sexuality, anxiety, and depression.
Through my work and life experiences, I have gained knowledge and experience in supporting my clients through anxiety, depression, attachment injuries, grief, trauma, family/relationship discord, parenting, and life transition.
I firmly believe that cultivating self-awareness and gaining insight is a crucial first step in bringing about change and facilitating healing. By fostering introspection and mindfulness, we can cultivate a deeper sense of presence in our daily lives. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, warmth, respect, and flexibility, creating a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can freely explore their challenges. With authenticity, I strive to build a collaborative relationship with my clients to empower them to tap into their inner strengths and resilience as they navigate their unique paths toward healing and growth.
Through my work and life experiences, I have gained knowledge and experience in supporting my clients through anxiety, depression, attachment injuries, grief, trauma, family/relationship discord, parenting, and life transition.
I firmly believe that cultivating self-awareness and gaining insight is a crucial first step in bringing about change and facilitating healing. By fostering introspection and mindfulness, we can cultivate a deeper sense of presence in our daily lives. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, warmth, respect, and flexibility, creating a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can freely explore their challenges. With authenticity, I strive to build a collaborative relationship with my clients to empower them to tap into their inner strengths and resilience as they navigate their unique paths toward healing and growth.
Dr. David Hersh - Hersh Ctr for Sexual Wellness
EdD, LMFT, CST, ABS, FAACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V7Y
My specialty is Human Sexuality. I'm a Certified Sex Therapist, Psychotherapist and am a mostly retired, formerly Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I have 50+ years experience. I was trained, mentored and supervised by Dr. Wardell Pomeroy of the Kinsey Institute. I help my patients achieve their greatest sexual and relationship potential, beyond diagnosis and treatment of their concerns, to reach the most exciting levels of an intimate relationship. I see many patients online. It is efficient and effective, and it permits the intimacy and immediacy of an in-office consultation, from the comfort of your home or office.
My specialty is Human Sexuality. I'm a Certified Sex Therapist, Psychotherapist and am a mostly retired, formerly Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I have 50+ years experience. I was trained, mentored and supervised by Dr. Wardell Pomeroy of the Kinsey Institute. I help my patients achieve their greatest sexual and relationship potential, beyond diagnosis and treatment of their concerns, to reach the most exciting levels of an intimate relationship. I see many patients online. It is efficient and effective, and it permits the intimacy and immediacy of an in-office consultation, from the comfort of your home or office.
Before becoming a psychotherapist, I was a practicing physician for 15 years. My Clinical counselling services include Individual, Couples, Family, Addictions, and Immigration issues. I have counselled and motivated individuals to recognize and understand personal needs, problems, alternatives and goals, using a combination of practical problem solving skills and an empathic approach to counselling, successfully helping overcome severe depressions or anxieties. Your therapy sessions with me will be a journey to discover who you are, what you want and what has gotten in the way of achieving your goals. We will work towards improving your daily life. https://gabrielpatrichcounselling.com/
Before becoming a psychotherapist, I was a practicing physician for 15 years. My Clinical counselling services include Individual, Couples, Family, Addictions, and Immigration issues. I have counselled and motivated individuals to recognize and understand personal needs, problems, alternatives and goals, using a combination of practical problem solving skills and an empathic approach to counselling, successfully helping overcome severe depressions or anxieties. Your therapy sessions with me will be a journey to discover who you are, what you want and what has gotten in the way of achieving your goals. We will work towards improving your daily life. https://gabrielpatrichcounselling.com/
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Carmanah Counselling & Integrated Health
Counsellor, BA, MA, RCC, ACS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5L
She is formally trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), EMDR (Eye- Movement Desensitization Reprogramming), RO-DBT (Radically-Open Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), EFFT (Emotion Focussed Family Therapy), Motivational Interviewing, as well as others.
We have a wonderful team! Please explore all of our bios on the website- www.Carmanahcounselling.com! Krista has a true passion for helping others and takes pride in providing solid assessments and efficient, evidence & relationship-based treatment. Krista’s clients have said that she is compassionate, non-judgemental , relatable, and inclusive. She has a wide range of experience in mental health. She is a supporter/ ally of the LGBTQ2S+ and BIPOC communities
She is formally trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), EMDR (Eye- Movement Desensitization Reprogramming), RO-DBT (Radically-Open Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), EFFT (Emotion Focussed Family Therapy), Motivational Interviewing, as well as others.
We have a wonderful team! Please explore all of our bios on the website- www.Carmanahcounselling.com! Krista has a true passion for helping others and takes pride in providing solid assessments and efficient, evidence & relationship-based treatment. Krista’s clients have said that she is compassionate, non-judgemental , relatable, and inclusive. She has a wide range of experience in mental health. She is a supporter/ ally of the LGBTQ2S+ and BIPOC communities
If you are coping with a family member's addiction or severe illness (mental or physical), providing care for elderly parents, dealing with sudden healthcare crises, feeling shaken and unsettled after caregiving, I can provide the resources, therapy, and support services you're looking for.
When you or a loved one is unwell, it can be hard to find your bearings. My specialty is providing resources, therapy, and support services to individuals and families looking after aging or mentally ill loved ones. I also provide support for those who are trying to manage life transitions, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues.
If you are coping with a family member's addiction or severe illness (mental or physical), providing care for elderly parents, dealing with sudden healthcare crises, feeling shaken and unsettled after caregiving, I can provide the resources, therapy, and support services you're looking for.
When you or a loved one is unwell, it can be hard to find your bearings. My specialty is providing resources, therapy, and support services to individuals and families looking after aging or mentally ill loved ones. I also provide support for those who are trying to manage life transitions, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues.
You love them, want the best for them, and are open to learning and receiving support to reconnect as a family.
Do you sometimes wish you knew what was going on in your child's mind and in their heart? Or understand why they behave the way they do? Do you feel like you tried everything to change your child or teen's behaviours but nothing seems to work?
You love them, want the best for them, and are open to learning and receiving support to reconnect as a family.
Do you sometimes wish you knew what was going on in your child's mind and in their heart? Or understand why they behave the way they do? Do you feel like you tried everything to change your child or teen's behaviours but nothing seems to work?
Dorsa Sobhani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6C
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, or addiction? Maybe you're facing relationship or family issues, or dealing with complex challenges like BPD or psychosis. You're not alone. I'm here to offer empathetic, tailored therapy in a safe space. Together, we'll explore your thoughts and emotions, unraveling sources of stress and unhealthy patterns. My diverse expertise in EMDR, CBT, DBT, Gottman Method, and LENS Neurofeedback provides the tools you need for healing and growth. Let's embark on this journey together, navigating life's complexities with empathy and understanding.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, or addiction? Maybe you're facing relationship or family issues, or dealing with complex challenges like BPD or psychosis. You're not alone. I'm here to offer empathetic, tailored therapy in a safe space. Together, we'll explore your thoughts and emotions, unraveling sources of stress and unhealthy patterns. My diverse expertise in EMDR, CBT, DBT, Gottman Method, and LENS Neurofeedback provides the tools you need for healing and growth. Let's embark on this journey together, navigating life's complexities with empathy and understanding.
I am largely guided by psychodynamic and Internal Family Systems (IFS) approaches.
I believe that all problems that seem to defy solutions are directly affected – even determined - by how you experience and relate to yourself and others. Exploring the psychological meaning and emotional sense you attach to your specific internal struggles, feelings, and experiences can bring new insights and creative changes to your life. I am deeply committed to facilitating a safe, trusting relationship that can help you heal, grow, and become more fully yourself. I work with a wide range of individuals and couples, focusing on helping people create healthy and fulfilling lives in their internal and external worlds.
I am largely guided by psychodynamic and Internal Family Systems (IFS) approaches.
I believe that all problems that seem to defy solutions are directly affected – even determined - by how you experience and relate to yourself and others. Exploring the psychological meaning and emotional sense you attach to your specific internal struggles, feelings, and experiences can bring new insights and creative changes to your life. I am deeply committed to facilitating a safe, trusting relationship that can help you heal, grow, and become more fully yourself. I work with a wide range of individuals and couples, focusing on helping people create healthy and fulfilling lives in their internal and external worlds.
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 Clinical 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, 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 Clinical 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, and narrative therapy.
I provide counselling services in both Mandarin and English, working with clients on a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, phobias, relationship challenges, trauma, grief and loss, family of origin concerns, academic pressures, career development, life transitions, and addiction.
I am a registered clinical counsellor (No. 23298). I offer counseling sessions for children, youth, adults, and couples. My approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Gottman Method Couple Therapy, Art Therapy, and Sandplay Therapy. I also prioritize the client-centred approach, ensuring to tailor the sessions to fit each client’s unique needs, helping clients feel heard and supported throughout the process.
I provide counselling services in both Mandarin and English, working with clients on a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, phobias, relationship challenges, trauma, grief and loss, family of origin concerns, academic pressures, career development, life transitions, and addiction.
I am a registered clinical counsellor (No. 23298). I offer counseling sessions for children, youth, adults, and couples. My approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Gottman Method Couple Therapy, Art Therapy, and Sandplay Therapy. I also prioritize the client-centred approach, ensuring to tailor the sessions to fit each client’s unique needs, helping clients feel heard and supported throughout the process.
I have attended specialized trainings in Psychodynamic Therapy, Family Systems Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy in the past 10 years.
Hi, welcome! I have been practicing counselling for seven years working with clients with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, self-esteem and personal growth. My Asian cultural background as well as my personal experience as an immigrant to Canada also afford me an insight into immigrant and second-generation ways of being as well as their mental health concerns.
I have attended specialized trainings in Psychodynamic Therapy, Family Systems Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy in the past 10 years.
Hi, welcome! I have been practicing counselling for seven years working with clients with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, self-esteem and personal growth. My Asian cultural background as well as my personal experience as an immigrant to Canada also afford me an insight into immigrant and second-generation ways of being as well as their mental health concerns.
Whether you’re navigating the highs and lows of new parenthood, balancing family demands, or trying to reconnect with your own sense of self, support is available.
As a parent, you give so much of yourself to others, but who is supporting you? Whether you're expecting a child, navigating the postpartum transition, or managing the complexities of raising kids, it can be hard to find time to care for yourself. With over a decade of experience working with children and families, I understand the unique pressures parents face and the importance of having a validating space where your needs are prioritized. I bring a deep understanding of the complexities of parenting at every stage and specialize in anxiety, depression, identity shifts, neurodiversity and relationship challenges in parenthood.
Whether you’re navigating the highs and lows of new parenthood, balancing family demands, or trying to reconnect with your own sense of self, support is available.
As a parent, you give so much of yourself to others, but who is supporting you? Whether you're expecting a child, navigating the postpartum transition, or managing the complexities of raising kids, it can be hard to find time to care for yourself. With over a decade of experience working with children and families, I understand the unique pressures parents face and the importance of having a validating space where your needs are prioritized. I bring a deep understanding of the complexities of parenting at every stage and specialize in anxiety, depression, identity shifts, neurodiversity and relationship challenges in parenthood.
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Family Therapy Counsellors
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.