Family Therapy in Vancouver, BC

Hi there, my name is Maryam, and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). My goal is to provide you a safe space to express how you’re feeling. I am a first-generation South-Asian settler living, working, and playing, on the sacred, stolen, and ancestral territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. I identify as a third-culture kid and know how difficult it can be to feel like you belong, especially while struggling with the multiple pressures of our communities or families.

Are you feeling disconnected from those around you? You might find yourself stuck in the same arguments or patterns with your partner. Or you may be struggling to find a sense of belonging in your family , workplace, or a new community. This sense of isolation can magnify already stressful situations and have negative impacts on both your emotional and physical health. With support, you can experience the growth and healing that can come from reconnecting with yourself, and strengthening your relationship with others. My identities and experiences have shaped me to become the counselor I am today, a wounded healer.

Do people tell you you are too sensitive?Do you feel overwhelmed or shy around other people? Are you privately struggling with high-functioning anxiety or perfectionism? Depression? Relationship issues? Fear? I work with clients like you and want you to know you are not alone in these feelings. You deserve a safe space to talk about what you’re experiencing and express how it makes you you feel.

Are you looking for support in dealing with difficult life transitions, having a sense of overwhelm, or feeling a lack of meaning and purpose in life? Are you seeking a therapeutic process not only for yourself but for you and your partner as well? As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist and Registered Holistic Nutritionist, I can combine my skills to offer a truly integrated and holistic approach to the areas you are seeking support for.

My expertise is in working with difficulties related to cultural, familial, and relational contexts. I specialize in depression, anxiety, anger issues, professional burnout, issues with sexuality, couples issues, family conflicts, self-harming, and more. In addition to having lived in Hong Kong, I have worked diverse clients in Los Angeles and Vancouver. People who are seeking to make sense of themselves tend to find me very helpful. Former clients of mine regularly feel as though they understand their symptoms, are more free to make good life choices, and are prepared to have more fulfilling relationships overall.

Life doesn't have to be so hard, I'm here to help. Taking that first step towards change can be an uneasy one; but it's so worth it. I am experienced working with clients who have experienced childhood trauma, grief, behavioural issues, codependency, domestic abuse, family /martial conflict, life transitions, and more. Together we can develop goals and plans to help you improve your emotional well-being, strengthen your self-confidence, and find that quality of life you are looking for.

Are you feeling worried about your future? Do you worry whether your relationship is the right fit for you? Do you need to see some improvement in your life with regard to work or family ? Sometimes we can get mired in a situation and feel stuck and alone and we can't find a way out of it on our own. But there is almost always a way out and I would be honoured to help you through the situation that is making you unhappy. I would listen with empathy and try to help you make an inner shift in order to live your life feeling more free and happy.

Welcome! I am a Counsellor & Life Coach in Vancouver with over thirty years experience. I have a friendly, relaxed, compassionate approach in connecting with and encouraging my clients through life challenges, nurturing resilience and promoting healing and growth. I have been privileged to work with people of all backgrounds and ages as they work through difficult issues, and have appreciated sharing in their personal transformative journeys. I offer Saturday in-person service at my comfortable, private office, and/or telephone or Zoom video counselling. Outdoors, I offer "Walk & Talk Counselling" and "Mindful Forest Therapy".

As an anti-oppression psychotherapist, I value your experiences based on culture, race, indigeneity, socioeconomic status, gender identity, disability, age, sexuality, and spirituality. I often work with people who are of mixed ancestry, racialized, people of colour, migrant, queer, trans, Two-Spirit, non-binary, and intersex. With over two decades of experience in group facilitation, peer support, and community organizing, I am passionate about creating safer spaces for people of all communities, bodies, and backgrounds.

Are you or your loved one struggling with daily stress, anxiety or depression in this difficult time? You may be experiencing loneliness from isolation, loss of a loved one, physical health challenges and/or emotional pain, or relationship issues. Allow me the privilege to help support you in your time of need. I am a compassionate therapist who is committed to developing healthy individuals, families and communities. I work collaboratively with clients to instil hope; embracing their personal stories, strengths, multicultural and diverse backgrounds. Healing the body, mind and spirit to build healthy individuals.

Melina firmly believes that the starting point for positive change is an open and curious perspective about one’s life-story. Seeking support is a courageous step towards greater wellbeing and Melina will commit to partnering with you in a safe and secure manner.

I help my clients process grief, trauma and life transitions. Grief may be experienced in death, divorce, change of job, home, friendships, family dynamics and many other aspects of life. By looking at all aspects of the human experience, we can explore the impact these losses have in your day-to-day life and the big picture. We will look at all sides of your loss to create an individualized and well-balanced approach to therapy. Physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 20 years experience working with children, adolescents, caregivers and adults in frontline and clinical settings. I also bring my personal journey to my practice. I work collaboratively in exploring and understanding individuals, as well as developing a plan that is person centered.

Do you feel stressed or anxious in your life or overwhelmed in your daily struggles; or feel stuck and depressed? It's known connecting well with a therapist is an important factor for success, so I spend more than one hour at first sessions, at reduced rate, or you can come for 15 minutes without charge. This creates good initial rapport and a better understanding of your problems. I'm well trained & experienced to help you deal with your problem. I work with individuals using cognitive therapy mixed with common sense from my life experience as a wife and mother.

You're struggling, stressed out, exhausted, and don't know what to do. Your friends and family mean well, but they don't get how hard this is for you or how bad you feel. Trying to be "positive" or "grateful" doesn't help you with things like kids' challenging behaviour, family conflict, relationship troubles, childhood trauma, a broken heart, loneliness, or feeling bad about yourself. It's making you irritable, anxious, and depressed. Sometimes you're not even sure how you feel, or how to make sense of what is going on.

Like so many people, you may be experiencing challenges, overwhelming emotions, feeling stuck and looking for more ease, joy, clarity, well-being and connection to yourself and others. I work with adults as well as children, youth and families to provide support for anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, experiences of trauma and oppression, issues related to sexual and gender identities, addiction, grief and loss, struggles with inner critics, creative blocks, eating concerns and life transitions. We will work together collaboratively, bringing compassion and curiousity to your experiences, challenges and goals.

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

Taking the step to seek the support of a counsellor for yourself or for your loved one is a step toward positive change. Counselling is an opportunity to express yourself and share your experiences in confidence and trust, and to gain new knowledge, perspective and skills.

Nicole Crouch (she/they) is an Art therapist (MA) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (C.C.C.) who specializes in child, adult and family counselling. I offer counselling and support for anxiety, depression, neurodivergence (ADHD, ODD, OCD, etc), chronic pain and traumatic injury, addiction, trauma, grief; Art-based play therapy for children; Arts-based processing and skills development for youth. I offer art therapy as a practical set of tools that leverage the creative process to explore and move through physical and mental barriers to health, peace and happiness.