LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Vancouver, BC
I work with individuals who feel stuck despite insight - often after therapy that has helped, but not fully resolved what lies beneath. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware, yet continue to find themselves repeating patterns in relationships, struggling with a persistent sense of disconnection, or feeling that something essential is missing. Together, we look beyond surface-level symptoms to understand the deeper emotional, cognitive, and relational patterns shaping your experience.
I work with individuals who feel stuck despite insight - often after therapy that has helped, but not fully resolved what lies beneath. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware, yet continue to find themselves repeating patterns in relationships, struggling with a persistent sense of disconnection, or feeling that something essential is missing. Together, we look beyond surface-level symptoms to understand the deeper emotional, cognitive, and relational patterns shaping your experience.
Collective Healing Counselling and Consulting
Counsellor, MA, RCC, ATR, LPC
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5T
*Services by student counsellors and Associates available* People we work with describe feeling disconnected, invalidated, and powerless after experiencing trauma and injustice. Some have felt stuck and overwhelmed in the process of reconnecting with themselves, their communities, and in navigating the dominant culture. We support clients in processing their experiences and deepening their understanding of themselves and their relationships. We affirm clients' needs and desires and value reciprocity and collaboration. Honoring clients' knowledge, we invite clients to co-create safety and exercise their self-determination.
*Services by student counsellors and Associates available* People we work with describe feeling disconnected, invalidated, and powerless after experiencing trauma and injustice. Some have felt stuck and overwhelmed in the process of reconnecting with themselves, their communities, and in navigating the dominant culture. We support clients in processing their experiences and deepening their understanding of themselves and their relationships. We affirm clients' needs and desires and value reciprocity and collaboration. Honoring clients' knowledge, we invite clients to co-create safety and exercise their self-determination.
I am an integrative psychotherapist and bring curiosity, warmth, compassion, and a sense of humor to the therapeutic relationship. I use a collaborative, strength-based, and relational approach focused on promoting long-lasting change. Fundamentally, we are social beings, embedded in complicated social relationships. It is my belief that many struggles people face are linked to how they experience these relationships and how larger structural and societal issues impact these relationships. I strive to work side-by-side with my clients in the healing process, helping them to pave the way toward a more authentic and satisfying life.
I am an integrative psychotherapist and bring curiosity, warmth, compassion, and a sense of humor to the therapeutic relationship. I use a collaborative, strength-based, and relational approach focused on promoting long-lasting change. Fundamentally, we are social beings, embedded in complicated social relationships. It is my belief that many struggles people face are linked to how they experience these relationships and how larger structural and societal issues impact these relationships. I strive to work side-by-side with my clients in the healing process, helping them to pave the way toward a more authentic and satisfying life.
If you often feel stuck in your head and are curious about a more embodied, mindful, and arts-based approaches to therapy, I'd be glad to support you. Mindfulness based therapy can help reconnect the wholeness of our mind-body-heart, while arts based approach can nourish the kind of creativity and openness needed in facing life's storms. Doing counselling in and "with" nature can further nurture a sense of connection with something bigger than us, making our journey in navigating life's turbulent challenges less lonely.
If you often feel stuck in your head and are curious about a more embodied, mindful, and arts-based approaches to therapy, I'd be glad to support you. Mindfulness based therapy can help reconnect the wholeness of our mind-body-heart, while arts based approach can nourish the kind of creativity and openness needed in facing life's storms. Doing counselling in and "with" nature can further nurture a sense of connection with something bigger than us, making our journey in navigating life's turbulent challenges less lonely.
If you’re feeling stuck in painful patterns, weighed down by anxiety, grief, or past trauma, or struggling to connect in your relationships, you’re not broken—you’re human. Many of the people we work with at Lotus Therapy & Counselling Centre feel like they’re carrying emotions too big to hold alone. They’ve spent years trying to push through, make sense of it all, or just "be strong," only to find themselves exhausted, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward.
We go beyond traditional talk therapy to tackle the root causes of your struggles, not just the symptoms.
If you’re feeling stuck in painful patterns, weighed down by anxiety, grief, or past trauma, or struggling to connect in your relationships, you’re not broken—you’re human. Many of the people we work with at Lotus Therapy & Counselling Centre feel like they’re carrying emotions too big to hold alone. They’ve spent years trying to push through, make sense of it all, or just "be strong," only to find themselves exhausted, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward.
We go beyond traditional talk therapy to tackle the root causes of your struggles, not just the symptoms.
If you need help with connection, communication, emotional regulation, overcoming trauma and living a better life let's talk. With over 25 years experience as clinical counsellor I focus on what works to help you understand yourself and train the skills to improve your life. I'm warm, present, active and empathetic. In a short time with me couples and individuals experience breakthroughs. I provide direct guidance toward greater clarity, healthy boundaries, focus and wisdom by addressing life skills you haven't mastered. You don't have to do this alone anymore.
If you need help with connection, communication, emotional regulation, overcoming trauma and living a better life let's talk. With over 25 years experience as clinical counsellor I focus on what works to help you understand yourself and train the skills to improve your life. I'm warm, present, active and empathetic. In a short time with me couples and individuals experience breakthroughs. I provide direct guidance toward greater clarity, healthy boundaries, focus and wisdom by addressing life skills you haven't mastered. You don't have to do this alone anymore.
Would you prefer to work with a queer therapist with experience supporting 2SLGBTQ+ folks and who is committed to integrating social justice into therapeutic work?
I am certified in Somatic Experiencing, a practice that can help you connect with the here and now through connecting with your own body, your environment and important people and resources in your life. I am also trained in Deep Brain Reorienting, a gentle yet powerful therapy to address challenging experiences from the past by targeting present triggers.
Would you prefer to work with a queer therapist with experience supporting 2SLGBTQ+ folks and who is committed to integrating social justice into therapeutic work?
I am certified in Somatic Experiencing, a practice that can help you connect with the here and now through connecting with your own body, your environment and important people and resources in your life. I am also trained in Deep Brain Reorienting, a gentle yet powerful therapy to address challenging experiences from the past by targeting present triggers.
I strongly believe that we all have the capacity to heal and to move towards our preferred future. We often can't do this alone. Collaborating with you and attuning my practice to ways that work best for you, I offer a safe space for reflection and insight building. I have worked with a broad range of people over the years and bring with me a commitment to anti-oppressive practice and attention to the contexts that contribute to suffering and to healing. We are living in a time of immense stress and increased isolation and this takes a toll. Reaching out for support is an important act of wellness and I welcome your enquiry.
I strongly believe that we all have the capacity to heal and to move towards our preferred future. We often can't do this alone. Collaborating with you and attuning my practice to ways that work best for you, I offer a safe space for reflection and insight building. I have worked with a broad range of people over the years and bring with me a commitment to anti-oppressive practice and attention to the contexts that contribute to suffering and to healing. We are living in a time of immense stress and increased isolation and this takes a toll. Reaching out for support is an important act of wellness and I welcome your enquiry.
I love working with individuals who feel they don’t quite fit into traditional or “normative” spaces. Therapy with me is a place where you can show up exactly as you are—no filtering, no judgment. Whether you’re navigating thoughts, feelings, or experiences that feel confusing, overwhelming, or even shameful, you’ll be met with warmth, respect, and genuine acceptance.
I love working with individuals who feel they don’t quite fit into traditional or “normative” spaces. Therapy with me is a place where you can show up exactly as you are—no filtering, no judgment. Whether you’re navigating thoughts, feelings, or experiences that feel confusing, overwhelming, or even shameful, you’ll be met with warmth, respect, and genuine acceptance.
I offer clinical supervision and counselling virtually and in person.
Clinical supervision: I love working with folks on their case conceptualization, treatment planning, and developing confidence in their practice. I bring a balance of strong clinical mental health skills with a client-led approach and anti-oppressive values.
Counselling: I work with young people, adults, and relationships/families who are navigating life's difficulties and who want support in building a toolbox for navigating their concerns. I support clients with health/mental health concerns, grief, coping, trauma, and surviving difficult times.
I offer clinical supervision and counselling virtually and in person.
Clinical supervision: I love working with folks on their case conceptualization, treatment planning, and developing confidence in their practice. I bring a balance of strong clinical mental health skills with a client-led approach and anti-oppressive values.
Counselling: I work with young people, adults, and relationships/families who are navigating life's difficulties and who want support in building a toolbox for navigating their concerns. I support clients with health/mental health concerns, grief, coping, trauma, and surviving difficult times.
I am intrigued by helping people navigate their own stories and build the life they want. I work with adults and youth 13+ in helping them understand themselves and the world around them a little better. I believe that counselling can bring insight and perspective that can help transform our experiences. The connection between the counsellor and client is critical in laying the groundwork to inspire positive growth.
I am intrigued by helping people navigate their own stories and build the life they want. I work with adults and youth 13+ in helping them understand themselves and the world around them a little better. I believe that counselling can bring insight and perspective that can help transform our experiences. The connection between the counsellor and client is critical in laying the groundwork to inspire positive growth.
Olá! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in British Columbia with a doctoral degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and I previously worked as a psychologist in Brazil. With over 23 years of clinical experience, I support clients experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions such as immigration, separation, career changes, and midlife crises. As an immigrant myself, I understand how important it is to feel seen, culturally understood, and supported by a sense of belonging in the healing process.
Olá! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in British Columbia with a doctoral degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and I previously worked as a psychologist in Brazil. With over 23 years of clinical experience, I support clients experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions such as immigration, separation, career changes, and midlife crises. As an immigrant myself, I understand how important it is to feel seen, culturally understood, and supported by a sense of belonging in the healing process.
I'm especially passionate about supporting BIPOC and queer communities, neurodivergent folks, and anyone navigating the weight of systemic harm, identity, or burnout.
My approach is holistic, inclusive, and rooted in connection. I draw on relational-cultural therapy, narrative therapy, and somatic practices, and I’m guided by frameworks that honour the wisdom of lived experience. I’m not here to "fix" you… I’m here to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your own agency, strength, and self-understanding.
I'm especially passionate about supporting BIPOC and queer communities, neurodivergent folks, and anyone navigating the weight of systemic harm, identity, or burnout.
My approach is holistic, inclusive, and rooted in connection. I draw on relational-cultural therapy, narrative therapy, and somatic practices, and I’m guided by frameworks that honour the wisdom of lived experience. I’m not here to "fix" you… I’m here to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your own agency, strength, and self-understanding.
I have nearly a decade of experience working within mental health and the queer community.
With warmth, curiosity, and compassion, I work alongside individuals and couples navigating trauma, relationship difficulties, and identity exploration. Currently only accepting relationship clients! Folks work with me when they want a place to untangle their experiences and practice new ways of responding. Together, we work toward finding more calm in the body, a stronger sense of self-worth, and deeper, more secure relationships. My goal is to offer a therapeutic relationship that supports you in exploring, discovering, and celebrating your most authentic self.
I have nearly a decade of experience working within mental health and the queer community.
With warmth, curiosity, and compassion, I work alongside individuals and couples navigating trauma, relationship difficulties, and identity exploration. Currently only accepting relationship clients! Folks work with me when they want a place to untangle their experiences and practice new ways of responding. Together, we work toward finding more calm in the body, a stronger sense of self-worth, and deeper, more secure relationships. My goal is to offer a therapeutic relationship that supports you in exploring, discovering, and celebrating your most authentic self.
I am a queer, neurodivergent, mixed Indigenous Social Worker and Therapist.
I draw from traditional Indigenous knowledge and clinical training to offer holistic, culturally grounded support. I'm trained in IFS, EMDR, art therapy, attachment therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Circle of Security Parenting. I create treatment plans to address root causes while offering tools to support daily life as you process and heal.
I am a queer, neurodivergent, mixed Indigenous Social Worker and Therapist.
I draw from traditional Indigenous knowledge and clinical training to offer holistic, culturally grounded support. I'm trained in IFS, EMDR, art therapy, attachment therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Circle of Security Parenting. I create treatment plans to address root causes while offering tools to support daily life as you process and heal.
I thrive when working with queer clients and those navigating reproductive journeys, especially the complex parts—loss, identity, expectations, and more.
I offer affirming, queer-centered counselling where you can show up fully as yourself. Together, we’ll navigate life’s challenges with care and collaboration. My focus includes perinatal mental health, abortion, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, gender, and identity.
I thrive when working with queer clients and those navigating reproductive journeys, especially the complex parts—loss, identity, expectations, and more.
I offer affirming, queer-centered counselling where you can show up fully as yourself. Together, we’ll navigate life’s challenges with care and collaboration. My focus includes perinatal mental health, abortion, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, gender, and identity.
This is therapy for the queer community, feminists, neurodivergent folks, allies, and anyone questioning where they fit.
Therapy by trauma informed Masters Level Registered Social Workers. Clinical Supervision, Consultation and mentorship for other therapists is offered by founder, Kristen Hydes (Canadian Clinical Supervisor with the CCPA).
This is therapy for the queer community, feminists, neurodivergent folks, allies, and anyone questioning where they fit.
Therapy by trauma informed Masters Level Registered Social Workers. Clinical Supervision, Consultation and mentorship for other therapists is offered by founder, Kristen Hydes (Canadian Clinical Supervisor with the CCPA).
I provide queer and trans affirming online and phone therapy.
Hi. I'm Jade (she/they). I recognize how challenging it can be to find safe and affirming spaces that take these identities into account, especially when working towards personal growth, self-exploration, and healing. I root my work in intersectionality and feminism, preferring an integrative process using different aspects of multiple theories and approaches. I’m incredibly passionate about the ways in which our held identities inform how we navigate relationships, health & well-being, trauma, and the world as a whole.
I provide queer and trans affirming online and phone therapy.
Hi. I'm Jade (she/they). I recognize how challenging it can be to find safe and affirming spaces that take these identities into account, especially when working towards personal growth, self-exploration, and healing. I root my work in intersectionality and feminism, preferring an integrative process using different aspects of multiple theories and approaches. I’m incredibly passionate about the ways in which our held identities inform how we navigate relationships, health & well-being, trauma, and the world as a whole.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
I know first hand how overwhelming it can be when you're struggling, feel alone or even lost. I specialize in helping women, parents & children (10+) feel more understood, content and secure, less anxious, depressed and stuck, improving their confidence and self-worth. I help my clients become the version of themselves they want to feel happier with and proud of. My clients can expect to feel reassurance, inner strength, feel motivated for change, find more happiness within themselves and relationships, they believe in themselves more, and they begin to view their past and present experiences in a gentle and more tolerable light.
I know first hand how overwhelming it can be when you're struggling, feel alone or even lost. I specialize in helping women, parents & children (10+) feel more understood, content and secure, less anxious, depressed and stuck, improving their confidence and self-worth. I help my clients become the version of themselves they want to feel happier with and proud of. My clients can expect to feel reassurance, inner strength, feel motivated for change, find more happiness within themselves and relationships, they believe in themselves more, and they begin to view their past and present experiences in a gentle and more tolerable light.
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