LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Vancouver, BC
Hi there - and thank you for the visit. Asking for help and finding a counsellor who is the right fit can be quite the process. Whether you are seeking support because of some sudden shift in circumstance or a longstanding issue that is getting harder and harder to carry, I believe therapy is a unique space that can help people heal and grow and can help carry some of that weight.
Hi there - and thank you for the visit. Asking for help and finding a counsellor who is the right fit can be quite the process. Whether you are seeking support because of some sudden shift in circumstance or a longstanding issue that is getting harder and harder to carry, I believe therapy is a unique space that can help people heal and grow and can help carry some of that weight.
As a queer Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), I use evidence-based interventions to help you discover your unique sense of self and build a personal mental health 'tool kit' to help you navigate life's challenges.
My specialty is helping the LGBTQ+ community navigate identity, anxiety, depression, stress & relationships. I work from a trauma-informed, Person-Centered framework, believing in your inherent desire for growth. I integrate evidence-based approaches (CBT, ACT, DBT & others) tailored to your needs so we can strengthen your path to authentic fulfillment.
As a queer Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), I use evidence-based interventions to help you discover your unique sense of self and build a personal mental health 'tool kit' to help you navigate life's challenges.
My specialty is helping the LGBTQ+ community navigate identity, anxiety, depression, stress & relationships. I work from a trauma-informed, Person-Centered framework, believing in your inherent desire for growth. I integrate evidence-based approaches (CBT, ACT, DBT & others) tailored to your needs so we can strengthen your path to authentic fulfillment.
Most of my clients come from marginalized backgrounds and are queer and BIPOC.
When working with me, you can expect to be treated with respect, care, and compassion. It is my intention to develop a foundation of trust and security and support you in overcoming your challenges by exploring your inner world. This may guide you towards empowerment. My practice is trauma and culture-informed and I work with clients from all populations.
Most of my clients come from marginalized backgrounds and are queer and BIPOC.
When working with me, you can expect to be treated with respect, care, and compassion. It is my intention to develop a foundation of trust and security and support you in overcoming your challenges by exploring your inner world. This may guide you towards empowerment. My practice is trauma and culture-informed and I work with clients from all populations.
I can help with depression and anxiety, with trauma and chronic anger, with LGBTQ+ concerns or sexuality in general, and finally with self-destructive behaviours with sex, pornography, or alcohol.
Everyone's story is unique and no therapy session follows a predictable path. Yet the following steps provide a general outline of how your therapy sessions with me may progress. We investigate your particular problem thoroughly, its destructive dramas and dark messages, until we see exactly how it turns up in your day. Just as important, we clarify your core values, hopes, and skills from which emerges a clear direction for your life.
I can help with depression and anxiety, with trauma and chronic anger, with LGBTQ+ concerns or sexuality in general, and finally with self-destructive behaviours with sex, pornography, or alcohol.
Everyone's story is unique and no therapy session follows a predictable path. Yet the following steps provide a general outline of how your therapy sessions with me may progress. We investigate your particular problem thoroughly, its destructive dramas and dark messages, until we see exactly how it turns up in your day. Just as important, we clarify your core values, hopes, and skills from which emerges a clear direction for your life.
Dr. Lior Ben- Avraham Counselling & Supervision
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, DSW, RCSW
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6Z
Many of my clients are navigating the stress of being “different”- as LGBTQ+, immigrants, professionals under pressure, or simply people carrying invisible burdens.
I offer a safe, affirming, and collaborative space where your story can unfold at your own pace. Drawing on trauma-informed, strengths-based, and identity-affirming approaches, I help you heal from past wounds, ease anxiety, create healthier relationships, and build the confidence to live authentically. Every session is tailored to your needs and goals.
Many of my clients are navigating the stress of being “different”- as LGBTQ+, immigrants, professionals under pressure, or simply people carrying invisible burdens.
I offer a safe, affirming, and collaborative space where your story can unfold at your own pace. Drawing on trauma-informed, strengths-based, and identity-affirming approaches, I help you heal from past wounds, ease anxiety, create healthier relationships, and build the confidence to live authentically. Every session is tailored to your needs and goals.
There is nothing more challenging than facing adversity alone and experiencing the profound loneliness it brings. As human beings, we repeatedly endure moments of brokenness and rebirth—yearning for a chance to breathe amid our pursuit of perfection and longing for a sense of home while striving for independence. Do you often find yourself searching for answers, struggling to escape the feeling that “the world wouldn’t care if I weren’t here”? Are you looking for a fellow traveller to walk alongside you as you confront life’s inevitable suffering?
There is nothing more challenging than facing adversity alone and experiencing the profound loneliness it brings. As human beings, we repeatedly endure moments of brokenness and rebirth—yearning for a chance to breathe amid our pursuit of perfection and longing for a sense of home while striving for independence. Do you often find yourself searching for answers, struggling to escape the feeling that “the world wouldn’t care if I weren’t here”? Are you looking for a fellow traveller to walk alongside you as you confront life’s inevitable suffering?
As a queer-identified counsellor, I am sensitive to intersecting identities, aware of systemic oppression, and am inclusive of diversity.
You don’t have to carry this all on your own. This space offers refuge and belonging for the parts of you that feel ashamed, unlovable, or somehow broken. If you often feel on edge, overwhelmed, or shut down, longing for connection but unsure how to feel safe, or struggling to feel grounded in your body - please know that you’re not alone, and that every part of you is welcome here.
As a queer-identified counsellor, I am sensitive to intersecting identities, aware of systemic oppression, and am inclusive of diversity.
You don’t have to carry this all on your own. This space offers refuge and belonging for the parts of you that feel ashamed, unlovable, or somehow broken. If you often feel on edge, overwhelmed, or shut down, longing for connection but unsure how to feel safe, or struggling to feel grounded in your body - please know that you’re not alone, and that every part of you is welcome here.
My ideal client is navigating challenges with identity, relationships, or past experiences, like trauma or burnout. They seek a safe, affirming space to explore their story, embrace self-compassion, and build resilience. Their goals often include finding clarity, improving relationships, and fostering alignment in their life. They want guidance and tangible tools to heal and grow, valuing a collaborative and tailored approach that supports their unique journey.
My ideal client is navigating challenges with identity, relationships, or past experiences, like trauma or burnout. They seek a safe, affirming space to explore their story, embrace self-compassion, and build resilience. Their goals often include finding clarity, improving relationships, and fostering alignment in their life. They want guidance and tangible tools to heal and grow, valuing a collaborative and tailored approach that supports their unique journey.
Are you feeling stuck or disconnected in your personal life or relationships? Maybe you’re struggling with loneliness, attachment issues or the complexities of modern dating. Are you finding it difficult to communicate with your partner, establish new, authentic connection, or carry the weight of unresolved trauma, loneliness, anxiety and life stress?
What you want is clear. You want to make genuine connections and feel more secure, valued and understood. You want deeper, healthier, and more fulfilling connections, and you’re ready to explore what’s holding you back and move forward with clarity.
Are you feeling stuck or disconnected in your personal life or relationships? Maybe you’re struggling with loneliness, attachment issues or the complexities of modern dating. Are you finding it difficult to communicate with your partner, establish new, authentic connection, or carry the weight of unresolved trauma, loneliness, anxiety and life stress?
What you want is clear. You want to make genuine connections and feel more secure, valued and understood. You want deeper, healthier, and more fulfilling connections, and you’re ready to explore what’s holding you back and move forward with clarity.
Hi, my name is Benoit. Navigating relationship dynamics can feel confusing and downright terrifying. If you have trouble feeling connected, seen and heard, and are missing a sense of belonging, I can help you cultivate new ways of maintaining healthier dynamics with others. This begins with relating to yourself and developing self-trust. We will learn the power of authenticity, boundaries, and vulnerability. I will support you to manage stressful situations, to gain clarity of your life, and to find your place in this vast world. I will help you recognize that you are never alone and that life can be full of joy and wonder!
Hi, my name is Benoit. Navigating relationship dynamics can feel confusing and downright terrifying. If you have trouble feeling connected, seen and heard, and are missing a sense of belonging, I can help you cultivate new ways of maintaining healthier dynamics with others. This begins with relating to yourself and developing self-trust. We will learn the power of authenticity, boundaries, and vulnerability. I will support you to manage stressful situations, to gain clarity of your life, and to find your place in this vast world. I will help you recognize that you are never alone and that life can be full of joy and wonder!
Hello and welcome! I know from my own experiences that when life feels overwhelming, it's natural to question where to turn. But you don't have to face challenges alone. I offer personalized counselling that builds on your strengths and meets you with kindness, dignity, and curiosity. My approach is conversational and collaborative, and my aim is to create a welcoming environment where you can find balance, build resilience, and heal at your own pace.
Hello and welcome! I know from my own experiences that when life feels overwhelming, it's natural to question where to turn. But you don't have to face challenges alone. I offer personalized counselling that builds on your strengths and meets you with kindness, dignity, and curiosity. My approach is conversational and collaborative, and my aim is to create a welcoming environment where you can find balance, build resilience, and heal at your own pace.
I’m a queer, trans-masculine immigrant with lived experience in navigating this regressive time in our collective history.
Do you need a safe, respectful & non-judgemental space to decompress about what is going on in your life and in the world? Reach out for compassionate, integrative & whole-person centred approach to therapy.
I’m a queer, trans-masculine immigrant with lived experience in navigating this regressive time in our collective history.
Do you need a safe, respectful & non-judgemental space to decompress about what is going on in your life and in the world? Reach out for compassionate, integrative & whole-person centred approach to therapy.
In my practice, I work with individuals, couples, and families who are actively looking to work through challenging situations. Whether you are experiencing grief or loss, trauma, or are having trouble coping with the demands of everyday life, counselling with me will involve working toward meaningful, measurable, and sustainable growth. I have experience working with adults, teenagers, and children. Please note that I do my best to respond to all emails within 24 hours. If you do not see a response, please check your junk mailbox or feel free to call me or leave your phone number for me to give you a ring.
In my practice, I work with individuals, couples, and families who are actively looking to work through challenging situations. Whether you are experiencing grief or loss, trauma, or are having trouble coping with the demands of everyday life, counselling with me will involve working toward meaningful, measurable, and sustainable growth. I have experience working with adults, teenagers, and children. Please note that I do my best to respond to all emails within 24 hours. If you do not see a response, please check your junk mailbox or feel free to call me or leave your phone number for me to give you a ring.
You feel tired, frustrated, confused, or at the end of your rope. Or, perhaps you feel a burning anger, an inability to communicate how that feels, or who should be at the receiving end of your pain. You might feel lost, afraid, or unsure of who to trust and where to turn to for the help, support, and healing you need. As you experience these emotions and thoughts, you might feel unsettled or dissatisfied because this is not the ideal life you want to lead. Counselling can help you navigate through these difficult moments. As a counsellor, I will join you on your journey to mental wellness.
You feel tired, frustrated, confused, or at the end of your rope. Or, perhaps you feel a burning anger, an inability to communicate how that feels, or who should be at the receiving end of your pain. You might feel lost, afraid, or unsure of who to trust and where to turn to for the help, support, and healing you need. As you experience these emotions and thoughts, you might feel unsettled or dissatisfied because this is not the ideal life you want to lead. Counselling can help you navigate through these difficult moments. As a counsellor, I will join you on your journey to mental wellness.
I am a gay first-generation Filipino-Canadian, and my lived experience navigating as a queer person of color, along with immigrant expectations, has led me to help others navigate through the same experiences.
My practice is centred on a holistic and eclectic approach of culturally and LGBTQ2S+ affirming approaches. Together, we'll work to find your goals, develop a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and create personalized ways of soothing and coping to navigate the challenges you face in your daily life.
I am a gay first-generation Filipino-Canadian, and my lived experience navigating as a queer person of color, along with immigrant expectations, has led me to help others navigate through the same experiences.
My practice is centred on a holistic and eclectic approach of culturally and LGBTQ2S+ affirming approaches. Together, we'll work to find your goals, develop a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and create personalized ways of soothing and coping to navigate the challenges you face in your daily life.
Welcome! I'm Justin. I am ready to support you through many issues such as ADHD, OCD, Trauma, Sex and Sexuality, and relationships among others. I am EMDR, Gottman Method, and EFT trained. My approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental. I support those who are hoping for a space where they can explore thoughts and emotions that feel overwhelming or hard to share with others. I see therapy as a space we co-create to reflect, process, and make sense of the experiences that have shaped your life.
Welcome! I'm Justin. I am ready to support you through many issues such as ADHD, OCD, Trauma, Sex and Sexuality, and relationships among others. I am EMDR, Gottman Method, and EFT trained. My approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental. I support those who are hoping for a space where they can explore thoughts and emotions that feel overwhelming or hard to share with others. I see therapy as a space we co-create to reflect, process, and make sense of the experiences that have shaped your life.
Are you someone that identifies as LGBTQ+, seeking an outlet to express one’s worries?
As a Narrative therapist, empower individuals to find new ways of coping. I'm adamant on creating an environment that fosters security so folks can share their truths unapologetically. Using Emotion Focused Therapy, I help couples work better understand communication patterns, so they can learn new tools that allow them to discuss their needs safely.
Are you someone that identifies as LGBTQ+, seeking an outlet to express one’s worries?
As a Narrative therapist, empower individuals to find new ways of coping. I'm adamant on creating an environment that fosters security so folks can share their truths unapologetically. Using Emotion Focused Therapy, I help couples work better understand communication patterns, so they can learn new tools that allow them to discuss their needs safely.
Many of the people I work with feel stuck; whether in patterns of addiction, relationship struggles, or major life transitions. They often arrive feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next, but they're ready for something to change. Together, we create a supportive, non-judgmental space to understand what's beneath the surface, build healthier ways of coping, strengthen relationships, and move toward a life that feels more authentic, connected, and fulfilling.
Many of the people I work with feel stuck; whether in patterns of addiction, relationship struggles, or major life transitions. They often arrive feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next, but they're ready for something to change. Together, we create a supportive, non-judgmental space to understand what's beneath the surface, build healthier ways of coping, strengthen relationships, and move toward a life that feels more authentic, connected, and fulfilling.
If you’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t lead to real change, you’re not alone. Many people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware, yet still feel stuck in the same emotional or relationship patterns. You may understand what’s happening, but not why it keeps happening—or how to shift it. I offer a direct, relational approach that goes beyond surface coping. Together, we identify what’s underneath these patterns, challenge what keeps them in place, and translate insight into meaningful, practical action. This is active, focused work aimed at helping you move forward—not just talk things through.
If you’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t lead to real change, you’re not alone. Many people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware, yet still feel stuck in the same emotional or relationship patterns. You may understand what’s happening, but not why it keeps happening—or how to shift it. I offer a direct, relational approach that goes beyond surface coping. Together, we identify what’s underneath these patterns, challenge what keeps them in place, and translate insight into meaningful, practical action. This is active, focused work aimed at helping you move forward—not just talk things through.
I work with all sorts of people, but 2SLGBTQ+ issues and the challenges of being queer in a majority heterosexual world are often the centre of conversation.
As a cisgender gay man myself, I have personal experience with this self-acceptance journey and I use that knowledge to help clients reframe thoughts, enact self-compassion and remember that thoughts are just thoughts, not facts. My approach is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and eclectic, including cognitive, narrative, and compassionate elements.
I work with all sorts of people, but 2SLGBTQ+ issues and the challenges of being queer in a majority heterosexual world are often the centre of conversation.
As a cisgender gay man myself, I have personal experience with this self-acceptance journey and I use that knowledge to help clients reframe thoughts, enact self-compassion and remember that thoughts are just thoughts, not facts. My approach is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and eclectic, including cognitive, narrative, and compassionate elements.
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