Men's Issues Therapists in Vancouver, BC
Often, the narratives we hold about ourselves were written by past traumas, chronic stress, or a world that doesn’t quite understand how our minds work. At Grounded Practice, I provide a safe, neuro-affirming space to examine those stories. I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and addiction. Whether you are moving through a difficult life transition, exploring your identity, or navigating relationship struggles, you don't have to do this alone. Together, we will unearth deep-rooted patterns and build a life that feels authentic to you.
Often, the narratives we hold about ourselves were written by past traumas, chronic stress, or a world that doesn’t quite understand how our minds work. At Grounded Practice, I provide a safe, neuro-affirming space to examine those stories. I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and addiction. Whether you are moving through a difficult life transition, exploring your identity, or navigating relationship struggles, you don't have to do this alone. Together, we will unearth deep-rooted patterns and build a life that feels authentic to you.
Feeling emotionally disconnected in your relationship? You may avoid speaking up because you fear disappointing your partner or triggering strong reactions. Feeling depressed or anxious without knowing why? You may feel lost and unsure of what to do next. If you come from an Asian background or grew up in an Asian immigrant family, you may carry expectations, cultural conflict and a constant sense of not being good enough. You are tired of feeling stuck in these survival patterns. You want to see some light in the dark clouds and feel understood and connected as a valued human being.
Feeling emotionally disconnected in your relationship? You may avoid speaking up because you fear disappointing your partner or triggering strong reactions. Feeling depressed or anxious without knowing why? You may feel lost and unsure of what to do next. If you come from an Asian background or grew up in an Asian immigrant family, you may carry expectations, cultural conflict and a constant sense of not being good enough. You are tired of feeling stuck in these survival patterns. You want to see some light in the dark clouds and feel understood and connected as a valued human being.
Being riddled with difficult thought patterns, unpleasant feelings you are trying to control in outdated ways and self doubt is bloody hard and takes a toll. I believe that people do want to change, but often do not know where to start and it can feel so daunting and impossible - I know, I have been there (a few times). I am passionate about helping people build a more peaceful relationship inside themselves and am here to support you in getting to the root of what it going on and supporting you to take actionable steps so you can move toward what matters to you.
Being riddled with difficult thought patterns, unpleasant feelings you are trying to control in outdated ways and self doubt is bloody hard and takes a toll. I believe that people do want to change, but often do not know where to start and it can feel so daunting and impossible - I know, I have been there (a few times). I am passionate about helping people build a more peaceful relationship inside themselves and am here to support you in getting to the root of what it going on and supporting you to take actionable steps so you can move toward what matters to you.
Where once your relationship was a source of safety and support, now you feel disconnected and you can’t find your way back. Where once there was hope and light, now there’s a void, and everything feels uncertain. Where once there was joy and laughter, there’s silence and tension.
The days are passing and nothing seems to shift. You know that life doesn’t have to be this way, but somehow you are stuck here. It feels like there is so much below the surface that is difficult to address. Conversations are tense and nobody feels heard.
And yet you are not ready to give up and call it quits.
Where once your relationship was a source of safety and support, now you feel disconnected and you can’t find your way back. Where once there was hope and light, now there’s a void, and everything feels uncertain. Where once there was joy and laughter, there’s silence and tension.
The days are passing and nothing seems to shift. You know that life doesn’t have to be this way, but somehow you are stuck here. It feels like there is so much below the surface that is difficult to address. Conversations are tense and nobody feels heard.
And yet you are not ready to give up and call it quits.
There are moments in everyone's life when the familiar falls away: a sudden loss, a serious medical diagnosis, a crisis of conscience, or the quiet realization that old answers no longer fit. During such times, it's common to feel disoriented, weighed down, or to sense a strong pull toward something more meaningful. These turning points are not detours, but invitations to look more closely at the deeper currents of your existence and to consider who you are and who you might still become.
There are moments in everyone's life when the familiar falls away: a sudden loss, a serious medical diagnosis, a crisis of conscience, or the quiet realization that old answers no longer fit. During such times, it's common to feel disoriented, weighed down, or to sense a strong pull toward something more meaningful. These turning points are not detours, but invitations to look more closely at the deeper currents of your existence and to consider who you are and who you might still become.
You’ve accomplished so much, yet something still feels off, you’re tired of overthinking, overgiving, or feeling disconnected from your true self. You may identify as a people-pleaser, empath, high achiever, or someone who carries everyone else’s emotions. You long for clarity, calm, and confidence. You want to feel emotionally free, connected in your relationships, and finally at peace in your body. Deep down, you sense there’s more to life than surviving and you’re ready to heal, to trust yourself again, and to feel like you.
You’ve accomplished so much, yet something still feels off, you’re tired of overthinking, overgiving, or feeling disconnected from your true self. You may identify as a people-pleaser, empath, high achiever, or someone who carries everyone else’s emotions. You long for clarity, calm, and confidence. You want to feel emotionally free, connected in your relationships, and finally at peace in your body. Deep down, you sense there’s more to life than surviving and you’re ready to heal, to trust yourself again, and to feel like you.
You're getting through your days and holding life together — yet underneath it, you sense a quiet flatness, a persistent feeling that something essential is missing even when things look fine. Maybe you're navigating a major life transition, or carrying anxiety, low mood, burnout, or an emptiness that no achievement seems to fill. In our work together, we slow down and explore the questions beneath the struggle: How am I living? What truly matters to me now? How am I willing to live?
You're getting through your days and holding life together — yet underneath it, you sense a quiet flatness, a persistent feeling that something essential is missing even when things look fine. Maybe you're navigating a major life transition, or carrying anxiety, low mood, burnout, or an emptiness that no achievement seems to fill. In our work together, we slow down and explore the questions beneath the struggle: How am I living? What truly matters to me now? How am I willing to live?
As your therapist, I hold space for the messy and the profound. Whatever you bring to session will be met with care, curiosity and the occasional well-timed joke. My approach is direct but gentle, validating your experience and emotion while acknowledging your impact. There are no stupid questions in therapy and I welcome your curiosity and imperfection! Through our work together, my clients have described finding an ability to connect with themselves and their chosen relationships with more openness and ease. I am a queer and trans-affirming counsellor and always welcome discussion on cultural and intersectional experiences.
As your therapist, I hold space for the messy and the profound. Whatever you bring to session will be met with care, curiosity and the occasional well-timed joke. My approach is direct but gentle, validating your experience and emotion while acknowledging your impact. There are no stupid questions in therapy and I welcome your curiosity and imperfection! Through our work together, my clients have described finding an ability to connect with themselves and their chosen relationships with more openness and ease. I am a queer and trans-affirming counsellor and always welcome discussion on cultural and intersectional experiences.
Challenging events? Life changes? Overwhelmed? Stressed? Needing balance? Struggling with anxiety, relationships, depression, grief, decisions, performance? Looking forward to getting to where you want to be, to achieving your dreams, to fulfilling your potential, or to simply getting back to "normal" again after an overwhelmingly difficult loss or event? Or maybe even for the first time...Being on top of your game or moving on after challenging events or hurtful experiences is not easy. But there are ways through and I can help.
Challenging events? Life changes? Overwhelmed? Stressed? Needing balance? Struggling with anxiety, relationships, depression, grief, decisions, performance? Looking forward to getting to where you want to be, to achieving your dreams, to fulfilling your potential, or to simply getting back to "normal" again after an overwhelmingly difficult loss or event? Or maybe even for the first time...Being on top of your game or moving on after challenging events or hurtful experiences is not easy. But there are ways through and I can help.
Sometimes relationships begin to feel tense, distant, or fragile. You may find yourselves stuck in the same arguments, withdrawing from each other, or reacting in ways that don’t reflect who you want to be. Trust may feel strained or communication may feel exhausting. You might notice old wounds or trauma surfacing in moments of conflict, and despite your efforts, nothing seems to shift. I work with individuals and couples who want to understand what is happening beneath these patterns and move toward greater emotional safety and connection.
Sometimes relationships begin to feel tense, distant, or fragile. You may find yourselves stuck in the same arguments, withdrawing from each other, or reacting in ways that don’t reflect who you want to be. Trust may feel strained or communication may feel exhausting. You might notice old wounds or trauma surfacing in moments of conflict, and despite your efforts, nothing seems to shift. I work with individuals and couples who want to understand what is happening beneath these patterns and move toward greater emotional safety and connection.
What if your psychologist could help you overcome challenges AND get to that next level? Dr. Wiens assists professionals with all types of challenges with their careers, relationships, and mental health. His clients are career-oriented individuals, ranging from students and young professionals to c-suite executives.
What if your psychologist could help you overcome challenges AND get to that next level? Dr. Wiens assists professionals with all types of challenges with their careers, relationships, and mental health. His clients are career-oriented individuals, ranging from students and young professionals to c-suite executives.
Taking the first step toward healing can feel overwhelming, especially when trauma, anxiety, depression, or disconnection have left you feeling stuck or alone. I support people in healing from the impacts of trauma using trauma-informed approaches, including EMDR, to facilitate processing difficult experiences, reconnecting with themselves, and creating lasting change. Together, we’ll explore the impact of past experiences, build safety and self-understanding, and support your growth. My approach honours your unique story while helping you reconnect with yourself and create meaningful change in your life.
Taking the first step toward healing can feel overwhelming, especially when trauma, anxiety, depression, or disconnection have left you feeling stuck or alone. I support people in healing from the impacts of trauma using trauma-informed approaches, including EMDR, to facilitate processing difficult experiences, reconnecting with themselves, and creating lasting change. Together, we’ll explore the impact of past experiences, build safety and self-understanding, and support your growth. My approach honours your unique story while helping you reconnect with yourself and create meaningful change in your life.
My name is Dr. Justin Wilson and I’m an Indigenous Clinical Counsellor (Qualifying RCC) in Vancouver Therapy Collective under the supervision of Dr. Chris Brown, VCT’s Clinical Director. My approach blends Indigenous ancestral teachings with contemporary tools and modalities (WayFinding) in a culturally humble and highly relational manner. I specialize in creating psychologically safe spaces to explore greater well-being and life satisfaction.
My name is Dr. Justin Wilson and I’m an Indigenous Clinical Counsellor (Qualifying RCC) in Vancouver Therapy Collective under the supervision of Dr. Chris Brown, VCT’s Clinical Director. My approach blends Indigenous ancestral teachings with contemporary tools and modalities (WayFinding) in a culturally humble and highly relational manner. I specialize in creating psychologically safe spaces to explore greater well-being and life satisfaction.
I help people transform fear into excitement so they can enjoy the roller coaster of life.
What if anxiety and excitement feel identical in the body? The difference is the story we tell ourselves. You're not broken — you have a busy, brilliant mind that worries too much. I learned this at age seven on my first roller coaster: the same pounding heart transformed from terror into exhilaration the moment the ride began. That experience never left me.
Anxiety makes the uncontrollable feel urgent and the changeable feel impossible. Our work is learning the difference: what can change with effort, and what calls for radical acceptance.
I help people transform fear into excitement so they can enjoy the roller coaster of life.
What if anxiety and excitement feel identical in the body? The difference is the story we tell ourselves. You're not broken — you have a busy, brilliant mind that worries too much. I learned this at age seven on my first roller coaster: the same pounding heart transformed from terror into exhilaration the moment the ride began. That experience never left me.
Anxiety makes the uncontrollable feel urgent and the changeable feel impossible. Our work is learning the difference: what can change with effort, and what calls for radical acceptance.
Are you feeling caught between cultural expectations and personal aspirations? As a first-generation Asian Canadian with experience across China, the U.S., and Canada, I have navigated the challenges of integrating into multiple cultures myself. I bring a deep understanding of the complexities faced by young adults balancing diverse cultural expectations. With a Master’s in Counselling from the University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League institution, I specialize in supporting Asian male adolescents and young adults who are facing challenges related to anxiety, cultural identity, academic pressure, and life transitions.
Are you feeling caught between cultural expectations and personal aspirations? As a first-generation Asian Canadian with experience across China, the U.S., and Canada, I have navigated the challenges of integrating into multiple cultures myself. I bring a deep understanding of the complexities faced by young adults balancing diverse cultural expectations. With a Master’s in Counselling from the University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League institution, I specialize in supporting Asian male adolescents and young adults who are facing challenges related to anxiety, cultural identity, academic pressure, and life transitions.
Anxiety, worry, depression, or stress can prevent us from enjoying the life we desire. What we think and feel can shape our reality, how we navigate the world, and also influence how others respond to us. This is because our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are all connected and are constantly creating feedback loops – both positive and negative. Sometimes life throws unexpected curveballs that trigger a downward spiral that (at the time) can feel impossible to recover from. Although difficult events can be destabilizing, confusing, and painful they can also offer us the greatest opportunity for growth.
Anxiety, worry, depression, or stress can prevent us from enjoying the life we desire. What we think and feel can shape our reality, how we navigate the world, and also influence how others respond to us. This is because our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are all connected and are constantly creating feedback loops – both positive and negative. Sometimes life throws unexpected curveballs that trigger a downward spiral that (at the time) can feel impossible to recover from. Although difficult events can be destabilizing, confusing, and painful they can also offer us the greatest opportunity for growth.
Hi there, I'm Clayton! I've been working as a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC for over a decade and have had the opportunity to work with people through many walks of life. I focus on processing significant life transitions, crises, grief, trauma, and relieving depression and anxiety for adults, young adults, and teens. I also have extensive clinical experience in supporting individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder and/or ADHD. Above all, I strive to be compassionate in all areas of life, both in and outside of the counselling room.
Hi there, I'm Clayton! I've been working as a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC for over a decade and have had the opportunity to work with people through many walks of life. I focus on processing significant life transitions, crises, grief, trauma, and relieving depression and anxiety for adults, young adults, and teens. I also have extensive clinical experience in supporting individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder and/or ADHD. Above all, I strive to be compassionate in all areas of life, both in and outside of the counselling room.
Taking the first step toward support can feel like a significant hurdle, and I truly honor the courage it takes to reach out. We often find that strength in our most vulnerable moments—whether navigating a quiet sense of loneliness or facing a sudden crisis.
I am here to walk alongside you through life’s transitions, offering a steady space to lean on when things feel heavy. My goal is to create a partnership where we can explore your feelings, share in the weight of your struggles, and authentically celebrate your victories.
In our work together, you can expect an approach that is both direct and deeply compassionate. I believe in
Taking the first step toward support can feel like a significant hurdle, and I truly honor the courage it takes to reach out. We often find that strength in our most vulnerable moments—whether navigating a quiet sense of loneliness or facing a sudden crisis.
I am here to walk alongside you through life’s transitions, offering a steady space to lean on when things feel heavy. My goal is to create a partnership where we can explore your feelings, share in the weight of your struggles, and authentically celebrate your victories.
In our work together, you can expect an approach that is both direct and deeply compassionate. I believe in
When I think about the work that I do with folks, I see clients who are on the precipice of a breakthrough. Transitions, heavy adjustments, longing, desire for change are a few issues that come to mind. They are often grappling with matters of identity which typically clash with another part of themselves they discovered or perhaps buried. They are attempting to reconcile what has happened to them. Usually, they have been on this search for some time and need a space in which they can learn, unlearn, and relearn. Other times, it is a space to acknowledge and name the pain. They want freedom to express themselves authentically.
When I think about the work that I do with folks, I see clients who are on the precipice of a breakthrough. Transitions, heavy adjustments, longing, desire for change are a few issues that come to mind. They are often grappling with matters of identity which typically clash with another part of themselves they discovered or perhaps buried. They are attempting to reconcile what has happened to them. Usually, they have been on this search for some time and need a space in which they can learn, unlearn, and relearn. Other times, it is a space to acknowledge and name the pain. They want freedom to express themselves authentically.
We seek alignment, clarity, and real change. Maybe you feel stuck, disconnected, or like something inside just isn’t matching the life you’re trying to live. On the outside things may look fine, but internally there’s a sense of friction, confusion, or misalignment with who you really are.
My approach is grounded in Identity & Congruency, and focuses on helping you reconnect with a more authentic, integrated sense of self.
We seek alignment, clarity, and real change. Maybe you feel stuck, disconnected, or like something inside just isn’t matching the life you’re trying to live. On the outside things may look fine, but internally there’s a sense of friction, confusion, or misalignment with who you really are.
My approach is grounded in Identity & Congruency, and focuses on helping you reconnect with a more authentic, integrated sense of self.
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