Somatic Therapists in Vancouver, BC

jennifer draws on over 15yrs of experience providing counselling &practical supports to individuals &families navigating challenges such as life transitions, stress, anxiety &depression, trauma (including intergenerational trauma), systemic oppression, mental health diagnoses (psychosis, bipolar disorder, etc) &end of life. jennifer has worked in mental health, substance use &social services with diverse communities, including LGBTQQ2S+ folx, women, older adults, end of life, Indigenous folks, new immigrants &refugees. She is warm, positive, empathetic & collaborative **Pls note: NOT currently able to take couples**

Are you feeling frustrated, empty, or alone? Obtaining empathetic care and support can help you dealing with what you are going through right now. Also, building tools for dealing with life’s challenges and gaining new insights through creativity and self-actualization will bring fulfillment to your life. I can offer you personalized, compassionate and respectful support. I specialize in: (1) stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or low self-esteem. (2) emotional support and changing undesirable behaviours. (3) self-growth, empowerment, and wellbeing. (4) autism and other developmental differences. (5) clinical supervision.

Imagine what it would be like to be open & present to each moment. As a trauma-informed therapeutic counsellor & mindfulness educator with experience in a variety of modalities such as Mindfulness-based skills and Somatic Experiencing®, our work together can be from a holistic perspective to help you embody the qualities and values you wish to embody. In your sessions we will work collaboratively as you explore your inner world and interpersonal dynamics to help you connect with you!

I specialize in Art Therapy and Mindful Based Somatic Therapy to support clients with their struggles in life. My service is individually customized for each and every client to heal, maintain, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. My goal is to provide a safe environment and to build rapport in order for clients to process through their concerns.

We are a group of psychotherapists who are committed to providing you with a safe and accepting space where together we can find what matters to you, to find your energy for life and connection to self. We work together to increase your strength and resilience to deal with life's uncertainty, frustrations and disappointments. Painful experiences will at times be in our lives and when we can tolerate and move through them the easier life is. Our job is to create a safe space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviour. Experience has shown us that human connection and understanding are the conditions for change.

My practice focuses on the therapeutic power of the arts using self-exploration, creative expression and play. I work with individuals and groups who are experiencing life transitions, challenges, creative blocks or interested in alternatives to talk therapy. I support children and adolescents facing behavioural issues or having difficulty relating to their peers and family. In groups of two or more we explore the richness and challenges of coexistence using alternative and wider forms of dialogue and exploration. I integrate Somatic Experiencing® techniques into my practice.

Hi! I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor & Clinical Director at Scott Sheere Wellness, providing counselling services online and in Vancouver’s Mt. Pleasant community. Using a range of therapeutic modalities I provide trauma-focused therapy for adults, with the bulk of my practice focusing on the experience of cis & trans women. I have specialized training in complex trauma, post-traumatic stress and dissociation. I am trained in the use of Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindful Self-Compassion, Motivational Interviewing and attachment-based somatic therapies.

I work with clients facing issues such as anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns. I help people who may be feeling stuck, anxious, disconnected, or constantly 'on edge' learn effective coping strategies to manage their anxiety and calm their nervous system. I help people who have faced traumatic experiences in learning coping skills to heal and move forward. I help people-pleasers who have a tendency to put other's need before their own learn how to express their needs and set boundaries. I support individuals and couples in learning effective communication skills in order to connect deeper and live more authentically.

Hi! I’m Lauren (she/her). I’m here to help you heal, grow and thrive by tapping into the inner knowing and wisdom of your body and heart, and by encouraging you to step into your power and truth. The clients who seek me out are often on journeys of self discovery or facing life transitions that open up questions and possibilities about who they are, what matters most to them, and how they want to live. I was called to this work through my personal journey of owning my unique path in life, despite it being different than the societal expectations that I grew up with.

Welcome! My name is Michael. If you're coping with anxiety, OCD, or trauma, I can support you in finding relief. I grew up in Vancouver, where I struggled with anxiety and low self-worth throughout my adolescence and early adulthood. Driven to seek solutions, I spent years studying Zen meditation in Japan and plant medicine in Peru. Through those experiences I learned that there is not one miracle cure, but an array of skills and practices we can harness to cultivate our health and wellbeing.

Most people have experienced challenges in their life - whether it be traumatic event(s) and/or wounds from some of our most important relationships- and it is normal to feel stuck, lost, or confused as result of what we have experienced. People have the resources and inner wisdom to heal and by working together we can integrate those painful experiences so they do not remain in the present causing emotional pain and disturbance. I embody a calm and approachable nature as I believe that profound healing can happen in the safety of a therapeutic relationship.

Our sliding scale program currently has no waitlist! Dragonstone Counselling is a group private practice with a strong reputation for holistic approaches, social justice, anti-oppression, and working with LGBTQ+ populations and other marginalized groups. We practice individual, relationship, and family counselling for diverse clients of all ages and genders. Our practitioners come from many walks of life, representing the rich diversity of our communities. Collectively, our team integrates a variety of approaches, creating an environment inviting to LGBTQ2S+ folks, people of all genders, cultures, and sub-cultures.

Hello! My name is Kelsey Harris and I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. I have a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. I specialize in working with clients with chronic pain, chronic illness including cancer, and traumatic brain injury/post-concussion, as well as pre/postpartum mental health. I have experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues. I aim to help you improve your overall well-being and move through the emotion you are dealing with.

I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy (individual and group), integrating mindfulness and somatic therapy. You may be suffering from anxiety, depression, intense emotions, high levels of shame, are struggling in your relationships, or have other symptoms that have left you feeling disconnected from yourself and others. Many of those I work with also have histories of growing up in invalidating or otherwise harmful environments in which they were not heard. In therapy, it is often the relationship that heals. I'm here to listen and help you move towards feeling more grounded, creative, and engaged in life.

Welcome! I am Tiela and I provide compassionate care. I work with clients from all walks of life with an emphasis on easing life transitions, people pleasing tendencies, unpacking trauma, and coming back to who you are, or were. Do you have a hard time making sense of your feelings or turn off your emotions when something big happens? Do you have a hard time addressing issues with others, or do you find yourself unhappy when others get get their needs met? Do you put your emotions in a box and put it on a shelf? I can help you retrieve that box and unpack it.

By processing past material that has become stuck in the nervous system, we can come out of being either overly activated or tuned out. Our Trauma Therapists are devoted to working holistically with those who wish to free themselves from the grips of trauma or grief and return to states of safety, connection, presence and empowerment.

Currently accepting new clients online / / As a Counsellor, Somatic Counsellor and a Certified Trauma Professional I focus on the unique wellness of each individual client and take a client centered holistic approach. I have helped clients achieve their desired life path while supporting them through challenges such as processing trauma, major life events, ending of a relationship, and/or anxiety to name a few. I've also helped clients to identify their strengths and re-author the stories, values or beliefs that no longer serve them.

Hello! I am Nogol, a recent immigrant to Canada from Iran, bringing a unique multicultural perspective to my work. My journey of adapting to a new culture has given me a deep understanding of change, healing, and emotions. I am fluent in both English and Farsi, offering sessions in both languages. I am certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Trauma treatment, and also work with families through Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT). My main approach emphasizes the wisdom of the body to create balance with the mind, and I often incorporate expressive tools such as art to facilitate self-expression.