Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Vancouver, BC
Dr. Lisa Ferrari is a registered clinical psychologist who has been providing psychological services and counselling for over 18 years. In addition to her private practice, she has worked in clinical settings such as child and youth mental health, and child and family counselling centres. Dr. Ferrari has also held positions as an Adjunct Faculty member position at the Adler School for Professional Psychology and Clinical Supervisor for community child and family trauma counselling programs. She has also consulted with school personnel, on supporting children and youth with various behavioural, and emotional difficulties.
Dr. Lisa Ferrari is a registered clinical psychologist who has been providing psychological services and counselling for over 18 years. In addition to her private practice, she has worked in clinical settings such as child and youth mental health, and child and family counselling centres. Dr. Ferrari has also held positions as an Adjunct Faculty member position at the Adler School for Professional Psychology and Clinical Supervisor for community child and family trauma counselling programs. She has also consulted with school personnel, on supporting children and youth with various behavioural, and emotional difficulties.
In my practice, I support clients who are experiencing anxiety, ADHD, trauma, depression, stress, work issues, life transitions and OCD. I also offer assessment and diagnostic services. Life can be hard sometimes, and my clients often tell me that they have so much going on in their lives that they're struggling to manage their emotions. Many of my clients identify themselves as being helpers and caregivers and are having a hard time finding balance in their lives. If you're tired of managing alone and want to find some peace or clarity in your life, or feel better emotionally, you've come to the right place.
In my practice, I support clients who are experiencing anxiety, ADHD, trauma, depression, stress, work issues, life transitions and OCD. I also offer assessment and diagnostic services. Life can be hard sometimes, and my clients often tell me that they have so much going on in their lives that they're struggling to manage their emotions. Many of my clients identify themselves as being helpers and caregivers and are having a hard time finding balance in their lives. If you're tired of managing alone and want to find some peace or clarity in your life, or feel better emotionally, you've come to the right place.
Are you feeling anxious and unable to pinpoint the cause? In my work with clients, my goal is to assist them in effectively managing their emotions. With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in working with individuals, couples, families, children, and adolescents. My expertise encompasses a range of areas including depression, anxiety, anger issues, stress management, trauma, grief and loss, marriage issues, divorce recovery, infidelity, trust issues, self-esteem, self-confidence, and eating disorders."
Are you feeling anxious and unable to pinpoint the cause? In my work with clients, my goal is to assist them in effectively managing their emotions. With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in working with individuals, couples, families, children, and adolescents. My expertise encompasses a range of areas including depression, anxiety, anger issues, stress management, trauma, grief and loss, marriage issues, divorce recovery, infidelity, trust issues, self-esteem, self-confidence, and eating disorders."
Are you tired of the cycle? Overgiving. Anxious attachment. Choosing men who never fully show up.
As a relationship coach and dating coach, I work with women at every stage of their dating journey. Together we do the inner work first, then build a real dating strategy on top. That means understanding your patterns, raising your standards, and learning to move through the modern dating landscape with intention instead of hope.
You deserve a love life that finally feels right. Let's build it together.
Are you tired of the cycle? Overgiving. Anxious attachment. Choosing men who never fully show up.
As a relationship coach and dating coach, I work with women at every stage of their dating journey. Together we do the inner work first, then build a real dating strategy on top. That means understanding your patterns, raising your standards, and learning to move through the modern dating landscape with intention instead of hope.
You deserve a love life that finally feels right. Let's build it together.
有同理心的臨床輔導和行為分析師，擁有超過15年支持兒童、青少年和家庭應對情緒、行為和發展挑戰的經驗。擅長心理輔導、行為治療和家長培訓，採用以您為中心幫助個人建立抗逆力，提升身心健康和實現有意義的成長。營造安全和充滿尊重的環境，讓您感受到被聆聽和重視。Compassionate Clinical Counsellor and Behaviour Analyst with over 15 years of experience supporting children, teens and families facing emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges. Skilled in counselling, behaviour intervention, parent training, and collaborative care, I use a client-centered and strengths-based approach to help individuals build resilience, improve wellbeing and achieve meaningful growth. Passionate about creating safe an supportive spaces where you feel heard, empowered, and valued.
有同理心的臨床輔導和行為分析師，擁有超過15年支持兒童、青少年和家庭應對情緒、行為和發展挑戰的經驗。擅長心理輔導、行為治療和家長培訓，採用以您為中心幫助個人建立抗逆力，提升身心健康和實現有意義的成長。營造安全和充滿尊重的環境，讓您感受到被聆聽和重視。Compassionate Clinical Counsellor and Behaviour Analyst with over 15 years of experience supporting children, teens and families facing emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges. Skilled in counselling, behaviour intervention, parent training, and collaborative care, I use a client-centered and strengths-based approach to help individuals build resilience, improve wellbeing and achieve meaningful growth. Passionate about creating safe an supportive spaces where you feel heard, empowered, and valued.
Welcome—I’m glad you’re here.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, infertility, miscarriage, or the impact of past or present trauma, it can feel overwhelming and isolating, and hard to know where to turn. You may also be navigating a relationship where communication feels strained, familiar conflicts keep resurfacing, or a sense of distance has grown despite genuine efforts to reconnect.
You don’t have to carry this alone.
Welcome—I’m glad you’re here.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, infertility, miscarriage, or the impact of past or present trauma, it can feel overwhelming and isolating, and hard to know where to turn. You may also be navigating a relationship where communication feels strained, familiar conflicts keep resurfacing, or a sense of distance has grown despite genuine efforts to reconnect.
You don’t have to carry this alone.
Does your child need support navigating challenges like ADHD, behavioural concerns, hyperactivity, motivation, decision-making, focus, aggression, shyness, or other social-emotional issues? At Positive Kids, we understand how difficult it can be to see your child struggle. That’s why we’ve created a nurturing space to help children and teens develop critical life skills, in the following areas: self-control, self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making. These children ultimately become independent, confident, inquisitive, enthusiastic, responsible and compassionate adults in later years.
Does your child need support navigating challenges like ADHD, behavioural concerns, hyperactivity, motivation, decision-making, focus, aggression, shyness, or other social-emotional issues? At Positive Kids, we understand how difficult it can be to see your child struggle. That’s why we’ve created a nurturing space to help children and teens develop critical life skills, in the following areas: self-control, self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making. These children ultimately become independent, confident, inquisitive, enthusiastic, responsible and compassionate adults in later years.
Shirley is a Registered Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience helping people who are exhausted from trying too hard to keep everything under control. Overthinking every detail, frustrated that other people seem to live their lives effortlessly? Shirley can teach you the strategies that will help you feel less anxious, more confident and self-assured; support for coping and navigating the stress that comes with life transitions, including aging, retirement, and divorce.
Shirley is a Registered Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience helping people who are exhausted from trying too hard to keep everything under control. Overthinking every detail, frustrated that other people seem to live their lives effortlessly? Shirley can teach you the strategies that will help you feel less anxious, more confident and self-assured; support for coping and navigating the stress that comes with life transitions, including aging, retirement, and divorce.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected—from yourself, your partner, or your child? I work with adults, teens (9+), and couples who feel overwhelmed by stress, low mood, grief, or relationship conflict. Many are caught in cycles of self-doubt, parenting stress, or cultural expectations. You want steadier emotions, healthier communication, and a calmer home. Together we explore what’s beneath the surface, build inner strength, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected—from yourself, your partner, or your child? I work with adults, teens (9+), and couples who feel overwhelmed by stress, low mood, grief, or relationship conflict. Many are caught in cycles of self-doubt, parenting stress, or cultural expectations. You want steadier emotions, healthier communication, and a calmer home. Together we explore what’s beneath the surface, build inner strength, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Dr. Jo-Ann Leavey TelePsychology Virtual Clinic
Psychologist, NP, EdD, C Psych, LLD hc
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Focusing on the person, mental health, and wellness, Leavey TelePsychology Clinic provides psychological counselling for young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialties include providing services for emerging mental health problems, adult ADHD assessments, general life challenges; stressful school, home, community, relationship, workplace, and traumatic circumstances; and behavioural problems interfering with life function. Services are provided through 1:1, couples, family, and group therapy. Patients are seen through the Ontario TeleMedicine Network (OTN), a virtual platform.
Focusing on the person, mental health, and wellness, Leavey TelePsychology Clinic provides psychological counselling for young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialties include providing services for emerging mental health problems, adult ADHD assessments, general life challenges; stressful school, home, community, relationship, workplace, and traumatic circumstances; and behavioural problems interfering with life function. Services are provided through 1:1, couples, family, and group therapy. Patients are seen through the Ontario TeleMedicine Network (OTN), a virtual platform.
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.
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. Therapy is a collaborative process that uses curiosity, courage and compassion to start exploring and unpacking all of the parts of ourselves and our experiences so that we can become connected to our wholeness once again. There are times when we may feel haunted by our past experiences, are having difficulties coping with life transitions or stressors, or are feeling stuck. It is my belief that through gentle exploration we can start to find the inner resources needed to move through and grow from these difficult experiences.
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. Therapy is a collaborative process that uses curiosity, courage and compassion to start exploring and unpacking all of the parts of ourselves and our experiences so that we can become connected to our wholeness once again. There are times when we may feel haunted by our past experiences, are having difficulties coping with life transitions or stressors, or are feeling stuck. It is my belief that through gentle exploration we can start to find the inner resources needed to move through and grow from these difficult experiences.
When life feels overwhelming, you don’t have to face it alone. Many people reach out when anxiety, depression, trauma, or complex medical and neurological conditions, such as Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), epilepsy, chronic pain, or concussion, interfere with daily life. I also support burnout, performance pressure, and work or home stress, including for high-responsibility professionals. I help clients gain clarity, build coping skills, and manage these challenges effectively. I draw on extensive clinical training to provide skilled, evidence-based support to help you move forward with confidence.
When life feels overwhelming, you don’t have to face it alone. Many people reach out when anxiety, depression, trauma, or complex medical and neurological conditions, such as Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), epilepsy, chronic pain, or concussion, interfere with daily life. I also support burnout, performance pressure, and work or home stress, including for high-responsibility professionals. I help clients gain clarity, build coping skills, and manage these challenges effectively. I draw on extensive clinical training to provide skilled, evidence-based support to help you move forward with confidence.
Reaching out for help with a problem can be very intimidating! It may help you to know that our work together will always be based upon YOUR values and goals and a shared understanding of the problem. I use cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based methods to help people who struggle with unpleasant feelings, problem behaviors, or under-functioning. I'm a huge fan of ACT Therapy, which helps you to notice and disentangle from unhelpful thoughts, notice and accept diffiuclt feelings, orient to the present moment and commit to actions that move you towards what you want in life - towards your values!
Reaching out for help with a problem can be very intimidating! It may help you to know that our work together will always be based upon YOUR values and goals and a shared understanding of the problem. I use cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based methods to help people who struggle with unpleasant feelings, problem behaviors, or under-functioning. I'm a huge fan of ACT Therapy, which helps you to notice and disentangle from unhelpful thoughts, notice and accept diffiuclt feelings, orient to the present moment and commit to actions that move you towards what you want in life - towards your values!
Patti Pike Certified Interventionist/ Counselling
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, LAADC, ICAADC, CADC-II, CCIP, NAID
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5R
Patricia M. Pike, CEO of Interventions Canada, is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in behavioral health treatment, focusing on substance abuse disorders, complex mental health conditions, and family services. Her areas of expertise encompass handling intricate cases of substance abuse and addiction, addressing mental health issues, providing family services, and engaging with various demographics. Her commitment to this field is deeply personal, having been in long-term recovery herself, which gives her insight into the nature of untreated addiction and the recovery process.
Patricia M. Pike, CEO of Interventions Canada, is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in behavioral health treatment, focusing on substance abuse disorders, complex mental health conditions, and family services. Her areas of expertise encompass handling intricate cases of substance abuse and addiction, addressing mental health issues, providing family services, and engaging with various demographics. Her commitment to this field is deeply personal, having been in long-term recovery herself, which gives her insight into the nature of untreated addiction and the recovery process.
Why therapy? Because I believe that true happiness comes not just from strategies and solving problems, but from the way we live and the state of mind we nurture. Today, more than ever, we are living with division, worry, and stress—about our personal lives as well as the direction of the world. In times of uncertainty, seeking a space to explore your inner world, reconnect with your roots, and find meaning in connection with others is not merely self-care—it is an act of resistance and liberation.
Why therapy? Because I believe that true happiness comes not just from strategies and solving problems, but from the way we live and the state of mind we nurture. Today, more than ever, we are living with division, worry, and stress—about our personal lives as well as the direction of the world. In times of uncertainty, seeking a space to explore your inner world, reconnect with your roots, and find meaning in connection with others is not merely self-care—it is an act of resistance and liberation.
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 work with a team of psychologists, testing specialists, and a psychiatrist who treat children and adults with issues ranging from anxiety to navigating life changes.
Our approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). I am also a certified CBT therapist with the Canadian Association of CBT. I value empathy, compassion, and understanding in my clinical work, and I routinely seek feedback from clients to ensure my approach meets their needs.
I work with a team of psychologists, testing specialists, and a psychiatrist who treat children and adults with issues ranging from anxiety to navigating life changes.
Our approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). I am also a certified CBT therapist with the Canadian Association of CBT. I value empathy, compassion, and understanding in my clinical work, and I routinely seek feedback from clients to ensure my approach meets their needs.
Struggling with focus, overwhelm, or ADHD symptoms? Our Nurse Practitioner offers fast, virtual ADHD assessments for anyone 17+ across British Columbia, with diagnosis, treatment, and medication management when appropriate. Many of our clients are dealing with the impact of Trauma, ADHD, anxiety, and relationship/ family stress. For those living with ADHD, everyday tasks can feel chaotic or unsustainable creating frustration, low self-esteem, or shame. Others may be navigating the complex impact of trauma, emotionally unavailable relationships, or a sense of feeling "too much" or "not enough."
Struggling with focus, overwhelm, or ADHD symptoms? Our Nurse Practitioner offers fast, virtual ADHD assessments for anyone 17+ across British Columbia, with diagnosis, treatment, and medication management when appropriate. Many of our clients are dealing with the impact of Trauma, ADHD, anxiety, and relationship/ family stress. For those living with ADHD, everyday tasks can feel chaotic or unsustainable creating frustration, low self-esteem, or shame. Others may be navigating the complex impact of trauma, emotionally unavailable relationships, or a sense of feeling "too much" or "not enough."
Interview and feedback are virtual, questionnaires are digital, and testing is in-office.
Calgary and Vancouver locations!
Brooks Assessment offers psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessments for all ages. Concerns might include learning disabilities, ADHD, giftedness, memory decline, and other cognitive abilities. I provide detailed reports with practical recommendations for school, work, or daily life. I serve families across Alberta and British Columbia. If you're looking for expert assessments and supportive guidance, contact me to learn more or book an appointment.
Interview and feedback are virtual, questionnaires are digital, and testing is in-office.
Calgary and Vancouver locations!
Brooks Assessment offers psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessments for all ages. Concerns might include learning disabilities, ADHD, giftedness, memory decline, and other cognitive abilities. I provide detailed reports with practical recommendations for school, work, or daily life. I serve families across Alberta and British Columbia. If you're looking for expert assessments and supportive guidance, contact me to learn more or book an appointment.
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