Therapists in Vancouver, BC

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.

Embarking on the journey of personal growth and healing takes courage and resilience. As a dedicated registered clinical counselor (RCC), I am here to walk alongside you on this transformative path. My approach to counselling is deeply rooted in empathy, understanding, and an unwavering belief in the incredible resilience of the human spirit. With a rich tapestry of both clinical expertise and personal life experiences, I am committed to supporting individuals and couples through life’s challenges and guiding them towards self-discovery and emotional resilience and growth.

Hi there, my name is Maryam, and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). My goal is to provide you a safe space to express how you’re feeling. I am a first-generation South-Asian settler living, working, and playing, on the sacred, stolen, and ancestral territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. I identify as a third-culture kid and know how difficult it can be to feel like you belong, especially while struggling with the multiple pressures of our communities or families.

Feeling lost, overwhelmed, or untethered from the ground you once walked on? If you're used to being the one who people come to for guidance or support, it can be unsettling when you are now the one who needs care. The past few years have been so hard on caring people, even the most generous person can eventually feel emptied out. I'm here to help reconnect you with the things in your life that nourish your soul and replenish your spirit. Together we can look at ways to preserve your peace and wellbeing, with body awareness, learning to set gentle boundaries with loved ones, and by cultivating an inner compass that you can rely on.

Welcome! Are you struggling to set boundaries and speak your truth in relationships? Are you currently experiencing emotional, verbal, and/or narcissistic abuse? Do you find yourself walking on egg-shells in your relationships? Would you like to develop tools and strategies to build stronger boundaries and healthier relationships with others? I can help.

I'm not here to instruct you on how to live your life or to criticize the way you already do. I'm here to give you a safe space to express yourself and let go of the burden of having to carry it all alone. You are likely here at this time in your life because you are sick of telling yourself stories that don't suit your best interests or the best version of yourself. Reconnecting with the part of you that knows you deserve to be happy is my aim in helping you. In our work together I will help you get in touch with your own knowing and tap into your strengths.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology with 15 years of experience as a psychotherapist in Vancouver, BC. My strengths include connecting with each client quickly and customizing the work to achieve what they are coming to therapy to accomplish. I am committed to making sure every session is productive and useful. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Parenting, Life Transitions, Conflictual Relationships (professional and personal), Addictions and Eating Disorders.

Maybe you are struggling with anxiety and depression, working on building self-confidence, looking to heal past trauma, facing challenges in your relationships, or just needing a space to talk. I welcome individuals who are seeking therapy for many reasons, and together we will decide what you need to feel supported. Therapy is a place to talk freely without judgment, to be heard and validated, and to feel less alone. It can also be a space to gain tools to help understand your emotions and feel more resourced in times of stress. Therapy can also be a space to heal deep wounds and to process the impacts of past painful experiences.

Strong relationships don't just happen. It’s the reason you’ve poured tons of your time and energy into relationship books, podcasts, and countless YouTube Videos. But no matter what you’ve tried or how badly you want things to work out, you feel like you continue to fall short. And you’re starting to think you must be cursed and maybe it’s time to throw up your hands altogether. What if the healthy relationship you've been reaching yearning for didn't have to feel so out of reach? You are capable and worthy of the relationship you've been craving. Without feeling like you have to change your partner or sacrifice your needs.

You may be in pain and seeking healing, or simply have a sense that life could be better. You probably look to the world as though you are successful and coping well, but you don't feel like that inside. In holding space for you, whatever your needs, I can help you find freedom, creativity, and resilience. I mostly work with professionals, creatives, and students, especially graduate students. Together, we will explore the underlying causes of your challenges, so that you can make choices that are right for you, have healthier relationships, and feel as though you are in the driver's seat of your own life.

Are you bothered by intrusive, upsetting thoughts that cause you anxiety? Do you find yourself worried and anxious when you'd like to be more comfortable? Has your life changed because of situations you avoid or anxiety you feel forced to endure? There is hope - you can learn new tools and skills to help you better manage anxiety provoking situations. You can gain greater insight into how anxiety works and what you can do to bring yourself back to a more centered and grounded experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can help you learn new strategies to cope more effectively with anxiety and mood difficulties.

My goal as a therapist is to help you feel more confident in who you are, to help you find full and satisfying relationships (both sexual and non-sexual), greater energy and an overall feeling of well-being. Petra Zebroff, Ph.D. is a sex therapist certified by the American College of Sexologists, Div 35 of American Psychological Association, registered by the Professional Counsellors Association and has written hundreds of articles for Huffington Post, Sexual Health and Sexlife magazine and is a member of Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality and AASECT.

Your sex or relationship issues leave your life feeling like it is in turmoil even outside of the bedroom. You’ve tried to manage things on your own, but it’s a struggle, and you’re tired of struggling. Friends and family don’t understand, but it’s not like this is something you can talk to them about anyway. And even if there is that one friend that you can talk to, they don’t really know what to say.

You deserve a soft landing where you can express the unexpressed and explore the things that make you human. My intention is to assist you with accessing your deeper truth and authentic self - helping you find your way back home to you. My approach is to care for the soul with loving compassion and create a safe and supportive environment where you can improve your relationship with self and others. I use a trauma-informed approach and work with folks holistically on varying issues (anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, trauma, grief, burnout) to bring healing, understanding, and hope.

Some people seek my help to deal with current life struggles, a significant loss, or a change or life transition. For some, past childhood and/or adult abuse have had long-lasting effects on who they are and how they feel in the world. Often, people are looking for help to manage better and flourish more in life. I offer individual adult therapy for these issues. As a professional with over 20 years of experience, I also offer consultation to other therapists; I welcome questions about this aspect of my practice.

If you're tired of anxiety running your life, if your relationship has grown stale or is filled with conflict, if you're dealing with trauma or feeling stuck, empty or unhappy and don't know what to do to change your life, I can help. I will quickly get to the heart of what's not working for you and how you can change it. You don't have to suffer anymore. I've been a therapist and life and relationship coach for over twenty years.

If you're struggling with your sense of self-worth, or going through a tough loss or transition, you may want some support. I'd welcome the chance to work along side you. Finding the right fit with a therapist is really important for counselling to be helpful. It should be with someone who really understands what is happening for you, someone professionally qualified to help, and someone who you feel comfortable talking to. Therapy involves effort. The good news is that you won’t be doing it alone. The alliance between us means that I'll be there to support you, ready to work with you while you create your path forward.

Just as a sunflower's petals are actually tiny flowers in disguise, the different parts of ourselves can often be overlooked or misunderstood. I hope to help you (re)discover and embrace these parts in order to cultivate greater self-understanding and alignment.

Do you often feel misunderstood and under-appreciated? Do you long for more connection in your relationship, but struggle to express your feelings and needs effectively? You want good things for yourself: great relationships, a healthy routine, a satisfying career path. You deserve all of this – and yet, your efforts are not getting you the results that you want. You may think that others are not cooperating with you, or that the world is unfair. And while sometimes that's true, your mood, self-esteem, and overthinking brain also may have other plans for you, making it difficult to move forward.