SunLife Therapists in West Vancouver, BC
I have had the privilege of knowing and working with a great number of individuals and families with varying levels of life challenges including: relationships issues, all types of emotional disturbances and alcohol & substance use problems. I trust that my accumulated repertoire of psychological methods and techniques along with my sincere desire to help will ensure effective and satisfactory services for my clients.
I have had the privilege of knowing and working with a great number of individuals and families with varying levels of life challenges including: relationships issues, all types of emotional disturbances and alcohol & substance use problems. I trust that my accumulated repertoire of psychological methods and techniques along with my sincere desire to help will ensure effective and satisfactory services for my clients.
Coastal Synergy Psychotherapy and Counselling Serv
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RCC
1 Endorsed
West Vancouver, BC V7T
My ideal clients are adults and youth seeking healing from trauma, anxiety, grief, burnout, relationship challenges, life transitions, and intergenerational trauma. Many arrive feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or caught in patterns that no longer serve them. Together, we create a safe space to explore, heal, and grow. Drawing on nervous system regulation, evidence-based therapy, Indigenous Ways of Knowing, and the healing power of nature, I help clients rediscover their strengths, deepen self-understanding, and move toward a life that feels more grounded, meaningful, and aligned.
My ideal clients are adults and youth seeking healing from trauma, anxiety, grief, burnout, relationship challenges, life transitions, and intergenerational trauma. Many arrive feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or caught in patterns that no longer serve them. Together, we create a safe space to explore, heal, and grow. Drawing on nervous system regulation, evidence-based therapy, Indigenous Ways of Knowing, and the healing power of nature, I help clients rediscover their strengths, deepen self-understanding, and move toward a life that feels more grounded, meaningful, and aligned.
I know there are times when it feels as if you are sitting in a dark space, waiting for a glimpse of joy. You may be seeking it in your job, income, relationships, or a variety of other external sources; and yet, it seems unreachable. Growing up with several traumas and experiencing severe depression led me to seek my identity in a high profile title in society. As a lawyer with a Master’s degree, I was not happy. Then I faced the tragic loss of my beloved friend. This pain, shook my belief system: How could I live, despite life's difficulties? Life showed me that painful experiences will always open doors to new paths.
I know there are times when it feels as if you are sitting in a dark space, waiting for a glimpse of joy. You may be seeking it in your job, income, relationships, or a variety of other external sources; and yet, it seems unreachable. Growing up with several traumas and experiencing severe depression led me to seek my identity in a high profile title in society. As a lawyer with a Master’s degree, I was not happy. Then I faced the tragic loss of my beloved friend. This pain, shook my belief system: How could I live, despite life's difficulties? Life showed me that painful experiences will always open doors to new paths.
I work with individuals who are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their emotional world, as well as support during times of stress, transition, or emotional difficulty. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in repeating relational patterns.
People often reach out when they are navigating anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, perinatal experiences, relationship challenges, identity shifts, or the impact of migration and major life changes. Others come because they want to better understand themselves and create more meaningful and authentic relationships.
I work with individuals who are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their emotional world, as well as support during times of stress, transition, or emotional difficulty. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in repeating relational patterns.
People often reach out when they are navigating anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, perinatal experiences, relationship challenges, identity shifts, or the impact of migration and major life changes. Others come because they want to better understand themselves and create more meaningful and authentic relationships.
I'm a Registered Clinical Counselor with 15+ years' expertise, providing therapeutic support to individuals, youth, couples, and families. My focus goes beyond symptom treatment; I help individuals achieve personal therapeutic goals. With specialized training, I excel in assisting couples and families in crises. Leading impactful group therapy sessions and conducting workshops, I foster positive changes, guiding clients towards an optimistic lifestyle. Over years of practice, I've honed skills in creating connections, helping clients navigate challenges, and promoting higher well-being.
I'm a Registered Clinical Counselor with 15+ years' expertise, providing therapeutic support to individuals, youth, couples, and families. My focus goes beyond symptom treatment; I help individuals achieve personal therapeutic goals. With specialized training, I excel in assisting couples and families in crises. Leading impactful group therapy sessions and conducting workshops, I foster positive changes, guiding clients towards an optimistic lifestyle. Over years of practice, I've honed skills in creating connections, helping clients navigate challenges, and promoting higher well-being.
Life is complex, and emotional pain is unavoidable. As your therapist, I am here to support you in navigating these complexities. While occasional feelings of sadness or anxiety, and occasional conflicts, are normal, overwhelming or persistent emotional pain may signal deeper issues. Depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger management issues, ongoing relationship problems, and persistent loneliness can indicate that we might need to do more inner work to heal. Psychotherapy helps us uncover the underlying causes of our problems, offering insights into why we experience difficulties and providing guidance on resolving them effectively
Life is complex, and emotional pain is unavoidable. As your therapist, I am here to support you in navigating these complexities. While occasional feelings of sadness or anxiety, and occasional conflicts, are normal, overwhelming or persistent emotional pain may signal deeper issues. Depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger management issues, ongoing relationship problems, and persistent loneliness can indicate that we might need to do more inner work to heal. Psychotherapy helps us uncover the underlying causes of our problems, offering insights into why we experience difficulties and providing guidance on resolving them effectively
Are you anxious (having panic attacks), depressed or stressed out & feeling overwhelmed? Do you need to learn how to manage your mental & emotional well-being during this difficult time? Do you need help to cope with grief & loss? Having difficulty to make decisions? Do you have low levels of self-esteem? Are you scared and/or have OCD symptoms? Does PTSD related to previous traumatic events bother you? Do you have anger issues, or Adjustment difficulties? I have 24 years of experience as a counsellor/psychotherapist and coach helping teens, adult Individuals, couples & families to overcome their distorted thoughts and feelings.
Are you anxious (having panic attacks), depressed or stressed out & feeling overwhelmed? Do you need to learn how to manage your mental & emotional well-being during this difficult time? Do you need help to cope with grief & loss? Having difficulty to make decisions? Do you have low levels of self-esteem? Are you scared and/or have OCD symptoms? Does PTSD related to previous traumatic events bother you? Do you have anger issues, or Adjustment difficulties? I have 24 years of experience as a counsellor/psychotherapist and coach helping teens, adult Individuals, couples & families to overcome their distorted thoughts and feelings.
There are times when everything feels heavy and difficult. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally drained? Do you find yourself stuck in painful patterns, struggling with identity, relationships, past trauma, or major life transitions? Emotional pain can feel isolating and confusing, but you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a safe, supportive space to explore your experiences, build resilience, and move toward lasting healing and growth.
There are times when everything feels heavy and difficult. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally drained? Do you find yourself stuck in painful patterns, struggling with identity, relationships, past trauma, or major life transitions? Emotional pain can feel isolating and confusing, but you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a safe, supportive space to explore your experiences, build resilience, and move toward lasting healing and growth.
Hi, I’m Gabriela and I’m so happy you are looking for support. I specialize in addressing issues of trauma, anxiety, and parenting challenges and have specific training in these areas to support you to lighten the heavy loads you no longer want to hold on to. If you have suffered a traumatic experience, gone through a series of challenging situations, struggled with managing your own thoughts, or are just feeling overwhelmed, you don't need to go through this alone. I am also an Approved Clinical Supervisor. I regularly support students in completing their Masters level internships and am available for clinical supervision of RCCs.
Hi, I’m Gabriela and I’m so happy you are looking for support. I specialize in addressing issues of trauma, anxiety, and parenting challenges and have specific training in these areas to support you to lighten the heavy loads you no longer want to hold on to. If you have suffered a traumatic experience, gone through a series of challenging situations, struggled with managing your own thoughts, or are just feeling overwhelmed, you don't need to go through this alone. I am also an Approved Clinical Supervisor. I regularly support students in completing their Masters level internships and am available for clinical supervision of RCCs.
Life is full of seasons—some rich with growth, others filled with challenge or uncertainty. In those times of difficulty, you need a steady presence.
Drew Wilson offers compassionate, holistic care that acknowledges the complexities of your journey. Whether you’re facing a difficult transition, feeling lost in the winter of your life, or struggling through a season of drought, Drew’s approach is to see you as a whole person, not a patient. His goal is to provide consistent understanding, guidance, and support, helping you find strength and clarity through every season.
Life is full of seasons—some rich with growth, others filled with challenge or uncertainty. In those times of difficulty, you need a steady presence.
Drew Wilson offers compassionate, holistic care that acknowledges the complexities of your journey. Whether you’re facing a difficult transition, feeling lost in the winter of your life, or struggling through a season of drought, Drew’s approach is to see you as a whole person, not a patient. His goal is to provide consistent understanding, guidance, and support, helping you find strength and clarity through every season.
It is my great pleasure to work as a Clinical Counsellor for the last 30 years. When I work with people I try to support them to find a more preferred way of being. My focus is to be collaborative. My work is grounded in strength-based approaches that view people as experts in their own lives, instead of viewing them from an expert-center position. My experience has shown me that people feel more in control of their own lives and are self-determining when they play a central role in their counselling. We all have the ability to re-author our lives so that the stories we live are kinder and gentler to us.
It is my great pleasure to work as a Clinical Counsellor for the last 30 years. When I work with people I try to support them to find a more preferred way of being. My focus is to be collaborative. My work is grounded in strength-based approaches that view people as experts in their own lives, instead of viewing them from an expert-center position. My experience has shown me that people feel more in control of their own lives and are self-determining when they play a central role in their counselling. We all have the ability to re-author our lives so that the stories we live are kinder and gentler to us.
When life throws challenges your way – whether it's navigating relationships with your partner, family, friends, or colleagues, dealing with anxiety, battling depression, or facing past traumas – I'm here to offer my support. Let's collaborate to create the changes you desire in your life. I'll provide you with the tools and techniques to overcome challenges and better manage whatever is on your mind. Your journey towards a more fulfilling life begins here.
When life throws challenges your way – whether it's navigating relationships with your partner, family, friends, or colleagues, dealing with anxiety, battling depression, or facing past traumas – I'm here to offer my support. Let's collaborate to create the changes you desire in your life. I'll provide you with the tools and techniques to overcome challenges and better manage whatever is on your mind. Your journey towards a more fulfilling life begins here.
I offer support to teens, adults and parents who maybe struggling with issues. Whatever the problem it helps to talk and express oneself. Most people feel the benefit of sharing their concerns and learning to gain strength and trying out new coping strategies or finding other supportive measures to assist personal growth. Therapy can be a positive workout for the mind - just like the gym is for our bodies. I look forward to meeting you.
I offer support to teens, adults and parents who maybe struggling with issues. Whatever the problem it helps to talk and express oneself. Most people feel the benefit of sharing their concerns and learning to gain strength and trying out new coping strategies or finding other supportive measures to assist personal growth. Therapy can be a positive workout for the mind - just like the gym is for our bodies. I look forward to meeting you.
Dr. Araujo is a registered psychologist in BC, and BCIA Board Certified in Neurofeedback. She provides psychological and QEEG assessments and neurotherapy services for her clients. Her goal is to identify strengths, areas of dysfunction and improve mental health using neurofeedback as a treatment modality. She specializes in ADHD, anxiety, autism, concussion/mild traumatic brain injury, depression, memory loss, PTSD/trauma, and sleep problems in adults and children. Neurofeedback and biofeedback can also be used to improve peak performance, meditation, heart rate variability, and lessen pain and inflammation in the brain.
Dr. Araujo is a registered psychologist in BC, and BCIA Board Certified in Neurofeedback. She provides psychological and QEEG assessments and neurotherapy services for her clients. Her goal is to identify strengths, areas of dysfunction and improve mental health using neurofeedback as a treatment modality. She specializes in ADHD, anxiety, autism, concussion/mild traumatic brain injury, depression, memory loss, PTSD/trauma, and sleep problems in adults and children. Neurofeedback and biofeedback can also be used to improve peak performance, meditation, heart rate variability, and lessen pain and inflammation in the brain.
Welcome to my practice. I believe that every person has the capacity for change. Counselling helps us unearth our internal compass, also called our inner intelligence, intuition, or higher self, so that we can relearn how to trust ourselves again. This is important work. Together, I will help you develop your capacity to respond to life's circumstances and manage the discomfort that you are experiencing. Our pain, anxiety, sadness, love, and joy all have important information for us. They can reveal what is required of us to heal, grow, and even thrive.
Welcome to my practice. I believe that every person has the capacity for change. Counselling helps us unearth our internal compass, also called our inner intelligence, intuition, or higher self, so that we can relearn how to trust ourselves again. This is important work. Together, I will help you develop your capacity to respond to life's circumstances and manage the discomfort that you are experiencing. Our pain, anxiety, sadness, love, and joy all have important information for us. They can reveal what is required of us to heal, grow, and even thrive.
Are you struggling with your emotions? Do you find yourself putting others' needs above your own? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? More at ease? You're not alone: Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how to move forward. This work isn't taught to most of us, but I assure you it can be done. Life doesn't need to be this hard.
Are you struggling with your emotions? Do you find yourself putting others' needs above your own? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? More at ease? You're not alone: Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how to move forward. This work isn't taught to most of us, but I assure you it can be done. Life doesn't need to be this hard.
I hold a deep belief in the inherent wisdom, resilience, and self-actualization potential within every individual. With a client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approach, my goal is to cultivate a safe, authentic, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can embark on their personal journey of healing, growth, and self-discovery. My areas of expertise include childhood and inter-generational trauma, attachment and inner child work, family and relationship issues, traumatic life events, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, anger management, self-harm, self-esteem, and coping with life transitions.
I hold a deep belief in the inherent wisdom, resilience, and self-actualization potential within every individual. With a client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approach, my goal is to cultivate a safe, authentic, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can embark on their personal journey of healing, growth, and self-discovery. My areas of expertise include childhood and inter-generational trauma, attachment and inner child work, family and relationship issues, traumatic life events, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, anger management, self-harm, self-esteem, and coping with life transitions.
I work extensively with couples on communication and relationship issues including infidelity, the rebuilding of trust and issues concerning sex. I work to help facilitate emotional responsibility so that everyone can define their goals, be heard and work towards feeling safe when communicating from a place of vulnerability. I have also worked with men individually and in a group setting around issues of identity, anger management, sexuality, anxiety, and depression.
I work extensively with couples on communication and relationship issues including infidelity, the rebuilding of trust and issues concerning sex. I work to help facilitate emotional responsibility so that everyone can define their goals, be heard and work towards feeling safe when communicating from a place of vulnerability. I have also worked with men individually and in a group setting around issues of identity, anger management, sexuality, anxiety, and depression.
Accepting new clients now! I offer online service for young people, adults, and parents who are looking to create a positive shift in their lives or families. We can meet over secure video or telephone, whichever works best for you! I've had success in providing the same quality of service virtually as I would in an office. The best part is that you can live or be anywhere and don't have to drive or walk to meet with me! You can be cozy at home or even on your lunch break at work or school. It's super convenient and accessible! Curious? Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation and see if this works for you.
Accepting new clients now! I offer online service for young people, adults, and parents who are looking to create a positive shift in their lives or families. We can meet over secure video or telephone, whichever works best for you! I've had success in providing the same quality of service virtually as I would in an office. The best part is that you can live or be anywhere and don't have to drive or walk to meet with me! You can be cozy at home or even on your lunch break at work or school. It's super convenient and accessible! Curious? Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation and see if this works for you.
I help adults experiencing a significant loss within their careers, relationships or other personal circumstances and are looking for greater peace, stability, purpose, and fulfillment while navigating these challenging life transitions.
I help adults experiencing a significant loss within their careers, relationships or other personal circumstances and are looking for greater peace, stability, purpose, and fulfillment while navigating these challenging life transitions.
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