Brenda
Counsellor, MC, RCC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
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I support youth and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, self-worth struggles, family conflict, grief, and life transitions. Many of my clients come from immigrant, racialized, or high-pressure family environments and are used to being “the strong one” while quietly struggling underneath.
My approach is warm, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and collaborative. Together, we work toward deeper self-understanding, emotional regulation, healthier patterns, and practical tools that help clients feel more grounded, connected, and like themselves again.
I offer culturally responsive, attachment-based counselling that blends warmth, insight, and practical coping strategies. I integrate CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and emotion-focused approaches to support clients with anxiety, trauma, identity concerns, relationships, emotional overwhelm, and burnout.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’re used to carrying everything on your own. You don’t need to have the perfect words or have it all figured out before reaching out. Sometimes therapy starts with “I honestly don’t even know where to begin,” and that’s completely okay.
Call or Email Brenda Lao now for a free 15 minute consultation - (428) 308-5567
Let's Connect (428) 308-5567
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, e-Transfer, Mastercard, Visa Brenda Lao
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (428) 308-5567
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 23001 Brenda Lao
- In Practice for 1 year
- Attended City University of Seattle, Master of Counselling, Graduated 2025
- Degree/Diploma from Douglas College Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care / 2020
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Brenda Lao
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (428) 308-5567
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- ADHD
- Behavioural Issues
- Body Image
- Caregivers
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Developmental Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Brenda Lao
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (428) 308-5567
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Teochew
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Teochew
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Brenda Lao
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (428) 308-5567