Therapists in Vancouver, BC

Hi there! My name is Ana, I'm a Registered Counsellor, and my life's purpose is to help people heal and grow. Do you struggle with anxiety, grief, a challenging relationship, low self-worth, that affects your day-to-day life and relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, angry or flooded with emotions, by just getting through the day, and feeling stuck on autopilot? Do you hope that your life, relationships with others and yourself could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious and uncertain about not knowing who they are, overcoming a breakup, working through a loss, or finding their place in life.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor of BCACC-BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (RCC), Member of CRP- Regional Council of Psychology (Brazilian Psychological Association) - Associate member of SPID- Iracy Doyle Psychoanalytic Society, Brazil (IFPS- International Federation of Psychoanalytic Societies, USA. In almost 3 decades of being a Psychologist/ Psychoanalyst in Brazil, I have provided a wide range of direct and coordinating services through mental health centers, hospitals, universities, and private practice. I also have a projects experience presenting and leading and I continue to participate in teachings and trainings

Hope gives people a reason to continue fighting and believing that their current circumstances will improve, despite the unpredictable nature of human existence. However, to feel hopeful can be tricky when you’ve experienced depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief and loss, and emotional pain. How do you go through those hard times? I have been privileged to support thousands of people of all backgrounds and ages to find their hope back despite life challenges.

Do you feel like the weight of the world is resting on your shoulders, and every step forward is a struggle? Or do you feel like your self-esteem is caught in a constant storm leaving you battered by self-doubt and a persistent feeling of inadequacy? Or maybe you feel lost, overwhelmed, and do not know how to navigate the twist and turns of your current challenges, unsure of which direction to take. Whether you're at a crossroads in life, aiming to enhance your relationship skills, going through grief and loss, trying to deal with traumas, or simply looking to cultivate a more mindful and balanced existence, I'm here to help.

Marcela's lived experiences are part of her therapies and ​an intentional holistic approach to care. Her work focuses on inspiring/helping people towards a holistic relationship ​with self so they are empowered to ​see, accept and heal themselves and be the author ​of their own story. She has a warm, caring and collaborative approach in her work. Life events can be very impactful and Marcela is skilled in maintaining safety and connection with her integrative approach. Compassion, inclusion, warm & empowerment is what you experience as she believes in ​expression, reflection and movement and being your authentic self.