Maple Ridge
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Cherisse Klassen
Counsellor, MA, CCC,RCC
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Cherisse Klassen

Counsellor, MA, CCC,RCC

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Available both in-person and online
12398 230 Street Maple Ridge, BC V2X
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Specialized in trauma healing (EMDR, Flash, IFS); Non-judgmental; Neuro-affirming; 2SLGBTQ+-affirming; Solution-oriented and collaborative. I work with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Grief/Loss, Attachment, & Chronic Pain. Adults/Youth 14+. My approach is down-to-earth, compassionate, & adaptable, with a strong trauma-informed emphasis on safety & regulation. While some clients find healing through open, reflective conversation, others benefit from more structured approaches. I tailor our work to you, integrating evidence-based therapies with warmth & practical strategies to support stability, clarity, and meaningful change.
I specialize in EMDR for trauma and chronic pain. Trauma examples: narcissistic abuse, childhood trauma, attachment, PTSD, single incidents (sexual assault, car accident, death), emotional/physical neglect, growing up with addiction, foster care, etc.. I've been trained in EMDR, EMDR for chronic pain, EMDR for Complex PTSD and Dissociation, IFS, and Flash.
I work in attunement to your nervous system. Typically it's helpful to start with Flash Technique before EMDR, or Flash on its own as a gentle way to resolve trauma and chronic pain. If this seems like the right fit, feel free to reach out with questions or book on my site.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

12398 230 Street

Maple Ridge, BC V2X map
My website
I offer online EMDR across Canada and in-person in Maple Ridge. Visit my site to book. I am available weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Chronic Pain and Anxiety 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Connect with Cherisse Klassen
Photo of Cherisse Klassen, Counsellor, MA, CCC,RCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

12398 230 Street

Maple Ridge, BC V2X map
My website
I offer online EMDR across Canada and in-person in Maple Ridge. Visit my site to book. I am available weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Chronic Pain and Anxiety 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, e-Transfer, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Alberta Blue Cross
  • Alliance
  • Arete
  • Beneva | SSQ
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Chambers Plan
  • Desjardins
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Equitable Life of Canada
  • First Canadian Health
  • First Choice Health | FCH
  • Great-West Life
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Guardian
  • Health Net
  • Homewood Health
  • Humana
  • iA Financial Group
  • Johnson
  • Johnston Group
  • LifeWise
  • Manulife
  • Maximum Benefit
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • Medicare
  • Meridian
  • MultiPlan
  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • Sentara Health Plans
  • SunLife
  • TELUS Health
  • The Co-operators
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Most insurance providers cover Master's level Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) registered with the BCACC/Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCC) registered with the CCPA. Please call your insurance provider to double check this.
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Cherisse Klassen
Counsellor, MA, CCC,RCC
with questions.
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Most insurance providers cover Master's level Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) registered with the BCACC/Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCC) registered with the CCPA. Please call your insurance provider to double check this.
Photo of Cherisse Klassen, Counsellor, MA, CCC,RCC
Cherisse Klassen
Counsellor, MA, CCC,RCC
with questions.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 11254387 Cherisse Klassen

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 1 year
  • Attended Yorkville University, Master's Degree - Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2025

    • Additional Credentials

  • License: BCACC 24381 / 2026
  • Membership with Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association 11254387 / 2026
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I have an undergraduate degree in biological sciences and psychology and a master's degree in counselling psychology. I've taken advanced training in EMDR, EMDR for chronic pain/illness, EMDR for Complex PTSD and Dissociation, IFS, and Flash. My practicum was with youth ages 12-24.
Photo of Cherisse Klassen, Counsellor, MA, CCC,RCC
Cherisse Klassen
Counsellor, MA, CCC,RCC
with questions.
"
I have an undergraduate degree in biological sciences and psychology and a master's degree in counselling psychology. I've taken advanced training in EMDR, EMDR for chronic pain/illness, EMDR for Complex PTSD and Dissociation, IFS, and Flash. My practicum was with youth ages 12-24.
Photo of Cherisse Klassen, Counsellor, MA, CCC,RCC
Cherisse Klassen
Counsellor, MA, CCC,RCC
with questions.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Chronic Pain
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Autism
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Women's Issues
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I adapt my practice to your needs. Some clients find immense benefit from just talking, while others prefer a more structured approach. I tailor care the way you want it, in a down-to-earth kind of way. For clients with trauma, we can do talk therapy or we can do EMDR and Flash which requires very little reiterating of one's traumatic experiences. Safety and stability is always my priority.
Photo of Cherisse Klassen, Counsellor, MA, CCC,RCC
Cherisse Klassen
Counsellor, MA, CCC,RCC
with questions.
"
I adapt my practice to your needs. Some clients find immense benefit from just talking, while others prefer a more structured approach. I tailor care the way you want it, in a down-to-earth kind of way. For clients with trauma, we can do talk therapy or we can do EMDR and Flash which requires very little reiterating of one's traumatic experiences. Safety and stability is always my priority.
Photo of Cherisse Klassen, Counsellor, MA, CCC,RCC
Cherisse Klassen
Counsellor, MA, CCC,RCC
with questions.

2 Endorsements

Amelia Gordon
Amelia Gordon
Pre-Licensed Professional
Comes across as very kind and understanding
Celina Jensen
Celina Jensen
Counsellor, MACP, RCC, CCC
Cherisse is a thoughtful and skilled trauma therapist who brings warmth, empathy, and deep clinical insight to her work. Clients feel safe, understood, and supported in their healing.

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Indigenous Peoples

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Indigenous Peoples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Person-Centered
  • Predictive Processing Flash
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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As a Métis counsellor, I work from a decolonized framework & practice cultural safety. For trauma, I focus on safety & stabilization, typically starting with the gentler Flash Technique & IFS which can lead nicely into EMDR for better stability/success. If EMDR isn't your thing, I also use CPT for trauma. For depression, anxiety, & grief, I utilize EMDR & draw from CBT, parts work, & DBT.
Photo of Cherisse Klassen, Counsellor, MA, CCC,RCC
Cherisse Klassen
Counsellor, MA, CCC,RCC
with questions.
"
As a Métis counsellor, I work from a decolonized framework & practice cultural safety. For trauma, I focus on safety & stabilization, typically starting with the gentler Flash Technique & IFS which can lead nicely into EMDR for better stability/success. If EMDR isn't your thing, I also use CPT for trauma. For depression, anxiety, & grief, I utilize EMDR & draw from CBT, parts work, & DBT.
Photo of Cherisse Klassen, Counsellor, MA, CCC,RCC
Cherisse Klassen
Counsellor, MA, CCC,RCC
with questions.

Location

Primary Location

12398 230 Street

Maple Ridge, BC V2X

Email Me

My website

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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I offer online EMDR across Canada and in-person in Maple Ridge. Visit my site to book. I am available weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
Photo of Cherisse Klassen, Counsellor, MA, CCC,RCC
Cherisse Klassen
Counsellor, MA, CCC,RCC
"
I offer online EMDR across Canada and in-person in Maple Ridge. Visit my site to book. I am available weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
Photo of Cherisse Klassen, Counsellor, MA, CCC,RCC
Cherisse Klassen
Counsellor, MA, CCC,RCC