Cindi Saj

Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, MSW

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Cindi Saj

Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, MSW

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Available both in-person and online

4800 Island Highway North, Nanaimo. BC Nanaimo, BC V9T

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With over 15 years of experience as a therapist, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults. I provide sessions in person, by phone, or online. My background includes helping individuals navigate various mental health issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger management, ADHD, suicidality, and substance misuse and addiction.

I am trained and certified in providing Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to children, youth and adults in-person or online. I also have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DCT) and Indigenous Focusing-Oriented Therapy (IFOT).

I am dedicated to helping you move forward in your life and towards your best life possible.

Call or Email Cindi Saj now for a free 15 minute consultation - (431) 814-6564

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Nanaimo, BC

4800 Island Highway North, Nanaimo. BC

Nanaimo, BC V9T map

(431) 814-6564

Williams Lake, BC

235 Oliver Street

Williams Lake, BC V2G map

My website

If you have a status number, you can access free counselling with me as an FNHA Provider

I specialize in Self Esteem, Anxiety and Depression

$160 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Let's Connect (431) 814-6564

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Nanaimo, BC

4800 Island Highway North, Nanaimo. BC

Nanaimo, BC V9T map

(431) 814-6564

Williams Lake, BC

235 Oliver Street

Williams Lake, BC V2G map

My website

If you have a status number, you can access free counselling with me as an FNHA Provider

I specialize in Self Esteem, Anxiety and Depression

$160 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $160
Couple Sessions $190
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Cheque, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

Blue Cross
Canada Life | Great-West Life
CVAP | Crime Victim
Desjardins
First Nations Health Authority
Great-West Life
iA Financial Group
Manulife
Medavie Blue Cross
Pacific Blue Cross
SunLife
TELUS Health
Veterans Affairs Canada

I am in-network for FNHA, CVAP, Blue Cross, Telus Health, LifeWorks, Morneau Shepell, Walmsley and BCI, but I can also provide a receipt to submit for help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions, I am happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable

Cindi Saj

Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, MSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 814-6564

Cindi Saj

Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, MSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 814-6564

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 14207 Cindi Saj

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 16 years

Attended University of Manitoba, PhD, Graduated 2017

Additional Credentials

Certificate from EMDR EMDRIA training Course / 2023

Certificate from CBT Cognitive Behavioural Therapy / 2017

I have over 15 years of experience helping children, teens and adults. I am a somatic practitioner, work from a person-centered approach and am certified in EMDR, CBT, SFBT, DBT and hold additional certification in trauma-informed therapy.

Cindi Saj

Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, MSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 814-6564

Cindi Saj

Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, MSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 814-6564

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Self Esteem
Anxiety
Depression

Expertise

Addiction
ADHD
Alcohol Use
Anger Management
Antisocial Personality
Autism
Behavioural Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Body Image
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Child
Chronic Impulsivity
Coping Skills
Domestic Abuse
Eating Disorders
Grief
Life Coaching
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self-Harming
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Suicidal Ideation

I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety or stress related to their job, relationship, childhood or unresolved trauma. During our initial session, we will get to know each other, collaborate to create a plan to address what is holding you back in your life, and find a way to move you past it. Most of my clients see value with EMDR or CBT talk therapy.

Cindi Saj

Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, MSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 814-6564

Cindi Saj

Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, MSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (431) 814-6564

7 Endorsements

Robert Grigore

Counsellor, MCP, RCC

Dr. Cindi is an exceptional human being. Not only is she incredibly intelligent and a gifted therapist, she's also one of the most humble individuals you'll meet. Dr. Cindi brings a feeling of joy to her work and she's someone I highly value and recommend.

Ujwala Cherian

Counsellor, MSc, RCC

I am so excited to learn from Dr. Cindi Saj as part of the Grigore Counselling & Associates team!

Grigore Counselling & Associates

Counsellor

Cindi is a rare type of clinician. I appreciate her skills and expertise with her various modalities she uses (EMDR, CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, Yoga, Hypnotherapy, etc.) but it's her energy, openness, and her willingness to still grow that inspires me.

Florence Wong

Counsellor, MSSc, RSW, RCC

Dr. Cindi Saj possesses a wide-range of clinical skills as well as a curious and academic mind. Dr. Saj has extensive experience working with clients of all ages and seemingly all types of challenges.

Kathryn Joy Atkinson

Counsellor, MA, RCC

Cindi is dynamic and passionate. She's giving so much to the field of counselling. She provides top notch care to her clients. She works with a wide variety of populations and provides neuro-affirming care.

Ryan Farnsworth

Pre-Licensed Professional, BA

Cindi is an experienced EMDR therapist with a plethora of skills and modalities to help you with. I highly recommend her.

Rushell Hemmings

Counsellor, MCP

Cindi is an exemplary professional. While maintaining her faculty position at three universities, she also finds the time to provide our clients with expert EMDR therapy. I look forward to her perspectives during our peer consults!

Client Focus

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Indigenous Peoples

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Indigenous Peoples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Adlerian
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Experiential Therapy
Humanistic
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Psychodynamic
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

Cindi Saj

Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, MSW

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (431) 814-6564

Cindi Saj

Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, MSW

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (431) 814-6564

Location

Primary Location

Nanaimo, BC

4800 Island Highway North, Nanaimo. BC

Nanaimo, BC V9T

(431) 814-6564

Email Me

My website

Additional Location

Williams Lake, BC

235 Oliver Street

Williams Lake, BC V2G

(431) 814-6564

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

If you have a status number, you can access free counselling with me as an FNHA Provider

Cindi Saj

Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, MSW

Call for a free consultation now - (431) 814-6564

If you have a status number, you can access free counselling with me as an FNHA Provider

Cindi Saj

Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, MSW

Call for a free consultation now - (431) 814-6564

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