Claire Yangxiezi Cao
Counsellor, MC
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| 中文 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.
With my background as both an international student and an immigrant, I have a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals undergoing migration and acculturation. As a long-time spouse and a dedicated mother of three, I have firsthand experience with marriage, motherhood, child development, family dynamics, and parenting.
Working collaboratively with my clients, I am committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families in achieving self-growth and moving toward their life goals. Your well-being is my priority, and I am here to support you every step of the way. Contact me now for a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit and how I can be of further help.
Call or Email Claire Yangxiezi Cao now for a free 15 minute consultation - (236) 239-0339
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
- Couple Sessions $210
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, e-Transfer, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Blue Cross
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- CVAP | Crime Victim
- Desjardins
- Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
- Manulife
- Medavie Blue Cross
- Pacific Blue Cross
- SunLife
- TELUS Health
Claire Yangxiezi Cao
Counsellor, MC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 239-0339
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 22915 Claire Yangxiezi Cao
- Attended City University of Seattle, Vancouver, Master of Counselling
- Degree/Diploma from McGill University Master of Science
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Claire Yangxiezi Cao
Counsellor, MC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 239-0339
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship Issues
- Grief
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Immigration and acculturation
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Self-identity exploration and self-actualization
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Claire Yangxiezi Cao
Counsellor, MC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 239-0339
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Mandarin
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Mandarin
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Claire Yangxiezi Cao
Counsellor, MC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (236) 239-0339
Location
Primary Location
Innate Power Counselling
4720 Kingsway
Suite 2600
Burnaby, BC V5H
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Additional Location
Vancouver, BC V6Z
(236) 239-0339