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Estairia Hong

Counsellor, RTC (they, them)

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470 Granville Street, Suite 901, Vancouver, BC V6B
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Available both in-person and online
470 Granville Street Suite 901 Vancouver, BC V6B
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As a queer woman of colour you may struggle with finding a balance to live with societal norms while wanting to live authentic to your choices and values. You may often feel like you are the one that doesn't fit in with groups because you challenge the status quo of what's normal and often tell yourself you know you "should" do something but find yourself at a stand still not knowing why you can't move forward but understand why you need to change things.
I am a lesbian therapist that supports non traditional relationships like ENM, polyamory, open relationships and same sex couples/polycules. I bring a balance of offering psycho education to help you learn about relational and human behaviour while giving you practical tools that will help you manage anxiety, stress, emotional overwhelm and rumination.
With my client-centred approach, I hear what your priorities are while offering suggestions that will help you see changes in your life that align with how you want to be in this world. Less talk, more experiential learning, using techniques like EMDR, somatics and emotional awareness.
Call or Estairia Hong now for a free 15 minute consultation - (581) 481-4930

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Thrive Downtown Counselling

470 Granville Street

Suite 901

Vancouver, BC V6B map

(581) 481-4930
My website
I offer evening and weekend sessions, both in-person and virtually.
I specialize in Polyamory & ENM, Relationship Issues and Lesbian 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Lesbian Therapist that sees beyond heteronormativity, colonialism, racism, capitalism, and genderism
Estairia Hong
Let's Connect (581) 481-4930
Photo of Estairia Hong, Counsellor, RTC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Thrive Downtown Counselling

470 Granville Street

Suite 901

Vancouver, BC V6B map

(581) 481-4930
My website
I offer evening and weekend sessions, both in-person and virtually.
I specialize in Polyamory & ENM, Relationship Issues and Lesbian 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Lesbian Therapist that sees beyond heteronormativity, colonialism, racism, capitalism, and genderism
Estairia Hong

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Couple Sessions $212
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Alberta Blue Cross
  • Alberta School Employee
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Equitable Life of Canada
  • Green Shield Canada
  • iA Financial Group
  • Manulife
  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • SunLife
  • TELUS Health
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I can offer direct billing or sliding scale depending on where you are at financially.
Photo of Estairia Hong, Counsellor, RTC
Estairia Hong
Counsellor, RTC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (581) 481-4930
"
I can offer direct billing or sliding scale depending on where you are at financially.
Photo of Estairia Hong, Counsellor, RTC
Estairia Hong
Counsellor, RTC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (581) 481-4930

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / RTC 2944 Estairia Hong
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 4 years
  • Attended Rhodes Wellness College, Diploma, Graduated 2022
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Vancouver Centre for EFT 2024
  • Certificate from EMDR Consulting 2023
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Estairia Hong
Counsellor, RTC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (581) 481-4930
Photo of Estairia Hong, Counsellor, RTC
Estairia Hong
Counsellor, RTC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (581) 481-4930

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Relationship Issues
  • Lesbian

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Pet Loss
  • Psychosis
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I help with guidance in navigating non traditional relationships.
Photo of Estairia Hong, Counsellor, RTC
Estairia Hong
Counsellor, RTC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (581) 481-4930
"
I help with guidance in navigating non traditional relationships.
Photo of Estairia Hong, Counsellor, RTC
Estairia Hong
Counsellor, RTC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (581) 481-4930

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Hispanic and Latino

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Feminist
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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I start out with talk therapy to connect and hear your story and experiences. Once safety and trust has been establish I move into experiential sessions where I aim to get you to feel what it could be like to be safe in your body, to be safe expressing emotions or just to feel safe to be yourself with someone who wants to accept and see all parts of you.
Photo of Estairia Hong, Counsellor, RTC
Estairia Hong
Counsellor, RTC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (581) 481-4930
"
I start out with talk therapy to connect and hear your story and experiences. Once safety and trust has been establish I move into experiential sessions where I aim to get you to feel what it could be like to be safe in your body, to be safe expressing emotions or just to feel safe to be yourself with someone who wants to accept and see all parts of you.
Photo of Estairia Hong, Counsellor, RTC
Estairia Hong
Counsellor, RTC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (581) 481-4930

Location

Primary Location

Thrive Downtown Counselling

470 Granville Street

Suite 901

Vancouver, BC V6B

(581) 481-4930

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

Neighborhoods

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I offer evening and weekend sessions, both in-person and virtually.
Photo of Estairia Hong, Counsellor, RTC
Estairia Hong
Counsellor, RTC
Call for a free consultation now - (581) 481-4930
"
I offer evening and weekend sessions, both in-person and virtually.
Photo of Estairia Hong, Counsellor, RTC
Estairia Hong
Counsellor, RTC
Call for a free consultation now - (581) 481-4930