John
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
13 Endorsed
Let's Connect (226) 773-3846
When I think about the work that I do with folks, I see clients who are on the precipice of a breakthrough. Transitions, heavy adjustments, longing, desire for change are a few issues that come to mind. They are often grappling with matters of identity which typically clash with another part of themselves they discovered or perhaps buried. They are attempting to reconcile what has happened to them. Usually, they have been on this search for some time and need a space in which they can learn, unlearn, and relearn. Other times, it is a space to acknowledge and name the pain. They want freedom to express themselves authentically.
I use an empathetic approach to meet you where you are at. I borrow from many different theories making my style eclectic. These theories include strengths-based, psychosomatic, narrative, mindfulness, and the use of self. I believe in collectivism and holistic wellness. I am also passionate about unpacking oppressive systems to make sense of your world.
In your sessions, I gently invite you to bring your whole sense of self – I encourage your authenticity and honor your journey. I would like to think of therapy as exploration in which you are the explorer and I am the co-explorer, whereby I offer recommendations and encouragements for where you would like to go to find deep meaning.
Call or Email John Tolentino now for a free 15 minute consultation - (226) 773-3846
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $165
- Couple Sessions $195
Payment Methods
American Express, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Green Shield Canada
- Manulife
- Pacific Blue Cross
- SunLife
John Tolentino
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 773-3846
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 16378 John Felix Tolentino
- In Practice for 5 years
- Attended Wilfrid Laurier University , Master of Social Work, Graduated 2023
- Membership with British Columbia Association of Social Workers 2000471 / 2023
- Degree/Diploma from Simon Fraser University Bachelor of Arts (Major in Psychology and Minor in Counselling and Human Development) / 2017
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
John Tolentino
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 773-3846
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Cultural
- LGBTQ+
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Coping Skills
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Polyamory & ENM
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Sex Therapy
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Transgender
John Tolentino
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 773-3846
13 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Filipino ,
Taglish
Religion
Christian
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Filipino ,
Taglish
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Humanistic
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychosomatic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
John Tolentino
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 773-3846