Samantha Short
Counsellor, MA, MSEd, RCC (she, her)
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $185
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Medavie Blue Cross
- Pacific Blue Cross
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 21453 Samantha Short
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended University of Pennsylvania, Master of Science in Education, Mental Health & Sc, Graduated 2021
- License: BC Association of Clinical Counsellors 21453
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Substance Use
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Suicidal Ideation
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Coping Skills
- Crisis
- Depression
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Urgent Trauma Support
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
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Communities
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Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
Groups
DBT Informed Skills for Adults (Fall/Winter 2024)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment developed for people experiencing Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), non-suicidal self-injury, chronic suicidal thoughts and/or ideations, and other presentations including substance use and eating disorders. DBT was originally designed to be an intensive program, but in order to increase accessibility to the benefits of DBT, this 8-week program is designed to teach DBT skills from the 4 modules: Mindfulness Distress Tolerance Emotional Regulation Interpersonal Effectiveness. *A formal BPD Diagnosis is not required*
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Group Meets
Location
Samantha Short Counselling & Consultation Services
Burnaby, BC V5A
Anxiety & Depression over the Holidays
This holiday season, our group offers a supportive space for individuals navigating anxiety and depression, particularly during the cold and darker months—a time that often brings heightened stress, loneliness, and emotional challenges. Through evidence-based cognitive behavioural techniques, participants will learn practical tools to identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns, manage overwhelming emotions, and build healthier coping strategies. The group will focus on fostering connection, resilience, and emotional regulation to help folks feel more grounded and in control during this often difficult time of year.
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Location
Vancouver, BC V6Z
Boundaries & Communication Skills
The holidays can bring joy, connection—and sometimes, stress. Join us for a supportive group workshop focused on setting healthy boundaries and strengthening communication during this busy season. Together, we’ll explore how to ask for what we want and need clearly and kindly, in ways that preserve your relationships and your self-respect. Through discussion, reflection, and practical exercises, you’ll gain tools to navigate family gatherings, social obligations, and personal expectations with greater confidence and calm. November 26th, 2025. Zoom.
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Vancouver, BC V6Z