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Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
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Shehz Ali

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

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Vancouver, BC V6G
Life can feel relentless. You may be holding a lot together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted inside. Anxiety, burnout, relationship strain, or past trauma may be quietly shaping how you show up each day. You want a therapist who feels steady, thoughtful, and genuinely safe to open up to. I work with adults, couples, and families who want meaningful change - not just insight, but clarity, emotional balance, and tools that actually help life feel more manageable.
My work integrates trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches including IFS, ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, and the Gottman Method. I help clients navigate anxiety, trauma, grief, emotional regulation, and relationship challenges with a calm, collaborative style that is both emotionally grounded and practical for real life.
Therapy with me is a space to slow down, feel understood, and move forward with intention. Whether you’re navigating stress, relationships, or a major life transition, you don’t have to do it alone. If you’re ready to feel more grounded and aligned with your values, I invite you to book a free consultation and see if we’re the right fit.
Call or Shehz Ali now for a free 15 minute consultation - (782) 202-7141

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Vancouver, BC V6G

(782) 202-7141
My website
I offer therapy sessions virtually via video! I offer sessions Monday through Thursday in the daytime with some evening availability.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anger Management and Anxiety 
$170 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (782) 202-7141
Photo of Shehz Ali, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Vancouver, BC V6G

(782) 202-7141
My website
I offer therapy sessions virtually via video! I offer sessions Monday through Thursday in the daytime with some evening availability.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anger Management and Anxiety 
$170 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $170
  • Couple Sessions $205

Payment Methods

American Express, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Any/Out-of-network Insurance
  • Blue Cross
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Chambers Plan
  • CINUP
  • Desjardins
  • Equitable Life of Canada
  • First Canadian Health
  • First Nations Health Authority
  • Great-West Life
  • Green Shield Canada
  • iA Financial Group
  • Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
  • Johnston Group
  • Manulife
  • Maximum Benefit
  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • SunLife
  • TELUS Health
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Sessions with a Registered Social Worker are usually covered by insurance. I can offer direct billing for some insurance plans and for others I can provide you with a receipt for reimbursement. Sessions can be paid by credit card.
Photo of Shehz Ali, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Shehz Ali
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (782) 202-7141
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Sessions with a Registered Social Worker are usually covered by insurance. I can offer direct billing for some insurance plans and for others I can provide you with a receipt for reimbursement. Sessions can be paid by credit card.
Photo of Shehz Ali, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Shehz Ali
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (782) 202-7141

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Columbia College of Social Workers Shehzad (Shehz) Ali
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 11 years
  • Attended University of British Columbia, Masters of Social Work
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I hold a Master of Social Work, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of British Columbia, as well as a Diploma in Counselling and Group Facilitation from Rhodes College. I have over 10 years of experience and have held a broad range of mental health roles.
Photo of Shehz Ali, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Shehz Ali
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (782) 202-7141
"
I hold a Master of Social Work, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of British Columbia, as well as a Diploma in Counselling and Group Facilitation from Rhodes College. I have over 10 years of experience and have held a broad range of mental health roles.
Photo of Shehz Ali, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Shehz Ali
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (782) 202-7141

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias or fears
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
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You might be feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected, moving through life on autopilot, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or wondering how it is already 6 p.m. and you have not had lunch yet. Therapy with me offers a space to slow down, make sense of what is happening beneath the surface, and move towards lasting change.
Photo of Shehz Ali, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Shehz Ali
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (782) 202-7141
"
You might be feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected, moving through life on autopilot, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or wondering how it is already 6 p.m. and you have not had lunch yet. Therapy with me offers a space to slow down, make sense of what is happening beneath the surface, and move towards lasting change.
Photo of Shehz Ali, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Shehz Ali
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (782) 202-7141

2 Endorsements

Sheri Johnson
Sheri Johnson
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWRSW
Shehz is one of those therapists that immediately makes you feel safe. He is incredibly genuine and non-judgemental and just so easy to talk to. If you are looking for that in a therapist, I'd definitely book with him.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Ethnicity

Indigenous Peoples

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Ethnicity

Indigenous Peoples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • AEDP
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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Some of my primary approaches are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST). I also draw from EFT, AEDP, CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Gottman Method Couples therapy and Motivational Interviewing, depending on what is most helpful for you to achieve your goals.
Photo of Shehz Ali, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Shehz Ali
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (782) 202-7141
"
Some of my primary approaches are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST). I also draw from EFT, AEDP, CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Gottman Method Couples therapy and Motivational Interviewing, depending on what is most helpful for you to achieve your goals.
Photo of Shehz Ali, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Shehz Ali
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (782) 202-7141

Location

Primary Location

Vancouver, BC V6G

(782) 202-7141

Group Practice

FreeMind Therapy

Nearby Areas

Postal Codes

Neighborhoods

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I offer therapy sessions virtually via video! I offer sessions Monday through Thursday in the daytime with some evening availability.
Photo of Shehz Ali, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Shehz Ali
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call for a free consultation now - (782) 202-7141
"
I offer therapy sessions virtually via video! I offer sessions Monday through Thursday in the daytime with some evening availability.
Photo of Shehz Ali, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Shehz Ali
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call for a free consultation now - (782) 202-7141