Therapists in Vancouver, BC

It can be challenging to articulate our emotions and experiences - using art materials in therapy can help us express and more deeply understand ourselves. Art therapy can support those wishing to explore stress, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, grief and loss, trauma, life direction, chronic illness and more. I aim to support each client as they grow and heal, restore internal balance and harmony, and connect with the sparks that align them with their most authentic and whole selves. Sessions combine talk therapy with art making - art expressions can offer wisdom and insight as clients embark on their therapeutic journey.

Phone or online video support for Frontline Healthcare Workers for Covid-19 Pandemic. Stress, anxiety, burnout, PTSD. You want change and are open to looking at yourself in a new way. I offer a space to explore ways to incorporate feelings into your existence and integrate them with your thinking mind, so that you can make more informed choices about how to live. I believe you have the inner knowledge to grow and live more in harmony with who you really are. By listening well, being present and responding genuinely, I will help you tap into your own resources.

Peggy is a critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) specialist. She is a registered art therapist, clinical supervisor, and clinical counsellor. Peggy works in Aboriginal health and has lived and worked rural, remote and on-reserve. She is currently on the faculty of 3 post graduate schools. Her work is influenced by ecopsychology, feminist, strengths-based, trauma-informed, approaches to wellness and healing. Peggy specializes with women, children, youth, adults and families. Peggy strives to reflect cultural-relational competency and honor diversity in leadership, project development, therapy and clinical supervisory capacities.

With a blend of social work support and expressive arts tools, I am here to work with anyone willing to express themselves and solve problems through a creative means. No artistic skills are necessary, just a willingness to tackle struggles with an outside-of-the-box approach. If you're dealing with stress, life transitions, or often seeking ways that only temporarily release tension, together we can work towards strengthening your authentic voice. Heart Times will collaborate with you to get to a place where you are not constantly feeling lost, living in survival mode.

If you or your child/teen struggling with life transitions, relationships, anxiety/depression, I am here to support you virtually or in person on the North Shore. My counselling philosophy is to witness your journey with gentle curiosity and to empower you to make change. We may unpack past experiences through a trauma-informed lens, develop tools for managing emotions by utilizing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or process current life challenges from a strengths-based, solution-focused perspective. I am committed to inclusivity and welcome clients from all backgrounds. You are unique, and your counselling experience should be too.

My practice is client-led, gentle, and catered to individual needs. My goal is to assist in overcoming anxieties and stresses through a shift in perspective. Sessions are catered towards clients' understanding of established emotional and behavioral patterns, embracing their experiences, noticing their strengths, and appreciating their uniqueness. Trained in Educational Psychology, Art Therapy and Compassionate Inquiry (Gabor Mate) I focus my practice on assisting my clients in gaining awareness and autonomy through compassion for the self.

As a Registered Counsellor I take a gentle and empathetic approach to support clients who are struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, stress and life changes. Using curiosity, counselling allows you to discover your own answers, while creating space to explore your feelings, emotions, thoughts, beliefs and past experiences. In my work I take a holistic and integrative approach incorporating somatics, mindfulness and narrative therapy.

The way in which we learn to understand and express our emotional world will impact how we treat ourselves, how we show up in relationships, and how we find purpose and meaning in life. If you are reading this, perhaps you notice yourself feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, or shut down. Through working together, I can help you navigate this challenging and often lonely experience.

Are you a parent of a teenager feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or concerned about your child's behavior? You're not alone, and I'm here to help you through this challenging journey. I have over a decade of experience specializing in adolescent psychology and family therapy. My passion lies in supporting parents as they navigate the tumultuous waters of raising teenagers. Adolescence can be a challenging time for both parents and teens, but it doesn't have to be a period of constant conflict and stress. I believe in empowering parents with the knowledge and tools they need to strengthen their relationships with their teens.

Your journey with adult ADHD, relationships, or as a first- or second-generation immigrant can affect your life in profound ways, or subtle ways. It can leave emotional wounds or impact your work, health, or finances. Through curiosity and creativity, you can manage stress better, build healthier sleep and eating routines, cope with anxiety, and improve your productivity.

Journey with Anne to discover and appreciate your own unique self. With Anne as your counsellor you will have the opportunity to identify and transform some of the internalized negative self-talk you may have unknowingly been repeatedly messaging to yourself for some time. Through a collaborative approach, Anne will assist you in expressing the freeing experience of self-permission to speak more kindly and gently to that vulnerable part of you that requires encouragement and support to overcome your present challenges in order to move on with your life with newly-found courage and self-esteem.

Are you looking for guidance to navigate the lingering effects of past experiences? Traumatic events and wounds from significant relationships can create a complex web of emotions that are hard to untangle. Feeling lost, fearful, or stuck are natural responses to these painful experiences. That's where I come in. I bring a comprehensive understanding of how our nervous systems respond to stress and trauma. I strive to create an environment where your system can slow down, allowing you to gain new awareness. Together, we can work on integrating these distressing experiences so they no longer hold the power to disrupt your life.

You might be hesitating to reach out, worried that the challenges you face are to big to overcome, or that it's too late for you to experience true change and fulfillment. Facing these fears alone can make you feel trapped, powerless, and isolated, but you don’t have to do this alone. When we become consumed by unresolved losses or traumas, and the shame, challenges, and stress overwhelm us we can find ourselves engaging in behaviours, patterns, and substance use as a way to find temporary relief from life’s harsh realities, and we can lose sight of our strengths, aspirations, and even loved ones.

Are you struggling with work-related stress or burnout? Are you looking for a different way of working through the challenges you are encountering in your life? I provide art therapy services, an approach where words are not always necessary. With 20 years of health care and counselling experience, I strive to create a safe environment where you can express yourself freely through a therapeutic art-making process. Having worked with children, youth and adults, I focus on helping all clients more deeply understand their unique situation and needs, guided by a belief that we all have the potential for self-discovery and healing.

Are you feeling frustrated, empty, or alone? Obtaining empathetic care and support can help you dealing with what you are going through right now. Also, building tools for dealing with life’s challenges and gaining new insights through creativity and self-actualization will bring fulfillment to your life. I can offer you personalized, compassionate and respectful support. I specialize in: (1) stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or low self-esteem. (2) emotional support and changing undesirable behaviours. (3) self-growth, empowerment, and wellbeing. (4) autism and other developmental differences. (5) clinical supervision.

Currently accepting new clients for online/in-person sessions in Gastown, Downtown Vancouver in a therapeutic space known as Heartspace! If you are feeling blocked from joy or authenticity whether by stress, anxiety, negative cycles or Inner Critic, I warmly welcome you to work with me to reconnect with yourself in meaningful and creative ways. I work with children (aged 3+) and adults with anxiety, stress/burnout, trauma, and interpersonal/family issues; and empower BIPOC, women, university students and working individuals in their 20s to 30s explore personal growth, self-esteem, perfectionism, inner critic and imposter syndrome.

Are you tired of feeling trapped, stressed, or overwhelmed? Are you treating yourself in a way that goes against your own values? Have you been seeking solutions but feel stuck? Is a cloud of negativity holding you back from your true potential? Are you grappling with questions about your identity and purpose? If you or your child identify as LGBTQ+, do fear, shame, rejection, isolation, confusion, or overwhelm affect your life and relationships? The good news is that there is hope.

Hello, perhaps you are struggling to process an experience and move forward, manage your thoughts, mood, stress, or pain, improve your relationships, set and meet new goals, gain clarity and insight, or move through a life transition...engaging in therapy as a collaborative process can help you do so. My approach is client centred, strength based and spiritually open. I aim to provide my clients with a safe, compassionate connection that empowers growth and well being.

Hello, I'm Jenny, a compassionate counselor dedicated to providing support with warmth and professionalism. I specialize in helping adults with trauma, self-image, self-compassion, and relationship issues, as well as immigrant women and children dealing with acculturative stress and relationship matters. As a Korean Canadian now practicing in Korea, I offer telehealth services through Iceberg Counselling Inc.