Substance Use Therapists in V3L

Based on the belief that: "we all have our own answers", I focus my efforts to provide a professional, non judgmental and non critical space, where people can safely engage in a process of self reflection and discovery through which they can increase their self awareness, and learn how to access their own answers and solutions to a wide range of mental health concerns and challenging life situations.

Let's begin with a conversation about you and what brought you here today. Hi, I'm Alisa Farina founder of Growing Minds Counselling. Are you a youth or young adult struggling with family conflict, relationship or life issues, grief, trauma and PTSD, substance use or feelings of anger, anxiety, or depression? Or are you a parent trying to navigate a difficult time that pulls at each heartstring? Therapy is all about you - you are the expert on your life. If you are looking for a therapist who can offer genuine empathy, connect in a way that's real, share your darkest moments, celebrate success & help you to find hope, let's connect.

People tend to feel more satisfied when their actions align with their values, their relationships are based on authenticity, and they are able to meaningfully participate in their communities. As you think about making changes in your life, you may feel stuck, unclear about your goals, overwhelmed by the journey, or affected by unresolved issues and past traumas. It is my goal to help you feel more hopeful, supported, and capable, as well as to provide you with the skills that can help you move forward with more clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Victoria. I have over 12 years experience working with families and individuals experiencing a variety of challenges. I counsel and support individuals and families who struggle with mental health and addictions, parenting, family conflict, relationship issues and a variety of other topics. I offer a strength based approach and have training in a variety of therapeutic models such as lifespan integration, narrative therapy, emotion focused family therapy and motivational interviewing.

I love helping my clients through self-exploration and growth, navigation of personal, familial, social, or professional relationships, dealing with loss, change, decisions, and uncertainty, making sense of various life experiences, and planning for the future. If you find yourself: struggling with unhelpful thoughts, emotional regulation, low mood, or behavioural patterns; in damaging or breaking relationships; faced with grief, difficult life decisions, or loss of control; want to process past experiences; or searching for a path forward, I will be honoured to help you through these challenges and towards becoming your best self.

Seeking help is not a sign of weakness. People in distress usually find it helpful to talk to a professional in a safe space where our conversation is kept confidential. We offer evidence-based therapy approach, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-informed Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Intervention in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Hello! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who is passionate about supporting clients to navigate challenging life events or mental health concerns. I am also focused on reducing negative stigma of mental health. I have worked in various roles in the social services sector for ten years before beginning my career as a clinical counsellor, including immigration, disability support, outreach counselling, cultural safety, social work and case management. This professional experience combined with lived experience allows me to practice from trauma-informed, intersectional and anti oppressive frameworks.

Life can be really challenging. I believe that everyone has a unique story and I consider it a gift to be able to work with clients to pursue healing, wellness and fullness as they navigate through life’s challenges. For the past 12 years I have been helping people work through trauma and both the past and present impact this can have on us. I have personally dealt with anxiety for over 20 years so I understand the challenges that can come with overall mental health. Through the years I have accumulated many tools and techniques to help overcome the stressors of everyday life.

My philosophy for counselling is rooted in finding connection in communities, safety from within, and discovery of what makes you feel passionate about a life worth living. I have always been a strong proponent for human development and diversity, and I'm curious by nature. Presently I work as an addictions counsellor, am an advocate for ending homelessness, and work with organizations to provide safety to our most vulnerable groups. Ive been to therapy, I struggled with addiction in the past... we all have had an adversity to overcome, and I can relate.

I have been helping people work through trauma and tough life situations for over 25 years. Sometimes it is just about finding the right connection to the right person to move your life forward. I believe every client has a unique story that is their own and so I will work to determine what therapy plan would work best for you. There are no generic treatment plans. You are the expert on you. Together we will work to find your pathway to healing and how to turn life back on again, if it feels like its been turned off.

I am passionate about helping people find the uniqueness of their own inner strength and resources to help manage life’s challenges. I have specific training and professional experience assisting persons dealing with grief/loss, anxiety, depression, reproductive mental health and fertility, as well as struggles with relationships, self esteem and trauma. I come from a place of openness and compassion while intentionally supporting you in moving towards a place of positive change.

Life’s transitions can be overwhelming, but in considering counselling, you are taking a crucial step toward the future you want. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you will be seen and heard. Here, you can feel your emotions and move forward with a stronger sense of self. The answers are already within you, but it can be tough to see them on your own. A trusting therapeutic relationship will help you feel supported and connected so you can express your struggles and investigate why they have power over you. I will meet you wherever you are at and draw on therapeutic practices that work best for you.

Affirming LGBTQIA+ people of all ethnicities and backgrounds. Recovery from grief, & life transitions of career shifts or immigration. Revitalization from burnout and trauma. Strengthening marriages, families, & other relationships for success. Supporting front line workers like police, nurses, doctors, therapists, & other caregivers. I help you integrate aspects of your identity and learn to navigate more comfortable, safer, and healthier relationships with family, friends, and community. Helping you grow into your favourite self: from one member of the queer community to another. (Please note: I only offer online counselling).

Life is challenging and difficult at times. It can create distress that affects every part of who we are: our thoughts, feelings, physical well-being and spirit, upsetting our ability to be effective with ourselves, others and manage the demands of our daily life. When we decide to reach out for help, we are acting courageously. Particularly if we do not have the energy or believe that things can be better. I am passionate about helping people. I work to understand the world from your point of view and help you gain a sense of balance and confidence to make positive changes in your life.

Most of us are yearning for more out of life and our relationships. We yearn for more freedom, more choice, more love, more adventure, more willingness to risk, more contribution, more peace, more belonging. Clients say that as a result of seeing me for therapy, they experience themselves as having a renewed sense of purpose, direction, more freedom, peace, energy, vitality and a stronger connection to their own life force. I am unique from others in my field because I have devoted my life to learning how to help my clients actually transform what is holding them back rather than just talking about it.

Welcome. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling Psychology. I whole-heartedly believe in the importance of having places and relationships where a person can feel heard, cared for and respected. My approach is eclectic, in that, I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches and collaborate with each person to learn about their unique hopes and needs. I am dedicated to holding a friendly and inclusive space where individuals feel safe to be themselves. I provide client-centered counselling to adults (19 and older) from a neurodiversity affirming and anti-oppressive perspective.

The focus of my work is with clients seeking therapy for anxiety (PTSD, OCD, driving anxiety etc...) and depressive disorders (depression, adjustment with depression) as well as individuals with ADD/ADHD I use a mindfulness based therapy called ACT for treating emotional issues and biofeedback and neurofeedback technology for working with clients who have ADD and ADHD. The rate I charge for therapy is $220.00 per hour, the rate recommended by the BC Psychological Association.

Ola! Seja muito bem-vindo aqui! Eu sou a Anna Nabuco Bell, psicologa no Brasil e Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) aqui no Canada. Ha 21 anos comecei minha jornada como psicoterapeuta, e hoje, atuando em BC, tenho a satisfacao de oferecer suporte a nossa comunidade Brasileira. Sou mestra, doutoranda e pesquisadora sobre imigracao e psicoterapia multicultural. Ofereco sessoes em ingles e em portugues, entao deixa eu explicar um pouquinho em ingles para os nao-brazucas tb ;) As a proud Brazilian and Canadian, my practice has been notably successful in working with people from diverse backgrounds, which is my doctoral teses theme.

Whether you or your child are struggling with a mental health issue or simply want to achieve a more fulfilling life Jocelyn is here to help. She is compassionate, non-judgemental and experienced. She creates a comfortable space to support you to build inner strategies and become more attuned to your strengths within. If you or your child are struggling with anxiety, low mood or depression, going through a life transition or just feel generally dissatisfied in your life she can help. You will develop and achieve your personal goals and create a life that leaves you feeling excited and inspired.