Tess Lavelle-Sutton
Registered Social Worker, RSW (she, they)
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Welcome, and so glad you are here! Hopefully sharing a little bit about me and how I work can help in determining whether my approach might be a good fit for you. I am a queer and neurodivergent ON and BC Registered Social Worker, and have experience in providing counselling support in a variety of community-based settings. I use an anti-oppressive and intersectional feminist lens in my work and strive to create affirming spaces that acknowledge the impacts of structural inequities and social injustice. I take an eclectic approach in blending a variety of evidence-based modalities to figure out what most aligns with you.
Clients I've worked with over time describe me as authentic, compassionate, and non-judgemental. When working together some themes explored could be identity, trauma healing, self-compassion, mood challenges, life transitions, boundary navigation, relationships, coping strategies, and more.
I am currently working under Kristen Hydes Counselling based out of Vancouver, BC. I am excited to be working with an anti-oppressive and intersectional feminist lens. Feel free to connect to learn more!
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa
Tess Lavelle-Sutton
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Tess Lavelle-Sutton
- Degree/Diploma from University of British Columbia Master of Social Work / 2025
- Degree/Diploma from Lakehead University Bachelor of Social Work / 2021
Additional Credentials
Tess Lavelle-Sutton
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Neurodivergent
- Body Image
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Tess Lavelle-Sutton
Registered Social Worker, RSW
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Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Compassion Focused
- Eclectic
- Experiential Therapy
- Feminist
- Harm Reduction
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Tess Lavelle-Sutton
Registered Social Worker, RSW
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Location
Nearby Areas
Tess Lavelle-Sutton
Registered Social Worker, RSW