Available In-Person & Online

Clarissa Matsuda

M.A., RCC

Counselling Practice Website

Practice Information

~~~Please note that I have a waitlist for new clients.

Hi, I’m Clarissa, a Registered Clinical Counsellor, here to help those who feel stuck and long to experience more clarity, confidence and hope. With my years of clinical practice, I offer practical strategies to navigate life challenges, foster self-care and live a more fulfilling life. Wherever you are at, there are always options.

My main areas of focus are working with people who have experienced loss, grief, death of a loved one, life-changing illness/injuries, trauma related adversities, existential crisis and death anxiety. I have extensive knowledge supporting those who are trying to understand the intricate layers of grief, trauma and cancer/post treatment-related experience. I have training in a number of treatment modalities and I use a combination of tools to meet my client’s needs. My practice utilizes somatic experiencing, mindfulness practices, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), cognitive-behavioral therapy, narrative and solution-focused therapy. With a master’s degree in counselling, energy work certifications (Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, qigong healing), and with a trauma therapeutic trained background, I aim to offer solace to those yearning for things to be different. From my style of work, I often witness in my clients’ ability to experience shifts, regain confidence and transform in an unexpected manner.

Finding the right counsellor is important to therapeutic work. If curious to know on whether I would be a good fit for you, welcome to reach out for a 15-minute complimentary consultation.

 

Specialized Training

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR); Grief Counselling for generalized and complicated grief; Energy Psychotherapy

Client Fee (Individuals)

$160

Availability

 
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Areas of Practice

Anxiety and/or Panic
Cancer Care and Support
Compassion Fatigue
Death and Dying
Family Issues
Grief and Loss - General
Grief and Loss - Pets
Grief and Loss - Prenatal
Personal Growth
Postpartum Depression
Self-Esteem Issues
Spirituality
Stress Management
Trauma
Women's Issues

Approaches Used

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
EMDR
Energy Psychotherapy
Existential-Humanistic
Grief and Loss - Complicated.
Meditation
Mindfulness approaches
Motivational Interviewing
Online / Telehealth / Virtual Counselling
Somatic Approaches
Spiritual Counselling
Walk and Talk Therapy