Ellahae Keshmiri

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 14 years of experience in the field of mental health and therapy.  I currently offer in person and virtual sessions in Vancouver (Broadway and Cambie area). I provide services to youth, adults and families.  Services are offered in both Farsi and English.

My main areas of expertise are trauma, anxiety disorders (such as panic, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, perfectionism), self-esteem/self-image issues, sleep difficulties, stress management, life transitions/adjustment (such acculturation, transitioning into school or work), burn out and relationship issues. I have many years of experience working in both in-patient and outpatient mental health settings that has given me invaluable knowledge and experience in supporting individuals and families dealing with severe mental health issues (including but not limited to bipolar, psychosis, severe depression and anxiety).  

Some of my trainings include suicide/crisis/self-harm behavior assessment, intervention and treatment, I am a certified EMDR therapist (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing for trauma), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT for Insomnia, Mindfulness Based Stress management, Emotion Focused Family Therapy, Short Term Solution Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems and somatic based approaches.  When working with families and youth I take an attachment and emotion focused approach. I believe in looking at the system as a whole and in solving the issues together. 

Having immigrated to Canada as a youth, I know first hand the hardships that acculturation and culture shock can play on individuals and families. Thus, providing empathic, non-judge mental, culturally sensitive support is one of my roles as a therapist.  I aim to foster an environment that is welcoming and accepting of ALL regardless of faith, culture, ethnicity, gender/identity and sexuality; where one feels safe to explore all aspects of self, without fear of any judgment or repercussion.  This is where growth and healing can begin!  

I offer a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation, sessions and calls are confidential, so please don’t hesitate to contact me.