Available In-Person & Online

Aleesa Sutton

M.A., RCC
Locations
Primary Location
Cinnamon Counselling
800 - 525 W 8th Ave
Vancouver,
V5Z 1C6
Office is Wheelchair Accessible
Proximity to Transit and/or Intersections:
1 block from Vancouver City Hall station (Millennium Line) - Broadway & Cambie

Counselling Practice Website

Practice Information

Are you neurodivergent and facing challenges in your relationships? If ADHD, autism and/or giftedness are part of your identity, I’m a sex and relationship therapist with lived experience who can help you figure it all out. 

I help individuals and couples of all genders and sexual orientations. I am kink and BDSM-friendly and support folks in all types of relationships. 

I bring curiosity, compassion and a healthy dose of honesty to our work. With curiosity, compassion and directness, I help you set clear goals. I’ll support you and call you on your BS when needed (with care, of course). 

Also available: Clarity Coaching (a.k.a. Discernment Counselling) for couples where one or both partner(s) is unsure about staying in the relationship. Sessions are available online or in-person — and if you visit the office, you’ll meet my sweet therapy dog, Oliver. Curious? Reach out or visit my website to learn more.

If you’re

  • unhappy with your life
  • unsure where you’re headed
  • struggling to make decisions
  • wondering who you are
  • impacted by family of origin issues
  • have questions about your identity
  • struggling with self-esteem
  • dealing with stress
  • have questions about sexuality/intimacy
  • dealing with infidelity
  • exploring a new or possible ADHD/autism/giftedness diagnosis

I can help.

My approach is a blend of

  1. self-compassion
  2. attachment theory
  3. CBT
  4. existentialism
  5. person-centred
  6. strengths-based
  7. and solution-focused modalities.

I am also trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and EFT (Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy).

I can help you turn your challenges into strengths. My friendly therapy dog, Oliver, will support you too! Learn more by visiting my website.

Note: I deeply value diversity and social justice. I am cognizant of the privilege I have as a White, cisgender, heterosexual woman. It is an honour to support and learn from those of other races/ethnicities, sexual and gender orientations, physical and mental abilities, religions/spiritualities and other aspects of diversity. I aspire to be an ally of 2SLGBTQIA+ and IBPOC (Indigenous, Black and People of Colour) folks. I use the pronouns she/they.

Specialized Training

  • Competent and Affirming 2SLGBTQIA+ Relationship Therapy
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy (all levels completed)
  • Emotion Focused Therapy (Externship)
  • Treating Affairs & Trauma
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy for Therapists
  • Conflict Resolution Training (Justice Institute of BC)

Client Fee (Individuals)

170

Client Fee (Couples/Families)

285

Availability

 
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Areas of Practice

Divorce and∕or Separation
Intimacy Issues
Marriage and∕or Relationship Issues
Family Issues
LGBTQ Issues
Life Balance
Life Transitions
Attention Deficit Disorder - ADHD
Neurodiversity
Perfectionism
Stress Management
Self-Esteem Issues
Sexuality
Supervision
Women's Issues

Approaches Used

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Emotion Focused Therapy
Existential-Humanistic
Feminist Psychotherapy
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Mediation
Meditation
Mindfulness approaches
Online ∕ Telehealth ∕ Virtual Counselling
Sex Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy