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Practice Information
With over a decade of experience as a clinical counsellor, I am dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s challenges and transitions. My commitment lies in creating a secure, non-judgmental, and confidential environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions productively, leading to meaningful personal growth. I offer counselling and psychotherapy services tailored for couples, families, and individuals facing various difficulties in their lives.
In my individual counselling sessions, I engage in deep listening and assist you in connecting with your inner voice, emotions, and feelings, nurturing self-awareness, and personal growth. Whenever you’re ready, we will collaboratively set goals for our therapy sessions. Together, we embark on a journey focused entirely on you, with me as a supportive companion, empowering you to take the helm in steering your own life. My individual counselling sessions are personalized to offer support for individuals facing a diverse range of concerns, which may include but are not limited to
- Anger management issues
- Anxiety, phobias, and stress
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Emotional regulation difficulties
- Grief
- Building resilience
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Personality issues
- Self-improvement, self-esteem, and self-confidence
- Sleep difficulties
- Trauma
If you’re facing challenges related to being a part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, I’m here to offer the support and guidance you need to empower yourself.
In my couples/relationship counselling sessions, individuals seek professional support for various issues that can arise in a relationship, including:
- Disrespecting boundaries
- Distancing and disconnection
- Extended family-related issues
- Financial stress
- Unequal distribution of household
- responsibilities
- Infidelity
- Navigating blended families
- Jealousy and insecurity
- Lack of effective communication skills
- Coping with life transitions such as moving or having children
- Loss of passion and sexual intimacy
- Past traumas or unresolved conflicts
- Balancing individual and shared responsibilities
- Trust issues and betrayal
- Dealing with undesirable friendships or external influences.
Further, If you’re interested in family therapy, I’m here to support you and your loved ones in creating a more positive and fulfilling family dynamic. Families seek my professional support for various reasons, such as
- Families with 2SLGBTQ+ Members.
- Unclear boundaries among family members.
- Communication difficulties between family members.
- Stressful family gatherings and holidays.
- A family member who requires constant care or support.
- Conflicts between siblings or extended family members.
- Intergenerational conflicts.
- Estrangement between family members.
- Minor issues that have escalated into larger problems.
- Unresolved past trauma within the family.
- Parenting style conflicts.
- Co-parenting related issues
- Significant life transitions such as divorce or marriage.
- Issues specific to blended families.
I incorporate a wide range of therapeutic approaches and theories into my practice, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion and Mindfulness-based Therapy, Attachment-based Therapies, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical-Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Family Therapy: Systemic Approaches. It’s important to note that my approach is integrative, always placing the best interests of my clients at the forefront. I approach therapy with sensitivity to cultural differences and through the lens of the Existential-Humanistic approach.
Some Insurance Coverage
If you’re a survivor of crime, you may qualify for CVAP counseling, and I am here to assist you and welcome you as a client. Additionally, if you’ve had an ICBC claim, you may be eligible for therapy coverage. I am pleased to accept ICBC clients as well as CVAP clients, whether in my downtown Vancouver office, in my Tri-Cities office (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody), or virtually. I am happy to provide you with professional counseling services.
Join our "Healing Relationships" Group Therapy
Are you looking for a non-judgmental, safe, and professionally guided space to connect with your peers?
- Do you yearn to be truly heard?
- Are you seeking a deeper connection with yourself and a stronger connection to your inner voice?
- Do you desire a more fulfilling relationship with yourself?
- Do you seek an opportunity to share your experiences and discuss your concerns openly?
- Are you longing for a supportive group where you can freely express your feelings and emotions?
- Do you currently feel isolated and alone?
- Are you experiencing feelings of guilt or shame?
- Do you find sadness prevalent in your life?
- Would you like to enhance your communication skills?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then the "Healing Relationships" Group Therapy sessions are tailored for you.
I lead these ongoing sessions every other week, virtually. It’s a place where you can open up to your peers, guided by an experienced group leader who has facilitated various group therapy services over the years. Together, we create an environment where everyone can express themselves. If you'd like more information or wish to participate, please feel free to reach out to me.
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