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Counsellor and Psychotherapist in Vancouver, BC
Welcome!
It takes a certain amount of courage to make that first appointment to talk with a therapist. Most people have tried everything they can think of to deal with the issue themselves before taking that step. Or perhaps you have tried many different therapies and haven’t seen the results you’re hoping for?
I work from a place of respect, honesty and encouragement. I try to be as real as I humanly can. I am committed to my own personal growth and am dedicated to improving my clinical ability. I’ll take an active stance in my work with you to try and help you resolve the problems you’re coming to therapy for.
- Do you struggle to resolve conflicts with loved ones?
- Are you looking to make important change in your life?
- Do you want to feel more connected in relationships?
- Are you stuck in unhealthy patterns that you can’t stop?
- Do you want to feel more calm and confident?
- Are you concerned that you may have depression or anxiety?
- Does past trauma prevent you from moving forward?
I have completed a 3-year Core Training program in Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) with Dr. Allan Abbass and Dr. Joel Town. This requires intensive training, supervision, and video-recorded review of my work. I believe this can help us get the best results possible.
I earned a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Winnipeg and trained in psychotherapy and Family Systems at the Interfaith Marriage & Family Institute (currently called the Aurora Family Therapy Institute) in Winnipeg, MB.
I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 20 years, as well as having held various service contracts for Employee and Family Assistance Programs and Child and Family Services. I am an active service provider with the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), and BC Compensation for Victims of Crime (CVAP).
I am a registered member in good standing with the following professional associations:
– Canadian Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
– BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)
– International Experiential Dynamic Therapy Association
