Female Therapists in Abbotsford, BC

I am a Registered Psychologist in BC (1691) and I have twenty years experience. I have an office in Mission, BC. I provide compassionate and effective therapy for issues such as depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders, addictions, self harm, grief, abuse, health and fitness, aging, life transitions, caregiver stress, dementia, special needs (such as FASD, autism spectrum, etc.). Counselling primarily involves developing a trusting relationship, understanding/exploring what challenges you face, and together, figuring out which approach works best for you and your concerns in effecting positive change in your life.

I provide psychological services for teens and adults. I have experience working with a variety of psychological difficulties including: depression, anxiety, aggression, post traumatic stress, workplace stressors, and adjustment difficulties with life changes. My goal is to help clients to identify their specific challenges and to then come up with real-life solutions to manage their issues.

Are you a youth or adult who is feeling lost? Maybe lonely and exhausted. Life can throw us many challenges and at times we don’t know how to deal with them. Are your struggles having an immense negative impact on your quality of life? Reaching out for help can feel scary and intimidating, being vulnerable takes tremendous courage, I commend you for taking the first step. You are not alone. I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor offering in-person and online services. While providing you with a safe and non-judgmental environment I can help build your self-awareness and skills to help you through this challenging time.

Is your child demonstrating challenging behaviours like social anxiety, school adjustments, verbal aggression or hitting and fighting, or having difficulty with peer or familial relationships? As a parent, are you trying to understand why this is happening? Children/youth sometimes demonstrate challenging behaviours due to a variety of reasons. With remarkable insight, compassion and commitment to working with children, Monica helps children/youth work through and manage identified issues and concerns and learn new coping strategies.

As your counsellor, I aim to help you achieve a fulfilling and balanced life through better self-awareness, insight, and clarity. I will support you through challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship disruptions, low self-esteem, and adverse life stress.

As a fellow human being, I am intimately acquainted with my own experiences of pain. As a therapist, my heart is devoted to accompanying others on their journey so that they may not have to navigate their pain alone, understanding that suffering is often compounded when endured in isolation. At the core, human beings long for connection. We yearn to feel secure, to be seen, heard, loved, valued and accepted. When these fundamental needs go unmet we can experience an ache that feels unbearable. Our resilience allows us to bounce back, but not without bearing the scars of what it took to survive.

First, my gratitude for your curiosity about my work. The foundation for all of my work is from a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and anti-oppressive lens. I have had the honour of working with a wide range of people who seek to navigate through challenges such as childhood trauma, sexual abuse/violence, grief, intimacy issues, anxiety, and chronic pain. I have witnessed the often beautiful and life-shifting, but complex journey of navigating such issues and the courage it takes to do so. I aim to create a space where this vulnerability is met with compassion, safety, support, and a guiding hand if you feel you need it.

Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, burnt out, or you are seeking personal growth, together we can identify your barriers and create the change you desire. I am passionate about empowering you to live your most authentic life where your needs are met, you feel fulfilled, and allow yourself to create the ability to flourish in your life. While respecting that you are the expert of your own life, I will support you in your healing journey by providing you with the guidance and tools necessary in order to navigate through your challenges and work towards your individual goals.

Most of my clients struggle with Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and/or Depression. Often times, their day-to-day activities suffer due to the implications of these challenges. Their relationships, professional goals, and personal aspirations seem difficult to realize. Their primary goal is to live purposeful, happy lives alongside Anxiety, Depression, and/or OCD. They wish to manage the impact of these challenging mental health problems and feel empowered.

Accepting new clients! This is definitely not what you expected. You may have thought that everything would fall perfectly into place, that becoming or being a parent would be the most natural thing in the world. Now, you’re finding that the fears, the anxiety, the self-doubt, the grief over your old life, or the disconnection from your partner are ruling your mind. You might be having a tough time sleeping, noticing some scary thoughts popping up, and just getting through each day is a trial. You wonder if you’re really connecting with your partner or your child(ren). You might be wondering who you even are these days.

Life is really challenging. You may lie awake at night, wondering how to handle all the pressures upon you. Your emotions swing wildly -- usually more down than up. Tears surge at odd times, and you feel suffocated by the heaviness in your chest. Or, you're experiencing problems in a relationship: with your spouse, your boss, or someone else whom you're close to. The strife and negative feelings that surround your relationship problems are draining you. You can't fix things on your own and you know you need help.

Do you find yourself in a place that is unwelcome or unexpected? Grieving a loss? Fighting anxiety and losing? Dealing with a difficult diagnosis? Perhaps you are just coming to terms with traumatic situations that seemed normal for years or you are finding it hard to connect with people in lasting and meaningful ways?

Sometimes life is difficult and it can be life changing to connect to a sensitive, compassionate and trained practitioner. I create a safe space for clients to be seen and understood as they are guided through self-discovery and healing. My goal is that each person will uncover the potential and strength of their true inner self from a place of self-compassion and insight. I have a hearty sense of humour, I'm down to earth, warm and intuitive. I provide individual and couples counselling and work with a wide variety of clients and concerns.

No issue is too small or too big for counselling! Maybe you are dealing with past or present circumstances that have left you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, angry or sad. Perhaps you need help navigating big or small transitions or events in your life; these may be deeply painful or even wonderful, yet anxiety provoking. Struggling with pregnancy/postpartum/birth trauma? Maybe you want to develop mind+body health, self-compassion, and rediscover your true self. If you're ready to feel heard and supported and you're willing to engage in the counselling process with courage and openness, therapy can help.

Life can be difficult to navigate during the best of times and having a professional, caring counsellor to guide you through your darkest or most challenging moments will empower you to find your strengths no matter your issue. We provide a wide range of counselling services to individuals, couples, youth and families including support for those with mental disorders. I have a Master Degree of Social Work from the University of Waterloo and over 13 years of experience in the mental health field. I practice anti-oppressive social work and provide therapy from a trauma-informed, strengths-based, person-centred perspective.

I have 20 years experience working with adolescents & adults (incl. couples) dealing with a variety of mood/anxiety problems, trauma, & relationship difficulties. I provide a structured space to help you explore and identify challenges, and experience different ways of being. Good therapy is not just talking about problems; it requires sorting through layers of emotion, understanding how you protect yourself from emotional pain; identifying & challenging negative thoughts/beliefs; and identifying personal strengths & resources.

As a holistic counsellor and hypnotherapist I provide support to you for loss, life transitions, anxiety, stress, grief and depression. As each person is unique I am very interested in understanding the bigger picture of who you are, not just the issue. Together in counselling, hypnotherapy or both I will tailor an approach that it’s maximally effective and relevant for you. Hypnotherapy and breath work can be used to benefit those who have anxiety, stress and sleep issues.

I works specifically with youth, families, and women facing anxiety, self regulation issues, depression, life or family changes, women's issues, and trauma. My clients need a space to process adverse life experiences as well as set appropriate goals which may help them to move forward or learn to let go. My clients want someone to listen to them empathically while also challenging any distorted beliefs or obstacles that may be in the way of their healing.

I have a passion for working with individuals, couples, and families who struggle with emotional triggers, relationship issues, and other significant challenges. Stress, adversity, and trauma can leave us feeling unheard, emotionally drained, and in a negative spiral. I offer a variety of services to help those wanting to improve their life and well-being. Please feel free to call, text, or email. The quickest way for me to respond is through text or email. My email is jangeurtsencounselling@outlook.com.