Person-Centered Therapists in Burnaby, BC
![Photo of Alia Chan, MCP, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/deab6563-d914-429f-bf95-6357285fd547/1/320x400.jpeg)
Alia received her degree in counselling psychology from Adler University and is registered with BCACC. Alia works with individuals who are looking for a new way to take hold of their lives. She acknowledges that counselling can be difficult to start, and she is here to go through those challenges with you. It is her priority to create a space where you feel validated and heard, and her hope for you is that you empower your inner strength so you can live a meaningful life. As a Filipino-Canadian, Alia is also passionate in working and supporting those of the BIPOC community.
Alia received her degree in counselling psychology from Adler University and is registered with BCACC. Alia works with individuals who are looking for a new way to take hold of their lives. She acknowledges that counselling can be difficult to start, and she is here to go through those challenges with you. It is her priority to create a space where you feel validated and heard, and her hope for you is that you empower your inner strength so you can live a meaningful life. As a Filipino-Canadian, Alia is also passionate in working and supporting those of the BIPOC community.
![Photo of Zafreen Idoo, RSW, MA, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/dbdf944f-09f9-4212-ae70-bacd3ca3ae3f/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a registered social worker under BCCSW. I enjoy working with children, couples, parents, young adults, and families. I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, PTSD, relationships, and family conflicts. I use skills and diverse modalities such as problem-solving, creating healthy boundaries, person/client-centred, offering emotional support and holistic therapy, etc.
I am a registered social worker under BCCSW. I enjoy working with children, couples, parents, young adults, and families. I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, PTSD, relationships, and family conflicts. I use skills and diverse modalities such as problem-solving, creating healthy boundaries, person/client-centred, offering emotional support and holistic therapy, etc.
![Photo of Wei Ting Kelly Chang - Embracing Change Counselling , MA, CCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f4200355-98e2-4f33-bb33-cefeab960ebd/2/320x400.jpeg)
Human beings, on the whole, are extraordinarily complex. I believe that we each carry within us depths that we do not necessarily draw on in our day-to-day movements, be it by choice, or by a certain unawareness – when what is needed to access our full capacities has not yet been discovered. When feeling stuck, it can be important to be reminded of our resilience and our capacity to change, to flow in the midst of flux.
Human beings, on the whole, are extraordinarily complex. I believe that we each carry within us depths that we do not necessarily draw on in our day-to-day movements, be it by choice, or by a certain unawareness – when what is needed to access our full capacities has not yet been discovered. When feeling stuck, it can be important to be reminded of our resilience and our capacity to change, to flow in the midst of flux.
![Photo of Anna Maliatski, MA, RTC, ExAT, Art Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3edcdda5-a0c9-40b8-87df-0ee1fcfc77b9/1/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome to Golem Expressive Arts Therapy! Do you wake up feeling like “something is off”? Are you navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, or grief, with diagnoses piling up? Using a trauma-informed lens, I help you rediscover the compassionate, resilient parts of yourself. My approach combines counselling, Expressive Arts Therapy (ExAT), clay work, IFS-informed therapy, somatic interventions, and mindfulness. At my Burnaby art therapy office and online, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space for healing and growth.
Welcome to Golem Expressive Arts Therapy! Do you wake up feeling like “something is off”? Are you navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, or grief, with diagnoses piling up? Using a trauma-informed lens, I help you rediscover the compassionate, resilient parts of yourself. My approach combines counselling, Expressive Arts Therapy (ExAT), clay work, IFS-informed therapy, somatic interventions, and mindfulness. At my Burnaby art therapy office and online, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space for healing and growth.
![Photo of Jessica Sharma, MCP, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/346960f9-1de5-4a3e-ad87-8bd8c130cf43/2/320x400.jpeg)
Do you feel overwhelmed, alone, debilitated, or without meaning or purpose? Sometimes the adversities we face in our lives become too challenging and hinder us from living the life we desire. My integrative approach is tailored to each unique individual, given, we all have a fundamental need to feel validated, heard and connected. I offer an empathetic and non-judgemental, safe therapeutic climate that focusses on genuineness, empowerment, and collaborative work. I strive to support individuals overcome the complexities of their lives and cultivate growth through evidence-based modalities - bringing the unconscious to the conscious.
Do you feel overwhelmed, alone, debilitated, or without meaning or purpose? Sometimes the adversities we face in our lives become too challenging and hinder us from living the life we desire. My integrative approach is tailored to each unique individual, given, we all have a fundamental need to feel validated, heard and connected. I offer an empathetic and non-judgemental, safe therapeutic climate that focusses on genuineness, empowerment, and collaborative work. I strive to support individuals overcome the complexities of their lives and cultivate growth through evidence-based modalities - bringing the unconscious to the conscious.
![Photo of Gurpreet Khabra, BA, MACP, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5bbdc54e-ba2a-4d32-87dc-930de6331d0f/2/320x400.jpeg)
If you are someone who just wants to be seen, heard, and validated, I am here to help you through this journey. Whether you're navigating trauma, cultural challenges, or other life stressors, I am here to provide compassionate support and evidence-based interventions tailored to your unique journey towards healing, resilience, and empowerment.
If you are someone who just wants to be seen, heard, and validated, I am here to help you through this journey. Whether you're navigating trauma, cultural challenges, or other life stressors, I am here to provide compassionate support and evidence-based interventions tailored to your unique journey towards healing, resilience, and empowerment.
![Photo of Clara Morgan, RSW, RCC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/22deaf15-8c55-4f05-ae46-20bcdcf93b36/2/320x400.jpeg)
Feeling lost, exhausted, sad, always on edge, or traumatized? Feeling more emotional pain than joy in your relationship? Now is the time to reach out. If you are seeking to be relieved of tension or pain, feel happier, feel less stressed, and be able to move forward, the start of your journey is making a simple phone call or sending me a message. I will be honoured to hold your story carefully and respectfully, and collaborate with you until things improve or your suffering goes away altogether, depending on your goals. I am an LGBTQIA2S+ affirming therapist and provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to be themselves.
Feeling lost, exhausted, sad, always on edge, or traumatized? Feeling more emotional pain than joy in your relationship? Now is the time to reach out. If you are seeking to be relieved of tension or pain, feel happier, feel less stressed, and be able to move forward, the start of your journey is making a simple phone call or sending me a message. I will be honoured to hold your story carefully and respectfully, and collaborate with you until things improve or your suffering goes away altogether, depending on your goals. I am an LGBTQIA2S+ affirming therapist and provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to be themselves.
![Photo of Laurren Iacobellis, MC, MA, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d1b57281-ffcd-4e56-aa01-c0224426e506/2/320x400.jpeg)
I love to help people recover from stress, depression, anxiety, unhealthy relationships, medical struggles and chronic pain. I offer free 20 minute phone consultations and sliding scale fees for people without extended health benefits. Whatever your struggle, you deserve a loving witness.
I love to help people recover from stress, depression, anxiety, unhealthy relationships, medical struggles and chronic pain. I offer free 20 minute phone consultations and sliding scale fees for people without extended health benefits. Whatever your struggle, you deserve a loving witness.
![Photo of Christopher Testa - Christopher Testa - Grief and Loss Counsellor, RTC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9f4b8967-4c7f-400a-919a-919359a3f496/3/320x400.jpeg)
Christopher Testa - Grief and Loss Counsellor
Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
Burnaby, BC V3N (Online Only)
Grief can be isolating and it can be difficult to understand if things are getting better or worse. What you are dealing with can take time and you don't have to do it alone.
Grief can be isolating and it can be difficult to understand if things are getting better or worse. What you are dealing with can take time and you don't have to do it alone.
![Photo of Fatima Samreen, MCP, RP, RCC, Registered Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0ec9b7af-342b-4953-af89-9a7bad552e32/1/320x400.jpeg)
Fatima Samreen
Registered Psychotherapist, MCP, RP, RCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V5K (Online Only)
You’ve probably spent a lot of time trying to fix things on your own, but maybe you’ve reached a point of exhaustion. You might be feeling overwhelmed, self-critical, & alone. You don’t know what else you can do to make yourself feel better, or how to keep up with the challenges you’re facing. Maybe there are cultural & social challenges that are making your situation worse. Maybe you're tired of running around in circles & have made the decision to see a counsellor so you don’t continue to feel like you’re “going crazy”.
You’ve probably spent a lot of time trying to fix things on your own, but maybe you’ve reached a point of exhaustion. You might be feeling overwhelmed, self-critical, & alone. You don’t know what else you can do to make yourself feel better, or how to keep up with the challenges you’re facing. Maybe there are cultural & social challenges that are making your situation worse. Maybe you're tired of running around in circles & have made the decision to see a counsellor so you don’t continue to feel like you’re “going crazy”.
![Photo of Christina Boonzaayer, BA, MC, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/63642e7b-b077-4371-998c-3425dbe35318/2/320x400.jpeg)
Christina Boonzaayer
Counsellor, BA, MC, RCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V3N (Online Only)
I take an integrative approach in my practice in order to provide a client-centred and culturally inclusive environment for clients to thrive. I include aspects from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, and areas of Psychoanalysis to ensure I meet the needs of each unique client.
I take an integrative approach in my practice in order to provide a client-centred and culturally inclusive environment for clients to thrive. I include aspects from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, and areas of Psychoanalysis to ensure I meet the needs of each unique client.
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![Photo of Carol Hodge, MC, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fc4c9bac-0459-41f9-bd71-fa8a2a76781f/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hello, and welcome to my profile. I'm so glad you're here! Whether you are looking for relief from anxiety, support in managing grief or loss, coping with trauma, relationship struggles, life transitions, or whatever has brought you to search for a counsellor, I will strive to always meet you where you are at in your own unique process. It is my view, that therapy is best done when in a collaborative process with you- together we co-create your vision of your future and I have the honour and privilege of working alongside you as you courageously move through some of what may be holding you back.
Hello, and welcome to my profile. I'm so glad you're here! Whether you are looking for relief from anxiety, support in managing grief or loss, coping with trauma, relationship struggles, life transitions, or whatever has brought you to search for a counsellor, I will strive to always meet you where you are at in your own unique process. It is my view, that therapy is best done when in a collaborative process with you- together we co-create your vision of your future and I have the honour and privilege of working alongside you as you courageously move through some of what may be holding you back.
![Photo of Jessica Kalia, RCC, MC, BA, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4539bcd5-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Counselling offers an opportunity for insight, growth and change. It can be a source of support and hope in times of difficulty or crisis. I believe in having a client- centered and strength based approach as well. I work with families, children, individuals and couples. My specializations include: suicide prevention and assessment, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, parenting, grief, and ADHD. As each client is different and unique, I use an approach that works best for you. In my practice, I integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, emotion focused therapy and solution focused therapy.
Counselling offers an opportunity for insight, growth and change. It can be a source of support and hope in times of difficulty or crisis. I believe in having a client- centered and strength based approach as well. I work with families, children, individuals and couples. My specializations include: suicide prevention and assessment, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, parenting, grief, and ADHD. As each client is different and unique, I use an approach that works best for you. In my practice, I integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, emotion focused therapy and solution focused therapy.
![Photo of Marijana Jozic - Marijana Jozic | Somatic Therapy , MA, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f64dd7ff-4e30-4463-a81f-66670fd690ef/1/320x400.jpeg)
Do you long for security, safety, connection and depth in your relationships? Are you struggling with distrust, resentment, anxiety or lack of fulfillment in your current or past relationship? Do you long to express yourself authentically in the world or in your work, but find yourself struggling with overwhelm at conflict, feeling ungrounded, disempowered, self-judgement or shame about your sensitivity or difficulty with communicating? Marijana helps you get to the root of your struggles by applying an integrative approach to support your healing, foster your self-worth & empower your authentic expression in your relationships.
Do you long for security, safety, connection and depth in your relationships? Are you struggling with distrust, resentment, anxiety or lack of fulfillment in your current or past relationship? Do you long to express yourself authentically in the world or in your work, but find yourself struggling with overwhelm at conflict, feeling ungrounded, disempowered, self-judgement or shame about your sensitivity or difficulty with communicating? Marijana helps you get to the root of your struggles by applying an integrative approach to support your healing, foster your self-worth & empower your authentic expression in your relationships.
![Photo of Zoe Ho, RCC, CCC, MACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/78f592a0-4588-4e47-9154-4a7a6e2a25b7/1/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome! I'm Zoe Ho, licensed clinical therapist and founder of Avalo Therapy + Wellness. Beginning your healing journey can be exciting and challenging, and I am here to help you feel supported every step of the way. At Avalo Therapy, we celebrate your diversity and uniqueness. Our approach creates a safe, collaborative, and inclusive space for your authentic self-discovery. Whether you are seeking personal growth, trauma healing or relationship improvement, we provide a range of therapies that boosts insight and mind-body connection. We are trauma-informed providers of holistic and clinical therapy, including EMDR.
Welcome! I'm Zoe Ho, licensed clinical therapist and founder of Avalo Therapy + Wellness. Beginning your healing journey can be exciting and challenging, and I am here to help you feel supported every step of the way. At Avalo Therapy, we celebrate your diversity and uniqueness. Our approach creates a safe, collaborative, and inclusive space for your authentic self-discovery. Whether you are seeking personal growth, trauma healing or relationship improvement, we provide a range of therapies that boosts insight and mind-body connection. We are trauma-informed providers of holistic and clinical therapy, including EMDR.
![Photo of Amelia Wu, MEd, CCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8ab2dae2-39b9-4573-b623-b4ec7952810e/1/320x400.jpeg)
I'm specialized in supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families with various mental health and relational issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, trauma, borderline personality, family relationships, self-development, career-related issues, anger management, cross cultural and generational conflicts, marriage issues, parent/teen conflict, etc.
I'm specialized in supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families with various mental health and relational issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, trauma, borderline personality, family relationships, self-development, career-related issues, anger management, cross cultural and generational conflicts, marriage issues, parent/teen conflict, etc.
![Photo of Tara Leana Marshall - Kindred Counselling, MC, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/dd0ff37d-72b7-466b-b4b5-cfec1fff6334/3/320x400.jpeg)
We exclusively use EMDR with all of our clients at every age. We are now offering EMDR Intensives which is an accelerated way to do multiple hours of EMDR in a short period of time. We are client-centred, trauma-informed practitioners and our goal in every session is to create a safe, supportive, accepting environment which allows our clients to be themselves. In this authentic and safe space real change can occur. We believe in the life-changing benefits of EMDR for all ages. We respect our client's unique backgrounds and stories and foster a collaborative relationship to better create meaningful therapeutic goals.
We exclusively use EMDR with all of our clients at every age. We are now offering EMDR Intensives which is an accelerated way to do multiple hours of EMDR in a short period of time. We are client-centred, trauma-informed practitioners and our goal in every session is to create a safe, supportive, accepting environment which allows our clients to be themselves. In this authentic and safe space real change can occur. We believe in the life-changing benefits of EMDR for all ages. We respect our client's unique backgrounds and stories and foster a collaborative relationship to better create meaningful therapeutic goals.
![Photo of Melissa Brienza, MCP, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/739de36b-14a6-46d9-8962-acfb53959041/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hi there! Do you struggle with anxiety, motivation and a world that doesn't seem like it was designed for you? Have you been considering counselling for some time now? Are you feeling unsure or anxious about taking those initial steps? My name is Melissa and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor. I work from a variety of therapeutic approaches drawing upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Alongside these theories, I strongly value your lived experience to guide our work towards acceptance and change.
Hi there! Do you struggle with anxiety, motivation and a world that doesn't seem like it was designed for you? Have you been considering counselling for some time now? Are you feeling unsure or anxious about taking those initial steps? My name is Melissa and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor. I work from a variety of therapeutic approaches drawing upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Alongside these theories, I strongly value your lived experience to guide our work towards acceptance and change.
![Photo of Jane Li, MA, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4a45bbaa-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I am passionate and dedicated to providing psychotherapy from a systemic, holistic (bio-psycho-social-spiritual) and client-centered approach. I believe that you are the expert in yourself and my role is to support you in finding your own pathway of health. I am here to help you and your loved ones to live your lives to the fullest! I am also dedicated to support parents with ADHD kids and teens as I have 2 sons with ADHD too. I made a wonderful online ADHD Parenting course in Chinese and English for those who needs to know how to help their kids and teens to thrive.
I am passionate and dedicated to providing psychotherapy from a systemic, holistic (bio-psycho-social-spiritual) and client-centered approach. I believe that you are the expert in yourself and my role is to support you in finding your own pathway of health. I am here to help you and your loved ones to live your lives to the fullest! I am also dedicated to support parents with ADHD kids and teens as I have 2 sons with ADHD too. I made a wonderful online ADHD Parenting course in Chinese and English for those who needs to know how to help their kids and teens to thrive.
![Photo of Sandra L MacDonald, MEd, RCC, CCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4232486b-a0c6-4654-b1a0-68e57e48343f/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a good listener who will encourage you to reflect on what works for you, and which strategies you have tried in the past that have both worked well, or were unsuccessful. I will challenge you in good ways while delivering unconditional acceptance of your preferences and coping strategies. I will encourage you to grow, adapt, and face life’s challenges, losses, and life transitions. I work with many diverse issues relating to mental health and wellness. I also have experience with a vast range of clients from ages 4-76 years and multicultural backgrounds. I am a holistic counsellor and I use a strength based approach to psychotherapy and counselling. I am skilled cognitive therapist, and I enjoy talk therapy using client centred approaches to psychotherapy. I will hold a solution-focused, results based approach with you. There is no problem too big - or, that can’t be better managed. I work with children, teens, and adults. My (very) well behaved and highly trained dog, may be present at sessions. I now have room for new clients. I can also be reached at: Sandralee.macdonald63@gmail.com Looking forward to meeting you. I am ethical, experienced, confidential, and trustworthy.
I am a good listener who will encourage you to reflect on what works for you, and which strategies you have tried in the past that have both worked well, or were unsuccessful. I will challenge you in good ways while delivering unconditional acceptance of your preferences and coping strategies. I will encourage you to grow, adapt, and face life’s challenges, losses, and life transitions. I work with many diverse issues relating to mental health and wellness. I also have experience with a vast range of clients from ages 4-76 years and multicultural backgrounds. I am a holistic counsellor and I use a strength based approach to psychotherapy and counselling. I am skilled cognitive therapist, and I enjoy talk therapy using client centred approaches to psychotherapy. I will hold a solution-focused, results based approach with you. There is no problem too big - or, that can’t be better managed. I work with children, teens, and adults. My (very) well behaved and highly trained dog, may be present at sessions. I now have room for new clients. I can also be reached at: Sandralee.macdonald63@gmail.com Looking forward to meeting you. I am ethical, experienced, confidential, and trustworthy.
![Photo of Sharon Jeyakumar, PhD, RPsych, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fd984a31-8043-44fc-95e9-e830d9da7718/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you feeling stuck in old patterns and unable to move forward? Do your struggles seem overwhelming and neverending? My commitment is to help empower you, so that you can start creating the changes you want to see in your life.
I am a Registered Psychologist serving clients in the Greater Vancouver Area. I assist clients with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, relationships, self-esteem, loneliness/social anxiety, sexuality, spirituality, separation/divorce, cross-cultural issues, life transitions, and personal growth.
Are you feeling stuck in old patterns and unable to move forward? Do your struggles seem overwhelming and neverending? My commitment is to help empower you, so that you can start creating the changes you want to see in your life.
I am a Registered Psychologist serving clients in the Greater Vancouver Area. I assist clients with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, relationships, self-esteem, loneliness/social anxiety, sexuality, spirituality, separation/divorce, cross-cultural issues, life transitions, and personal growth.
![Photo of Bessie Y. Wang, RCC, MCP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/45dac502-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
In just one session, my clients became happy and relieved again for his work related stress and anxiety, difficult life decisions or recovered from the grief and loss that has been bothering her for 6+ months. Yes, I am the counsellor who you just need to talk to for a professional advice. Others come to me for short-term service to gain knowledge and skills to deal with relationship, parenting, marriage or emotional regulation issues. They found the practical skills they gain to be life changing. For others, they see me for long term and regular support for self-growth and development. They became a better version of themselves.
In just one session, my clients became happy and relieved again for his work related stress and anxiety, difficult life decisions or recovered from the grief and loss that has been bothering her for 6+ months. Yes, I am the counsellor who you just need to talk to for a professional advice. Others come to me for short-term service to gain knowledge and skills to deal with relationship, parenting, marriage or emotional regulation issues. They found the practical skills they gain to be life changing. For others, they see me for long term and regular support for self-growth and development. They became a better version of themselves.
![Photo of Meredith MacKenzie, MA, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e03dc607-65ed-468f-a8cb-23eed8865094/3/320x400.png)
Hello! I'm Meredith MacKenzie and I help women who feel out of control with food, tired of swinging from dieting to binge eating, leading to feel shame about their eating. You know the ins and outs of "healthy eating" but it just doesn't seem to work, and you blame yourself. You want freedom from food, to be able to eat what you love without overeating, and have a better relationship with your body. You want to be more attuned to your hunger and fullness cues and at peace with food, so you can more fully participate in your life without your feelings about your body or emotional eating looming over you. You deserve more.
Hello! I'm Meredith MacKenzie and I help women who feel out of control with food, tired of swinging from dieting to binge eating, leading to feel shame about their eating. You know the ins and outs of "healthy eating" but it just doesn't seem to work, and you blame yourself. You want freedom from food, to be able to eat what you love without overeating, and have a better relationship with your body. You want to be more attuned to your hunger and fullness cues and at peace with food, so you can more fully participate in your life without your feelings about your body or emotional eating looming over you. You deserve more.
![Photo of Lena Orlova, RTC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/17450784-de7e-48fe-8d26-15abb3cf8733/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a bicultural therapist and my clients relate to me because they look for someone who appreciates what it's like to be inside of cultural and generational divides. I have over 5 years of experience working with professionals, parents, and students on issues related to trauma, immigration, family dynamics, and unacknowledged grief. Unacknowledged grief is what that doesn't fit our society's expectations: grief of relocating, of surviving disasters, of change. What makes me different from most therapists, is that I am passionate about helping people navigate the "other" relationships: friendships and workplace dynamics.
I am a bicultural therapist and my clients relate to me because they look for someone who appreciates what it's like to be inside of cultural and generational divides. I have over 5 years of experience working with professionals, parents, and students on issues related to trauma, immigration, family dynamics, and unacknowledged grief. Unacknowledged grief is what that doesn't fit our society's expectations: grief of relocating, of surviving disasters, of change. What makes me different from most therapists, is that I am passionate about helping people navigate the "other" relationships: friendships and workplace dynamics.
![Photo of Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic, BSW, RSW, TAAP, Registered Social Worker](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4ddd0cd7-a6f6-406b-9e31-5d71d536b493/2/320x400.jpeg)
Aleksandra Dobric-Stanosevic
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, TAAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V5E
The benefits of my approach lie in using different techniques, tailored to the client's unique personality. Some clients like a directive approach, they want to be guided, to be given an almost 'engineering' model explaining our inner life; some prefer a non-directive, client-centered approach, where they would explore their inner landscape with the therapist as a co-traveler. All clients have relational needs which need to be addressed to, and the therapeutic relationship provides safety, validation, 'repaired' parenting, mutuality, client's self-definition and empowerment. Helping clients practice autonomy is my passion!
The benefits of my approach lie in using different techniques, tailored to the client's unique personality. Some clients like a directive approach, they want to be guided, to be given an almost 'engineering' model explaining our inner life; some prefer a non-directive, client-centered approach, where they would explore their inner landscape with the therapist as a co-traveler. All clients have relational needs which need to be addressed to, and the therapeutic relationship provides safety, validation, 'repaired' parenting, mutuality, client's self-definition and empowerment. Helping clients practice autonomy is my passion!
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