Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Pitt Meadows, BC

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#10205) with the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors. I offer individual and couple's counselling services addressing a diverse array of life challenges. I draw from several modalities including cognitive behavioural, dialectical behavioural, Adlerian, narrative and emotion focused therapies. My counselling style is underpinned by the belief that you, the client, are the expert in your own life. I will work with you in a solution focused, goal oriented way in an effort to understand your goals and hopes for counselling. Together, we will work to meet your goals and make tangible, concrete progress towards them.

Do you struggle with Anxiety, ADHD, OCD or depression? Do you get overwhelmed easily? Have challenges with your child/ youth's behaviour? I understand South Asian family dynamics and interpersonal difficulties. As a BIPOC professional with more than a decade experience in the field, I help you find peace and solutions. I support families and children/youth using CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, play therapy, EFT and Family systems. I am trained to help neuro-diverse folks and with couples I use Gottman method to make their marriage fulfilling. I am also an approved clinical supervisor. After therapy with me, people leave feeling hopeful.

Do you wish to experience more joy, more love and more beauty in your life, relationships and community? Counselling can be incredibly transformative in breaking painful and unhelpful patterns in our lives and relationships. Healing emotional pain, nervous system recovery and patterns of being that have become a block to who you wish to be is where I can assist you. I have witnessed many youth and adults experiencing despair and deep hopelessness transform with consistency and support. Each of us has the innate capacity to heal, cope differently and live more from our heart and our truth.

Are anxiety and stress taking over your life? You're not alone. Anxiety can feel overwhelming, affecting everything from your relationships to your daily routines. I specialize in helping people just like you—teens, adults, couples, and parents—find relief and regain control. My approach goes beyond just talking about your thoughts—together, we'll explore how your body plays a crucial role in how you feel.

Do you feel angry, tired, confused, overwhelmed? Are you dealing with loss or struggling with relationships? As a wellness practitioner of 10 yrs, immigrant, parent, person of color, I know how hard it is to navigate life's challenges alone. As EFT trained couples therapist and certified trauma specialist, I help my clients build safe and healthy relationships and heal from traumatic life experience. I support in processing trauma, setting boundaries, understanding patterns/emotions and dealing with anxiety/ depression. I have lived struggles and clinical training to deal with C-ptsd/ADHD/OCD, family conflict and parenting.

"Your life is a result of the choices you make…" if you are feeling overwhelmed, alone or unsupported, I would love to come along side you as you make these choices. It is my desire is to help individuals, families and communities focus on wellness so that they can experience whole and healthy lives.

I believe that each client is an expert in their own life experiences. Being trained to support teens, adolescents and Adults at CYMH and working in Social Work for 8 years, I have a passion for social justice and supporting equity and equality among people of all walks of life. I strive to guide clients through, any part of their healing journey, with empowerment and gentle support. Clients who work with me can expect to come to a safe space to process their life with the option to work through a variety of counseling techniques but ultimately, I will always meet clients wherever they are in their journey and comfort level.

I am passionate about working with clients who have experienced traumatic events or adverse childhood experience. My clients often feel high levels of trauma related symptoms, anxiety or depression and they want relief from their negative emotions, flashbacks or nightmares. They need a safe relationship through which they get unconditional support and guidance towards their mental health goals. I also specialize in working with women who have experienced various adverse experiences including physical violence, emotional abuse or sexual assault.

Did you know that trauma is stored in the body but so are the mechanisms to heal it? We are a network of independent trauma therapists specializing in body-oriented approaches that get to the root of your complex trauma to help you understand and Resolve it so you can live life to your full potential. Whether your trauma is from an accident, childhood, relationships, or even religious, racial, or sexual - or you are unsure, but are suffering nonetheless - we have a diverse team with lived and professional experience of what it is to walk alongside another and get to the other side. Isn't it time to drop the burden?

I invite you practice a few deep breaths as you reflect on aspects of your journey that led you to this page. Have you been feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Exhausted or drained? Perhaps seeking to to learn new coping tools or wanting to develop your self-care practices? When we bottle up emotions and feel disconnected to both ourselves and others it can be difficult to access healing, recovery, and growth. Counselling can provide a space to press pause from busyness or turmoil. Seeking a safe space to rest. reflect, and to feel restored.

Are you tired of repeating the same patterns in life. Tired of knowing what you want or should do, but are unable to make the changes necessary? Are you feeling like your path in life is unclear, you are living day to day just existing. There is more to our short lives than this. Take control of your life, your relationships, your future. With a direct, results oriented approach, I will help you to plan and define your life and then help you to execute that plan. You must be ready for this work! You must be willing to make the hard choices and do the hard work. The result is a happy fulfilled life. What are you waiting for?

I work with people so they can be happier. People want counselling as they want to make a change for the better. I can help you identify what the problem is that you want to change, work out how to make changes that reduce the problem and improve your life. As you make better, healthier, happier choices, you will feel better about yourself and your life. You may be struggling with a relationship, a loved one close to you, or you may be struggling with an addiction. You may be not be happy about your work life balance, or struggling with parts of your past that you are not at peace with. I will help you to like yourself more.

I presently exclusively offer online sessions while working closely with a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. As the Clinical Team Lead and Registered Social Worker, I am firmly grounded in social work values of respecting the inherent dignity and worth of a person, promoting social justice and challenging oppressive systems with the goal to decolonize mental health. I passionately lead with a trauma-informed approach, honouring each person who invites me to walk alongside their journey of healing. Working with me, you can expect to experience my sense of humour, warmth, gentle-challenging, and honesty.

If you have been carrying the effects of trauma for a while, I imagine it feels pretty heavy. You may find your inner voice is harsh, telling you that you do not deserve a better life. You may be struggling with the physical impacts of trauma such as tension and fatigue that do not seem to go away. You may notice being disconnected from yourself and unsure how to connect with others. Trauma can leave you feeling stuck and unsure how to cope and move forward. Let’s create a space together to explore the impacts your trauma has on you to make it feel lighter and support you in reconnecting to yourself and others.

As a registered clinical counsellor I'm able to offer effective clinical support that is specialized just for you. With over a decade of experience supporting mental health & substance use challenges I have the ability to provide a neutral and safe space for individuals, couples & families.

Hello! I believe all people have a strong desire to be seen, heard, and understood. Counselling is a place to discover parts of ourselves, to solve long-standing problems, to improve our emotional well-being, and to gain insight into our lives. We all struggle from time to time, my focus is to work with clients in a warm, collaborative, and effective manner to assist movement in a direction that promotes mental wellness.

Hi! First, I recognize how challenging starting the process of counselling may be. I aim to provide a safe and supportive space to work through whatever difficulties bring you here. I specialize in relationships (of all kinds), addictions, feelings of being stuck or overwhelmed, life's transitions, sex & intimacy and grief and loss. In addition to a Master's in Counselling Psychology, I have over 15 years of teaching yoga, meditation and mindfulness. My approach is collaborative and client-focused, and I work with individuals of all genders, sexualities and intersectionalities.

Are you a parent worried that your child might be struggling? Are you considering that your teen might need extra support? Are you a parent in the midst of family changes who needs extra tools to support your kids? We got you. Strong Ties – Child & Family Services is a specialized counselling clinic that focuses on helping children, adolescents and families. Some of the issues we focus on include behavioural issues, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, ODD, anger, trauma, relationship/school issues, and separation/divorce.

Take the first step today and start feeling better tomorrow! I have helped clients go from a feeling of hopelessness in there current situation to feeling empowered and capable of making change that moves them in a positive direction in life. My clients are of all ages, struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, loss, abuse, stress, communication issues, parent/child conflict and life transitions. I specialize in working with clients who have have experienced trauma and difficulties coping. it is important to find someone you can trust and who has the necessary skills and experience to help you thrive in life.