Transgender Therapists in Port Moody, BC

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Dr. Mahsa Yaghoubirad
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Moody, BC V3H  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Reaching out to a counsellor may not be easy, but would it be worth it if your future self appreciated it? I am a Ph.D. in Psychology and a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) with BCACC. I work with adults with ADHD, perfectionism, stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, gender dysphoria, and low self-esteem through CBT, and other evidence-based approaches tailored to my client's unique needs and worldview. I also offer couple counselling using Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy (CBCT) and Gottman method to help couples improve their communication skills and understand themselves and each other better.
Reaching out to a counsellor may not be easy, but would it be worth it if your future self appreciated it? I am a Ph.D. in Psychology and a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) with BCACC. I work with adults with ADHD, perfectionism, stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, gender dysphoria, and low self-esteem through CBT, and other evidence-based approaches tailored to my client's unique needs and worldview. I also offer couple counselling using Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy (CBCT) and Gottman method to help couples improve their communication skills and understand themselves and each other better.
(672) 202-0352 View (672) 202-0352
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Jordan Smail
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Moody, BC V3H  (Online Only)
If you here are looking for a therapist chances are you feel there are aspects of your life that are not as they should be. Perhaps you are in a cycle where your efforts are not producing the change you want, or maybe you simply feel stuck and are at a loss at how to even begin to move forward. Whatever it is you are experiencing, finding a counsellor you are comfortable and connected with is an important first step towards healing the parts of you that have limited you from being your best self.
If you here are looking for a therapist chances are you feel there are aspects of your life that are not as they should be. Perhaps you are in a cycle where your efforts are not producing the change you want, or maybe you simply feel stuck and are at a loss at how to even begin to move forward. Whatever it is you are experiencing, finding a counsellor you are comfortable and connected with is an important first step towards healing the parts of you that have limited you from being your best self.
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Mike Kling
Registered Professional Counsellor - Candidate, BA, RCC-C, RPC
Verified Verified
Port Moody, BC V3H
I believe in your innate capacity for change and am dedicated to helping you find your authentic self and emotional balance. With training in various therapies and insights from mindfulness and attachment theory, I offer a safe, inclusive approach. I specialize in trauma informed care and use a variety I offer an integrative and holistic approach that prioritizes your unique needs and goals.. I also focus on queer-focused counseling, including polyamorous relationships, transitioning, shame, self doubt and navigating a heteronormative world.
I believe in your innate capacity for change and am dedicated to helping you find your authentic self and emotional balance. With training in various therapies and insights from mindfulness and attachment theory, I offer a safe, inclusive approach. I specialize in trauma informed care and use a variety I offer an integrative and holistic approach that prioritizes your unique needs and goals.. I also focus on queer-focused counseling, including polyamorous relationships, transitioning, shame, self doubt and navigating a heteronormative world.
(506) 908-0267 View (506) 908-0267
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The Nook Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Moody, BC V3H
My name is Rié and I am glad you're here. Taking the step to find a therapist that you can trust and feel open with can be a hard one. You can be assured that I will always meet you where you're at while offering a tailored approach to you and your unique circumstances. If you are someone who has been struggling with anxiety, over-thinking, relationships, sense of self, feeling stuck, life transitions, and/or the impacts of childhood adversity or trauma, I would love to meet you. I am an eclectic therapist drawing from a number of modalities to suit you, including DBT, CBT, Narrative, EFT, and EMDR. I am accepting new clients.
My name is Rié and I am glad you're here. Taking the step to find a therapist that you can trust and feel open with can be a hard one. You can be assured that I will always meet you where you're at while offering a tailored approach to you and your unique circumstances. If you are someone who has been struggling with anxiety, over-thinking, relationships, sense of self, feeling stuck, life transitions, and/or the impacts of childhood adversity or trauma, I would love to meet you. I am an eclectic therapist drawing from a number of modalities to suit you, including DBT, CBT, Narrative, EFT, and EMDR. I am accepting new clients.
(236) 900-6483 View (236) 900-6483
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Katy Vinson
Counsellor, MC, RCC, RCAT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Port Moody, BC V3H  (Online Only)
Hello and welcome. Perhaps you are struggling with stress, anxiety or burnout. Maybe you are feeling disconnected from yourself or others. Or perhaps you want to make changes in your life and are feeling very stuck or overwhelmed. I believe people can experience greater wellness and healing when they have spaces where they feel understood and heard. It takes so much courage to reach out for support and I'm glad you are here. I work with adults virtually throughout BC.
Hello and welcome. Perhaps you are struggling with stress, anxiety or burnout. Maybe you are feeling disconnected from yourself or others. Or perhaps you want to make changes in your life and are feeling very stuck or overwhelmed. I believe people can experience greater wellness and healing when they have spaces where they feel understood and heard. It takes so much courage to reach out for support and I'm glad you are here. I work with adults virtually throughout BC.
(236) 233-9839 View (236) 233-9839
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Manushi Arora
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Port Moody, BC V3H
I am passionate about helping you decipher your unique narrative. I carefully weave our sessions around your needs and goals while working at your pace without coercing you to practice anything that feels unsafe. Together will acknowledge your vulnerabilities and handle them with the greatest possible care.
I am passionate about helping you decipher your unique narrative. I carefully weave our sessions around your needs and goals while working at your pace without coercing you to practice anything that feels unsafe. Together will acknowledge your vulnerabilities and handle them with the greatest possible care.
(672) 202-5657 View (672) 202-5657
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Audrey Carriere
Counsellor, RCC, CCC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Moody, BC V3H
I am a trauma-informed counsellor offering emotion-focused and solution-focused therapy, IFS, EMDR and Acceptance and Commitement therapy. As trauma is held in the body, my approach is nervous system-informed; I support clients in connecting the mind and body. I also support clients in developing tools to process emotions, heal from traumatic invalidation, work stress, PTSD, and narcissistic abuse, and cope with OCD, and/or ADHD. My sessions are a safe space for all, I am queer and neurodivergent friendly! I also have experience working with clients who have chronic diseases such as POTS, EDS and fibromyalgia.
I am a trauma-informed counsellor offering emotion-focused and solution-focused therapy, IFS, EMDR and Acceptance and Commitement therapy. As trauma is held in the body, my approach is nervous system-informed; I support clients in connecting the mind and body. I also support clients in developing tools to process emotions, heal from traumatic invalidation, work stress, PTSD, and narcissistic abuse, and cope with OCD, and/or ADHD. My sessions are a safe space for all, I am queer and neurodivergent friendly! I also have experience working with clients who have chronic diseases such as POTS, EDS and fibromyalgia.
(604) 243-1707 View (604) 243-1707
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Roxanna Farnsworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Moody, BC V3H
My therapeutic passions align with my lived experiences and education around attachment, relationships, sex/sexuality, and grief. I know first hand that how our brains and bodies process the world affects how we explore and execute attachment. Knowing ourselves thoroughly can help us build meaningful relationships that connect us to our community. I do this work because I enjoy hearing each person share their unique story, which highlights how they experience connection and growth. I love sharing tools to support a regulated nervous system, connect you with your values, and help you live in a way that honors those values.
My therapeutic passions align with my lived experiences and education around attachment, relationships, sex/sexuality, and grief. I know first hand that how our brains and bodies process the world affects how we explore and execute attachment. Knowing ourselves thoroughly can help us build meaningful relationships that connect us to our community. I do this work because I enjoy hearing each person share their unique story, which highlights how they experience connection and growth. I love sharing tools to support a regulated nervous system, connect you with your values, and help you live in a way that honors those values.
(249) 504-1918 View (249) 504-1918
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Mya Wollf
Counsellor, EXAT, RTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Moody, BC V3H
Hi, I'm Mya! I offer anti-oppressive, trauma-informed and positively directional Counselling, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Ancestral healing services from the heart, for all people of all genders, cultures, neurotypes and abilities.
Hi, I'm Mya! I offer anti-oppressive, trauma-informed and positively directional Counselling, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Ancestral healing services from the heart, for all people of all genders, cultures, neurotypes and abilities.
(431) 813-2724 View (431) 813-2724
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Maggie Thompson
Counsellor, BScKin, MCP, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Port Moody, BC V3H
Hello and Welcome! I am so glad you are here. My approach to counselling is all about connection, understanding, and re-connecting with the body. I prioritize forming authentic connections with my clients, establishing a secure and affirming environment where you can freely express yourself and arrive just as you are. My aim is to deeply attune and understand your inner world, providing support and guidance along the way. My goal is to alleviate the sense of aloneness amidst overwhelming emotions and provide a safe therapeutic haven to nurture healing and fortify resilience within your nervous system.
Hello and Welcome! I am so glad you are here. My approach to counselling is all about connection, understanding, and re-connecting with the body. I prioritize forming authentic connections with my clients, establishing a secure and affirming environment where you can freely express yourself and arrive just as you are. My aim is to deeply attune and understand your inner world, providing support and guidance along the way. My goal is to alleviate the sense of aloneness amidst overwhelming emotions and provide a safe therapeutic haven to nurture healing and fortify resilience within your nervous system.
(431) 340-7420 View (431) 340-7420
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Dina Aguila
Counsellor, MA, RCC-ACS, CCC
Verified Verified
Port Moody, BC V3H  (Online Only)
Welcome, I am a Clinical Counselor who has had the immense privilege of supporting individuals in their journey of healing, personal growth, and self exploration ove 20 years. I adhere to a collaborative practice, placing at the center of it an ethical praxis that focuses on the well being, needs, and therapeutic goals of each individual. My practice is trauma-informed, non oppressive, and affirming of culture, ability, and identity. At the heart of my practice is a commitment to honour the wisdom inherent in each individual and their right to seek their journey of healing and self discovery in the best way that makes sense to them
Welcome, I am a Clinical Counselor who has had the immense privilege of supporting individuals in their journey of healing, personal growth, and self exploration ove 20 years. I adhere to a collaborative practice, placing at the center of it an ethical praxis that focuses on the well being, needs, and therapeutic goals of each individual. My practice is trauma-informed, non oppressive, and affirming of culture, ability, and identity. At the heart of my practice is a commitment to honour the wisdom inherent in each individual and their right to seek their journey of healing and self discovery in the best way that makes sense to them
(548) 490-5609 View (548) 490-5609
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Julia Siedlanowska
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Port Moody, BC V3H
No longer seeing in-person clients in Langley. "You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water." -Rabindranath Tagore. Whether you have tried many therapists, or have never been to therapy, I am comfortable working with people who are skeptical about the counselling process. I bring a trauma-informed lens to counselling to help you work through tricky moments from the past and present that we may or may not be entirely aware of. I have a person-centred approach, which means that I work collaboratively with you, at your own pace.
No longer seeing in-person clients in Langley. "You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water." -Rabindranath Tagore. Whether you have tried many therapists, or have never been to therapy, I am comfortable working with people who are skeptical about the counselling process. I bring a trauma-informed lens to counselling to help you work through tricky moments from the past and present that we may or may not be entirely aware of. I have a person-centred approach, which means that I work collaboratively with you, at your own pace.
(249) 487-1560 View (249) 487-1560
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Jennifer Hula
Counsellor, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Moody, BC V3H
Hi! I'm Jenn (she/her). I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, a school counsellor, a parent, and a fellow human. I am caring, intuitive, empathic, and passionate about supporting clients through their healing journeys and personal growth. I recognize the importance of connection, safety and trust within the therapeutic relationship and hold a space of warmth, openness, respect, non-judgment, and acceptance. With over 18 years combined experience as a youth worker, secondary teacher, school counsellor, and Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), I have extensive experience supporting youth, teens and adults.
Hi! I'm Jenn (she/her). I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, a school counsellor, a parent, and a fellow human. I am caring, intuitive, empathic, and passionate about supporting clients through their healing journeys and personal growth. I recognize the importance of connection, safety and trust within the therapeutic relationship and hold a space of warmth, openness, respect, non-judgment, and acceptance. With over 18 years combined experience as a youth worker, secondary teacher, school counsellor, and Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), I have extensive experience supporting youth, teens and adults.
(431) 831-2348 View (431) 831-2348
Kathleen Ting
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
Port Moody, BC V3H
Welcome! I am a Registered Psychologist offering individual, couples and family therapy in Burnaby, Vancouver and Port Moody. I believe that therapy can be very helpful to individuals who may feel stuck and want to make changes toward improving their lives. Therapy can help people feel better, change patterns, learn new skills and develop more satisfying relationships. Whether in individual, couples or family therapy, I strive to create a relational space of deep respect, curiosity and collaboration where clients feel welcomed to explore and work on the issues that challenge them in their relationships and day-to-day lives.
Welcome! I am a Registered Psychologist offering individual, couples and family therapy in Burnaby, Vancouver and Port Moody. I believe that therapy can be very helpful to individuals who may feel stuck and want to make changes toward improving their lives. Therapy can help people feel better, change patterns, learn new skills and develop more satisfying relationships. Whether in individual, couples or family therapy, I strive to create a relational space of deep respect, curiosity and collaboration where clients feel welcomed to explore and work on the issues that challenge them in their relationships and day-to-day lives.
(866) 583-3115 View (866) 583-3115
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Shireen Soofi
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Moody, BC V3H
I use several somatic (body-centered) therapy methods to support those I work with. Specifically, I use mindfulness methods to create grounding in the body, and Focused-Oriented Therapy and Movement Therapy methods to explore all the places wisdom might be stored in the body. Body-centered therapy can be helpful when it feels like talking has not brought about change, we've created stories we can't seem to break from, or there's something more we have not been able to access. I'm interested in supporting people to access the body's wisdom, which our minds may not be aware of, by building bridges from our bodies to our consciousness.
I use several somatic (body-centered) therapy methods to support those I work with. Specifically, I use mindfulness methods to create grounding in the body, and Focused-Oriented Therapy and Movement Therapy methods to explore all the places wisdom might be stored in the body. Body-centered therapy can be helpful when it feels like talking has not brought about change, we've created stories we can't seem to break from, or there's something more we have not been able to access. I'm interested in supporting people to access the body's wisdom, which our minds may not be aware of, by building bridges from our bodies to our consciousness.
(236) 301-1321 View (236) 301-1321
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Kalie Brown
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Moody, BC V3H
I offer counselling to self-identifying women, men, and folks who are gender non-conforming. I seek to provide a space of authenticity, safety and groundedness where clients feel safe to explore their inner experiences. I take a compassionate, authentic and non-judgmental approach when working with clients. I believe each person has the capability to heal and warrants having someone with them on the journey through the exploration and discovery of their authentic self.
I offer counselling to self-identifying women, men, and folks who are gender non-conforming. I seek to provide a space of authenticity, safety and groundedness where clients feel safe to explore their inner experiences. I take a compassionate, authentic and non-judgmental approach when working with clients. I believe each person has the capability to heal and warrants having someone with them on the journey through the exploration and discovery of their authentic self.
(778) 654-2727 View (778) 654-2727
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Vie Psychology, Inc.
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
Port Moody, BC V3H
Dr. Stephen Rochefort is a registered psychologist with a practice in forensic and clinical psychology. He offers professional psychological services based out of Coquitlam, British Columbia. Dr. Stephen provides assessment, treatment, and consultative services. He offers services to address a diverse range of concerns including anxiety, depression, phobias, grief, abuse, domestic violence, trauma, self-harm, suicidality, eating disorders, and personality disorders. In the forensic realm, Dr. Stephen offers risk assessment, psychological evaluation, and treatment services in the areas of criminal and civil forensics.
Dr. Stephen Rochefort is a registered psychologist with a practice in forensic and clinical psychology. He offers professional psychological services based out of Coquitlam, British Columbia. Dr. Stephen provides assessment, treatment, and consultative services. He offers services to address a diverse range of concerns including anxiety, depression, phobias, grief, abuse, domestic violence, trauma, self-harm, suicidality, eating disorders, and personality disorders. In the forensic realm, Dr. Stephen offers risk assessment, psychological evaluation, and treatment services in the areas of criminal and civil forensics.
(604) 554-0469 View (604) 554-0469
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Cheri Ford
Counsellor, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
Port Moody, BC V5C  (Online Only)
Welcome to a space of warmth, understanding, and growth. I am Cheri Ford, a dedicated mental health counsellor committed to guiding individuals, couples, and teens on their journey towards emotional well-being and improved relationships. I have extensive experience working with diverse cultural groups, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, and navigating complex family dynamics. I specialize in supporting pre pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum couples and families, which includes women, men, nonbinary, and adoptive families
Welcome to a space of warmth, understanding, and growth. I am Cheri Ford, a dedicated mental health counsellor committed to guiding individuals, couples, and teens on their journey towards emotional well-being and improved relationships. I have extensive experience working with diverse cultural groups, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, and navigating complex family dynamics. I specialize in supporting pre pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum couples and families, which includes women, men, nonbinary, and adoptive families
(438) 901-8083 View (438) 901-8083
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Maria Cecilia Scavuzzo
Counsellor, BA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Moody, BC V3H
Hi! I am Cecilia and I love to work with people that I can cultivate meaningful and supportive relationships with. I have a passion for supporting children, teens, and adults with neurodiversities, and seniors. As an immigrant, I have a deep compassion for new immigrants who are looking for support adapting to life in Canada. My upbringing in a family marked by the complexities of divorce deeply influenced me to seek therapy herself. This personal experience made me acutely aware of the impact of life transitions on individuals, fostering a profound understanding of the anxieties and uncertainties that accompany changes.
Hi! I am Cecilia and I love to work with people that I can cultivate meaningful and supportive relationships with. I have a passion for supporting children, teens, and adults with neurodiversities, and seniors. As an immigrant, I have a deep compassion for new immigrants who are looking for support adapting to life in Canada. My upbringing in a family marked by the complexities of divorce deeply influenced me to seek therapy herself. This personal experience made me acutely aware of the impact of life transitions on individuals, fostering a profound understanding of the anxieties and uncertainties that accompany changes.
(587) 817-2266 View (587) 817-2266
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Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Port Moody, BC V3H  (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
(782) 492-0201 View (782) 492-0201
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Transgender Counsellors

As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?

A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.

What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?

Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.

How can I recognise a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?

An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognise a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.

How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?

Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.