Psychodynamic Therapists in Vancouver, BC
Tzu-Hsuan(Tzu) Lin
Counsellor, MS, MCP-AT, RCC, CCC, ATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5R (Online Only)
Your life journey is a whole world waiting to be known, hoping to be understood and heard in a distinct way. I appreciate every encounter I have with my clients for allowing me to walk alongside with them in a difficult time, knowing that the storm will eventually subside. I facilitate a genuine and heartfelt atmosphere in which you can recognize your strengths, potentials, self-worth, and know that you are not alone and truly cared for. I believe in each human’s capacity for change and resilience for healing.
Your life journey is a whole world waiting to be known, hoping to be understood and heard in a distinct way. I appreciate every encounter I have with my clients for allowing me to walk alongside with them in a difficult time, knowing that the storm will eventually subside. I facilitate a genuine and heartfelt atmosphere in which you can recognize your strengths, potentials, self-worth, and know that you are not alone and truly cared for. I believe in each human’s capacity for change and resilience for healing.
Lenka Pitonakova
Registered Professional Counsellor - Candidate, PhD, RPC-C
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6E (Online Only)
Do you secretly struggle with your high-demand life? Do you find it hard to connect with others and allow yourself to feel? Do you tend to please people and always give your 110% while you wonder if it's all worth it? I believe that everyone deserves to be their true self - and so I made it my mission to help professionals show up authentically, confidently, and with a sense of balance. If you are coping with anxiety, depression, burnout, high self-expectations, difficulties in social situations, or are looking for help with your career, I'm here for you.
Do you secretly struggle with your high-demand life? Do you find it hard to connect with others and allow yourself to feel? Do you tend to please people and always give your 110% while you wonder if it's all worth it? I believe that everyone deserves to be their true self - and so I made it my mission to help professionals show up authentically, confidently, and with a sense of balance. If you are coping with anxiety, depression, burnout, high self-expectations, difficulties in social situations, or are looking for help with your career, I'm here for you.
If you’re a woman experiencing anxiety and/or depression who often engages in negative self-talk, my open and compassionate way of working with body and mind may be right for you. Your gloom/dread may come from traumatic experiences, and/or it may arise from good experiences that did not happen. The empathy that wasn't demonstrated, a safety that wasn't provided, grief that wasn't attended; developmental experience influences your ability to show up as the person you want to be. Missing out on good experiences, or bearing traumatic experience, can affect your sense of security, it does not, however, stop you from earning security.
If you’re a woman experiencing anxiety and/or depression who often engages in negative self-talk, my open and compassionate way of working with body and mind may be right for you. Your gloom/dread may come from traumatic experiences, and/or it may arise from good experiences that did not happen. The empathy that wasn't demonstrated, a safety that wasn't provided, grief that wasn't attended; developmental experience influences your ability to show up as the person you want to be. Missing out on good experiences, or bearing traumatic experience, can affect your sense of security, it does not, however, stop you from earning security.
As a relational therapist, I specialize in experientially working with self-discovery, relationship health, intimacy, and attachment. I find what is often missing in our lives are the deeply attuned connections where we feel seen, heard, and understood. My goal is to create spaces for people who want to face what’s blocking them so that they can live fully integrated lives. Generally, I operate from an intersection of IFS parts work, neuroscience, attachment, plant medicine, and somatic frameworks. In my practice I welcome all individuals, couples, and people in multi-partner/poly relationships across the entire sexuality spectrum.
As a relational therapist, I specialize in experientially working with self-discovery, relationship health, intimacy, and attachment. I find what is often missing in our lives are the deeply attuned connections where we feel seen, heard, and understood. My goal is to create spaces for people who want to face what’s blocking them so that they can live fully integrated lives. Generally, I operate from an intersection of IFS parts work, neuroscience, attachment, plant medicine, and somatic frameworks. In my practice I welcome all individuals, couples, and people in multi-partner/poly relationships across the entire sexuality spectrum.
I specialize in treating Type-C Personalities (Conscientious/Competent/Self-Controlled). These tend to be people who are dedicated hard-workers, concerned about the welfare of others, and wanting to ensure that they are doing “the right thing”. Driven by strong internal values and principles, they often get hard on themselves, believing that they can “always do more”. This can complicate things for them--at work, at home, and in relationships--as while they take pride for being dependable/reliable individuals, they struggle to open up to others. This can lead to burnout, a felt sense of loneliness and isolation, and chronic pain.
I specialize in treating Type-C Personalities (Conscientious/Competent/Self-Controlled). These tend to be people who are dedicated hard-workers, concerned about the welfare of others, and wanting to ensure that they are doing “the right thing”. Driven by strong internal values and principles, they often get hard on themselves, believing that they can “always do more”. This can complicate things for them--at work, at home, and in relationships--as while they take pride for being dependable/reliable individuals, they struggle to open up to others. This can lead to burnout, a felt sense of loneliness and isolation, and chronic pain.
Counseling is a place for tending to the self. It can help to expand your vision of who you are and how you work in the world. If you are curious about yourself, it can be a journey inward that opens up many possibilities about how you define yourself and how you look at the world around you.
Counseling is a place for tending to the self. It can help to expand your vision of who you are and how you work in the world. If you are curious about yourself, it can be a journey inward that opens up many possibilities about how you define yourself and how you look at the world around you.
Would you be interested in finding out how your seemingly irrational thoughts, feelings and actions do make perfect sense taking into account your state of mind at a given point in time and under certain circumstances? That could ease your worries and give you proper comfort to practice mindfulness -- moment-to-moment awareness of your experiences without attachment to any particular point of view. You would reach then clarity of mind and lightness. I would help you develop awareness in the course of insight-oriented therapy. I could also provide action-oriented therapy by making suggestions and jointly designing strategies.
Would you be interested in finding out how your seemingly irrational thoughts, feelings and actions do make perfect sense taking into account your state of mind at a given point in time and under certain circumstances? That could ease your worries and give you proper comfort to practice mindfulness -- moment-to-moment awareness of your experiences without attachment to any particular point of view. You would reach then clarity of mind and lightness. I would help you develop awareness in the course of insight-oriented therapy. I could also provide action-oriented therapy by making suggestions and jointly designing strategies.
Life can sometimes feel heavy, especially when dealing with trauma, relationship struggles, grief, or big life changes. You might feel uncertain or weighed down by past experiences, yearning for a way to move forward with greater clarity and strength. Working through these challenges can bring up a desire to heal, to feel truly seen and understood, and to build a life that feels balanced and fulfilling. Therapy offers a path toward exploring these feelings and experiences in a way that fosters growth, resilience, and a renewed sense of self.
Life can sometimes feel heavy, especially when dealing with trauma, relationship struggles, grief, or big life changes. You might feel uncertain or weighed down by past experiences, yearning for a way to move forward with greater clarity and strength. Working through these challenges can bring up a desire to heal, to feel truly seen and understood, and to build a life that feels balanced and fulfilling. Therapy offers a path toward exploring these feelings and experiences in a way that fosters growth, resilience, and a renewed sense of self.
Are you finding yourself stuck in life but wanting to soar? Are you longing for freedom? If so, I invite you to visit my website to determine if Phoenix Soars Counselling Services is right for you. With over 9 years of counselling individuals coupled with my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology I have a strong foundation to help you find the inner peace you have been searching for. My primary goal is helping you achieve your personal freedom and destiny using a variety of approaches that will promote your personal growth and healing. www.phoenix-soars.com
Are you finding yourself stuck in life but wanting to soar? Are you longing for freedom? If so, I invite you to visit my website to determine if Phoenix Soars Counselling Services is right for you. With over 9 years of counselling individuals coupled with my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology I have a strong foundation to help you find the inner peace you have been searching for. My primary goal is helping you achieve your personal freedom and destiny using a variety of approaches that will promote your personal growth and healing. www.phoenix-soars.com
We are an innovative community of unconventional, yet comprehensively trained, psychotherapists providing practical, non-reductive, and in-depth support to help you overcome adversities, resolve outdated patterns, craft more fulfilling relationships, achieve your mental health goals—and address the traumas, stressors, burdens, and conflicts that hold you back from enjoying what your life and relationships have to offer. In general, we foster a holistic and integrative approach to mental health care that focuses on what works and is not limited to what has traditionally been practiced.
We are an innovative community of unconventional, yet comprehensively trained, psychotherapists providing practical, non-reductive, and in-depth support to help you overcome adversities, resolve outdated patterns, craft more fulfilling relationships, achieve your mental health goals—and address the traumas, stressors, burdens, and conflicts that hold you back from enjoying what your life and relationships have to offer. In general, we foster a holistic and integrative approach to mental health care that focuses on what works and is not limited to what has traditionally been practiced.
I appreciate you showing the interest and courage to find a counsellor. Finding someone with whom you can be seen, heard, and accepted for all of who you are can be challenging. In truth, life can be challenging and leaves many of us looking for support in dealing with transitions, relationships, our sense of identity, as well as discovering what matters most to us. I believe that every person has incredible value, and despite challenges and pain, has the potential for healing, growth, and change.
I appreciate you showing the interest and courage to find a counsellor. Finding someone with whom you can be seen, heard, and accepted for all of who you are can be challenging. In truth, life can be challenging and leaves many of us looking for support in dealing with transitions, relationships, our sense of identity, as well as discovering what matters most to us. I believe that every person has incredible value, and despite challenges and pain, has the potential for healing, growth, and change.
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Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5Y
Waitlist for new clients
I work alongside clients who feel disconnected from others or themselves, but can't seem to push through the barriers of what it is that they are unsatisfied with; with people who want more out of their relationship with themselves, others, and life. My clients often talk about their emotions as being too big or having conflicting parts within. I focus on finding not only strategies, but understanding and insight into past experiences - enabling to not only manage your experiences but feel deep fulfillment as well. As you understand the early experiences that shaped you, we then have choices over who you want to be moving forward.
I work alongside clients who feel disconnected from others or themselves, but can't seem to push through the barriers of what it is that they are unsatisfied with; with people who want more out of their relationship with themselves, others, and life. My clients often talk about their emotions as being too big or having conflicting parts within. I focus on finding not only strategies, but understanding and insight into past experiences - enabling to not only manage your experiences but feel deep fulfillment as well. As you understand the early experiences that shaped you, we then have choices over who you want to be moving forward.
Rolf Schrader
Counsellor, MA, RCC, MNLP, CHT
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6H (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling with life or facing a difficult challenge? Do you have an inner critic who is just tearing you down? As your psychotherapist, I can help you eliminate those patterns or parts that have been impeding your progress, stopping you from having the life you want, you deserve. Together in a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space you can:
Are you struggling with life or facing a difficult challenge? Do you have an inner critic who is just tearing you down? As your psychotherapist, I can help you eliminate those patterns or parts that have been impeding your progress, stopping you from having the life you want, you deserve. Together in a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space you can:
If you are reading this, then you have taken the first courageous step in a long journey of healing and self-discovery… Or maybe this journey began long ago, but now you are looking for a new direction. As a counsellor, it would be a privilege to witness and support you on this journey. I specialize in supporting male clients who are new to therapy. Men who I have supported have a unique set of needs that if properly addressed make therapy more productive and contribute to long-lasting change. Here are some common reasons for coming to therapy and topics we can address in our first session:
If you are reading this, then you have taken the first courageous step in a long journey of healing and self-discovery… Or maybe this journey began long ago, but now you are looking for a new direction. As a counsellor, it would be a privilege to witness and support you on this journey. I specialize in supporting male clients who are new to therapy. Men who I have supported have a unique set of needs that if properly addressed make therapy more productive and contribute to long-lasting change. Here are some common reasons for coming to therapy and topics we can address in our first session:
Caitlin Springate
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc, MA, RP(q)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5Z (Online Only)
Welcome to the beginning of recovering, healing, and building the life you desire and deserve. I'm so glad you've decided to get started – I know how difficult that first step can be and I'm here to support you. I have extensive experience helping clients who are feeling anxious, stressed, or depressed; those who want to quiet their inner critic, heal from pain and loss, build self-esteem, improve relationships, and regain control of their lives. Together, we can create the change you are looking for.
Welcome to the beginning of recovering, healing, and building the life you desire and deserve. I'm so glad you've decided to get started – I know how difficult that first step can be and I'm here to support you. I have extensive experience helping clients who are feeling anxious, stressed, or depressed; those who want to quiet their inner critic, heal from pain and loss, build self-esteem, improve relationships, and regain control of their lives. Together, we can create the change you are looking for.
Welcome! If you want a more compassionate, authentic and confident relationship with yourself, your emotions, and your loved ones, I can help. Many of my clients are professionals, creatives or care providers who function well overall, but also struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, chronic stress or painful relationship issues that get in the way of experiencing all that they hope for in life. Others have been deeply impacted by trauma, sexual assault, loss, societal and family dysfunction endured throughout life, and seek support that is holistic and focused on their strengths and capacity for deeper healing.
Welcome! If you want a more compassionate, authentic and confident relationship with yourself, your emotions, and your loved ones, I can help. Many of my clients are professionals, creatives or care providers who function well overall, but also struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, chronic stress or painful relationship issues that get in the way of experiencing all that they hope for in life. Others have been deeply impacted by trauma, sexual assault, loss, societal and family dysfunction endured throughout life, and seek support that is holistic and focused on their strengths and capacity for deeper healing.
As a relationship, individual, and sex focused therapist my purpose is to help you and your partner(s) rebuild connection. If you have low sexual desire in your relationship, are feeling torn about recent infidelity to stay together, or you need tools for effective communication to help your relationship, its likely you are questioning whether to stay in your relationship. In my approach, I seek to deepen your lost connections using the courage and vulnerability you bring into session. There is a space opened for you here to explore your new found sense of meaning and growth through boundaries both with yourself and your partner(s).
As a relationship, individual, and sex focused therapist my purpose is to help you and your partner(s) rebuild connection. If you have low sexual desire in your relationship, are feeling torn about recent infidelity to stay together, or you need tools for effective communication to help your relationship, its likely you are questioning whether to stay in your relationship. In my approach, I seek to deepen your lost connections using the courage and vulnerability you bring into session. There is a space opened for you here to explore your new found sense of meaning and growth through boundaries both with yourself and your partner(s).
Christina Niven
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RCC, SEP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5Z (Online Only)
I help my clients change how they perceive themselves and others, and to develop the capacity and resources to live better, more fulfilling lives. They may be experiencing a significant transition such as the end of a relationship or career, menopause, a death or gender transition. They may struggle with their self-esteem and knowing their needs and boundaries, or with their body image or gender. Perhaps, they have relational challenges that include attachment, codependency and communication issues. Or, they may have difficulties with emotional regulation, and may have trauma.
I help my clients change how they perceive themselves and others, and to develop the capacity and resources to live better, more fulfilling lives. They may be experiencing a significant transition such as the end of a relationship or career, menopause, a death or gender transition. They may struggle with their self-esteem and knowing their needs and boundaries, or with their body image or gender. Perhaps, they have relational challenges that include attachment, codependency and communication issues. Or, they may have difficulties with emotional regulation, and may have trauma.
Life isn't always easy. Sometimes you feel at the mercy of painful emotions and ruminative thinking. You sense that you're meant to feel more ease and contentment in your life. Relationships are important to you; you crave feeling understood and accepted for who you are, but conflict and miscommunication can leave you feeling alone and distressed. Your way of coping isn't always the healthiest. You're starting to wonder if your desire for change is big enough to overcome your resistance to therapy.
Life isn't always easy. Sometimes you feel at the mercy of painful emotions and ruminative thinking. You sense that you're meant to feel more ease and contentment in your life. Relationships are important to you; you crave feeling understood and accepted for who you are, but conflict and miscommunication can leave you feeling alone and distressed. Your way of coping isn't always the healthiest. You're starting to wonder if your desire for change is big enough to overcome your resistance to therapy.
Mickey Stein Ph.D. is a registered clinical psychologist in Vancouver, B.C. My mission in private practice is to provide individual and group psychotherapy, as well as psychological assessments aimed at treating children, adolescents, and adults. It is my sincere hope that whether you are seeking help for yourself or your child/teenager, you would reach out.
Mickey Stein Ph.D. is a registered clinical psychologist in Vancouver, B.C. My mission in private practice is to provide individual and group psychotherapy, as well as psychological assessments aimed at treating children, adolescents, and adults. It is my sincere hope that whether you are seeking help for yourself or your child/teenager, you would reach out.
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