Family Therapy in British Columbia

I have acquired over 20,000 hours direct clinical experience. I have run depression-treatment psycho-education groups in Outpatient Psychiatry at Vancouver General Hospital. As a university instructor I taught thousands of graduate and undergraduate students. I have mentored practicum and internship students at the beginning of their careers as well as professionals in development. I have been a consultant on Intergenerational and Intercultural communications. I have spoken at corporate events on burnout, corporate divorce, family succession, major life transitions, high-stakes decision-making, and existential crises.

Welcome! Whether you’d like to be kinder to yourself, feel more authentically you, or find more ease and contentment within your relationships, I can help. Many of my clients are professionals, creatives or care providers who function well overall, but still 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, patient, and focused on their strengths and capacity for deeper healing.

I work with adolescents, adults , couples, and families. In addition to in person counselling , I also provide secure video counselling .

I offer a combination of expressive arts therapy and play therapy to clients who are neurodiverse, have developmental challenges, have suffered trauma, loss, or who have complex family situations. I seek to attune to the client, providing support through empathic listening, whilst also offering a range of arts and play possibilities to explore. Change is possible as the client feels honoured in their unique way of being, whilst grounding and utilizing tools to express authentic aspects of themself. The client discovers resources within themselves that help them overcome obstacles and challenges.

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We are a group of experienced counsellors dedicated to supporting our clients to live a life that matters to them. We understand that many people seek counselling during a difficult time or in the midst of a crisis. We’re here for you. Giving you a safe place to understand, explore as well as make the changes that feel right to you.

We believe the client + counsellor must fit, so we have multiple practitioners with two locations so you can choose a therapist with whom you connect. We are an all-female team who understands you on both a personal and professional level. Our counselling styles can be described as empathic & solution-focused. We provide an environment free from judgement and invite you to start exactly where you are!

Are you struggling with your relationships, mental health, or life transitions? I will hold space for your grief and trauma, as well as bring light to your strengths, resiliencies, and values. I can help you to deconstruct patterns and narratives, and find a deeper understanding of yourself. I will meet you in a way that is guided by respect, compassion, and acceptance. My approach will be based on your needs, goals and presenting concerns. Modalities that I draw from include mindfulness-based therapies, Polyvagal theory, Internal Family Systems, Intersectional Feminism, CBT, and neuroscience.

Whether you're dealing with emotions, thoughts, life changes, addiction, trauma, loss or grief, I am here to provide a safe, compassionate and non-pathologizing space where you can explore who you are and work towards healing. I invite you to take a moment and reflect on what led you here. What areas of your life seem out of balance, and what does balance look like for you? I would love to hear more about your story and how I can support you on your journey.

You deserve to feel good about yourself. Even if that feels completely impossible right now. Even if a mean little gremlin of an inner critic has been telling you otherwise, maybe for your whole life. So many things get in the way when it comes to how we feel about ourselves and our lives - stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, dysfunctional relationships, toxic work environments, isolation, etc. It can feel like a million boulders piling up on top of you until you can't even see which way is up. I've been there and counselling was one of the things that helped me find the light again. The journey is easier with support.

My foundation of therapy is a biopsychosocial-spiritual model, viewing human beings as whole persons of four aspects: physical, psychological, social, and spiritual. Therefore, I am able to see the whole picture on how a brain injury, physical illness, physical trauma, or substance abuse affects human emotions, cognition, behavior, and spirituality, or vice versa. My approach utilizes Cognitive Rehabilitation therapy (CRT), Rogerian therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), and Narrative therapy in order to help my clients toward problem solving and having a new hope for a new life.

Life is often filled with struggles and crisis that can be overwhelming. Counselling with me is a careful and respectful exploration of your challenges and an opportunity to develop your own personal resources.I am a Registered Social Worker and a Registered Clinical Counsellor. I have worked as a therapist and group facilitator since 1988 dealing with issues such as trauma, relationship distress/violence, depression and anxiety, family/parenting challenges, work place issues, and grief/transitions.

Lyrical Earth Therapy is a place to tell your story and to begin your next chapter. Counselling is a process that promotes personal growth in a supportive environment. The process relies on a collaborative relationship that is genuine and trustworthy. I believe that everyone has the capacity for increased awareness, growth and transformation. I provide family and individual counselling to people of all ages. For children, adolescents and adults the demands of school, work and family can lead to stress, poor coping and depression. My approach is compassionate, effective and tailored to you with the goal of creating positive change.

Although it might not always feel that way, the good news is that you don't have to go it alone. If you are feeling unfocused, on an emotional roller coaster, unmotivated, and disconnected for yourself and others, I can help. Using engaging, effective, and holistic techniques, we will work together to help you find more resilience, emotional stability, focus, and meaning in your life. My trauma-informed counselling and coaching helps you get off the roller coaster, find out who you really are, what you actually want from life, and where you want to go next.

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.

Hi there, I specialize in mental health support; working with tweens to young adults, and their loved ones, who are needing assistance in coping with everything life has to throw at them; and reaching their goals. I have worked as a clinical lead in treatment centre settings and spent 7 years working across Vancouver and Richmond’s community health centres. I have over 17 years experience working with youth and their families and am happy to help you find the support you need with ADHD, outbursts, family conflict, goal setting and much more. Book your free initial consult at jamiewhiteheadcounselling.ca

Sometimes we get caught up in our day-to-day routines or we feel too stretched, stressed, or spent to get going on creating the future we want for ourselves. Other times, there are family or societal expectations that push up against our dreams of how we want to show up or what we want to do in our lives. Adversity happens, and sometimes difficult events can block us from moving forward in the ways we want. You have strength within you, though, and there is always something good to build upon. This is where we can start our work together.

If you want to find your own life back, I would love to be your guide. As a Canadian Certified Counsellor, I specialize in PTSD and Complex Trauma. I have done extensive training in working with trauma with adolescents and adults. I am trustworthy. I work with the newest trauma therapy modalities. I use a combination of parts work (Internal Family Systems), Somatic therapy, eye-brain techniques, Emotional Focused Therapy, and Attachment theory. I am certified in level 2 of Complex Trauma Certification Training (CCPT-2). I have lived in four countries and aim to be culturally informed, strength-based, and collaborative.

If you feel a lot of tension and dysregulation in your home, it might be helpful to get some outside help. I work with youth and families to help facilitate healthy and respectful communication. It is my belief that everyone deserves to feel heard and validated. I also work directly with children, parents, and individuals who are struggling with stress, anxiety, and depression. I offer lower fees so everyone can get the help they deserve.