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Christine Montinola
Counsellor, RCC, MC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5Z
Let's Connect (506) 805-0596
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Christine brings several years serving in the mental health field working with children, youth, adults and families. She has worked in non-profit organizations, the Ministry of Children and Family Development, alongside a variety of community professionals supporting those that have experienced complex trauma, have struggled with life transitions, depression, anxiety, relational issues, grief and more. Christine draws from an intersectional, holistic and trauma-informed lens that allows individuals to be seen from the many facets of their lives.
She embraces working in a collaborative, client-centered and relational approach where individuals are able to express, process and explore their life experiences. Some theoretical approaches include CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness practices and more.
Christine values this space to bring more self awareness, unpack challenges while honouring your strengths and ultimately validating your human experience. With gratitude, Christine recognizes that she is a settler that lives and works on the territories of the Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen First Nations.
Call or Email Christine Montinola now for a free 15 minute consultation - (506) 805-0596
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $130
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer
Insurance
- First Nations Health Authority
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Christine Montinola
Counsellor, RCC, MC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 21880 Christine Montinola
- In Practice for 1 Year
- License: BCACC 21880 / 2023
- Attended City University, Masters in Counselling, Graduated 2023
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioural Issues
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Intellectual Disability
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Location
Call for a free consultation now - (506) 805-0596
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Christine Montinola
Counsellor, RCC, MC