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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Vancouver
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people with mental health issues which lower their quality of life, particularly depression and anxiety. CBT powerfully teaches people that, although they cannot always control their surroundings or what happens to them, they can take control of their thoughts and actions in order to feel differently and have a better outlook on life and themselves.
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In-person & Virtual counselling
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
CBT is also known as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. It teaches us how to challenge our thinking patterns in order to change and improve our mood, our level of anxiety, our body sensations (like butterflies in our stomach), and we what do in response to negative emotions.
CBT involves analysis of everyday situations and homework to be most effective. With a therapist's help and support, a client can often gain a lot of understanding into themselves and improve their quality of life/reduce their everyday suffering... all in simple ways.
CBT is considered to be one of the best tools for treating depression and anxiety.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Vancouver can be helpful for:
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
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Depression and Mood Disorders
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Panic Disorder
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Phobias
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
CBT Approach
The purpose of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is to help you change your thoughts and behaviours to improve the way you feel. Ultimately, the goal is to help you resolve your personal difficulties, and learn to manage issues more effectively. For some kinds of anxiety, CBT is paired with Exposure Therapy, where you are helped you face your fear in a graduated and manageable way.
I can help you decide if CBT is a good fit for your situation and needs. Note that a CBT approach can also be used to treat trauma. It is called Cognitive Processing Therapy and described here.
Areas where I can help
Individual and Couples Counselling
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Traumatic Experiences
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Childhood Trauma
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Car Accidents
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Traumatic Grief/Loss
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MAiD Support
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PTSD/CPTSD
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Boundaries
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Negative Core Beliefs
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Stress
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Panic Disorder
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Worry & OCD
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Generalized, Social, & Health Anxiety
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First Responders
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Life Transitions
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Caregivers
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Depression
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Emotional Dysregulation
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Distress
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Substance Use
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Shame & Guilt
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Sex & Intimacy Concerns
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Relationships
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Couples
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Sexual Identity
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Gender-Affirming Care
Additional Specializations
Therapy Services
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
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Couples/Relationship Therapy
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Other Therapeutic Tools
Please know that you are welcome here, just as you are, with all of the thoughts and feelings that make you genuine and unique. I am here for whatever you bring: anxiety, grief, depression, negative experiences, and even things you can hardly talk about or say out loud. Suffering and trauma are relative, so if it matters to you... then it matters to me. I always lead with my heart, so I can easily "get it" and feel deep compassion for you, even if you are sitting with some shame, or worry about sharing your difficult story.
Appointments
In-person and Virtual appointments are available.
COVID measures are in place.
Rates
Rate is $150 individuals/$180 couples per 50 min session
Payable by credit card, cash, or interac e-transfer.
Insurance Coverage
Do you have coverage for your sessions? See Covered Plans for more information on plans and billing. In general, clients pay upfront and then submit their receipt to their insurance company for reimbursement.
Note: Counselling services rendered by social workers can be claimed on your income tax.
