Kaitlin Wu

Kaitlin Wu

BCATR, RCC

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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About

Hi there! I am an able bodied and second generation Chinese Canadian immigrant, living and working on the stolen lands of the səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam) Nations. I particularly enjoy supporting marginalized communities and neurodivergent individuals who may be struggling with experiences of invalidation, life transitions, family conflict, relationship challenges, anxiety, and low self-worth. I support folks navigate their own identities by creating a holistic understanding of their history, cultural narrative, and relationship with themselves and others. I understand the complexity of juggling dual cultural identities or not feeling like you belong in either groups. I approach each session with compassion and curiosity as I prioritize my client's safety when processing and unpacking their lived experiences. I strongly value creating a safe, nonjudgmental, healing space where individuals feel valued, heard, and empowered to step into their transformative self-worth. I also support folks impacted by medical trauma and the oppression that can occur in mental health systems. In particular, I support folks struggling with schizophrenia and psychosis. I am committed in supporting folks with symptom management, decolonizing mental health stigmas, fostering self awareness, and bridging community support. I pull from various therapeutic modalities and lean towards a more person-centred, intersectional, and social justice-framed approach. I also enjoy utilizing inner-child work in my sessions! I believe in empowering my clients to unlearn biases, prejudice, and oppressive narratives to help them reclaim their truth. I would be honoured to be a part of your healing journey as we cultivate a safe space together. Please feel free to email me to book or if you have any questions! I am also more than happy to provide a 15 minute complimentary consultation! Now accepting ICBC clients! 12 free sessions for ICBC clients within the first 12 weeks of the accident.

Specialties & Expertise

Racial IdentitySelf-EsteemEMDRCultural and Systemic OppressionPsychosis and Schizophrenia

Areas of Expertise

Harm Reduction TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)DepressionBurnoutAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Learning DisordersMotivational InterviewingADHDPerson-Centered (Rogerian)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Culturally Sensitive TherapyAnxietyAttachmentRelationship Issues

Treatment Approach

Person-Centered TherapyInner-Child WorkEMDRAcceptance & Commitment TherapyAnti-Oppressive Therapy

Client Focus

Age Groups

Adults (18+)

Participants

Individual, Couples

Languages

English

Session Formats

Online, Phone

Qualifications

Designations

  • British Columbia Art Therapist Registered (BCATR)(BCATR)
  • Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)(RCC)

Professional Associations

  • BCACCBritish Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)

Identity

Gender

Woman

Racial Identity

East Asian

Sexual Orientation

Heterosexual / Straight

Regions Served

British Columbia