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
- BCACC – British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)
Identity
Gender
Woman
Racial Identity
East Asian
Sexual Orientation
Heterosexual / Straight
Regions Served
British Columbia