Depression Therapists in Burnaby

It takes courage to heal and create change within yourself. By being here, you have already taken a significant step towards transforming your life. As your counsellor, I am committed to working alongside you in collaborative exploration to cultivate your natural intuition and strengths, empowering you to feel embodied in your true self. My therapeutic approach is rooted in cultural humility, compassion, and curiosity. As a proud Taiwanese-Canadian woman and second-generation immigrant, I bring a deep understanding of the cultural and intergenerational challenges that many bicultural individuals face. This perspective allows me to help clients expand their cultural narratives and harness their unique strengths and insights to foster growth and resilience. With over a decade of experience as a strength coach, Olympic weightlifting coach, and Registered Kinesiologist, I possess an understanding of the intricate connection between physical and mental health. My passion lies in supporting youth and teen athletes, helping them navigate issues such as performance anxiety, perfectionism, and belonging. Additionally, I am dedicated to supporting adults who are facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, imposterism, and cultural identity. In our sessions, you can expect a warm, empathetic, and grounded clinician who understands the importance of giving voice to your experiences. I hold space for you to show up as you are and firmly believe in your internal wisdom and capacity for growth. Through our work together, I aim to help you cultivate a more compassionate and accepting relationship with yourself, embracing all parts of you. When I’m not seeing clients, I enjoy lifting weights and spending time with my family and friends over a good meal. I love to reconnect with myself through nature walks with my dog, listening to music, and karaoke!

Hi! I’m Will (he/him); a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Mental Performance Consultant and founder of Strive Counselling. My clinical roots began over the span of a decade in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, where I worked extensively with people who use drugs. A simultaneous stint working with inmates at BC Corrections has allowed me to develop not only a deeper understanding of mental health and addiction, but to also foster a greater sense of empathy and compassion for what it means to help people. I have also spent a significant portion of time working at Vancouver Community College, both as an instructor and as a counsellor, where I helped many students with culturally diverse backgrounds work through equally-diverse issues. As a proud Taiwanese-Canadian, I am passionate about fostering cultural humility in my practice, and to learn about the interplay between culture and mental health. Currently, I am a member of the Mental Health Network under the Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport; a nationally-led organization comprised of highly-skilled mental health professionals from across Canada who specialize in various areas sports psychology. As a Mental Performance Consultant, I have had the exciting opportunity to work with high-level athletes from various organizations, including Douglas College Athletics, The Richmond Oval’s High Performance Program, and FightStory (Founded by former ONE FC Champion Angela Lee). In our sessions, you can expect an engaged, committed, and collaborative clinician to help you reach your goals. I am keen on empowering you with the insights needed to create lasting meaningful change. I am excited to help you achieve wellness and reach your potential. When I’m not seeing clients, I enjoy an active lifestyle predominantly occupied by practicing martial arts, including Muay Thai and BJJ. I express myself creatively through carpentry, and seek tranquility through my freshwater aquariums. I am a proud father of enthusiastic girls, and husband to an unconditionally supportive wife.

I offer a supportive and reflective space for individuals who are navigating the everyday challenges and complexities of life. Whether you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship concerns, or simply looking for a place to pause and reconnect with yourself, I am here to help. My goal is to provide a calm and compassionate space where you can feel heard and supported as you make sense of what you are going through. My approach is grounded in empathy, curiosity, and respect for your lived experience. We can explore your thoughts and emotions to better understand what might be keeping you feeling stuck. I work with people from all walks of life who are seeking clarity, growth, and emotional well-being.

Hello! My name is Elika (Eh-lee-ka) and I am a neurodivergent, cisgender, second generation Okinawan immigrant settler occupying the stolen traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ Nations. I am an intern counsellor completing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree, and am excited for the opportunity to lean into over 15 years of experience working in community-based programs and social services. I have had the privilege of working alongside individuals of all ages, identities, and diverse family/caregiver structures such as young folks living in the foster care system. I bring a deep passion for welcoming and exploring the unique story of each person, nurturing their strengths, interests, and capacities while creating a supportive space to work through life’s challenges. Together, we’ll explore how your past experiences, your environment, and the different parts of who you are shape the person you are becoming today. Through developing a meaningful and trusting connection to ground our work together, I strive to support your vision of health and well-being with warmth, openness, empathy, and kind care. I believe in exploring and (re)discovering your inner resources, and nurturing your authenticity in a way that is meaningful to you.