Mina Alijevski is a calm, compassionate therapist providing in-person and online sessions for youth, adults and families experiencing mental health challenges such as grief, anxiety, depression, relationship strain and parenting challenges with teen and young adult children. She is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) holding a Masters of Social Work (MSW) from UBC. Originally born in Serbia, Mina has had the honor of supporting individuals in the mental health field in Vancouver for close to 10 years. Mina strives to provide you with a safe and genuine presence for supporting difficult life events and experiences. Mina’s approach has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice including attachment and emotion-focused approaches. Mina utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), solution focused brief therapy (SFBT), and emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT). In her free time, Mina enjoys spending time with her young family, baking, doing yoga and urban jogging.

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Welcome! I am a certified EMDR therapist dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families on their unique healing journeys. With a Master’s Degree from UBC, I am both a registered clinical counsellor and a registered social worker, bringing a wealth of experience to my practice. I work with clients across the lifespan—from teens to adults—providing a balanced approach that helps clients process difficult feelings and experiences while offering direct, present-focused interventions to build effective coping strategies. Since 2005, I have had the privilege of working with individuals who have experienced trauma through various public health agencies in Vancouver, (the unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations). My commitment to culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care has been at the foundation of my work with youth in the mental health system, including LGBTQ2S+ and Indigenous youth. In addition, I see many healthcare professionals—including physicians, residents, and medical students—through word-of-mouth referrals. I also offer individual and group clinical supervision to therapists and students, supporting professional growth from a trauma-informed lens. Whether you are facing personal challenges, navigating complex relational dynamics, or healing from trauma and PTSD, I’m here to support you with compassionate, evidence-based care to improve your day to day, achieve goals that are important to you and live a purpose-focused life.

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Elise Durante (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker who would much rather talk to you about you, then write a bio but here it goes… Elise’s cultural background is English, Slovakian, Scottish and a little bit German and she lives on the unceded territories of the Hul’qum’inum Peoples. Elise completed a Master of Arts degree in clinical social work from the University of Chicago in 2006 where she specialized in psychodynamic therapies and motivational interviewing. Since this time, Elise has worked in the area of mental health and substance use as a counsellor, social worker, supervisor and teacher. Elise uses strengths-based motivational approaches and takes a solution-focused approach to help folks explore and achieve their goals. She loves to work with folks who are dealing with lots of different things. Elise brings a pragmatic, anti-oppressive, authentic and sometimes wacky approach to counselling. She enjoys spending time in nature and just loves to talk with people and critters. She would be honoured to be part of your well-being journey.

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Stephanie (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker who lives and works as an uninvited guest on the stolen territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) people.

Stephanie has worked in the mental health and substance use field for over 15 years and is experienced with providing individualized therapy for a wide range of mental health concerns. She is well versed in evidence based mental health and substance use interventions and treatment modalities. Stephanie believes in taking a client-centered and trauma-informed approach in her work with individuals and their support circle.

Stephanie is passionate about helping others find and foster their inner strengths and believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is the building block to achieve positive change. She takes an attachment-informed approach to her work and is dedicated to helping clients improve their overall well-being so that they can live their best lives.

She is an approved mental health provider with the First Nations Health Authority and holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of British Columbia. Stephanie is a proud mother of two teenage daughters and during her free time enjoys swimming, practicing yoga and spending time outdoors.

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Sarah Irving (she/her) is a settler and uninvited guest on the stolen territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) people. Sarah is a registered social worker with her Masters in Social Work from Dalhousie University and is registered with FNHA as a Mental Health Provider. Sarah has had the privilege of working in mental health and substance use for 12 years, in a variety of non-profit and health authority settings with youth, adults and families. Sarah is grateful to have supported folks experiencing various challenges including: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance use, trauma, life transitions and relationships. In her free time, Sarah enjoys spending time in the forest with her dog Peach and making pottery.

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Tara is a Master of Counselling student at City University with a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Youth Care from Douglas College. For over 15 years, she has supported children, youth, and young adults in community and school settings, helping youth navigate life’s challenges with warmth and understanding.

Tara has experience working with individuals facing trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and personality disorders. She is passionate about supporting clients across the lifespan—whether you’re a child, teen, adult, couple, or family—by creating a space where you feel heard, valued, and supported.

Her approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and rooted in social justice, recognizing how systemic inequalities can impact mental health and well-being. Tara is committed to fostering a compassionate, non-judgmental environment where clients can safely explore their concerns and move toward healing and growth.

Outside of counselling, Tara loves walking the seawall, soaking up the sun, and spending time with her family.

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Munir is both a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Registered Social Worker. He has a passion for working with people from all walks of life. Having worked with people for 30 years and in many areas of counselling including mental health, substance misuse, crisis management and relationships. He has learned that everyone has resilience and inner strengths. Munir works with adolescents, families, adults and BIPOC/Indigenous people. He is client centered and utilizes many modalities including CBT, Family Systems, and Brief Solution Focused Therapy. He believes that it is his job as a counsellor is to listen, guide, support and provide you with options and ideas to lead a happier and fulfilled life. In his spare time, he loves to play and watch sports, walk his dog and spend time with his family.

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