Counselling

Amie Anderson and Associates Counselling Group is a team of experienced and caring, trauma-informed counsellors who have honed their skills and expertise working in public mental health settings in Vancouver, BC (the unceded territories of the Musquem, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations). Many of us have worked together for more than a decade and feel confident we can provide you the support ... Read More

Amie Anderson and Associates Counselling Group is a team of experienced and caring, trauma-informed counsellors who have honed their skills and expertise working in public mental health settings in Vancouver, BC (the unceded territories of the Musquem, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations). Many of us have worked together for more than a decade and feel confident we can provide you the support you need while being authentic and easy to connect with.

We serve teens, young adults, individuals, families and couples across BC using a range of evidence-based practices such as DBT, CBT, EMDR, EFT and other attachment-based therapy modalities. Fees range from $50 (Masters Student) to $150/session.

Amie holds a Masters Degree of Social Work with over 15 years experience working with individuals, youth and families in Vancouver, BC. She is skilled in providing treatment for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, self-harm, addiction, family conflict, and relationship repair. She is a registered social worker (RSW), a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) and an approved mental health provider with the First Nations Health Authority.

Amie holds a Masters Degree of Social Work with over 15 years experience working with individuals... Read More

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.

Elise Durante (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker who would much rather talk to you about you... Read More

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.

Stephanie (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker who lives and works as an uninvited guest on th... Read More

Donya Jalali (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker of Iranian descent who lives, learns and works as an uninvited guest on the stolen territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) people. Donya has worked in the field of mental health for the past 12 years and has a variety of experience working with individuals and families struggling with substance use, parent-teen conflict, family dynamics, and with older adults suffering from cognitive decline. In 2019, Donya completed her Master of Social Work from the University of British Columbia and has since furthered her passion for supporting individuals and their families on their journey to wellness. Donya has training in and practices Dialectic Behavioural therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFBT), Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) strategies. She currently works for a public health authority in addition to private practice counselling. Donya loves to spend her time with her toddler and partner; on most days you can find them either in the forest or by the water.

Donya Jalali (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker of Iranian descent who lives, learns and wor... Read More

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Located at: 2681 E. Hastings St, Vancouver
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