Mahsa is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). She provides counselling to youth, individuals and couples.
Mahsa has extensive work experience supporting clients with diverse backgrounds facing a variety of mental health challenges, grief and loss, relationship issues, immigration challenges, parenting, addiction, trauma, and domestic violence. She also works with clients who are neurodivergent, including those with ADHD.
She is a trauma-informed counsellor trained in a variety of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Satir Transformational Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy and EMDR.
Mahsa has specialized training in couples counselling and is deeply passionate about individual and relationship therapy, where she empowers her clients to explore ways to thrive individually and in their relationships. Her approach to counselling is rooted in the Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy, which emphasizes open communication, self-awareness, and holistic healing. With additional training in sex therapy, Mahsa supports clients in exploring concerns around sexuality and intimacy.
Mahsa also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, which is an effective treatment for processing trauma, stress, anxiety, difficult emotions and other mental health issues. EMDR can help you reframe difficult memories and improve emotional well-being. Mahsa offers EMDR both in person and virtually.
Mahsa provides counselling in English and Farsi.
Often treats
AbuseAddictionADHDAlcohol AbuseAngerAnger ManagementAnxietyAsperger's SyndromeAutism+42 moreShow fewerBehavioral IssuesBinge eating disorder (eating disorders)Body ImageBullyingChronic Pain or IllnessCodependencyCommunicationDepressionDomestic Abuse or ViolenceDrug AbuseEmotion RegulationEmotional AbuseFears / PhobiasGambling AddictionGrief, loss, bereavementImpulse Control DisordersInfertility or AdoptionInfidelityInternet AddictionLonelinessMood disorders
