Rita is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#3402) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with a Psychology Major and Music Minor at the University of British Columbia and a Master of Counselling from Trinity Western University. She has always been fascinated by the human mind and behavior, and she has a deep love for music. Since 2004, Rita has worked with children and adults in both community and clinic settings, providing support and treatment for those navigating life's challenges including: • Anxiety/Stress Management • Adverse Childhood Experience/Life Events • Car/Motor Vehicle Accidents • Chronic Pain • Intercultural Issues • Depression • Family of origin/Intergenerational Issues • Grief, Loss, Bereavement • Life Transition & Adjustment • Neurodivergence • Parenting • Personal growth, self-exploration and discovery (including Self-criticism/inner critic) • Resilience building • Trauma/Overwhelming life events • Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (Complex PTSD)/Childhood Traua, chronic interpersonal trauma • Chronic stress, burnout Rita incorporates treatment modalities include: • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing EMDR (Standard protocol, Attachment-oriented, or Somatically-oriented) • Somatic Therapy (Somatic Experiencing and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy) • Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and other Vagus Nerve/Nervous system strengthening interventions • Parts work (Internal Family Systems/IFS informed) • Mindfulness-informed models: Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) • Expressive Arts and Play Therapy
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50 minute initial appointment for clients approved for ICBC-related injuries. There is no user fee for this appointment.
50 minute subsequent appointment for clients approved for ICBC-related injuries. There is no user fee for this appointment.
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