Hi there, I`m Carissa,

Are you seeking support during a time of stress, change, or emotional intensity? Perhaps you find yourself experiencing heightened emotions that feel overwhelming or difficult to understand. My expertise lies in supporting individuals who feel the weight of these intense feelings, often linked to past experiences. I am here to provide a compassionate, safe, and non-judgmental space where you can explore, process, and work through what may be holding you back.

I began my helping journey as a Naturopath in Australia, where I embraced a holistic approach to health. This focus on treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—naturally includes mental health, a vital part of our well-being.

In our work together, I aim to empower adults and seniors, especially those managing challenges such as past trauma, stress, life transitions, loss, depression, anxiety, burnout, and goal setting. My approach is warm, holistic, and client-centered, adapting to your unique needs. Using a range of therapeutic styles—including Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Play Therapy, Expressive Therapy, Experiential Therapy, and Somatic Therapy—we will explore the best path to support your healing. Recently, I have added Internal Family Systems (IFS) to my toolkit, a powerful approach that helps uncover and understand the protective parts of yourself that may be blocking your progress.

As a registered clinical counsellor, my services are covered by most benefit plans that include counseling. Please check with your provider to ensure coverage.

I am currently accepting both in-person and online clients and look forward to working with you on this journey.

I look forward to meeting you.

Educational History:

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology Internal Family Systems (IFS) Basics Course Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) in Australia. Advanced Diploma of Aromatherapy in Australia. Certified Massage therapist In Australia.

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Hello! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master’s Degree in Counselling, as well as a Professional Art Therapist, and have worked in the field of mental health for over 10 years. My career in art and healing began as a Registered Massage Therapist, with a BA in Fine Art. Years of experience as a massage therapist, artist, meditator, children’s textile designer and instructor for developmentally disabled adults inform my integrated therapeutic approach, and have greatly supported my work as a trauma informed therapist, helping clients with varied traumatic experiences.

As a counsellor, I have led art therapy groups for the family and friends of people in hospice, children and youth in schools, and women healing from abusive relationships and occasionally offer these for those who are interested. I have also co-facilitated suicide prevention programs for youth in high schools.

I currently offer sessions in person, online, and by phone, as well as outdoor land art therapy for adults or children, and “walk and talk” sessions.

Works with: individuals, families, couples and group counselling for adults, youth and children

Areas/Issues: anxiety, stress, depression, grief & loss, trauma, PTSD, identity, spirituality, gender & sexuality, anger, attachment issues, crime victims, separation & divorce

Therapeutic Approaches & Modalities: art therapy, expressive art therapy, person-centred approach, compassion-focused therapy, cultural sensitivity, eco-art therapy and land art therapy, play therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, attachment, non-violent communication, polyvagal approach

Funding/EFAP Programs: ICBC Blue Cross Sunlife Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) Walmsley Humanacare First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) MCFD’s Autism Funding Program Self Design

*Note to please check with your benefits provider to ensure you are covered under your plan for an RCC.

Certification/Training: Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) Professional Art Therapist Healing Trauma with Guided Drawing The Art of Loss: Grief and Loss Through an Art Therapy Lens Power to Parent I, II, & III Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Internal Family Systems Informed Therapy Certificate San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training

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Hi, I am Mehrnaz and I am looking forward to supporting you. Here’s some information about me. I live in the Comox Valley with my family. I hold a Graduate Diploma in Counselling and am a Registered Professional Counsellor – Candidate. I refer to myself as “a student of life”. I have a passion for self-discovery.

in my work, I encourage and invite individuals to a journey of self-exploration, empowerment, and well-being. I create a safe space for inner reflection, and how thought can affect our behavior. I provide support through life’s transitions, collaborating with individuals through challenges like immigration, career changes, and changes in relationships. I offer encouragement and practical tools for resilience, empowerment, and to find real solutions.

Acknowledging the shadows of anxiety and depression on personal development, my counseling approach incorporates evidence-based techniques, including coping mechanisms, mindfulness, and personalized strategies to overcome obstacles hindering mental well-being. I am passionate about helping individuals tap into their inner strength for positive change. I provide a supportive space for growth, healing, renewed self-discovery, and empowerment. The aim is to navigate life’s transitions towards a more fulfilling and authentic existence.

Works with: Individual adults and groups Areas/Issues: Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Personal growth Therapeutic Approaches & Modalities: Person-Centered, IFS Informed, Cognitive Behavioral approach, Narrative Therapy, Brief Psychodynamic Therapy (BPT) Funding/EFAP Programs: ComPsych, Empire Life, Green shield, Optima Global Health, Pacific Blue Cross, Pacific Life, Sunlife, TELUS Health *Note: please check with your benefits provider to ensure you are covered under your plan for an RPC-C

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I am currently a student at the Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy where I am working towards a Diploma in Art Psychotherapy.

Art has always been woven into both my personal and professional life because I have experienced for myself the nurturing and restorative nature of engaging in the arts. I believe art-making is a powerful tool to express oneself, connect with others, and increase overall well-being. Inspired by Narrative Therapy and the Internal Family Systems Framework, I am passionate about supporting individuals in re-imagining and re-defining their stories. I hope to help shift the shame, frustration, or sense of overwhelm you may have towards parts of your life or your story into curiosity and compassion through creative expression and exploration. My hope for our time together is to increase a sense of clarity, calm, and self-kindness through art-making.

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Counselling and Human Services and ten years of experience as a youth support worker, primarily with neuro-divergent young people. I also have experience working with individuals in crisis including those fleeing domestic violence, navigating unplanned pregnancies, addictions, and homelessness.

In all of this, I am passionate about providing those I connect with a place to be seen, heard, and cared. Wherever you might find yourself today, I look forward to connecting and creating with you.”

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Hello, I am a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology student offering client-centered therapy for those experiencing difficulties in life. I have a Bachelor of Commerce in Business and am an Early Childhood Educator.

No matter what age or stage you are in life I am happy to work with you to achieve attainable goals. I believe that strong self-esteem is a key factor to happiness, I use a variety of therapy styles including IFS, somatic, solution-focused, and narrative among other cognitive-based theories.

Through empathy along with my lived and studied experiences, I look forward to guiding you to a more peaceful life full of enjoyment and gratitude. I am here for anyone wishing support with, but not specific to, anxiety, self-care, and relationship difficulties, including family, partnerships, work and community.

As a childhood educator I am able to work with children ages 7 and up.

I look forward to working with you!

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