Hi, I'm Amberlie!
I am an art therapist and counsellor based in North Vancouver. A bit about me:
My Approach
I believe in in the power of creative expression to foster healing and growth. My work is rooted in narrative therapy, person-centered therapy, and positive psychology, helping individuals explore their stories, challenge limiting beliefs, and reconnect with their strengths.
Therapy isn’t about fixing you, it's about supporting you in supporting yourself. My role is to guide and support you in that process, in a way that feels safe, validating, and uniquely yours.
My Background
I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Emily Carr University and a Diploma in Art Therapy from the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute. I am currently clinically supervised by Kali Dukowski BFA, DVATI, MA, RCAT.
My own journey with mental health has deeply shaped my approach, giving me both personal and professional insight into the healing process. Counselling, and art therapy iin particularly, has a profound role in my own personal wellbeing. I deeply appreciate the vulnerability it takes to seek mental health support and honour each person’s journey with care, respect, and a non-judgmental space where they can explore and grow.
Who I Work With
I offer art therapy and counselling for all ages, supporting those navigating anxiety, stress, self-esteem concerns, life transitions, and identity exploration. I have a special interest in working with grieving youth.
In addition to my private practice, I work in social-emotional support at an independent high school here in North Vancouver. Through this work I help students build resilience, self-awareness, and healthy coping strategies. I love working with teens and am endlessly learning from their wisdom, humour, and perspectives.
Credentials
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BFA Emily Carr University
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DVATI, Vancouver Art Therapy Institute
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Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC)
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) (The Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia)
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San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training – Core ICS Mental Health (Provincial Health Services Auth
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Member, Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA)
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Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT)
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Independent School Teaching Certificate
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PreVenture Level One Facilitator Certification
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Historical, Systemic and Intersectional Antiracism: From Awareness to Action Certification, University of British Columbia
