Services:
1 Hour Art Therapy Session $140
1.5 Hour Art Therapy Session $180
Community Art Therapy Group. $10-80 (pay what you can)
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 have a background in Reggio-Emilia and Waldorf education and have had the great joy of meeting and supporting many young people.
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 in particular, has a profound and essential role in my own personal wellbeing. I deeply appreciate the vulnerability it takes to seek mental health support and so I 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 enjoy working with children and adolescents, including (especially!) ones with challenging behaviours. This is a neurodivergent-affirming, non-judgmental, and open-hearted space where all are welcome to come as they are.
I love, LOVE working in groups and hope to offer them again with a "pay what you can" model very soon- stay tuned!
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
