
Certifications and Continuing Education
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Intro to Gender Diversity Certificate
Provincial Health Services Authority
Women & Gender Equality – Intro to GBAPlus
Government of Canada
The Healing Power of Sandtray Play Therapy
PESI, Inc.
Alex
MACP, B.B.A.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
He/Him/His
Languages: English
Let’s start a relationship based on trust, healing, growth, and fulfillment. My role is to walk alongside you as we delve into your emotions. I want to provide you with tools, communication, emotional awareness, and fulfillment as we navigate your struggles, successes, and transitions so you live a fulfilling life that highlights your true self, thus emphasizing your extraordinary personality. Through our work together, I would be grateful to help you navigate your experiences using empathy and without judgment in these categories: Addictions, Career changes, Parenting, Men’s issues, relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety and depression, and Child and youth.
To ensure I am highly competent as a therapist, I completed my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. Furthermore, I exercise the highest level of ethical industry standards. Before becoming a counsellor, I completed my Bachelor of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University and worked in sales, marketing, procurement, operations, and management roles. I opened my first business in 2014, working with children and youth from many backgrounds. My experience led me to understand socioeconomic divides and different personality traits and propelled me to explore a career in a helping field. Through these experiences, I realized my passion lies in helping people reach their full potential. I operate from a person-centred and strength-based perspective. I also integrate CBT, mindfulness, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and other methods to cater to your needs. I recognize that we all come from different paths and consider cultural factors and family systems.
On a personal note, when I am not working, I enjoy playing sports, coaching, and spending time outdoors with my wife, kids, and dog.
The following list below are my areas of specialization:
Relationship Issues:
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Sexuality (Bisexual, LGBTQ+, Lesbian, Gay)
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Marital and Premarital
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Anger Management
Child and Youth:
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Self-esteem and confidence coaching
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Anxiety and depression
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Career exploration with youth
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Dealing with separation and divorce from the child and parents’ perspective
Other:
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Coping skills
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Depression
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Men’s Issues
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
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Anxiety
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Career Guidance
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Chronic Impulsivity
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Sports Performance
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Stress