Practice information:

Clara is an RSW and an RCC.  She is a therapist who provides a safe, non-judgmental, and affirming LGBTQIA2S+ space for all of her clients to share and explore their stories. She is compassionate and understanding, yet she is also honest; she will gently challenge her clients when needed.  She is a patient and creative teacher, helping clients walk away with tools, strategies, skills and handouts to manage better in their daily lives. 

She employs a variety of therapeutic approaches, with a focus on EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Somatic Therapy.  She is certified in EMDR Therapy and trained to help First Responders/Public Safety Personnel.

She has practiced as a social worker and therapist for 12 years, mostly in mental health.  She has a Bachelors of Social Work from the University of British Columbia (2010) and a Masters of Social Work from the University of the Fraser Valley (2012).