Practice information:

Clara is therapist who provides a safe, non-judgmental, and queer-friendly space for 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), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).

She has practiced as a social worker for 10 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).