Available In-Person & Online

Dave Vass

M.Couns., RCC
Locations
Primary Location
Connect-IN Counselling
101 - 1416 Commercial Drive
Vancouver,
V5L 3X9
Proximity to Transit and/or Intersections:
Bus-stop right by front entrance; minutes away from the Skytrain
Other (nearby) Locations Served:
East Van/Burnaby/Mount Pleasant/Kitsilano/North Vancouver

Counselling Practice Website

Practice Information

You work hard and shoulder responsibility, often at the cost of your own energy and connections. If you find yourself driven to "always do more" or striving to "do the right thing," you may be experiencing traits associated with high conscientiousness. This commitment can lead to burnout and chronic stress, ultimately leaving you feeling isolated and dissatisfied, despite accomplishments.

I am dedicated to supporting high-functioning individuals like you, helping to preserve what matters most—competence, integrity, and purpose—while easing self-criticism and restoring balance. Together, we will employ practical, evidence-based strategies that include setting clearer boundaries, enhancing communication skills for deeper relationships, and adopting daily stress-management tools to foster resilience.

My collaborative, mind-body approach focuses on actionable steps that lead to lasting change. We’ll identify how your strengths serve you and where they might drain your energy, creating a clear plan to shift these patterns without sacrificing your core identity. The goal is a greater sense of ease, improved sleep and focus, renewed energy, and experiencing more satisfaction and fulfillment in your life.

If you’re ready for meaningful improvement, I invite you to call for a free 15-minute consultation. Remember to prioritize the same care you generously offer to others—you deserve it.

Specialized Training

  • * Stepping Stone: 16 Week Comprehensive IFS Course (04/27/2022)

  • * Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy: Introductory Theory&Technique (09/30/2020)

Client Fee (Individuals)

60 min - $175

Client Fee (Couples/Families)

60 min - $190 75 min - $235

Availability

 
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Areas of Practice

Abuse - Emotional‚ Physical‚ Sexual
Compassion Fatigue
Intimacy Issues
Chronic Pain
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Anxiety and∕or Panic
Depression
Perfectionism
Stress Management
Personal Growth
Self-Esteem Issues
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Trauma Counselling
Professional Burnout

Approaches Used

AEDP
Body Centred Psychotherapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Emotion Focused Therapy
Existential-Humanistic
Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP)
Internal Family Systems
Mindfulness approaches
Narrative Therapy
Online ∕ Telehealth ∕ Virtual Counselling
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy