Lindsay Faas

I believe that first and foremost, the most important thing you can know about me is that I am passionate about helping people thrive.

Partnering with someone on their journey toward goals that may have once felt out of reach is an incredible gift. I have had the privilege of working with hundreds of individuals and couples, and each experience has reminded me of the resilience of the human spirit and our capacity to heal and thrive.

I completed my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a minor in French, at the University of Alberta, followed by a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Trinity Western University. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in private practice in Langley, BC, and have specialized in trauma therapy since 2009.

I consider myself an attachment-based therapist, using attachment and attunement principles while integrating tools from various approaches to meet each client's needs. My training includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Observed Experiential Integration, Lifespan Integration, and DBT-based mindfulness practices.

A meaningful area of my clinical work is supporting first responders and front-line helping professionals, including public safety personnel, public health professionals, community support workers, healthcare and social service professionals, and others whose work involves significant responsibility, emotional intensity, and trauma exposure. I support clients navigating burnout, resilience, compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, cumulative stress, occupational trauma, boundaries, and sustainable wellbeing. I believe resilience is not simply about withstanding more, but about learning to recover, recognize what we need, and stay connected to what matters.

I am also an RCC-ACS Approved Clinical Supervisor, providing clinical supervision and consultation for counsellors and therapists. I enjoy supporting developing clinicians as they build confidence, navigate complex cases, and develop their own authentic therapeutic identity. My supervision approach is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in clinical experience.

I am the owner and director of ThriveLife Counselling & Wellness. I began my private practice in 2010 and expanded to include other practitioners in 2017. Today, more than 40 independent practitioners call ThriveLife home.

I am approved to direct bill with several extended health and third-party programs, including Pacific Blue Cross, RCMP members through Medavie, the Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP), and ICBC for eligible counselling related to motor vehicle accident concerns. Additional provider approvals, including Sun Life, GreenShield, and TELUS Health, are underway. Coverage varies by plan, so clients are encouraged to confirm their specific benefits with their provider.

Whether I am working with a counselling client or supporting another therapist through supervision, my hope is to create a space where there is room to grow, change, live, and thrive.