Marilyn Kwong
Areas of practice
- Adoption Issues
- Anxiety and/or Panic
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Marriage and/or Relationship Issues
- Postpartum Depression
- Self-Esteem Issues
- Stress Management
Approaches used
- AEDP
- Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy - Individuals
- Internal Family Systems
- Marriage & Couples Counselling
- Online / Telehealth / Virtual Counselling
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Practice information:
I am a Registered Psychologist (#2043) with specialized training in helping people with their emotions and relationships in a deep and experiential way.
Relationships have a huge influence on how we feel about ourselves, how we experience our emotions, and how we relate to others. For over 20 years, I have helped people from diverse backgrounds by providing a comfortable setting for them to explore the things that are troubling them and find ways out of their suffering. Often, this involves exploring their emotional and relationship patterns in a deep way. I see individuals and couples:
Individuals
People who come to see me often describe their struggles like this:
- “I constantly feel overwhelmed and anxious”
- “Even though I look successful I feel like an imposter”
- “I just don’t feel like myself anymore”
- “I feel angry all the time and I don’t know why”
- “I have such a good life but I still feel unhappy”
These statements are the beginnings of change. This awareness of suffering is the first step in the process of finding something better for yourself. I am continually inspired by my clients’ courage in this process as well as the human capacity for change and healing.
Couples
I am passionate about working with couples experiencing difficulties. Couples that come to see me often say things like:
- “We just don't connect anymore”
- “We never seem to be able to resolve our disagreements”
- “Since having children, our relationship has gone downhill”
- “When one of us is upset, we don't know how to reach out”
These commonly expressed feelings are important first steps toward recognizing when relationships are out of sync. I offer couples a safe space to explore their emotions and to tap into their unique strengths as a way to deepen attachments with those closest to them.
Across my years of practice, I have seen first-hand the benefits of therapy. Clients report feeling less self-doubt and more vitality, an enhanced ability to control emotions, as well as a deeper intimacy within their relationships. I am honoured to have helped many clients gain a renewed sense of emotional wellbeing. I look forward to meeting you and to assisting you on your journey toward health, healing, and renewed vitality.
About me
I became a psychologist later in life, after working for 15 years, getting married, and having two kids, one biological, one adopted. I completed a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from SFU. I have extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples and worked at Vancouver Couple and Family Institute (VCFI) for 7 years where my practice focused on couples. I also have advanced training in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) and am adding trainings in Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Specialized training:
- Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples and Individuals (EFCT & EFIT): Externship, Core Skills, advanced workshops and supervision
- Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP): Immersion, Essential Skills 1, advanced workshops and supervision
Client fee individuals:
$250/50 minutes, $375/75 minutesClient fee couples/families:
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