Meet Linnea (she/her)
Areas of concern I have experience working with include trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, and body image concerns.
My Philosophy
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, my approach to wellness is holistic and trauma-informed; I seek to take into consideration the variety of factors that contribute to mental health and overall well-being. I view counselling as a collaborative process where clients can feel empowered in leveraging their own unique strengths and resources. I'm interested in building quality relationships in which clients can feel heard, validated, and supported in navigating their inner and outer experiences so that they can live fuller and more balanced lives.
My Approach
In my work I take a person-centred approach, which is empathetic and collaborative in nature and de-centres the counsellor as "the expert". I am also largely influenced by a number of other theories, including Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I strive to maintain a space that is anti-oppressive and culturally-sensitive; a space that honours individuals’ multiple intersecting identities so that they’re able to show up as themselves and feel “safe-enough” within the therapeutic setting.
As someone of lived experience with trauma, I am passionate about providing support for others in coping with trauma. I am intimately familiar with the profound impact that trauma can have on one's life, and also what it's like to be on a healing path. My experiences have lent themselves to my work, and I feel honoured and privileged to now be able to help guide others in their healing.
My Education and Experience
I received my Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology from Adler University of British Columbia.
My areas of practice include:
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
Stress management
Body image concerns
School and career
Communication and boundaries
Grief and loss
Neurodiversity
