Hi, I'm Meena!
I work with youth and adults in-person in Vancouver and Online. I can support you with issues such as: depression, anxiety, trauma, identity, life stress, family conflict, relationships, bi-cultural identity, and more.
I also work with couples who are seeking to improve communication, strengthen their bond, work through life transitions, and navigate various issues that can arise in relationships. I have experience working with BIPOC couples and interracial couples as well!
Certifications:
Registered Clinical Counsellor, BCACC
Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1
Using Yoga in Your Work™ - Yoga Outreach
Basic EMDR Trained - Envision (In Progress)
I can support with:
- Depression - Anxiety
- Trauma - Life Transitions
- Family conflict - Couples counselling
- Cultural identity - Life stressors (work, school, relationships)
- Self-Esteem - Emotional regulation
- Grief/Loss
Meena offers sliding scale for anyone struggling financially or if you have limited Extended Health Benefits.
Book a free consultation to chat more about how we can support you to access counselling!
About Me
As a settler in Canada and a South Asian woman, I understand the struggles of juggling multiple cultural identities and oppressive societal structures. I honor diverse perspectives and experiences and understand how difficult it can be to start with a new counsellor.
I believe that every individual is unique, they are the experts in their own lives, and with this framework, we can work together to move towards your healing and growth. I always ensure my clients have a comfortable space to discuss the most vulnerable parts of themselves. Let's work together to support you to feel better, heal, and grow as an individual!
See below for modalities I use and if they are a good fit for you!
In my free time I enjoy baking, yoga, exploring coffee shops, food, and a good tv show!
My Approach
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Bringing awareness to our underlying emotions and breaking the cycles that make us feel stuck.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Focuses on the impact our past experiences have on your present journey and
reducing the emotional distress attached to them.
Mind-Body Connection
Bringing awareness to how emotions feel in our bodies, and connecting to our bodies to support healing.
Gottman Couples Therapy
Increasing healthy communication, emotional connection, and finding healthier ways to cope with conflict as a couple.
Depth Oriented
Uncovering our unconscious drives and bringing them to the consciousness through sand tray, dream work, and art.