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DENISE CARTER COUNSELLING

MSW, RSW - Youth, Adult, Family, and Parenting Therapist

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A BIT ABOUT ME

I was born and raised in North Vancouver and continue to live here with my partner, two children, and dog. You can find me being active outdoors: snowboarding, gardening, at the beach, or in the mountains. 

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I've been a social worker for 14+ years, with a passion for child, youth, and family development. 11+ years of my career have been in a counselling role. This has included therapeutic work with children, youth, and parents (both voluntary and mandated individuals). I currently work at VCH in a youth concurrent inpatient program. The variety of past counselling roles has provided me with extensive knowledge of mental health, addictions, ADHD, FASD, trauma, parenting, and family dynamics. 

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My approach is strength-based, client-centred, and compassionate. I try to understand people within the context of biology, trauma, and family systems. I aim to help you connect with yourself and others in a way that makes you feel more content and confident in life.

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I have a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Social Work from UBC. I'm registered with the BC College of Social Workers, and a member of both the BC and Canadian Association of Social Workers. I am also an approved mental health provider through the First Nations Health Authority.

SERVICES

I offer both in-person and virtual sessions. 

Available on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Clients must live in British Columbia to access my services. 

Youth Counselling

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I'm happy to provide counselling to youth aged 13+. I have been working with youth for over 17 years. This age group is a passion of mine. I can provide a space to feel safe to be who you are or hope to be. I use a harm reduction approach with addictions, which means individualized recommendations given people’s unique needs. I approach everything with openness and non-judgement. 

Parent Counselling

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Parenting is one of the toughest jobs in the world. I can help you connect with your children in ways that make sense given their developmental age. If you are a new parent, I can support you through this major transition. I believe all parents do the absolute best they can with the knowledge and skills they have access to. I'm also well versed in the unique needs of neurodiverse individuals (ADHD/FASD/Autism).

Adult Counselling

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As an adult, life becomes complicated in different ways than before. I aim to meet you where you're at, and work with you on your personal goals. This might include things such as learning more about yourself, managing stress/anxiety/depression/boundaries/addiction/communication issues etc.

Parent-Youth Counselling

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I offer family sessions to youth and their parents. Things we can address are mediating family rules and expectations, strengthening relationship, communication issues etc.

*Please note that I do not offer couples counselling*

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Counselling can be a way to build a stronger connection with yourself and others - Denise Carter

FEES

Counselling by a Registered Social Worker in BC (RSW #10596) is covered by many extended health plans, please check with your provider. Fees are GST exempt and can also be a deductible expense through Canada Revenue Services.

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As an approved mental health provider through the First Nations Health Authority, I can direct bill through this program for those that qualify. For more information about this program please click here :

INDIVIDUAL SESSION
(YOUTH, ADULT, PARENT)

$160 / 50 min session

FAMILY SESSION
(2+ PEOPLE)

$180 / 50 min session

I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation so you can see if we might be a good match.

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HELPLINES

If you are in crisis.....

24-HOUR TEXT HELPLINE

http://www.crisistextline.ca
Text: 686868

24-HOUR BC CRISIS LINE

https://www.crisislines.bc.ca
1-800-784-2433

ONLINE CHAT

https://youthinbc.com
Free online chat help from 12pm-1am

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EMAIL ME/BOOK 15 MIN CONSULT

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I respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.

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