Leanne Fessler, MA RCC
Moving You from Survivng to Thriving
I work with individuals, couples, parents and children to alleviate the challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and conflict / distancing amongst important relationships.
I combine research, training and experience in Talk, Experiential, Somatic (neurobiological) and Expressive Art Therapy methods (sandtray, art, play, drama, music) to encourage those I work with to
■rediscover resources (helpful supports both inside and outside the individual/family)
■explore challenging situations without becoming overwhelmed
■better understand and express oneself
■connect more effectively with loved ones
■find solutions to troubling situations
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Therapy
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Grief and Loss
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Anger Management
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Life Transitions
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Anxiety and Panic
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Loneliness
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Arts Therapy (Expressive)
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Marriage Counselling
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Body Image Issues
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Caregiver Issues
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Online / Teletherapy
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Children's Counselling
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Chronic Illness
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Relationship Issues
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 Issues
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Couples
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Depression
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Stress Management
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Divorce
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Trauma and PTSD
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Eating Disorders
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Work and Career Issues
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Articles
Education/Training
In addition to my MA in Counselling Psychology, I have taken further graduate and post-graduate level training in specialized approaches to working with children, trauma and couples.
More specifically, I have additional experience and training in:
Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
Somatic Transformation (ST for treating trauma)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
General Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Family Systems
Grief and Loss Therapy
Expressive Arts Therapy (music, art, drama)
Play Therapy
Clinical Hypnosis for Children
Bio
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in the province of British Columbia. I have an honours undergraduate degree in Psychology and I hold a degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia. As a believer in life-long learning, I am committed to ongoing learning and have taken a number of additional trainings during my time in practice.
I bring previous experience working in counselling roles within: a university counselling center, community outreach facilities, private practices, community non-profit agencies, a safe house for women and children, programs for families affected by violence or abuse, elementary/ secondary/alternative school settings and a residential treatment center for youth
Memberships
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
Payments Accepted
Cash, check, credit cards
Hours:Daytime and evening
License:Registered Clinical Counsellor #3000
