Alisa Farina, C.C.C., M.ACP., RCC
Offers
In-person and virtual appointments
- Clinical Counsellor
- Woman
Accepting new patients
Provider's hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Wednesday
10:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Thursday
10:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am
-
2:00 pm
Provider information
Description
Counselling for anxiety, addiction, depression, life transitions & trauma. Affirming therapy for individuals with ADHD & Autism. With 30 years of experience in counselling, youth work, special education & non-profit, I bring deep compassion, insight, and real-world understanding to therapy. Therapy at Growing Minds is more than a one-sided conversation, I bring humility, deep listening & a touch of humour. Tailoring evidence-based treatment for each client, I’ll provide a safe space as we identify practical steps to cope and find relief. Together we will work towards lasting positive change.
Conditions
- Abuse
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Image
- Bullying
- Conduct Disorder (CD)
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse or Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotion Regulation
- Emotional Abuse
- Grief, loss, bereavement
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Insomnia
- Intellectual Disability
- Learning Disabilities
- Loneliness
- Men's Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessive- Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Panic disorder
- Parenting
- Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Self Esteem
- Self-harming or suicidal behavior
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Social Isolation
- Stress
- Substance Abuse
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Trauma
- Workplace stress
Services
- Attachment-based therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Culturally sensitive therapy
- Emotionally focused therapy
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
- Family counselling
- Family systems therapy
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Person-centered therapy
- Relationship counselling
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Strength-based therapy
- Teen mental health
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
- Couples
- Families
- LGBTQ2+
- Teens (13-17)
Languages spoken
- English
Professional designations
- Canadian Certified Counsellor (C.C.C.)
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (M.ACP.)
- Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Education
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Graduation with Distinction
- Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care, Dean's List Recipient
- Community Support Worker Diploma, Dean's List Recipient
Professional associations
- Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #22768), BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
- Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC #11246462), Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University, Graduation with Distinction
- Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care, Douglas College, Dean's List Recipient
- Community Support Worker Diploma, Douglas College, Dean's List Recipient
- Mental Health First Aid Facilitator, Mental Health Commission of Canada
- SafeTALK Facilitor, LivingWorks
Facility: Growing Minds Counselling & Consulting Ltd.
Summary
Welcome I’m Alisa Farina a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) & Canadian Ceritified Counsellor (CCC) offering counselling for anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions & trauma. I offer affirming therapy for Autism & ADHD. With 30 years of experience in counselling, special ed & youth work, I bring deep compassion, insight, and real-world understanding to counselling. In our sessions you’ll find a safe, judgement-free space as we identify practical steps to help you cope with life experiences and emotions. Book a complimentary consultation with me today.
Business hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Wednesday
11:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Thursday
11:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Services & supplies
- Attachment-based therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Culturally sensitive therapy
- Emotionally focused therapy
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
- Family counselling
- Family systems therapy
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Person-centered therapy
- Relationship counselling
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Strength-based therapy
- Teen mental health
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
Amenities
- Close to public transit
- Wheelchair accessible
