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Ashley Shankar, MSW, RSW
Offers
In-person and virtual appointments
- Social Worker
- Woman
Accepting new patients
Provider's hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
By appointment only
Tuesday
By appointment only
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
By appointment only
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
By appointment only
Description
My Masters in Social Work from the University of British Columbia has granted me the opportunity to work extensively with individuals and couples. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and compassion focused. Having worked my entire professional life in the helping field, I’ve had the privilege of sitting with people in their most vulnerable moments to offer support, compassion, and ways to move through life's challenges. I am able to adapt my approach based on your needs and foster comfort through a dose of humour and steady encouragement. Registered in BC, AB, ON.
Conditions
- Anxiety
- Communication
- Depression
- Emotion Regulation
- Fears / Phobias
- Loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder
- Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Stress
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Trauma
- Workplace stress
Services
- Attachment-based therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Exposure Therapy
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
- Family systems therapy
- Jungian therapy
- Psychoanalytic therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Relational therapy
- Somatic therapy
Clientele
- Adults (18+)​
- Families​
- LGBTQ2+
Languages spoken
- English
Professional designations
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Education
- Masters in Social Work from the University of British Columbia
- MSW, RCSW
Professional associations
- British Columbia College of Social Workers
- British Columbia Association of Social Workers
Facility Information
Ashley Shankar Counselling
Summary
Facing mental health challenges alone can be overwhelming and isolating. We all need someone in our corner as we take steps towards healing. I support individuals to understand their thoughts and emotions, and discover how family, other significant relationships, and social and cultural contexts, have influenced their inner worlds. When we fully acknowledge and experience what is happening in the moment, we can maintain a stronger sense of self and control over our lives. My qualification as a Registered Clinical Social Worker (license #13783) allows me to assess and provide DSM-5 diagnoses.
Business hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
By appointment only
Tuesday
By appointment only
Wednesday
By appointment only
Thursday
By appointment only
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
By appointment only
Services & supplies
- Attachment-based therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Exposure Therapy
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
- Family systems therapy
- Jungian therapy
- Psychoanalytic therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Relational therapy
- Somatic therapy
Amenities
- Close to public transit
- Free parking
- Wheelchair accessible
