Amanda Strider
MA, RCC
My approach is compassionate and collaborative, rooted in empowering you to create meaningful change in your life. We’ll focus on what matters most to you in a way that feels authentic, and aligned with your needs. My hope is that from our very first meeting, you’ll feel safe, seen, and supported. We'll work together to cultivate self-compassion, uncover your strengths, and build resilience to help you navigate life's challenges with confidence.
Therapy can be scary and hard, but it can also be rewarding, life-changing, and even fun (yes, really!).
Amanda
(she/her)
my values
compassion
Compassion at the heart of my therapeutic practice. It's the glue that binds the therapeutic relationship, fostering trust, acceptance, and genuine connection.
curiosity
Curiosity is more than just a desire to know. In therapy, curiosity encourages us to dig beneath the surface our experiences, uncovering hidden truths, patterns, and insights that can lead to profound breakthroughs.
collaboration
Therapy is a collaborative process. You are the expert in your lived experience and your input is an important part of our work together. My role is to walk beside you as a compassionate guide, creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for exploration.
credentials & approaches
education
MA - Counselling Psychology​
registration
Member in good standing with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (RCC #21034)
approaches
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches including but not limited to those rooted in:
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Narrative Therapy
​Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Parts Therapy
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We'll work together to develop an approach that is tailored to your unique needs and lived experiences.