In-Person in Vancouver, BC V5L 3X9
Online in
British Columbia
Are you a dedicated Type C personality, always working hard to meet your responsibilities but feeling the burden of burnout, chronic stress, or loneliness? If you often put others' needs before your own well-being, it’s time to pause and focus on yourself. I specialize in empowering individuals like you to reclaim balance in life. Together, we’ll identify your strengths and create a tailored plan to reduce self-criticism and enhance your relationships. Expect improved sleep, renewed energy, and clearer boundaries that honor your values. Ready for meaningful change? Contact me for a free 15-minute consultation. You deserve the compassion you give to others.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Treatment Approach
- Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) Trauma-informed therapy that helps individuals explore deeply held, painful emotional experiences within a safe, attuned therapeutic relationship.
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Approach Description: As a trained counselling professional, with over 13 years of experience in the therapeutic field, I recognize the unique challenges individuals face--often feeling isolated in their struggles. I incorporate an integrative therapeutic approach tailored to your presenting needs, ensuring that our work together is collaborative and focused on your specific concerns. Together, we can explore the underlying issues that contribute to your tension areas and create a personalized path toward greater freedom, connection, and ease in your daily life. In these unsettling times, it's crucial to feel supported and connected, regardless of whether you are seeking help as an individual or as a couple. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space that fosters resilience and compassion. Your thoughts and feelings are important to me, and I am here to help. Call now for a free consultation.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee Individual: $175 for 60 mins ; Couples: $190 for 60 mins
- Out of Network
- As a registered clinical counsellor/psychotherapist I am covered by most benefit plans. Always best to check in with your provider.
Education & Credentials
Dave Vass Registered Clinical Counsellor: RCC
- Male
- License # RCC: #16628
- Licensed in British Columbia
- Practicing Since 2019
Education: Masters of Counselling (MC) -- City U in Canada
Dave Vass Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Vancouver, BC V5L 3X9
- Available Online for residents of British Columbia
- Online Therapy Details: Zoom Pro
Understanding Type C Personality Dynamics --Keeping Up Appearances: The Inner Toll
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In my clinical practice, I focus on individuals who reflect the often-overlooked Type C Personality—those who are Conscientious, Capable, and Emotionally Controlled. Unlike the more well-known Type A and Type B types, Type C individuals often go unnoticed. Their high achievements, emotional restraint, and unwavering sense of responsibility effectively mask their internal struggles.
While Type A's are assertive and ready to take charge, Type C's exert control more subtly. They shy away from confrontation, dislike feeling like a burden, and frequently suppress their emotions to embody "the steady one"—the dependable friend, partner, or colleague that everyone relies on. Their pride in self-discipline and emotional composure hides a deeper tension: the fear of disappointing others, being perceived as selfish or overly emotional, or stirring conflict. Consequently, they often prioritize the needs of others to the detriment of their own well-being, leading to emotional exhaustion.
Many of these coping mechanisms stem from early life experiences—like emotional misattunement, rejection, or critical environments—that fostered the belief that being “too much” emotionally could drive people away. Over time, they've learned to navigate relationships by minimizing their own needs while maximizing their reliability to those around them.
The long-term impact of this pattern can be significant. In their quest to avoid rejection or conflict, Type C individuals may gradually withdraw from their own emotional needs, desires, and sense of self. They might feel appreciated for what they do but struggle to feel valued for who they truly are.
In therapy, we work collaboratively to illuminate these patterns, reconnect with emotional authenticity, and establish new ways of relating that honor both self-care and care for others.