In-Person in Vancouver, BC V5L 3X9
Online in
British Columbia
Do you often feel responsible for maintaining harmony in your relationships or ensuring tasks are completed? You may be reliable and committed to doing things “the right way,” yet internally struggle with stress, exhaustion, self-judgment, and a sense of disconnection. If this resonates with you, you may often prioritize others, strive to prevent conflict, and conceal your deeper emotions, all while feeling the pressure to achieve more. While these traits can indicate strength and integrity, they can also lead to burnout, chronic stress or pain, disrupted sleep, and dissatisfaction in your relationships and accomplishments.
I specialize in supporting high-functioning individuals like you who want to preserve their values and sense of purpose while cultivating balance, self-compassion, and emotional wellness. My collaborative, mind-body approach can address areas such as boundaries, communication, stress management, self-judgment, sleep issues, chronic pain, emotional expression, and connections with others.
Together, we will create personalized strategies to help you protect your energy, enhance your relationships, and achieve lasting transformation without compromising your identity. Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re the right match.
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