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British Columbia (Online Only)
Life can become difficult when painful experiences, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, or patterns that seem difficult to change begin to affect how you feel, relate to others, and move through daily life. You do not have to navigate these concerns without meaningful support. I work with adults and couples, offering a compassionate and respectful space where your experiences are taken seriously and you are understood as a whole person, rather than reduced to a diagnosis or label. Together, we can explore what may be keeping you stuck, work through painful experiences, strengthen important relationships, and develop healthier ways of moving forward. My approach combines evidence-based therapy with compassion, thoughtful exploration, and honest reflection, including but not limited to EMDR, the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), Christian faith-based approaches when desired, and trauma-informed practice. My goal is to help you gain greater understanding, experience meaningful change, and move forward with greater clarity and hope.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult
Languages: English and Farsi
Treatment Approach
- Christian Counseling Blends psychological practices with Christian values and scripture. It provides faith-based support for life challenges and spiritual growth.
- 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.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
Approach Description: I use an integrative approach tailored to each client rather than relying on a single method. Depending on your concerns and goals, counselling may incorporate EMDR, CBT, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), Gottman Method, family systems perspectives, and trauma-informed care. For clients who desire it, Christian faith and spirituality can also be thoughtfully integrated into the counselling process.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee Individual Counselling: $160 / 50 minutes | Couples Counselling: $170 / 50 minutes or $270 / 80 minutes
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- At Purpose Clinical Counselling, I believe financial circumstances should not be a barrier to accessing quality mental health care. I offer reduced-fee counselling based on individual circumstances and availability. Services are provided online throughout British Columbia. Please feel free to contact me to learn more about available options and discuss your counselling needs.
- Accepts Insurance
- Direct billing is available for many eligible plans. Please contact to confirm if direct billing is available for your insurance plan. For other insurers, receipts are provided for reimbursement where eligible.
Education & Credentials
Sam Duran MAMFT, RCC, EMDR-Trained
- Male
- License # 29530
- Licensed in British Columbia
- Practicing Since 2022
Education: I hold a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fresno Pacific University. My training includes individual, couples, and family counselling, EMDR, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC).
Sam Duran Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of British Columbia
- Online Therapy Details: Secure online counselling is available to adults and couples throughout British Columbia through Jane’s privacy-compliant video platform. Sessions can be attended from the comfort and privacy of your own space.
People seek counselling for many reasons—trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, or simply recognizing that something needs to change. My approach begins with understanding your circumstances rather than assuming the same explanation or treatment fits everyone.
I work with adults and couples using approaches including EMDR, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and cognitive-behavioural and trauma-informed approaches. Christian faith-based integrated counselling is also available for clients who wish to incorporate their faith.
Purpose Clinical Counselling provides secure online counselling throughout British Columbia. A complimentary 30-minute consultation is available to discuss what brings you to counselling, ask questions, and see whether working together feels like a good fit.