Luis Zavala
Areas of Focus
Boy’s & Men's Mental Health
Relationship & Couples Counselling
Anger Management & Emotional Regulation
Anxiety, Depression & Stress
Grief & Loss
Addiction
Experiences of Abuse & Trauma
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Youth, Adults & Couples
Sessions in English and Spanish
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with experience supporting youth, adults, couples and families in both counselling and public agency settings. My background includes work as a Child & Youth Worker and Family Support Counsellor, supporting people navigating behavioural challenges, relationship difficulties and complex family circumstances.
I aim to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their concerns and work toward meaningful change. My experience includes supporting men and boys with mental health concerns, working with couples and families affected by relationship conflict and domestic violence, and helping survivors of sexual abuse.
I also have experience in crisis intervention and draw on approaches informed by Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and the Gottman Method, adapting sessions to each client's needs and goals.
Specialized Professional Training
Specialized Professional Training
MA in Counselling Psychology — City University of Seattle
BA in Psychology — Simon Fraser University
Play & Expressive Therapy Fundamentals — OPTIONS Community Services
Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level 1 — The Gottman Institute
DBT-Informed Training — Moving Forward Family Services
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) — LivingWorks
LivingWorks Start / TASC — LivingWorks
Caring Dads Facilitator Training — Caring Dads
Critical Incident Group Training — OPTIONS Community Services
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention — OPTIONS Community Services
Mental Health First Aid — OPTIONS Community Services