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