Luis Zavala

Areas of Focus:
Relationship Challenges
Addiction
Depression
Grief
Stress & Anxiety

Sessions in English and Spanish.

Areas of Focus for Youth/Men:
Male Youth & Men’s Mental Health
Relationship Challenges
Anger Management
Childhood and/or Adulthood Abuse

RCC Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC)

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, with additional experience in the public agency sector as a Child & Youth Worker, Family Support Counsellor, and supporting those with behavioural challenges. My professional background and experience in the mental health field with individuals and families sets the foundation for therapeutic sessions that are non-judgemental, supportive and sensitive to each client’s needs.

I work closely with couples and families facing domestic violence in relationships, as well as, children, youth and adult survivors of sexual abuse.
I am knowledgable in crisis intervention, and currently work with individuals, couples, youth, and families. I am dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centred care and am committed to supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth.

Specialized Professional Training

MA (Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology), City University of Seattle

BA Psych., Simon Fraser University

Play- & Expressive-Therapy fundamentals, OPTIONS Community Services

The Gottman Method - Couples Therapy cert. I, The Gottman Institute

DBT-Informed training, Moving Forward Family Services

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills, Living Works

Critical Incident Group training, OPTIONS Community Services

Living Works Start TASC cert., Living Works

Caring Dads Facilitator training, Caring Dads

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training, OPTIONS Community Services

Mental Health First Aid training, OPTIONS Community Services