Christine Smith Therapy

You Matter.

So do your thoughts and feelings.

Therapy is a unique process that helps you understand the difference between your feelings and your thoughts.

It offers a fresh perspective on your past experiences and a greater awareness of how they impact you in the present.

If you're ready for a change in your life and you're looking for an experienced guide, contact Christine Smith MSW, RSW.

I offer a free 15 minute introductory session. Get in touch to arrange to see how we can work together.

SERVICES

1. Individual therapy

2. Couples therapy

3. Teen & family counseling

4. Clinical supervision

Get in touch for a free 15 minute consultation

BOOK A SESSION

The therapeutic relationship offers you unconditional acceptance, empathy, and advocacy. It is a unique relationship that is collaborative in nature, rather than a reciprocal relationship as you might have with a friend who takes their turn to share their story.

Your part in therapy is to be willing to trust and talk, as openly and honestly as you can. My role in our work together is to help you tell a more powerful, hopeful, and authentic story about yourself.

Am I a good fit for you? This is a question we should both take seriously because finding the right therapist is crucial to making your investment in therapy worthwhile. The best way to find out is to begin a conversation, so I welcome your call and any questions you might have about me and my practice.

The important thing is to take that first step. Healing is worth it, and you don’t have to go it alone.

Online sessions are available using: doxy.me, WhatsApp, or FaceTime.

ABOUT CHRISTINE

My professional experience includes over 34 years of work in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry, and program facilitation. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings such as inpatient psychiatry, outpatient mental health centers, nonprofit agencies, and private practice.

It gives me great joy and satisfaction when someone feels truly heard and understood.

Once that kind of understanding is established we can begin the journey of change together, based on a safe, trusting, therapeutic relationship.

I offer an empathetic ear, knowledge, experience, and advanced clinical training.

Professional Qualifications & Work Experience

Private practice with adolescents and adults
Consultant, The Adoption Centre, placement and post placement counseling
Coordinator, Breaking the Silence, a treatment program for adult male survivors of childhood sexual abuse
UBC Hospital Clinician in Child and Adult Psychiatry, inpatient mood disorders unit, and outpatient child and family clinic
Child and Youth Specialist, Port Coquitlam Mental Health Centre
Coordinator, Adolescent Intensive Treatment Program, Michael Reese Health Plan, Evanston, Illinois
MSW, Loyola University, 1988, Chicago, Illinois
BA, Miami University, 1982, Oxford, Ohio

Advanced Training

Couples counseling – Gottman approach to working with couples
Trauma Therapy-dealing with the effects of childhood sexual abuse, relational trauma, and PTSD
Psychodynamics – theoretical approach to therapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy
Dialectical behavioural therapy
Adoption consultation and post placement mediation
Mindfulness, Self Compassion, and Guided Imagery
Stress management and relaxation techniques
Progressive Counting Treatment
Motivational Interviewing

Memberships

BC Association of Social Workers
Canadian Association of Social Workers
Registered with the British Columbia College of Social Workers #04060

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