Assistant Clinical Director + Registered Clinical Counsellor

Special Interests

Trauma; PTSD; Complex-PTSD; Dissociation/Dissociative Disorders; Anxiety; Depression; Sex Therapy; Relationship Issues; Addictions/Substance Use Issues; Separation and Divorce; BPD; Sexual Assault; Social Anxiety; Perinatal Mental Health

Education

• Bachelor of Arts (BA), Global Development Studies, Queen’s University
• Professional Certificate in Sex and Gender Diversity, Queen’s University
• Masters of Counselling Psychology (MCP), Adler University

Professional Registrations & Certifications

• Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). RCC #17165
• EMDR Certified Therapist (EMDRIA)
• Certified Birkman Consultant

Advanced Training

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Levels 1 and Level 2
• Extensive advanced EMDR training, including working with Dissociative Disorders and Complex PTSD
• Emotionally Focused Therapy: Externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy – Advanced Skills training
• Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level 1
• Mindful Self-Compassion – Core Skills Training
• DBT Skills Training
• AEDP Training
• Sandplay Introductory Training
• Sensorimotor Level 1 Training: Affect Dysregulation, Survival Defenses and Traumatic Memory
  Collaborative Divorce training (Basic training in the Collaborative Model of Dispute Resolution)
• Clinical Supervision Course (30 hours) with Dr. Vange Thiessen, CAMFT Approved Supervisor Mentor
• When Love Hurts anti-violence training for helping professionals
• Introduction to Sand Tray Therapy – Patricia Felzien and Beth Scholes
• EMDR therapy with Complex Trauma and Dissociative Personality Structure (Jim Knipe)
• The Progressive Approach to EMDR therapy (Dolores Mosquera)
• EMDRIA Consultant-In-Training: weekly consultation on consultation toward fulfilling requirements for EMDRIA Approved Consultant

About Marcia

My training and life experience have shaped my commitment to supporting clients as they heal from emotional and psychological wounds—whether rooted in past trauma or ongoing life challenges. I also work with individuals who are currently navigating difficult circumstances, helping them find clarity, resilience, and a path forward.

At the core of every person, there is a fundamental goodness waiting to be seen and nurtured. Often difficult life circumstances make us cope in ways that make that that goodness hard to find. My work is centered on helping clients discover or reconnect with their resilient, authentic selves and gently heal the layers that have built up around them. Through this process, you can begin to experience greater freedom, self-trust, and a renewed sense of who you truly are.

I use a combination of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family System (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy as well as DBT and somatic/mindfulness approaches to gently and collaboratively help you to discover your goals and move toward them. I know that each client I see is unique and I therefore tailor my approach to what will benefit each client. I enjoy working with individual clients, couples, and groups on a variety of concerns. If you have any questions about my approach please feel free to reach out!

What would Marcia be doing if she did not pursue the career path she has right now?

I think I’d work in some form of healthcare. I get the most joy out of helping people achieve a greater sense of wellness, so whether that’s physical or mental wellness, it’s all connected so I think I’d feel equally fulfilled.

How does Marcia relax when she is outside of work?

I enjoy spending time with my family in the forest, especially exploring all the elements of nature with my toddler. I also try to get to the ocean as often as possible.

What does Marcia consider the most important value?

I consider humility my most important value. I’ve found that there is so much to be learned from every person I encounter and that the more I learn, the less I realize I know. Staying humble has allowed the world to remain exciting, full of mysteries left to explore. For the same reason, curiosity is also a very important value for me.

Interested in hearing more from Marcia?

You can read her blog posts here.