Hello! My name is Aravis (she/her), and it’s nice to meet you!
I specialize in working with children, parents, and families, while also supporting adults and couples. My goal is to create a counselling environment that feels safe, warm, and down-to-earth. I believe therapy doesn’t have to feel intimidating, and I use humour, connection, and genuine curiosity to help you feel more at ease.
I take a strengths-based, anti-oppressive, and neurodivergent-affirming approach. I believe that no two people are the same, so I take the time to understand your unique experiences, culture, identity, strengths, values, and support systems. Together, we can find an approach that feels right for you and your nervous system.
I have over 7 years of experience working in community-based mental health services with individuals of all ages, families, and couples. My work with adults and couples includes supporting people through anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship conflict, self-esteem, life transitions, and other challenges that can leave you feeling stuck or disconnected from yourself. I use evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioural techniques and compassion-focused therapy, while also incorporating mindfulness and nature-based practices, including walk-and-talk counselling when appropriate.
Counselling for Children and Families
Working with children and their parents is a particular focus of my practice. I support children and youth ages 3 and up through therapeutic play, family and attachment-focused work, and trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
For children, therapy can be a space to process big emotions and difficult experiences, develop coping and emotional regulation skills, build self-esteem, and better understand themselves and the world around them. I work with children experiencing challenges such as anxiety, trauma, grief, life changes, neurodivergence, and big behaviours.
Therapeutic play is an important part of my work with younger children because play is one of the ways children naturally communicate, explore their experiences, and make sense of the world. When helpful, I also work alongside parents to strengthen connection, understand their child’s needs, and support positive parent-child interactions at home.
I also provide support for parents who are navigating the challenges of parenting, including understanding big behaviours, supporting emotional regulation, and finding ways to strengthen their relationship with their child.
Areas of Focus
Anxiety and worry Trauma and difficult life experiences Grief and loss Self-esteem and self-worth Emotional regulation and big behaviours ADHD and autism Parenting and parent-child relationships Life transitions and adjustment Relationship conflict Suicidal thoughts
Whether you are seeking counselling for your child, looking for support as a parent, navigating a difficult relationship, or working through your own challenges, I’m here to meet you where you are and help you move toward meaningful, lasting change.
