Trauma & Attachment Therapist in Vancouver
Accepting new clients
Compassionate Therapy in Vancouver & Online with Paula
Sometimes life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to make sense of what we are experiencing. I offer a warm, collaborative space where children, youth, adults, and families can feel seen, understood, and supported. Together, we can slow things down, explore what may be underneath the surface, and build greater understanding, connection, and self-compassion.
A Relational & Attachment-Based Approach
With over 13 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families across Mexico and Canada, I bring a culturally responsive and relational perspective to my work. I believe therapy is a collaborative process where you remain the expert in your own life. My approach is grounded in attachment theory and trauma-informed care, drawing from play therapy, mindfulness-informed practices, and somatic approaches to support meaningful change.
I have particular experience supporting children and families navigating attachment disruptions, developmental trauma, adoption, family relationships, emotional regulation, grief, life transitions, and cross-cultural experiences. I also work with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, identity development, and major life transitions.
Child & Youth Therapy
Children and teenagers don’t always have the words for what they are experiencing, but their emotions often find other ways of being expressed. I use play, creativity, conversation, and connection to help young clients explore and express what is happening for them, while also working alongside caregivers to strengthen connection and safety.
Therapy Specializations
I welcome working with diverse clients of all ages, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities. I work with children ages 5+, youth, adults, and families and provide counselling both in English and Spanish. I have specialized training and experience to support people regarding:
- Anxiety
- Attachment Disruptions and Developmental Trauma
- Adoption and Adoptive Family Support (including international and intercultural adoption experiences)
- Caregiver Support and Parenting
- Childhood Abuse and Adverse Experiences
- Cross-Cultural Experiences and Cultural Adjustment
- Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills
- Grief and Loss
- Family Relationships, Challenges and Transitions
- Family violence and trauma
- Life Transitions (career changes, relocation, immigration, identity development)
- Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion
- Spanish-Speaking Clients
- Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Education & Counselling Credentials
- Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BCACC
- Master of Counselling Psychology, Adler University
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Universidad Intercontinental
- Diploma in Multidimensional Family Therapy (Family Violence & Addictions)
Therapeutic Approaches & Training
- EMDR Therapy
- Autism Essentials
- Trauma-Informed Child and Youth Counselling
- Working with Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
- Multidimensional Family Therapy (Family Violence & Addictions)
- Educational-Therapeutic Care for Children and Families Affected by Violence
- Play Therapy and Childhood Trauma
- Ongoing training and professional development in trauma-informed care, attachment theory, child development, emotional regulation, mindfulness-informed practices, and somatic approaches.
Outside of Therapy Sessions
Outside of counselling, I enjoy exploring the beauty of Vancouver, discovering new places to eat, and learning more about the city I now call home. As a Mexican immigrant, staying connected to my family and culture remains an important part of my life, and I appreciate the ways technology helps me maintain those relationships across borders. I love spending time with friends, connecting with other communities, dancing, and finding balance through mindfulness and movement.
Paula is current accepting clients and works in person at our Kitsilano therapy office as well as online on Mondays and Fridays. As a bilingual counsellor, she offers counselling in English or Spanish for children, youth, adults, and families, depending on your preference and what feels most comfortable for you. Da click en el botón para agendar una consulta gratuita de 15 minutos y conocer a Paula:
