INTEGRATION

TAYLOR OLSON, BA (PHILOSOPHY), MCP (COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY)

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APPROACH TO HEALING:

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How do we overcome difficult obstacles and create a life overflowing with purpose? Is there a way to persist in the face of adversity, and become active shapers of our environment? I view psychotherapy as a method of healing that is dedicated to addressing these sorts of questions and a process that catalyzes an individual’s ability to creatively shape their life. 

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Every person has a unique philosophy, lived experience, and relationship to the world, and therefore will align differently to various modes of therapy. Because human beings are diverse and unique, I am a strategically focused psychotherapist; dedicated to uncovering the most effective methods for working with each person and their challenges.

 

Furthermore, I am existentially focused, dedicated to bring each person in alignment with the common aspects of the human experience. I view trauma as a powerful and often salient obstacle that prevents individuals from achieving their goals, and maintain up to date knowledge on the science and practice of trauma informed therapy. I also maintain a heightened awareness of how cultural differences can influence therapy.

 

 

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:

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I obtained my Masters Degree In Counselling Psychology from Adler University and am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (license # 17593). I also hold an undergraduate degree in Philosophy from Western Washington University. 

I completed my internship as an addictions counsellor at Pacifica Treatment Centre where I had the opportunity to work with individuals and groups impacted by addiction, violence, chronic stress, relationship problems, identity challenges, challenges related to sexual orientation, and complex trauma.

NICHE AREAS

• LGBTQ Relationships

• Identity issues

• Challenges related to sexual orientation

• Trauma and Addiction

• Anxiety and Depression

• Psychedelic Integration

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THE PERSON BEHIND THE THERAPIST:

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I chose to pursue a career in psychotherapy after experiencing the extraordinary effects that it had on my own life. For a long period of my life I lived within a cloud of confusion and fear, having no hope for the future; desperate for relief from anxiety. Through the process of therapy, I discovered how to confront my challenges, face difficult decisions with confidence, and adopt an authentic mode of living. Through my own suffering, I have developed a passion for helping others, and remain ever increasingly inspired by the success of many individuals. 

Outside of my practice, I spend my time playing jazz music, playing soccer, and hiking with my German Shepherd, Bongo. I also have an interest in philosophy and enjoy reading and writing.

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