Meet Your Therapist

Hello, I’m Lisa Vanderpas, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the CRPO and a graduate of the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program at Yorkville University. I provide a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, build insight, and work toward meaningful change.

My Approach to Therapy

The approach I take to therapy is client centred, trauma informed and collaborative with psychoeducation around nervous system regulation. I believe your experience should be unique and tailored towards your experiences, strengths and goals. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore emotions, increase self-awareness and nervous system regulation, and build healthier coping patterns. Together we will be able to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns, understand the impact of past experiences on the nervous system, and develop grounding and emotional awareness skills while fostering empathy, authenticity and a strong therapeutic relationship. I value authenticity, curiosity, and compassion in the therapeutic process and work collaboratively with clients to help them move toward meaningful and sustainable change.

I integrate a variety of evidence-based approaches depending on each client’s needs which involve:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

• -Internal Family Systems

• Mindfulness-based approaches

• Emotional Regulation 

• Stress management Techniques, while 

• Polyvagal and Nervous system regulation theories. 

Who I Work With 

• Individuals 

• Teens 13+ and Adults 

• In-person and virtual (Currently only Virtual)

Areas of Focus 

• Anxiety and stress 

• Depression and mood concerns 

• Trauma 

• Emotional regulation 

• Chronic stress and burnout 

• Self-esteem and identity concerns 

• Chronic pain and the psychological impact of pain 

• Life transitions 

• Coping skills and personal growth