Ed is a BCACC registered, CCPA certified clinical counsellor, and a BCACC Approved Clinical Supervisor.

As a clinician, Ed has extensive experience in delivering Dialectical Behavior Therapy to high-risk adults, youths and families experiencing concerns such as suicidality, self-harm, impulsivity, depression, anxiety, trauma, and addictions.

As a trainer, Ed has undergone the Train the Trainer Program under Dr. Marsha Linehan’s Behavioural Tech Institute. In addition to the foundational DBT and RO-DBT treatment programs, Ed is also trained in DBT for Substance Use Disorders (DBT-SUD), DBT Skills in Schools (DBT STEPS-A), DBT for Adolescents (DBT-A), and DBT for Trauma (DBT-PE) Protocols.

Ed also has considerable background in DBT program development in government agencies, community services, and schools. Ed’s DBT Program for Young Parents in Schools was nominated for a Premier’s Award for innovation. Ed’s work has also been featured on major publications such as Medium, Authority Magazine, Insights Magazine, and Bold Journey Magazine.

Shawna is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC.

Shawna has significant experience in working with adolescents and families experiencing concerns related to high risk behaviours such as self harm, suicidality, impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, high interpersonal conflicts, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Shawna provides DBT treatment for adults, youth, and families both in individual and group formats.

Shawna is trained in comprehensive DBT, DBT for Adolescents Protocol (DBT-A) and DBT for Substance Use Disorders (DBT-SUD) Protocol. Shawna also holds the Therapeutic Game Master Certification through the American Psychological Association.

Georgia is a registered clinical social worker with the BC College of Social Workers.

Georgia brings extensive experience supporting vulnerable youth, adults, and families. She began her career as a Guardianship Social Worker, providing care and advocacy for children and youth in government care, and has since developed a strong foundation in trauma-informed practice. Her passion lies in offering compassionate, evidence-based support to individuals navigating complex life challenges, helping them enhance their overall well-being and quality of life.

As a clinician, Georgia is trained in comprehensive DBT treatment and continues to integrate DBT principles into her clinical practice to help her clients build their lives worth living.