Parinaz is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Supervisor in BC. She has a masters degree in psychology with eight years of providing mental health services for clients. She has completed an Externship in evidence-based Emotional-Focused Couple Therapy at ICEEFT and has ample training in small study groups as a consultant using the Tavistock method. Parinaz’s approach is eclectic to the client’s needs. Although she prefers to use a combination of the systemic and psychodynamic schools of thought, She employs CBT, EFT, and Person-Centered therapy, when need be.

Using the strength model, Parinaz focuses on not only clients’ needs but also their functions and views. She firmly believes every person has a unique story, and therapy is a spiritual journey specifically and individually tailored; keeping close with clients’ progress in discovering and understanding their life stories with much acceptance, curiosity, and compassion aids them in being aware of their capacities and positive aspects of life. She assists in opening new windows in their minds and more options for dealing with life issues.

Parinaz provides individual, couple and group modalities for client’s in both English and Farsi.

Issues I specialize in helping with:

Grief and Pain, ADHD, OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Racial Trauma (PTSD), Immigration experiences, Couples Counselling, Bipolar and Borderline Issues