Interpersonal Therapists in Burnaby, BC
Maya Dousti
Registered Psychotherapist
I am a BIPOC trauma therapist, and I work with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional dysregulation, self-esteem, life transitions, racial/cultural issues, new parenthood, identity, family and interpersonal relationships. I work eclectically, borrowing from several modalities to meet my client's needs.
Denise Mansell, MACP, RSW, RCC, CCC
Registered, Clinical Counsellor, Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
Feeling stuck, numb or overwhelmed by the world right now? Are you facing issues like anxiety, depression, and relationship problems? I offer professional, in-person Clinical Counselling, Grief Therapy & Registered Social Work services. Contact me to arrange a brief, complimentary consultation. If you are ready to get started, I have both in-person and remote session openings available.
Li Li
Registered Psychotherapist
Li offers relational psychoanalytic and trauma-focused somatic/EMDR/IFS therapy, to support clients in communities such as immigrants, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent (ADHD), and professionals, whose experiences resonate with her own life journey the most. She holds a compassionate, culturally attuned space where clients can explore how early wounds, cultural expectations, and identity intersect.
Michelle Oucharek-Deo
Registered Art Therapist, Productivity Coach
I help women navigating change, chosen or unexpected, reclaim their time, rediscover purpose, and bring some joy into the process. Using my Time Core Strategy System and tools like my Time Recovery Assessment, we’ll build a customized program to help you move forward with confidence and intention. It's time to dust those goals off and make time your ally.”
Liana Yip
Counsellor, MA, MCP, RCC
I understand that life can be challenging, and you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Therapy also creates an opportunity for growth and a more meaningful, purposeful life.
Mara Behan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I help couples and individuals find growth, healing, and stronger connections. Using evidence-based and individualized approaches, I support those struggling with women's health concerns (e.g., pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, menopause), relationship concerns (e.g., resentment, infidelity), and life transitions (e.g., separation/divorce, parenting). I offer a free 15-minute consultation!
DeRoux Jones
Registered Psychotherapist
I’m DeRoux Jones, a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario with a Master of Counselling Psychology specializing in Marriage & Family Therapy. I serve individuals, couples, and families, helping with anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, and Christian counselling. My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and client-centered, creating a safe space for growth and healing.
Mandeep Lalli
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck? Something feels wrong? I help people navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and relationship struggles, with culturally sensitive care that honours your full background, including pressures others may miss. As a South Asian therapist who spent 15 years in the corporate world, I bring lived experience and real-world context to therapy.
Sadaf Khan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
At Horizon Healing Psychotherapy, we believe that every journey toward growth and healing begins with a safe space and a compassionate guide. Under the thoughtful care of Sadaf, our clinic offers a sanctuary where your story matters, your voice is heard, your experience and your path to well-being are honoured. Welcome to Horizon Healing Psychotherapy, a new horizon of hope and healing awaits you.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Interpersonal
What is Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)?
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) is a structured, time-limited psychotherapy developed by Gerald Klerman and Myrna Weissman in the 1970s, originally for depression. It is based on the observation that psychological symptoms occur in an interpersonal context — and that improving the quality of a person's relationships and social functioning produces improvement in symptoms. IPT focuses on four specific interpersonal problem areas: grief and loss, role transitions (life changes), role disputes (conflicts in key relationships), and interpersonal deficits (social isolation or difficulty forming relationships).
What conditions does IPT treat?
IPT has strong evidence for major depression (comparable to CBT and antidepressants), postpartum depression, bipolar disorder (as maintenance therapy), bulimia nervosa, and social anxiety. It has been adapted for adolescents (IPT-A), the elderly, people with HIV/AIDS, and diverse cultural populations. IPT is recommended as a first-line treatment for depression by major clinical guidelines including those of the American Psychological Association and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
What does IPT involve?
Standard IPT is delivered over 12–16 sessions in three phases. The initial phase (sessions 1–3) involves assessment, psychoeducation about depression, completing an "interpersonal inventory" (mapping key relationships), and identifying the primary focus area. The middle phase works on the identified interpersonal problem area using specific strategies — communication analysis, role-playing, exploring options, and improving social support. The termination phase consolidates gains and prepares for managing future difficulties.
How is IPT different from other depression treatments?
CBT focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. Psychodynamic therapy explores unconscious patterns and past relationships. IPT has a narrower, specific focus on current interpersonal functioning and its connection to mood. IPT does not explore early childhood experiences in depth or seek to change cognitive patterns — its focus is on improving current relationships and functioning in real-world social contexts. This makes it particularly practical and accessible for people who want concrete help with their current relationship situation.
Who is IPT best suited for?
IPT is particularly well-suited for people whose depression or other symptoms are clearly linked to a specific interpersonal event or challenge — a bereavement, a major role transition (new parent, retirement, job loss), a significant conflict in a key relationship, or social isolation. It is a good fit for people who prefer a practical, focused approach and are comfortable talking about their relationships directly. It may be less suited to people with complex trauma histories, personality difficulties, or those who want open-ended exploration of their inner life.