Stress Therapists in Richmond, BC

Andrew Wallace
Andrew Wallace

Registered Clinical Counsellor & Coach

Virtual

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in Vancouver and offer Catholic-informed counselling, including work on meaning and purpose, online across British Columbia. My primary clinical areas of practice include personal growth, career/professional counselling, performance management and the exploration of vocation and drive within the field of Existential and Humanistic psychology.

Harleen Gill
Harleen Gill

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

As a woman of colour raised by two immigrants, I have extensive lived experience with the struggles that often come along with these identities and circumstances. I strive to create a safe space using a culturally-informed lens in which you feel comfortable enough to put down some of the weight of life that you have been carrying alone. Book a free consultation now and start your healing journey.

Brittany Forester
Brittany Forester

Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, ADHD-CP, CCTP, EMDR

Virtual

I take a trauma- and culturally-informed approach to supporting ADHD, trauma, stress, anxiety, and couples, and I have a passion for helping people build confidence in themselves. I draw from many frameworks such as EMDR, Narrative, CBT, DBT, IFS, as well as EFT and Gottmans with Couples.

Emma Hartley
Emma Hartley

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BA (she, her)

Virtual

Are you looking for a therapist that knows what it's like to feel lost or overwhelmed and how to find your footing again? Noticing yourself feeling more anxious, "just tired", and craving a space to slow down and reconnect with a sense of meaning or purpose? Trying to make sense of shifts in mood, questioning careers, exploring relationships, parenting and identity, or a major life transition?

Mackenzie Broomfield (she/her)

Registered Social Worker

Virtual

I believe that people are the experts in their own lives, and that we naturally possess everything we need to navigate this journey through life. Sometimes, though, we just need someone to walk alongside us - I can be that person.

Renata Roma
Renata Roma

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I offer support for individuals dealing with anxiety, including high-functioning anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts, and phobias, including animal-related fears. Many of my clients come in with relationship struggles. I also specialize in pet loss, and anxiety related to pets.

Helen Beynon
Helen Beynon

Registered Clinical Counsellor, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner

Virtual Waitlist for new clients

I help thoughtful women transform “never enough” into calm confidence. If you look successful on the outside yet secretly wrestle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, or exhaustion from trying to keep it all together, you’re not alone. You don't have to stay stuck - together we’ll turn survival patterns into sustainable self-trust so you can enjoy relationships, work, and your own company.

Cayla Townes
Cayla Townes

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual Waitlist for new clients

After years of working in a variety of settings with clients struggling with different life challenges, there's not much I haven't seen. My goal is for clients to walk away from therapy with me feeling validated, supported, and confident using the skills and knowledge they've learned in sessions. I look forward to learning more about how I can support you. Schedule a free consult today!

Mandeep Lalli
Mandeep Lalli

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck? Maybe 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.

Emily Griffin
Emily Griffin

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I work with teens, students, and adults navigating anxiety, perfectionism, stress, motherhood, body image, and eating disorders. My approach is compassionate, direct, and focused on real change—not just talking in circles. Using CBT and solution-focused therapy, I help clients understand what’s keeping them stuck, develop practical tools, and create meaningful change in their everyday lives.

Vanessa Fingland
Vanessa Fingland

Master Practitioner In Clinical Counselling-Prov

Virtual

Counselling for Women. I know how tired you are of feeling overwhelmed, stressed and not being able to get your needs met. Imagine how life could be if you could control your emotions, ask for what you want, and not feel guilty! I help women who struggle with: relationships, setting boundaries, confidence, communicating their feelings, stress, burnout, anxiety, anger/resentment.

Kristina Founk

Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist, Counselling Therapist

Virtual

Hi! I’m Kristina, and I specialize in guiding individuals through the challenges of anxiety, phobias, and panic attacks. I am an ARCH registered clinical hypnotherapist with specialized training in supporting individuals with PTSD/CPTSD. I would be honoured to help you achieve lasting relief through the transformative power of hypnotherapy. Together, we'll embark on a journey towards inner peac...

Hoi Shuen (Kasey) Chung
Hoi Shuen (Kasey) Chung

Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Virtual

Hi, I am Kasey Chung, MSW, RSW. I offer virtual counselling for youth and adults in English, Cantonese, or Mandarin across British Columbia. Whether you're seeking a single session, short-term support, or longer-term counselling, I provide a safe and compassionate space to navigate personal growth and emotional distress, and help you access community resources and supports when needed.

Erika Thebeau

Certified Counsellor

Virtual

Now accepting new clients! I provide telephone counselling support to individuals in an empathetic and compassionate way. I am here to support you as you navigate life and nurture your own ability to work through difficult circumstances. I am here to listen and understand your needs as we work together to get you back to feeling your best throughout your journey.

Charmaine MacCuspic
Charmaine MacCuspic

Canadian Certified Counsellor

Virtual

Hi, I’m Charmaine, a Canadian Certified Counsellor with over a decade of experience supporting families. I offer a warm, compassionate space with room for humour, helping clients navigate parenting, motherhood, life transitions, stress and difficult moments. My approach draws on attachment, mindfulness and Internal Family Systems.

Mackenzie Howard
Mackenzie Howard

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I provide psychotherapy to adults across Ontario who are navigating concerns such as anxiety, stress, burnout, perfectionism, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and individualized, with sessions focused on understanding your experiences and working toward goals that are meaningful to you.

Kelly Love
Kelly Love

FIFO Mental Health Therapist | Registered Clinical Counsellor | Licensed School Psychologist

Virtual

Life doesn’t always happen between 9 and 5 — and neither do stress, burnout, mental health struggles, learning differences, or major life transitions. Alfresco Therapy offers strength-based clinical counselling and school psychology services for people balancing demanding lives, high expectations, and the pressure of holding it all together. Real-world support designed for every season of life.

Maya Awad
Maya Awad

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, ADHD-SP, EMDR, HBSc (she, her)

Virtual

Accepting NEW clients - Are you feeling overwhelmed or like you’re carrying a lot on your own? Feel like you're doing everything you’re “supposed to do,” but something still doesn’t feel right? Have a desire to better understand your thoughts, emotions, or patterns, work on building confidence or self-esteem, or find support for your relationship?

Amanda Strider

Registered Clinical Counsellor

Virtual

Specializing in adult ADHD, burnout, self-esteem, and chronic pain

Erin Ibrahim
Erin Ibrahim

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, EMDR, ADHD-CCSP, BA

Virtual

Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, relationship stress, self-esteem struggles, or just feeling stuck, we can work through it together. Pulling from a variety of frameworks to instead suit your unique needs instead of making it feel one-size-fits-all, I have interest in anxiety, depression, relationships, attachment, neurodiversity, and self-esteem. I look forward to connecting!

Richmond Therapists at a Glance

Number of therapists listed

34

Average years in practice

9.1 Years

Currently accepting new clients

94 %

Therapists in Richmond who prioritize treating:

100% Stress
91% Anxiety
50% Trauma and PTSD
47% Depression
41% Relationship Issues
38% Self Esteem
32% Grief
21% Emotional Dysregulation

How therapists see their clients

100% Online Only

Top therapy approaches used in Richmond:

50% Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
41% Attachment-based
41% Trauma Focused
41% Strength-Based
38% Internal Family Systems (IFS)
35% Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
35% Integrative
29% Somatic

Frequently Asked Questions About Stress

When does stress become something therapy can help with?

Some stress is a normal part of life, but chronic stress — stress that persists over weeks or months and affects your sleep, health, relationships, or ability to function — benefits from professional support. Therapy is helpful when stress feels overwhelming or unmanageable, when coping strategies are not working, when stress is contributing to anxiety or depression, or when the source of stress (work, caregiving, health, finances) cannot easily be removed.

What are the effects of chronic stress on mental and physical health?

Chronic stress is associated with a wide range of health effects, including disrupted sleep, fatigue, headaches, digestive problems, weakened immune function, and increased risk of cardiovascular issues over time. Psychologically, prolonged stress often contributes to anxiety, depression, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and burnout. Addressing stress early — through therapy and lifestyle strategies — reduces the risk of these longer-term effects.

What therapy approaches help with stress?

CBT is highly effective for stress management, helping you identify and shift thought patterns that amplify stress and develop more adaptive responses to stressors. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has a strong evidence base specifically for chronic stress and burnout. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), solution-focused therapy, and relaxation-based approaches are also widely used. Your therapist will tailor the approach to your specific stressors and goals.

What is burnout and is it the same as stress?

Burnout is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion resulting from prolonged, unrelenting stress — most commonly work-related. It differs from acute stress in that burnout involves a deeper depletion, often accompanied by emotional detachment, cynicism, and a loss of sense of purpose or effectiveness. Burnout can take longer to recover from than ordinary stress and often benefits from a combination of therapy, lifestyle change, and sometimes changes to work or responsibilities.

How many sessions does stress therapy typically require?

Many people with stress-related concerns experience meaningful improvement within 6–12 sessions, particularly when the source of stress can be identified and practical strategies put in place. When stress is rooted in deeper patterns — people-pleasing, perfectionism, difficulty setting limits — or has led to significant burnout or depression, a longer course of therapy is often more effective. Your therapist will work with you to set realistic and useful goals from the start.