Sarah Smith
Sarah Smith
She/Her
Registered Clinical Counsellor
⬤ Vancouver, BC & Online
⬤ Accepting New Clients
My Practice as a Therapist
If you're feeling disconnected with your sexual identity, confused about your experience of desire or pleasure, insecure around sexual experiences, or uncertain about how to communicate about sex and sexuality, you've come to the right place. We can work together to make sense of your past sexual experiences, process and understand emotional responses, learn to embody and express your sexual identity, and build confidence around the topic of sexuality altogether.
My Areas of Support:
Attachment & Intimacy
Desire Discrepancy
Low Sexual Desire
Performance Anxiety
Sexual Confidence & Self-Esteem
My Approaches in Therapy:
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Somatic
Trauma-Informed
Mindfulness
Attachment-Based
Anti-Oppressive
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
My Therapy Style:
Direct & Transparent
Warm & Relational
Grounded & Calming
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Master of Arts, Counselling Psychology - Adler University
EMDR Basic Training - EMDR International Association
Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy Externship - ICEFT
Developmental Model for Couples Therapy - Sue Diamond
Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1: Bridging the Couples Chasm - The Gottman Institute
8-Month Intern Counselling & Sex Therapy Training Program - Allura Sex Therapy Centre
The Sexually Competent Therapist [Foundations]: Integrating Sex Therapy Into Your Practice - Diana Sadat via Allura Sex Therapy Centre
safeTALK: Suicide Alertness for Everyone - Crisis Centre
Using Yoga in Your Work - Yoga Outreach
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In sessions with me, I'll work to develop a relationship with you that is based in a foundation of non-judgement, respect, curiosity, and trust. I'll want to understand all parts of you as a whole person, and remain curious about how you experience and make sense of the world. I see my role in therapy as a steady guide alongside you as we pave a path together towards your goals. I will notice and get curious about your emotional responses and experiences, explore how you make meaning of those moments, offer suggestions and resources for different choices when it feels like you're stuck, and gently challenge you to grow into new territory. I'll remain steady with you and make space for hard and heavy moments, and will make use of humour and lightness where appropriate. I'll also encourage you to notice emotional experiences within your body, so that you can deepen your understanding of the interaction between your emotional system, your thoughts, and your physical sensations, as these all play a role in sexual experiences.
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I chose to specialize in sex therapy because sex and sexuality can play a large role in our lives, our identities, and our relationships, and I believe that there are too few spaces to explore and celebrate these parts of ourselves. Societal messaging can create feelings of shame, fear, and insecurity about our sexual identities and experiences, and I want to be part of a cultural shift toward normalizing these themes, inviting conversation, and celebrating identity and expression, in whatever way it fits for you!
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A caring and understanding listener, a safe place to have hard conversations, a source of support, information, and resources.
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"Pleasure is the measure."
— Emily Nagoski
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Outside of work, I love being outside and spending time in the mountains, hiking and camping, but equally love a cozy, rainy day curled up inside with my dog and a good book. In spare time at home, I can be found crocheting, baking, or playing board games or video games with friends!
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Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Session Fees
Individual Counselling Session
50 Minutes
$175
Individual Counselling Session
80 Minutes
$262.50
Relationship Counselling Session
50 Minutes
$190
Relationship Counselling Session
80 Minutes
$285
Session fees may be paid by Credit Card, E-transfer, Cash (exact change only), or Cheque (Cash & Cheque available for in-person sessions only).
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