Lien Dilewijns, MC, RCC, Somatic Psychotherapist
About Me
I am a somatic attachment psychotherapist and EMDR therapist I am currently not accepting new clients till May 2024. I am a registered clinical counsellor with the BCACC and a somatic attachment psychotherapist in private practice specializing in a variety of areas. I specialize in ADHD, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, grief & loss, anxiety, and depression. I incorporate mindfulness practices as well as somatic pieces in my sessions which can help with other wellness issues for both individuals and couples. I specialize in long term therapy healing by unpacking deep routed childhood trauma and navigating where current triggers originated from. I strive to provide a counselling space that fosters safety, encourages growth, and supports each individual’s innate healing potential. I value allyship with Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. I have experience working with individuals with childhood trauma, individuals experiencing domestic violence, and individuals living with anxiety, depression, and self-harm. These experiences have all come together to ignite a deep appreciation for the power of community and the importance of connection. I have a strong passion for deepening our learning and finding support for healing through mindfulness.
Education & Experience
-Masters of Counselling Psychology -Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC -Bachelor of Arts with a major in sociology and a minor in business management -Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy -EMDR -IFS skills and competencies intensive -IFS: Brining Neurodiversity into Your Practice -Trauma and Somatic Connection by Peter Levine -Broken Connections: Healing Strategies for Trauma and Attachment, Dianne Poole Heller and Gabore Mate -Relationships as Mirrors of our Trauma, Esther Perel -Examining the Root Cause of Addiction from an Indigenous Lens, Gina Perez-Baron, Pat McCabe, Daniel RYNO Herrera, & Dr. Gabor Maté -Decolonizing Trans Health -Mindfulness -Solution Building Couples Therapy: The Solution Focused Approach with Couples -How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime by Nadine Burke Harris -Collective Trauma Summit: - Relational Attunement: Gabor Mate -Climate Anxiety: Britt Wray -Racial and Gender Justice: Yolo Akili Robinson -Reclaiming Indigenous Narratives: Julian Brave Noisecat -Freedom From Gender Norms: Alok Vaid-Menon -Relational Living: Terrance Real
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Autism Spectrum
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
Population Served
- Adults
- Couples
- First Responders
Insurance
- BlueCross BlueShield