About Us
You’ve already taken your first step!
At Strive Counselling, we are here to support you reach your mental and emotional wellness goals. You’ve already taken your first step in this journey by engaging in your curiosity about which counsellor you would like to take along on your journey in therapy.
Your goals and needs are our priority, and we would be happy to have a free 15-mins consultation with you to discuss these needs. This is an opportunity for us to learn a little bit about each other, and for you to gauge whether someone on our team would be the right fit for you.
Our Team
We recognize that everyone’s mental health needs are unique, which is why our team makes it a necessity to learn about and offer a diversity of the latest evidence-based and creative therapeutic approaches catered to you. Have a look at our team profiles, and find a therapist that suits your needs!
William Lee
MA, RCC-ACS (#16829)
Clinical Director
Availability: Burnaby & Virtual (Phone & Video)
Highlights:
- Sports Psychology (performance consulting)
- Relationships / Couples
- Multicultural Counselling
- Burnout
- Addiction
Louise Chan
MED, RCC (#19096)
Senior Associate Counsellor
Availability: Virtual (Phone & Video)
Highlights:
- Children & Youth
- Family Counselling
- Couples Therapy
- Trauma
- Depression & Anxiety
- Multicultural Counselling
Amber Lum
MED, RCC (#19921)
Senior Associate Counsellor
Availability: Burnaby & Virtual (Phone & Video)
Highlights:
- Children & Youth
- Family Counselling
- Trauma
- Depression & Anxiety
- Multicultural Counselling
Micah Jakobs
MC, RCC (#25084)
Associate Counsellor
Availability: Burnaby, Vancouver & Virtual (Phone & Video)
Highlights:
- Depression & Anxiety
- Grief & loss
- Life Changes
- Relationships
- Youth
Jess Tang
MC, RCC (#22640)
Associate Counsellor
Availability: Burnaby, Vancouver & Virtual (Phone & Video)
Highlights:
- Anxiety & Depression
- Stress Management
- Sports psychology / Performance
- Multicultural Counselling
- Identity and Self-esteem
Ellen Lu
MACP, RCC (#23384)
Associate Counsellor
Availability: Burnaby, Vancouver & Virtual (Phone & Video)
Highlights:
- Youth Athletes
- Emerging Adults
- Stress and Anxiety
- Depression
- Chronic Pain
Vivian Chu
MC, RCC (#27037)
Associate Counsellor
Availability: Burnaby & Virtual (phone & video)
Highlights:
- Healing through self-compassion
- Women navigating midlife, perimenopause, menopause
- Life transitions
- Parenting challenges and relationship stress
- Culturally sensitive support
Elika Yamauchi
BA, BCYC Indigenous Specialization
Pre-licensed therapist
Availability: Burnaby & Virtual (phone & video)
Highlights:
- Children & Adolescence
- Depression & Anxiety
- Life transitions (emerging adults)
- Diverse Identities and Complex Histories
- School and work-related stressors