Sam Fattahi, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor Sam Fattahi | Innova Therapy Maple Ridge & Virtual
With over 10 years of professional experience, I have had the privilege of assisting individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds who have encountered trauma-related challenges resulting in conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and grief. My specialization lies in employing an integrative approach to ensure that every client receives personalized and empathetic care.
My extensive experience covers a wide spectrum of issues, including divorce, separation, couples counseling, communication enhancement, anxiety management, grief and loss support, relationship concerns, trauma therapy, and other life-altering experiences. As a trauma-informed counselor, I firmly believe in the unique strengths and narratives that each individual carries, recognizing the intrinsic value of their life journey in shaping their present circumstances.
Through the establishment of a secure and nurturing therapeutic environment, my goal is to assist you in discovering effective strategies and valuable resources that will facilitate your healing process, the reconstruction of a new reality, and the cultivation of a more fulfilling life. Your story matter and I am committed to helping you navigate your path toward a brighter future.
My Professional Background
I earned my Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology in 2013, and since then I’ve been creating a warm, safe environment to work collaboratively with clients on what is personally meaningful to them.
I am a Registered Clinical Counselor, and a member in good standing with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.
I am also trained in Reality Therapy and Choice Theory which is foundational to my work in providing couples therapy. Oftentimes, I would also use:
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
- Somatic Experiencing Therapy (SE)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy
- Play Therapy
- Sand Play Therapy
- Body Psychotherapy
- Solution-focused Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy
My Areas of Practice
- Couples therapy
- Stress related burnout
- Depression
- Anxiety
- PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and CPTSD
- Divorce therapy
- Post-divorce adjustments
- Relationship Issues
- Procrastination and time management
- Self-esteem or self-acceptance
It is an honour for me to be able to stand by my clients during their moments of challenge and provide support, just as it is to celebrate their significant achievements along the way.
I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to join you on your journey whenever you choose to invite me to do so.
I provide in-person counselling in our Maple Ridge office, as well as virtually. I offer counselling in English and Farsi.