Shirley Lai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Richmond, BC V7E
Let's Connect (604) 373-0765
Shirley has over 25 years of experiences working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families in government funded programs and employee assistance programs. She specialized in supporting clients to overcome emotional problems (anxieties, low mood, depression etc.), relationship issues, parenting challenges, couple problems etc. She uses a variety of modalities such as EFT, EFFT, CBT, DBT and Narrative Therapy when working with clients. She believes that her client has the ability and resources to get better if they are given the support they need.
She works toward helping her clients to see their values, skills and knowledge which enable them to stand up to the problems they face. She likes to think outside-of-the-box to utilize creative methods such as story, art, drawing, writing and play-based activity to help her clients engage in therapy.
She is passionate to work along side with parents to help them support their struggling children. Her work with individual/families are informed by family systems theory, attachment theory and trauma-informed practice. Shirley is a trained facilitator for the Triple P Positive parenting programs and the Connect Parent Group and has run many parents groups.
Call or Email Shirley Lai now for a free 15 minute consultation - (604) 373-0765
Let's Connect (604) 373-0765
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $180
- Pay by Cheque
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (604) 373-0765
Shirley Lai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 11741 Shirley Lai
- In Practice for 26 Years
- Certificate from BC College of Social Worker 11741 / 2014
- Certificate from BC Association of Social Worker 1006606 / 2015
- Attended University of Toronto, Graduated 1998
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Family Conflict
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Child
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
I also speak
Cantonese ,
Mandarin
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
I also speak
Cantonese ,
Mandarin
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Narrative
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Location
Call for a free consultation now - (604) 373-0765
Shirley Lai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW