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Alexa Harder
Registered Clinical Counsellor
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My experiences and interests give me a unique understanding of…
- Anxiety, Panic Disorders, and OCD
- Depression and low mood
- Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
- Perinatal/Reproductive Mental Health and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
- Pregnancy loss and fertility challenges
- Matrescence
- People pleasing, perfectionism and setting boundaries
- Attachment wounds and relationship challenges
- Workplace stress
- Major life transitions (work, relationships, parenthood)
- Grief and loss
- Substance Abuse Disorders
My cultural or ancestral background is…
My work as a therapist is inspired by (not limited to)...
My clients describe me using words like…
- Compassionate
- Curious
- Warm
- Calm
- Lighthearted
Expertise
Areas of Focus
Anxiety
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills
Attachment wounds
Body Dysmorphia
Boundaries and boundary setting
Depression
Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Relationships
People pleasing
Perfectionism
Overwhelm
Eating disorders
Familial and social relationships
Fertility
Grief and Loss
Identity and Self-Exploration
Life transitions
Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth
Negative body image
Nervous system regulation
OCD
Building Self-Care Routines
My clients often self-identify as…
- Female
- Non-binary
- Parents
- Pregnant-people
- Survivors of sexual violence
- LGBTQ2IA+
- Professionals
- Creatives
I’m the right therapist for you if…
- Want to cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself
- Want to create a better relationship with yourself and your body
- Need a soft place to land as well as support in your perinatal or parenthood journey
- You struggle to manage anxiety, perfectionism, people pleasing or overwhelm in your day to day life
- Want to be challenged compassionately to create growth and change in your life
- You have overwhelming emotions and need help processing them
- You have a hard time setting boundaries or advocating for your needs in your relationships
Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Feminist Therapy
Trauma-Informed
Somatic Experiencing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Relational Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Health at Every Size (HAES)
Narrative Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Neurobiological Approach
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If we work together you can expect to feel...
- Validated, seen, heard and held
- Like you can share anything without shame or judgement
- Regulated
Served Populations
LGBTQ2IA+
Adults (18+)
Practice Details
Service Offerings & Rates
Initial Consultation (15 min)
Free
Individual Therapy (60 min)
Sliding scale offered on case by case basis
Couples Therapy (60 min)
Sliding scale offered on case by case basis
During your free consultation, we'll go over...
- What brings you to therapy
- What you're hoping to gain out of working together
- Helpful/unhelpful past therapy experiences
- Any questions you have about therapy and/or working together
If we work together you can expect me to…
- Meet you wherever you're at
- Walk alongside you as you process your experiences and create a life that is uniquely meaningful to you
- Be an unwavering supporter of you and your journey
- Challenge you compassionately in service of your personal growth
Insurance & Benefits Coverage
Coverage depends on the insurance plan. Check with your provider to see if your plan covers one of the listed designations.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Schedule
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Eligible provinces and territories are highlighted in green.
British Columbia
Alberta
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Education
City University
Master of Counselling
2022
Simon Fraser University
Master of Business Administration
2017
McGill University
Bachelor of Commerce
2012
Certifications
Postpartum Support International
Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy Certificate
2024
Somatic Experiencing International
Intermediate Level 1 & 2
2023
IFS Institute
A Compassionate Approach to Addictive Processes with Internal Family Systems (Seminar)
2022
AEDP Institute
Relational Interventions as Part of the Cure: AEDP in the treatment of eating disorders (Seminar)
2022
AEDP Institute
Intro to Accelerated Experiential DP
2022
Postpartum Support International
Components of Care Certificate
2022
Somatic Experiencing International
Beginner Level 1, 2 & 3
2022
Languages
English
Contact
Alexa