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Mari Felipe Therapy – Vancouver, British Columbia

Transformational Therapy and Arts-Based Healing

Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, I, Mari Felipe, am dedicated to facilitating transformative processes for individuals and communities.

Therapeutic Approach

My mission is to guide you through various forms of transformation, whether moving from conflict to resolution, feeling stuck to discovering new possibilities, or seeking increased aliveness, grounding, self-expression, and resilience. I employ arts-based healing approaches to provide a safe, trauma-informed, and intuitive path through these transitions.

Expressive Arts Therapy

I use poetry and multimedia art as therapeutic tools, believing that art can empower, fight stigma, and envision new realities. Expressive arts therapy is central to my practice, allowing individuals to engage in creative expression as a means to facilitate healing and personal growth.

Professional Experience

In addition to my private practice, I have extensive experience as a trauma therapist at a non-profit organization, supporting children, youth, and families affected by trauma. I also specialize in Expressive Arts Therapy for youth dealing with concurrent disorders and offer psychoeducational and therapeutic group facilitation. My background includes working with diverse populations, including migrants, BIPOC, neurodivergent individuals, and marginalized communities.

Qualifications

• Registered Therapeutic Counselor (RTC) with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT)
• Diploma in Expressive Arts Therapy (Dip.EXAT) – Vancouver School of Healing Arts (VSOHA), 2020
• Master of Arts from King’s College London, UK
• Skillfully Responding to Distress – Crisis Center BC
• ASIST – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training – Living Works
• Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP)
• Currently Pursuing Doctoral Studies in Expressive Arts Therapy at the European Graduate School (EGS)
• Pursuing UBC Micro-certificate in Diversity and Inclusion
• Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts Therapy Online Level One – Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute, 2021

Get in Touch

Explore how arts-based therapy and transformative practices can support your journey. Contact me to learn more about how I can assist you in achieving your therapeutic goals.