Meet Amanda Thiessen RSW, MSW

Hi!

I’m Amanda.

I’m a psychotherapist, organizational coach, and workplace educator.

I help folks protect their mental health and handle workplace challenges so they can move forward with clarity and ease.

Get a feel for what it's like to work with me for free.

I am a psychotherapist, organizational coach, and organizational educator.

I works with workplace issues including bullying and harassment (those targeted and those accused), burnout, compassion fatigue, career transitions, work related depression and anxiety, + invisible disabilities (ADHD, autoimmune diseases, etc.)

I have been practicing and teaching in these areas for approximately 9 years.

My therapeutic style…

My style is grounded in empathy, warmth, and understanding. I work collaboratively with you on whatever you bring into the room.

I use an integrative approach based in many modalities including affective neuroscience, attachment theory, emotion theory, and body-focused (also called somatic) approaches.

Since everyone is unique in the way they approach life and suffering, I tailor my approach to what you need and who you are.

Anti-oppressive practice is a core principle of my work. I am committed to continuing to learn about and work toward socially just practices and systems in my practice. 

I believe that everyone has the capacity to grow, heal, and live a joy filled life.

My credentialing

Master of Social Work in Leadership and Human Services - University of Calgary

Master of Arts in Theology - Regent College

Bachelor of Social Work - University of Vic

Bachelor of Psychology - University of the Fraser Valley

Specific therapeutic trainings:

Organizational Coaching Certificate - UBC

Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy - Level 1 - AEDP Institute

Somatic Therapy level 1- Center for Mindfulness Based Somatic Therapy

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy - DBT Center Vancouver

Memberships

Registered Social Worker in the province of British Columbia (BCCSW #11440)

Member of the BC Association of Social Workers

Canadian Association of Social Workers