ABOUT US
Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness
Rise & Shine is a compassionate counselling practice in Vancouver dedicated to supporting teens, adults, and couples through life's challenges.
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We believe therapy should feel safe, supportive, and empowering. Our approach is thoughtful and personalized, helping you explore what's holding you back while building the resilience and clarity needed to move forward.
CYNTHIA CROWLEY
Owner/Founder
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Why We Started
Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness was founded with the belief that finding support shouldn't feel intimidating, clinical, or like you need to have everything figured out before you walk through the door.
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When Cynthia founded Rise & Shine, she wanted to create something a little different: a counselling practice that felt warm, welcoming, and human. A place where people could come as they are, talk openly about what they're going through, and feel supported without judgment.
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Because life can be complicated. Sometimes you know exactly what's wrong. Sometimes you just know that something doesn't feel right. And sometimes you're doing your best to keep everything together while quietly wondering how much longer you can keep going.
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You don't need to have the right words for it before reaching out.
From one therapist to a growing team
What began as a vision for a different kind of counselling practice has grown into a team of therapists supporting individuals, couples, teens, and adults of all ages throughout Vancouver and beyond.
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As Rise & Shine has grown, we've stayed grounded in the same values that shaped the practice from the beginning: therapy should be approachable, inclusive, collaborative, and tailored to the person sitting in front of us.
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Our therapists bring different backgrounds, experiences, specialties, and therapeutic approaches to the work. That means we can support a wide range of concerns, while still making sure your therapy feels personal to you.
RITA BENCI
Registered Clinical Counsellor
DEEYH UTHMAN
Canadian Certified Counsellor
YASSI KAZEMI
Registered Clinical Counsellor
MARIAH MCKNIGHT
Registered Clinical Counsellor
We don't believe there's only one "right" way to do therapy.
You might be looking for help with anxiety, relationships, trauma, burnout, self-esteem, sleep, identity, life transitions, or simply feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate.
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Maybe you've been in therapy before. Maybe this is your first time.
Maybe you're not even sure whether what you're experiencing is "bad enough" to talk to someone about.
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It is.
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At Rise & Shine, our goal isn't to tell you how you should feel or give you a checklist for becoming a better version of yourself. It's to create a space where you can slow down, make sense of what's happening, and work toward the changes that matter to you.
We believe...
Every Story Matters
We honour each person's journey and experiences with compassion and respect.
Growth is Possible
Meaningful change comes from gentle, consistent progress. No pressure, just support.
Healing in Connection
We believe in creating a safe, trusting space where you can feel truly understood.
You're not alone
Support and gentle guidance an help you navigate challenges and rediscover hope
A place to start, exactly where you are
We know reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step. You might wonder if you'll connect with a therapist, whether you'll know what to talk about, or whether therapy will actually help.
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You don't have to know all of that before you contact us.
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Our job is to meet you where you are, help you find the right fit, and walk alongside you from there.