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Our counsellors at Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness are passionate about supporting you through life’s challenges and helping you thrive. We offer in-person and virtual sessions, so no matter where you are, compassionate care is within reach. Get to know the team dedicated to walking alongside you on your journey.

Meet the Team

Complex Trauma & PTSD
Purpose & Meaning
Self-Esteem
Body Image
Anxiety
Women's Health
Emotional Regulation

Relationships
Identity Exploration
Boundaries & People Pleasing
Shame & Guilt
Stress & Burnout
Life Transitions
Cultural Exploration
Depression

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Yassi Kazemi

MACP, RCC (She/Her)

Anxiety
Depression
Anger Issues
Trauma
Abuse
Grief & Loss
Relationships
Goal Setting
Purpose & Meaning

Sleep Issues
Burnout
Work/School Challenges
Self-Esteem
Highly Sensitive People (HSP)
Boundaries & People Pleasing

Rita Benci, Registered Clinical Counsellor at Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness in Vancouver

Rita Benci

MACP, RCC (She/Her)

Anxiety
Stress & Burnout
Depression
Perfectionism
Trauma
Self-Esteem
Identity Exploration
BIPOC Experiences

Autism/ADHD
Goal Setting
Women's Health
Emotion Regulation
Work/School Challenges
Communication
Relationships
Boundaries & People Pleasing

Deeyh Uthman, Canadian Certified Counsellor at Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness in Vancouver

Deeyh Uthman

MACP, CCC (She/Her)

Anxiety
Shame
Self-Esteem
Self-Compassion
Body Image
Trauma
Abuse
Women's Health
Emotional Regulation

Stress & Burnout
Relationships
Boundaries & People Pleasing
Purpose & Meaning
Life Transitions
Work/School Challenges
Depression

Mariah McKnight, Registered Clinical Counsellor at Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness in Vancouver

Mariah McKnight

MSW, RCC (She/Her)

Anxiety
Trauma
Self-Compassion
Self-Esteem
Perfectionism
ADHD
Attachments
Divorce & Separation
Shame & Guilt

Boundaries
People Pleasing
Relationships
Work/School Challenges
Life Transitions
Women's Health
Goal Setting
Stress & Burnout
Personal Growth

Cynthia Crowley, Canadian Certified and Registered Clinical Counsellor at Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness, Vancouver

Cynthia Crowley

MACP, RCC, CCC (She/Her)

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