Alana Sham, MACP, RP
Alana works from an attachment-based and trauma-informed lens. She applies therapy approaches such as solution-focused therapy (SFT), narrative therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR), and play therapy techniques to best work with her clients. Working with individuals, children, couples, and families, Alana has experience working with children as young as 2 years old across a broad spectrum of challenges (ASD, ODD, ADD, OCD, PTSD, NVLD). She understands the importance of communication and understanding our loved ones. Alana is passionate about supporting her clients to succeed and feel empowered by their own abilities.
Hi, I’m Alana, a therapist who works from an attachment-based and trauma-informed lens. I believe that everyone has the potential to heal and grow, and I’m here to help you on your journey.
I’m skilled in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Attachment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Play Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR). I use these approaches to help my clients develop coping skills, improve communication, and build strong relationships.
I have experience working with individuals, children, couples, and families. I understand the importance of communication and understanding our loved ones, and I’m passionate about supporting my clients to succeed and feel empowered by their own abilities.
If you’re looking for a therapist who is compassionate, understanding, and experienced, I would be happy to help. I offer a free 20-minute consultation so that we can get to know each other and see if I’m a good fit for you.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation.
License Number: 008527
Sliding Scale / Reduced Fee Accepted: Yes
Types of Insurance Accepted: Any Insurance
Location
English, Cantonese
Individuals, Couples, Families, Groups
In Person Therapy, Telehealth/Teletherapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Adlerian, Attachment-based/Relational Therapy, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Compassion Focused, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eclectic / Generalist, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Family Systems, Feminist, Gestalt, Gottman Method, Integrative, Imago, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal, Jungian, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT), Play Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Structural Family Therapy, Transpersonal, Trauma-Focused
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Adoption, Anger Management, Anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Career Counseling, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Emotion Regulation, Family Conflict, Grief, Infertility
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