A gentle place to explore, to weep, to laugh, to come undone, to return, to discover, to connect, to express, to release 🤍
Chantelle Sands
RCC (#18044)
Trauma Informed Psychotherapist Guided by Love and Liberation Practicing in Vancouver and Online
Hi! I’m Chantelle. I’m so glad you’re here.
Here’s a little about me
I’m a 37-year-old, queer, biracial, neurodivergent femme
A soft spoken, highly sensitive, spiritual, empath
An introverted social butterfly
An avid thrifter and life long learner
A daughter, sister, niece, wife, friend and dog mom
with Peace Love Unity Respect
Many of the people I support identify as:
Adults (25+)
2SLGBTQI+
Spiritual
Creative
Neurodivergent
Highly Sensitive, Empaths
Therapists, Healers, Helpers and Space Holders
Many of the themes in the conversations I have include:
Healing Trauma
Support with Depression, Stress and Burnout
Identity Exploration
Grief Work
Psychedelic Preparation and Integration
Sex Positive
What to expect:
Connect with an imperfect, clumsy, heart-centred therapist
Co-create an authentic therapeutic connection
A gentle invitation to slow down and look inward
Connect with the wisdom of your mind, body and soul
Approach yourself with compassion, understanding and acceptance
Let your values be your guide
Challenge dominant cultural narratives
Healing Modalities
My work draws inspiration from multiple healing modalities landing the heart of my practice as explorative and compassion focused, with a critical eye on how culture influences every aspect of our lives. I incorporate both Western and Indigenous teachings for a holistic approach.
Some of the techniques I use in my work include:
Mindful and somatic practices
Emotion Focused
Inner child/parts work
Guided imagery
Narrative, metaphor and storytelling
Honouring ceremony and ritual practices
Harm reduction principles
Your healing process is as unique as your finger print, and I would never claim to know “the right” way to healing. Together we will weave new and old ideas and practices to find the path that is right for you.
Connect with Me
Hours:
Mondays: In person
11:30-5:30
Tuesdays: Online
12:30 - 5:30
chantellesandstherapy@gmail.com
In Person - Location
814-602 W Hastings St
Vancouver, BC
V6B 1P2
WE APPROACH OUR lives on different trajectories, each of us spinning in our own separate, shining orbits. What gives this life its resonance is when those trajectories cross and we become engaged with each other, for as long or as fleetingly as we do. There’s a shared energy then, and it can feel as though the whole universe is in the process of coming together. I live for those times. No one is truly every “just passing through.” Every encounter has within it the power of enchantment, if we’re willing to look for it.
- Richard Wagamese