Justin Brass, BAH, MA, RP-Q
(He/Him)
About Me
Hi, I’m Justin. Even when life looks okay on the outside, it can still feel heavy on the inside. You might find yourself overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you can’t quite explain. That doesn’t mean you’re broken. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship stress, identity questions, or the impact of past experiences, therapy can offer a place to slow down and make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are ready to better understand themselves, shift old dynamics, and feel more connected to their relationships, their values, and their inner world. Many of the people I support are thoughtful, caring, and capable, yet carry a sense of disconnection, self-doubt, or confusion about what’s next. Clients describe me as warm, insightful, and easy to talk to, which helps them feel comfortable opening up and exploring what matters most. My approach is affirming, trauma-informed, and grounded in evidence-based methods such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and the Gottman Method. I tailor our work to your needs and your pace. Together, we can explore what healing, clarity, and meaningful change can look like for you.
Education & Experience
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honours), Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology TRAININGS: 2025 “Extended Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) Core Skills” Debi Scimeca-Diaz, Couples Therapy & Training “Emotional Focused Couples Therapy: EFCT Externship” International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy “Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)” Envision “Penis Problems: Working with ED, DE, PE/Sex and Gender”, “Sex & Trauma: Moving Beyond Trauma & Reclaiming Sexuality” Allura Academy for Integrative Sex Therapy “San’yas Core ICS Mental Health” Provincial Health Services Authority “Tabletop Role-Playing Therapy” Dragons Den Gaming “Emotionally Focused Family Therapy - Fundamentals” International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy “Introduction to the Developmental Model” Couples Institute “Introduction to Motivational Interviewing” PESI “Mastering Internal Family Systems & Couples” PESI 2024 “Agricultural Mental Health” AgCulture “Bringing Baby Home Educator Training” Gottman’s Institute “Couples and Addiction Recovery” Gottman’s Institute “Treating Affairs and Trauma” Gottman’s Institute “Complex Trauma & PTSD” Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Association “OCD/ERP Essentials” The Center for OCD and Anxiety “Shadow Work” The Birth, Breath, and Death Institute “Reducing Self-Talk for Eating Disorder Recovery” Non Dieting Health Therapy “Regulating Nervous Systems for Eating Disorders” Non Dieting Health Therapy “Working with Children: Levels of Risk” BC Association of Clinical Counsellors “Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy” Medical University of South Carolina “Understanding Firefighter Culture & Trauma” First Responder Health “Understanding Emergency Worker Trauma” First Responder Health “Rewind Trauma Therapy + Prenatal Care” Cherry Tree Counselling “Walk and Talk Therapy” Cherry Tree Counselling “Gabor Mate’s Compassionate Inquiry in Action” PESI “Emotionally Focused Therapy” PESI “Emotional Eating, Dieting, Binging and Body Image” PESI “ADHD from Childhood to Adulthood” PESI “Gottman Method Training – Level 1, 2, 3 Practicum” Gottman’s Institute 2023 “Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy – Level 1” PESI “Autism Clinical Specialist Intensive Training” PESI “EMDR Step by Step” PESI “Sex and Couples Therapy” PESI “Internal Family Systems” PESI “Social Justice, Ethics, and Multicultural Issues” PESI “Trauma & Telehealth” PESI
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
2025-present EMDR International Association 2025-present International Centre for Excellence in EFT 2024-present College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario 2024-present BC Association of Clinical Counsellors 2023-present Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapist Association 2023-present Canadian Sex Research Forum 2020-present Canadian Psychological Association
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Addictions
- Adoption
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Autism Spectrum
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Performance Enhancement
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sleep Disorders
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Sports Injuries
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Survivor's Guilt
- Tic Disorders
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Children (4-12)
- Couples
- Families
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Underserved
Language
- English