Lien Dilewijns, MC, RCC, Somatic Psychotherapist
About Me
I am a somatic attachment psychotherapist and EMDR therapist
I am a registered clinical counsellor with the BCACC and a somatic attachment psychotherapist in private practice specializing in a variety of areas.
I specialize in ADHD, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, grief & loss, anxiety, and depression. I incorporate mindfulness practices as well as somatic pieces in my sessions which can help with other wellness issues for both individuals and couples. I specialize in long term therapy healing by unpacking deep routed childhood trauma and navigating where current triggers originated from.
I strive to provide a counselling space that fosters safety, encourages growth, and supports each individual’s innate healing potential. I value allyship with Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. I have experience working with individuals with childhood trauma, individuals experiencing domestic violence, and individuals living with anxiety, depression, and self-harm. These experiences have all come together to ignite a deep appreciation for the power of community and the importance of connection. I have a strong passion for deepening our learning and finding support for healing through mindfulness.
Education & Experience
-Masters of Counselling Psychology
-Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC
-Bachelor of Arts with a major in sociology and a minor in business management
-Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy
-EMDR
-IFS skills and competencies intensive
-IFS: Brining Neurodiversity into Your Practice
-Trauma and Somatic Connection by Peter Levine
-Broken Connections: Healing Strategies for Trauma and Attachment, Dianne Poole Heller and Gabore Mate
-Relationships as Mirrors of our Trauma, Esther Perel
-Examining the Root Cause of Addiction from an Indigenous Lens, Gina Perez-Baron, Pat McCabe, Daniel RYNO Herrera, & Dr. Gabor Maté
-Decolonizing Trans Health
-Mindfulness
-Solution Building Couples Therapy: The Solution Focused Approach with Couples
-How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime by Nadine Burke Harris
-Collective Trauma Summit:
- Relational Attunement: Gabor Mate
-Climate Anxiety: Britt Wray
-Racial and Gender Justice: Yolo Akili Robinson
-Reclaiming Indigenous Narratives: Julian Brave Noisecat
-Freedom From Gender Norms: Alok Vaid-Menon
-Relational Living: Terrance Real
Specialty Area
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Autism Spectrum
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Couples
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
Language
- Dutch
Insurance
- BlueCross BlueShield
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