Counselling, Critical Incident Debriefing, Mental Health & Social Work Support
Owner & Social Work Therapist
Lisa is a Registered Social Worker with both a Bachelor and Master Degree in Social Work. Since 2012, she has worked extensively in child welfare, with youth who have disabilities, and in the counselling field in the areas of mental health, substance use, and supporting women and children affected by violence. Lisa also holds an Associate Certificate in Trauma & Crisis Intervention from JIBC and is internationally certified as a Trauma Treatment Specialist. In addition to her social work practice, Lisa serves as a rural Firefighter bringing valuable insights of the first responder culture into her practice and therapeutic approach. She also provides specialized Disaster Psychosocial Support across the province to individuals and groups affected by disasters such as wildfires and floods. Since May 2024, she has been a DBT Group Leader with the Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Society of BC. Since founding her private practice in January 2023, Lisa has specialized in critical incident debriefing and counselling for trauma, mental health concerns (including BPD, anxiety, and depression), substance use, first responders, and crisis intervention. She is trained and experienced in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), offering a down-to-earth, client-centered, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed approach. Lisa provides a comfortable and nonjudgmental atmosphere to support and guide clients through their struggles. She is dedicated to helping individuals navigate their toughest days to find hope and resilience. Reach out anytime to learn more about Lisa and how she can help.
Decolonizing care grounded in respect, relationships, and awareness of systemic barriers
Affirming allied support that respects identity, safety, and lived experience
Trauma-informed support for high-stress roles, critical incidents, and cumulative exposure
Compassionate DBT for emotional regulation, coping, mindfulness, and relationship skills
Stabilization and processing following acute or overwhelming events
Guidance to cope with stress, rumination, and overwhelm while supporting emotional balance
Support for navigating low mood, restoring motivation, and finding meaning in everyday life
Trauma-informed support focused on safety, stabilization, and restoring a sense of control
Support that honours culture, values, and identities, while acknowledging systemic oppression
Virtual, phone, or in-person sessions in Princeton. Lisa is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), offering a strengths-based, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and person-centered approach. Her services are covered by most extended health benefits, ICBC, Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP), First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), Greenshield EAP, Health Canada EAP, and MCFD programs including Autism BC & SAJE. Click “Learn More” to book a session.
Learn MoreCritical Incident Stress Management (CISM) — 1:1 defusing, group debriefing, vicarious trauma prevention, and psychological first aid for first responders and others exposed to critical incidents such as violence, accidents, fires, or other stressful events. Services are trauma-informed, inclusive, and supportive of emotional well-being. Lisa holds a Trauma & Crisis Intervention Certificate (Justice Institute of BC, 2023) and is a Certified Trauma Treatment Specialist (International Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists). Contact Lisa to learn more about CISM services.
Co-Facilitator for the BPD Society of BC's Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Skills Group for Adults. Offered twice a year in January and July. Intakes open May 1 and November 1. Please go to https://www.bpdbc.ca/dbt for details! What: 24-week Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Multi-Skills group. When: Tuesday evenings, 5:30 - 7:30 pm (PST). Where: Zoom Healthcare. Who: Adults who are 18+ and residents of BC who meet criteria for borderline personality disorder (BPD). Cost: $30 per session ($720 in total).
Learn MoreDifferent sides. Practical skills. One turn at a time. At Robic’s Cube Counselling & Support, I view emotional well-being as multi-dimensional. Like a cube, different sides need attention at different times. Turning the Cube is a weekly coping skills series grounded in DBT and trauma-informed, evidence-based practice. Each week, I highlight one practical skill—a single, intentional “turn”—to support awareness, regulation, connection, and resilience. Across this series, you’ll see skills related to: • Mindfulness • Distress Tolerance • Emotion Regulation • Interpersonal Effectiveness • Trauma & Body-based • Values and Meaning. If you’d like to see each week’s coping skill, you’re welcome to follow Robic’s Cube Counselling & Support on Facebook & Instagram as new skills are shared. Note: These posts are shared for general educational purposes and are not a substitute for counselling, therapy, or crisis support. Skills are offered as tools, not solutions, and may or may not be a fit for everyone.
Custom mental health workshops designed specifically for your agency. These interactive workshops cover a wide range of mental health topics, including coping strategies, self-care, boundaries, assertiveness, reframing negative thoughts, trauma responses, addiction, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, relaxation, and interpersonal skills. Sessions are tailored to your team’s needs and goals. Contact Lisa to discuss topics, costs, and booking.
Not why the addiction, but why the pain.
Acceptance is the only way out of hell.
Vulnerability is not weakness; it’s our greatest measure of courage.
Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; it's choosing what's right over what's fun, fast, or easy; and it's practicing your values, not just professing them.
True belonging doesn't require us to change who we are; it requires us to be who we are.
It is hard to be happy without a life worth living. This is a fundamental tenet of DBT. Of course, all lives are worth living in reality. No life is not worth living. But what is important is that you experience your life as worth living – one that is satisfying, and one that brings happiness.
Trauma is not what happens to you but what happens inside you.
This infographic was created to provide information on things to consider when choosing a counsellor. Lisa is happy to send this to anybody who would like a full size version or answer any questions about this...
Read MoreSee ad. Lisa also provides counselling in other areas such as grief and loss, life stressors, building self-esteem, and more. Feel free to reach out to discuss how Lisa can best support you!
Read MoreYes! Counselling and other services can be covered for eligible individuals under the following programs...
Read MoreLisa was a Child Welfare Social Worker for approximately 10 years before delving into the world of counselling...
Read MoreLisa has formal training and experience in the following counselling modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI)...
Read MoreYes! Lisa also provides group critical incident debriefing, mental health workshops, therapeutic groups, and other social work related support. Have an idea or question about this? Let's chat about it! Reach out anytime.
Read MoreYes! Lisa provides counselling in-person at her office in Princeton, BC, or virtually through the Jane App, or via telephone. On suitable occasions, Lisa is even willing to provide support in-home.
Read MoreThis picture is my brother Matthew who passed away in 2011 at the age of 26 after a very public plane crash in Vancouver. There is a lot more to this story but that’s for another time...
Read MoreTo schedule a free 15 minute consult or full counselling session (virtual, telephone, or in-person), your options are as follows...
Read MoreYes! Social Workers are one of the professions that can provide counselling/ therapy/ psychotherapy through their Registration/ License with the BC College of Social Workers (BCCSW)...
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