Liz Lesperance (She/Her)
Photo courtesy of Ariana Pasin Photography
POSTGRADUATE FELLOW
Pre-licensed; RCC anticipated October 2024
Clinical Supervisor: Diana Sadat, RCC, CST
Location: Vancouver, BC // Online
Availability: Sundays-Wednesdays
Session type: In-person & virtual
Current availability for booking: waitlist available for October 2024
Areas of Interest
Neurodivergency
Bisexuality
Low Desire
Painful Sex
Sexual Trauma
Approaches in Therapy
Somatic & Experiential
Mindfulness
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Informed Practice
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Attachment-based
Session Fees
All fees exclusive of GST
Individual
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Individual
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Initial Couples
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Couples
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Session fees may be paid by Credit Card, E-transfer, Cash (exact change only), or Cheque (Cash & Cheque available for in-person sessions only).
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Welcome! My approach to therapy is rooted in pleasure-focused, trauma-informed, and sex-positive values. I take on a strength based and somatic approach that is rooted in the belief that you have the capacity for meaningful change, whatever that looks like to you!
My aim is to create a safe, authentic, judgement free space where you are able to explore your inner world. I believe in the power of safety, which allows for greater creativity, empowerment in relationships and enables us to learn and heal. I understand that healing is non-linear and complex, and that getting in touch with our thoughts, minds and bodies can be uncomfortable. I try to show up as a fellow human, meeting you where you are and always being curious.
As a client myself, I have found having someone alongside me while I encounter parts of myself to be immensely grounding. Sex can play a crucial role in our lives, affecting our wellbeing and sometimes our mental and physical health. Sex can also be a difficult topic to talk about - society has produced a shame-based, taboo narrative that pushes strict roles and ideas of what sex and sexuality should be like, look like and feel like. I’m here to tell you that how you experience sex and sexuality is valid! Together, we will work towards learning, unlearning, and building up parts of your life that serve you and allow you to live authentically.
Outside of work, I am an avid reader, fantasy nerd and proud cat mum to Jim & Cleo. I enjoy spending time in nature and connecting with my partner, friends and family.
I identify as a neurodivergent white woman and use she/her pronouns. I gratefully acknowledge that I work, live and play on the unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səlílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
Professional Licensure & Degrees
- (in-progress) Masters of Counselling Psychology, Adler University
- *Bachelor of Arts in Geography, University of Victoria
Professional Trainings & Experience
- (in-progress) Allura Sex Therapy Centre 8-month Intern Counselling & Sex Therapy Training Program, Allura Sex Therapy Centre
- (in-progress) Developmental Model for Couples Therapy, Sue Diamond
- The Sexually Competent Therapist: Integrating Sex Therapy Into Your Practice, Diana Sadat via Allura Sex Therapy Centre