Songbird Therapy
Take a step out of the rain
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Certified Music Therapist (Canada)
Board Certified Music Therapist (US)
You don't have to do this alone.
Do you ever feel like your brain won't shut off? Replaying conversations or waiting for the other shoe to drop, so you can't relax? Many of the people I work with share that they feel stuck in some aspect of their life and want to deepen their connection to themselves and others. I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing grief and big life transitions (divorce, death, retirement, empty nest, etc.), relationship struggles, exploring aspects of sexuality and kink, Consensual Non-Monogamy (with partners or solo), folx in both the 2SLGBTQIA+ and kink communities, and people managing general life struggles. Counselling can be a space to explore and express aspects of ourselves without judgment. Together, we can create a plan that best suits your needs so you can live the life you want on YOUR terms.
Meet
Your Therapist
Hi! I'm Alexina. I have been working full time as a Certified Music Therapist (MTA; MT-BC) since 2017, and in that time I have cultivated my authentic and relational therapeutic style.
In 2023, I took the plunge and officially launched Songbird Therapy, registered it as a BC business and have been offering music therapy at various organizations around the lower mainland. I am thrilled to be expanding my own practice (while still maintaining the connections of various contracts) to offer counselling services as well (If you want to read more about why I chose this name and how it may relate to you, click here!).
I am a graduate of CityU with a Masters of Counselling a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.
Being both a registered clinical counsellor and a certified music therapist means I bring a special flavour of talk therapy infused with creativity. There are moments when talking doesn't feel quite enough, but maybe listening to a particular song is helpful. Or perhaps taking that song and writing lyrics that reflect your unique life experiences. With that said, if you don't connect with music, we won't use it. It is simply another
mode of healing that I offer to my clients who feel they would like to explore it.
I aim to create a welcoming space for my clients to express themselves freely and show up without
expectation.
I offer support around life transitions, grief, relationship struggles (boundaries, autonomy, exploring Consensual Non-Monogamy, etc.), anxiety, self discovery, motivation, and various other areas.
If you'd like to see how music therapy can support you with emotional and experiential processing, or if talk therapy is more your jam, book a free 15 minute consultation and we'll chat to see if we're a good fit for each other :)
If you'd like to know more about my therapeutic approach, clinical experience, or education, click below to read more about me.
Why It Works
New Awareness
Therapy can help to bring about new understandings or perspectives, gain new coping skills (and trust/adapt the ones you're using!) and support with making decisions about how you want to live your life. Many people find that they are stronger than they realize, and already have the answers they're looking for.
Improved Communication
Therapy can shed light on previous unwanted patterns and help to create ones. It can also support learning and practising new communication skills.
Stronger Relationships
Therapy can strengthen and bring a richness to many relationships. Being able to effectively communicate with others, as well as set and reinforce boundaries can create an atmosphere of peace, acceptance and mutual respect.
Living Authentically
Therapy can help you live the life you want. When you discover what's important to you and actively choose to live in a way that supports your values, you might find that tough decisions get a bit easier. You may also notice that you're experiencing less emotional distress and anxiety.
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