Dr. Sturgess is a registered psychologist who has been practicing since 1965. She has been in private practice in Vancouver/Langley since 1989. She is registered with the College of Psychologists of BC (#0253) and a member of the BC Psychological Association. Dr Sturgess received her doctoral degree in psychology from the University of Montreal. She also trained in family therapy with Pacific Coast Institute. Dr. Sturgess works with individuals and/or couples with various issues such as anxiety/depression, stress, communications and life transitions. She takes an eclectic approach using cognitive behavioural and family system techniques, mixed with intuitive common sense from life experiences. She is married and the mother of three children.
Sometimes life can throw you a curve ball but our professional staff at Oakhill Counseling and Mediation is here to help you get through the tough times. Our caring and warm environment is inviting and will leave you feeling relaxed and peaceful. Our services list is extensive, covering everything from counseling to mediation to Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy. We have five locations around British Columbia in order to serve you better.
We all face difficult moments in life, times that push us to stretch and grow in new ways. When they occur, therapy can bring perspective, renew hope, improve coping, and help you gain greater meaning in life. I have over 25 years experience as a registered psychologist in the Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley area, helping people with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, life transitions and more. I view psychotherapy as a partnership in which we work together to understand your problems and find solutions. Where current concerns are front and centre, we look at developing fresh ways of understanding, coping with or changing the situation. Where past experiences are getting in your way, we work to help you let go of the things you need to and move forward.
I have training in psychodynamic, interpersonal, experiential, cognitive-behavioural, and dialectical behavioral therapies.
Professional Training Workshops, Psychoeducational, play therapy, individual therapy, Parent Support, Counselling, Developmental Assessment, Parenting Workshops, Clinical Supervision
Dr. Lapointe and Associates are committed to supporting families and children. Their areas of expertise include psychoeducational and developmental assessments of children, as well as counselling children of all ages and supporting parents. Dr. Lapointe and Associates use a variety of therapeutic approaches in their counselling work, including play therapy, to help families and children with issues concerning parent/child attachment, parent/family empowerment, as well as anxiety, behavioural and mood difficulties. Dr. Lapointe and Associates use the most current theoretical approaches in their assessment work to ensure a thorough and holistic understanding of each child/student's needs.