Lake & Associates Counselling Inc.
Vancouver
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Vancouver
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I love people. This translate into going the extra mile with my customers. Whether sitting with them at the hospital while handcuffed to the bed, taking a call from a distraught father at the site of his son's suicide, connecting people for a job, or helping someone find supportive housing (that took 3 years), I do what it takes to the best of my abilities and resources.
3 customer reviews
Vijitatma Dasa
If you don't see God in all you don't see God at all.
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Virgo Bro
Dr. Steven Lake is extremely dedicated to his practice and very committed to his clients. I value his approach to counselling that provides a very discreet and caring atmosphere. Dr. Lake is definitely a professional with an inspiring outlook on life that he so willingly and compassionately shares with his clients. A great listener and easy to talk to, Dr. Lake has a gift that many persons in crisis could benefit from. Not to mention...a great sense of humour! More...
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Susanne Taylor
I love and enjoy reading all of Dr.Lake's articles and all the great advice I can find on this site. Dr. Lake is a master at saying it like it is in the most incredibly human way possible. He has been a great source of help to me over and over again. So I'd like to say thank you to him for all of his caring and hard work. More...
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What do you love most about your job?
Helping people create the lives they want. People come to therapy because they are in pain. Helping them transform that pain and moving into a life with more clarity, understanding, and less pain is one of the most satisfying experiences I could ask for.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I've been self-employed my whole adult life (40+ yrs.) so this was just a natural extension of that life long path. I have always had an entrepreneurial bent and I find running a business a perfect reflection of my strengths and weaknesses. It tells me how I need to change and grow in order to become more of who I can be.
Why should our clients choose you?
Because I have 20+ years of experience, teach counselling at graduate school, and come from the heart when working with people. The motto on the back of my business card states that, "Knowledge liberates and love heals" which sums up my philosophy when working with clients.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes. Clients have the choice of phone or Zoom. They also have email and text access. I respond to messages within twenty four hours and bookings are done either through email or by phone.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Full Covid-19 safety protocols are in effect at the office.
Trauma: Sexual, physical and emotional
Steven has worked for the BC Society of Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse since 2006. Before that he worked for Corrections Canada in the Sexual Offender Unit and the Aggressive Behavioral Unit. And before that he was a therapist for a year long research project with women who had been sexually assaulted. In the last couple of years he has helped people recover from work place injury and harassment with WorkSafeBC.
Marriage and Divorce
Steven has worked with couples in high conflict divorce situations and supported men and women as they make the transition from marriage to being without a partner. He has written a book for men on how to communicate with women so they can be part of a happy and healthy relationship. It is available on Amazon https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07BV5GJ8X
Life Coaching
Steven has worked with carpenters (he was one) to corporate executives supporting them in career change or rediscovering meaning in their work. As a person who has had multiple careers himself, Steven understands the work challenges and stresses inherent in today's workplace.
