Welcome to my therapy practice! I offer counselling and art therapy sessions in person at my Gastown office on Wednesdays and virtual sessions on Saturdays. Please select the location on the left side of the page to book your desired appointments!

🌟 New Clients: You can book a complimentary consultation session directly with the available times below. Please note when booking if you prefer a phone consult.

📝 Cancellation Policy: If you want to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please send an email 24 hours before the scheduled time to avoid the cancellation charge. If you are feeling unwell, please request for an online session instead. Thank you for helping to keep our community safe!

⏰ Don’t see a time that fits your schedule? Please email myself at hello@laurensmarttherapy.com with your availability and we can find a time that works for you!

UPDATE: I will be away from October 27 to November 18 and will be pausing all appointments. New and current clients are encouraged to reserve appointment spots after November 18. I have limited availability via email or Whatsapp for any questions.

December Holiday Hours: Closed December 23rd to January 1st

Lauren (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Canadian Art Therapist working in Vancouver, BC. She is a second generation mixed Filipino-Canadian (filipino-caucasian) born and raised in the Filipino diaspora of the BC lower mainland. She holds her sessions in English.

Lauren specializes in working with youth, young adults and working professionals struggling with anxiety, grief, shame, burnout, chronic stress, ADHD and the impact of trauma such as spiritual, generational and traumatic loss. Her therapeutic approaches are trauma informed and culturally sensitive. She also has experience providing groups, providing counselling at events, and working with health authorities and community organizations.

For fun, Lauren enjoys engaging in community events, exploring new foods and places to eat, hiking, and playing video games with friends.

Lauren (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Canadian Art Therapist workin... Read More

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