Alysia Tenenboim
Counseling and Psychotherapy
"Trust only movement. Life happens at the level of events, not of words.
Trust movement."
“Follow your heart, but take your brain with you.”
- Adlerian psychology founder, Alfred Adler
About Me and My Practice
Hello, and welcome. I’m Alysia, and I’m glad you’re here. Therapy can be a place to explore what’s difficult, build new skills, and find a way forward at your own pace. We’ll talk about confidentiality and its limits before or during our first session, and you can always ask questions about what to expect.
My story
I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor in British Columbia. I earned a Master of Counselling Psychology from Adler University in Vancouver, with a School and Youth Concentration, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas.
I grew up in Austin and now live in Vancouver. As a teenager, I experienced how much a counsellor’s support could help during a difficult time. That experience led me to this work. I’ve practiced yoga and mindfulness since I was 13, have been a certified meditation instructor for nearly a decade, and continue my training through an international Adlerian psychotherapy summer program. I am nearly fluent in Spanish and have some proficiency in Hebrew.
How we can work together
I work with individuals of all ages, couples, and families, with additional training focused on children, adolescents, and young adults ages 5–25.
My approach is collaborative and shaped by your goals. Depending on what feels useful to you, our work may draw on Adlerian therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), art therapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), mindfulness, and meditation. You don’t have to share or try anything before you feel ready.
Sessions & fees
I offer sessions online through the Jane app or by phone, with video on or off according to your preference. Weather permitting, I also offer in-person walk-and-talk sessions in Pacific Spirit Park.
Sessions are 50–60 minutes or 80–90 minutes. Fees are offered on a sliding scale, with a minimum of $100 for a 50–60 minute session and $140 for an 80–90 minute session. The same pricing applies to walk-and-talk sessions. Payment is accepted by e-transfer, PayPal, debit, or credit card.
If your benefits plan covers counselling with a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), you should be eligible for reimbursement. Please check your plan’s coverage and limits directly with your insurer. I provide a receipt after payment for you to submit to your plan.
Getting started
If you have questions, email me at alysiatenenboim@gmail.com, or fill out the online consultation form to arrange a free consultation. We can talk about what you’re looking for and whether working together feels like a good fit. Healing and transformation are possible. Don’t give up on yourself. Thanks for stopping by and God bless you!
“There is profit in hard work, but mere talk leads to poverty.”
Proverbs 14:23
Testimonials
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"I had tried therapy with a different therapist but they didn't challenge me on what I was doing that wasn't conducive to my own healing and growth. Alysia has successfully helped me work through grief and loss, trauma, and anxiety. When I first started seeing her, it was difficult for me to get out of bed in the morning, and going out of my apartment was a big accomplishment. Now, 4 months later, I believe in myself, and have been able to go out to meet with friends, apply for jobs, and work out. I feel much lighter, and many of my issues have been resolved. Sometimes I still have hard days, and she let me know that therapy is not a magic pill. But, I have a new-found confidence, that I can get through the thick and the thin."
-H. in Burnaby
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"When I started therapy, I was dealing with a shift in my professional life. I was absolutely burnt out from my job and I felt like I lacked the confidence / vision to determine what to do with the rest of my life. I felt extremely anxious most of the time about most things.Therapy with Alysia has helped me tremendously, she’s taught me techniques that have really helped calm my anxiety, find my focus, and regain my confidence in myself. Alysia is extremely competent, understanding and I’d recommend therapy with Alysia to anyone who asks, it’s been a huge life-changer!"
-N. in Vancouver
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"Never having had therapy before, I didn't know what to except, but I am so glad that Alysia is my first therapist! She is patient, caring, thoughtful, and, at the same time, not afraid to gently mention my part in my own mess that I maybe had not considered. I am always excited for our sessions. It will be a sad day when therapy with her will finally end, on the one hand, but on the other hand, it'll mean that I can manage on my own. I was having a hard time because my parents got a divorce and I felt a lot of stress from school. Today, I feel much happier and that I can accept the hard things in my life while focusing on the good and on what I can control. I recommend counselling with Alysia to anybody."
-M. in Vancouver
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Qualifications
I am fully licensed as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) through the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) as of July 2025. Take a look at some of my other qualifications here!
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
Proverbs 27:17
Extra Resources
About Adlerian Counseling
Adlerian theory is a holistic approach to psychology that emphasizes the importance of overcoming feelings of inferiority and gaining a sense of belonging in order to achieve success and happiness.
International Committee for Adlerian Summer Schools and Institutes
About Meditation and Emotional Freedom Techniques
Meditation is a practice that involves focusing or clearing your mind using a combination of mental and physical techniques.
Mayo Clinic - Meditation to Reduce Stress
Mental Health Crisis Care
If you feel like you might hurt yourself or someone else, or that you might not want to be here anymore, please reach out to the following resources by phone call or text right away.
9-8-8 (call or text) or 1-800-SUICIDE - National Suicide Prevention Hotline (Canada)
604-872-3311 - Vancouver coastal regional distress line
9-8-8 (call or text) or 1-800-273-TALK - National Hotline for Mental Health Crises and Suicide Prevention (USA)