Alicia Gonzalez
MSW, RSW
Youth & young adult EMDR Therapist 

Meet Alicia Gonzalez

she/her/hers

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Alicia works with young adults navigating trauma, identity, self-criticism, and the many challenges that life can bring. As a newcomer to Canada, she grasps the intricacies of finding belonging and defining identity. She also understands how challenging vulnerability can feel, especially when opening up to others hasn’t always felt safe. With a warm and compassionate approach, Alicia aims to reconnect clients with their own strengths, self-understanding, and capacity to grow. 

 

With a Master’s of Social Work, Alicia grounds her practice in evidence-based approaches including EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She supports clients in processing what’s happened to them while also exploring who they are beyond it. Her approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive. She welcomes all parts of you to show up in your work together. 

 

Whether you’re moving through something recent or unpacking a longer-held wound, Alicia meets you with curiosity, respect, and care. Therapy doesn’t have to be intimidating but a place to feel seen, challenged gently, and supported deeply. 

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Alicia recognizes the courage it takes to search for support and looks forward to honouring you, wherever you are in your story.

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Education

• Masters of Social Work from UBC, Okanagan

• Bachelor of Art in Political Science from UBC, Vancouver​

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Additional Training

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• EFFT (Emotion Focused Family Therapy)

• Solution Focused Brief Therapy

• EMDR Basic Training

• Internal Family Systems (IFS) - Informed EMDR

• San'yas Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Program