Linda Lin
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Canadian Certified Counsellor and Registered Canadian Art Therapist practicing on the unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples (in “Vancouver”).
I work creatively with clients who want to heal from intergenerational trauma, anxiety, identity and eating concerns. I’m a child of first generation immigrants from the Nakhi/Naxi ancestry of China. I’m also the founder of Decipher Counselling Art Therapy Studio. Welcome!
A bit about me…
As an adolescent, I really struggled with my mental health and bicultural expectations. But I didn’t have the language to describe what I was experiencing. I didn’t have access and knowledge to mental health resources growing up in my environment so setting boundaries was difficult.
In my work, I recognize how powerful it can be to call out what the problem is we’re dealing with: by naming it to tame it to start the healing journey. I also recognize the limitations and barriers BIPOC and intentionally excluded communities experience in terms of accessing and reaching out for mental health help.
I aim to create a space where people of all intersectionalities can feel like they belong. To feel like they can be themselves in their most unique ways. Where their stories will be heard and held.
How can I help you?
Some approaches that inform how I work are pulling from Narrative therapy, Queer theory, Intersectional Feminism (Kimberlé Crenshaw and bell hook’s work), Justice-doing work, “Oppression” and Resistance-Informed practice (from my supervisor Vikki Reynolds), Somatic Abolitionism and trauma-informed therapies (from Resmaa Menakem, Bessel van der Kolk’s work and EMDR), Humanistic and Jungian approach to Art Therapy, and Health At Every Size.
It’s different for everyone. And it really depends on what you’re personally looking for and also how we work together during our time. But I’m very person-centered, and I’ll always prioritize how you’re feeling and work with the human fact that we all change. And what you want might change over the course of our time together.
Fun fact
I live with my two dogs, Sao and Youoh, and have a mild wheat intolerance.
Linda has limited spots for new clients at this time.
Online and in-person sessions upon request
Session type:
Individuals, Teens/adolescents, Adults, Couples/relationships
Approach:
Narrative therapy, Art therapy, EMDR therapy, Health at Every Size perspective, Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Justice-oriented, Somatic Experiencing, Somatic Abolitionism
Specialties:
Anxiety + Stress, Eating Disorders + Disordered Eating, Body Image + Self-Esteem Concerns, The QTBIPoC Community,
Depression, Trauma + complex PTSD, Relationship Challenges, Racial Identity + Trauma,
Ongoing Oppression + Injustice + Rage, Highly Sensitive People, Neurodiversity Issues
Languages:
English, Conversational Mandarin Chinese