If none of the slots in my schedule work for you, email me at joel.everyseason@gmail.com and we can make something happen that works well for you.

Areas of Focus:

Youth & adult individuals, couples, and families who find themselves struggling in the following areas: Anxiety, depression, complex trauma, grief/loss, emotion regulation, embodiment, sexuality, identity questions, nervous system overwhelm, chronic pain, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), addiction, parenting, existential/spirituality concerns, and relational difficulties.

Meet Joel:

I am a son, the youngest of three boys, a husband, a friend, and a registered clinical counsellor with mixed Chilean, Hungarian, and British ancestry. I was born and raised in Surrey, BC on the traditional and unceded shared territories of the Katzie, Kwantlen, and Semiahmoo First Nations, part of the Coast Salish peoples, and home to the Surrey-Delta Métis Association. I absolutely love being by the ocean and spending time with my wife. I enjoy all sports, good coffee, movies, sitting around a fire sharing stories, celebrating at large family gatherings, and connecting vulnerably with people from any background.

My Journey:

My journey towards becoming a therapist was a bit unorthodox. I never thought I would take this path, especially because both my mom and older brother were therapists. However, over the last 10 years I have experienced many seasons of chronic pain and depression and have learned what it means to feel utterly broken physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Because of these trials, I have grown a deep empathy for those who find themselves in a similar place and I have felt compelled to come alongside youth and adult individuals, couples, and families who are suffering, in any capacity. It also helps that my favourite thing to do is be with people and I believe that when they open up their hearts to me, it is the greatest honour. 

My Approach:

As a graduate of a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trinity Western University, I try to steward clients’ vulnerability by drawing upon Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Satir. These attachment-based, trauma-informed approaches help me have a holistic view of what it means to be human and create an environment where it is safe to be one’s authentic self. I long for my clients to understand on a deep level that I am genuinely in their corner and that change is always possible. By being curious and courageous together, self-exploration, shift, and healing can be within reach. 

Additional Trainings:

Working with Autistic Clients: Foundations of a Neurological-affirming Practice (2026). A 2-hour live training with Oralie Loong, RCC & Dr. Julianne Dmyterko, PhD. Sponsored by the BCACC, Live Online, February 20.

Prepare/Enrich Facilitator Training for Couples (2025). A self-paced online training by Prepare/Enrich for certification in facilitating the Prepare/Enrich assessment to help couples build strong marriages and resilient relationships. Completed February 20.

Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) IMMERSION Level 1 (2024). A 33 hour training with Jerry Lamagna, LCSW. Sponsored by the AEDP Institute, Online, September 5-9.

Neufeld Institute Intensive 1: Making Sense of Kids (2024). A 45 hour training with Tamara Strijack and Tracy Azevedo. Neufeld Institute, April-August. 

Gottman Level 1 Certification (2024). A 12-hour training about couples therapy. Gottman Institute, Online, April-May. 

Master the EFT Tango (2024). A one-day, 7-hour workshop with Dr. Herman Chow, DMin, RMFT. Sponsored by CAMFT, Online, March 23.

AEDP in Action Training: Moving Through Emotional Suffering into Transformational Change (2024). A two-day, 16-hour workshop with Dr. Richard Harrison, PhD. Sponsored by Burnaby Counselling Group, Vancouver, BC, January 12-13.

Hospice Visiting Volunteer Training (2022). 30 hours of live training over multiple evenings and weekends with Lana Cummings (Hospice Manager) and Sue Graham (Assistant Volunteer Coordinator). Sponsored by Crossroads Hospice Society, Port Moody, BC.

Understanding Abuse in Relationships Training (2017). A two-day, 16-hour workshop with Karen McAndless-Davis. Sponsored by End Abuse Program, Mennonite Central Committee, Abbotsford, BC, March 10-11.

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