Erica Doddato
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15 min Phone Consultation
No CostIndividual Counselling
50 min
Sliding Scale: Closed
Standard: $140
Generous: $145+75 min
Sliding Scale: Closed
Standard: $180
Generous: $185+Relationship Counselling
50 min
Sliding Scale: $140
Standard: $180
Generous: $185+75 min
Sliding Scale: $180
Standard: $220
Generous: $225+ -
Location: Yukon & Broadway, Virtual
Days and Hours:
Monday 9:00am - 2:00pm (In-person)
Tuesday 9:00am - 12:00pm and 4:00pm - 6:00pm (Online)
Wednesday 8:00am - 2:00pm (In-person)
Thursday 9:00am - 2:00pm (Virtual)
Friday 3:00pm - 8:30pm (In-person)
If you would like to see me online outside of my available time, please contact me to see if it can be arranged.
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Rogerian/Person-Centred Therapy
Anti-Oppressive & Trauma Informed
Existential Therapy
Somatics
Internal Family System
Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic Therapy
Attachment Theory
Family System Theory (for Relationship Counselling)
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Seeking registration as a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Working towards registration as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
Master in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
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Now that I have obtained my Master Degree, I am looking to train further in Internal Family System (IFS) and Somatic modalities
Bio
Hello, I'm Erica.
I work with individuals, couples, and families. I see 1:1 therapy as a space to come closer to your own truth through a deeper understanding of yourself, and couple and family therapy as a space to slow down and notice the patterns you create together.
Many of the people who find their way to my practice feel different from those around them, disconnected from themselves or others, or caught in ways of relating that no longer serve them. They may be navigating burnout, anxiety, OCD, depression, neurodivergence, chronic pain, identity questions, relationship difficulties, or simply a sense that something in their lives no longer fits.
I'm a queer, neurodivergent (gifted, autistic, highly sensitive) pre-registered Associate Counsellor offering in-person and virtual sessions in Vancouver, BC, on the stolen lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh) peoples. I'm also a first-generation Italian immigrant who has lived in Italy, the UK, and now Canada.
Before becoming a counsellor, I spent 15 years in the corporate world. That experience shaped my awareness of how productivity culture, gender expectations, and financial pressure can become internalized and influence how we relate to ourselves and each other.
My work is guided by social justice, solidarity, and compassion. I don't see your struggles as evidence that something is wrong with who you are. Instead, I see therapy as a collaborative process of making sense of your experience and working toward changes that feel more honest, aligned, and sustainable.
Who I work with
I work with adults (18+) of all backgrounds and relationship structures, and I have particular experience and interest in supporting:
Neurodivergent folks, including autistic, ADHD, gifted, highly sensitive, or multiply neurodivergent people
Monogamous/ENM/Poly couples and families who feel stuck, disconnected, or caught in repeating dynamics
Queer, trans, and gender-diverse individuals
People navigating OCD, anxiety, depression, rumination, or persistent negative thought patterns
People experiencing work burnout or disconnection from themselves
Those living with chronic pain or complex health experiences
Immigrants and biracial or multicultural individuals
Those grappling with identity, meaning, existential anxiety, or existential depression
How I work
I take a flexible, integrative approach. Some people resonate more with cognitive work, while others benefit from somatic or emotional exploration, and this can change over time. I pay close attention to what actually helps you and adapt accordingly.
My work with individuals integrates insights from psychodynamic, existential, somatic, and Internal Family Systems approaches, alongside neurodivergent-informed coaching. In practice, this means we explore the behavioural, emotional, and relational patterns that shape your life, how your past experiences may have influenced them, and what possibilities exist for change. Throughout this process, we stay connected to the wisdom of your body and make space for difficult feelings to be experienced and processed. Where relevant, we also explore the bigger questions of identity, meaning, and how you want to live.
With couples and families, I work from a Family Systems and psychodynamic perspective. I am less interested in determining who is right and more interested in understanding what happens between you. Together, we look at the dynamics you get pulled into and how each person's history, attachment experiences, and protective strategies show up in the relationship. In this work, the relationship itself is my client. My role is to help you understand the system you are part of, step out of repetitive dynamics, and build something that feels more intentional and connected.
My thinking is also shaped by philosophy, history, literature, and even my background in project management, because human experience doesn't fit neatly into a single framework or profession.
What to expect
You can expect depth, attention, kindness, honesty, and a space where both everyday struggles and harder existential questions are welcome. Some sessions may feel more structured, while others may be more open and exploratory, depending on what is needed and what you prefer.
For couples and families, we begin by setting a clear foundation. In our first session, we review the limits of confidentiality and how I hold information when working with more than one person. Early on, I may also meet individually with each member to better understand your histories and perspectives. From there, our focus is on slowing things down enough to see what is happening between you, rather than being pulled back into familiar patterns.
If it feels helpful, I may occasionally send optional resources between sessions at no additional cost, such as articles, videos, events, newsletters, journaling prompts, or small experiments aimed at building self-trust. There is never any pressure to engage with them.
Outside of counselling
Outside of my work, I love reading fiction and non-fiction, writing poetry, drawing, watching old films, and exploring biology, history and philosophy, including continuing to learn from Indigenous perspectives and ways of knowing. I also enjoy biking, walking around the city, and petting cats whenever I can :-)
Image Description: Erica, who has short dark hair and wears glasses, stands outdoors beneath a tree with hanging green leaves. She is smiling gently and wearing a sleeveless patterned top in navy, orange, black, and cream colours. A gold chain necklace, a nose ring, and a tattoo on her upper arm are visible. Sunlight filters through greenery in the background.
Erica Doddato
(she/her/hers)
Pre-Licensed Associate Counsellor
In-Person and Virtual Sessions
Erica is currently accepting new clients!
If you are interested in connecting with Erica, please contact erica@collective-healing.ca. For existing clients, self-book here.