Erica Doddato
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15 min Phone Consultation
No CostIndividual Counselling
50 min
Sliding Scale: $100-120
Standard: $140
Generous: $145+75 min
Sliding Scale: $140-160
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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Narrative Therapy
Existential Therapy
Somatics
Internal Family System
Psychodynamic/psychoanalytic Therapy
Anti-Oppressive & Trauma Informed
Attachment Theory
Family System Theory (for Relationship Counselling)
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Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
Member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association Member, seeking registration as a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC).
Working towards registration as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
Bio
Hi There!
My name is Erica, and I'm a queer, neurodivergent, 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 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.
I work with individuals, couples, and families in relationships of all shapes. My work is guided by social justice, solidarity, and compassion. I see therapy as a collaborative process of making sense of your experiences and struggles in context, and of working toward a life that feels more aligned with your values and needs. 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 being that no longer serve them. They may be navigating burnout, anxiety, OCD, depression, neurodivergence, chronic pain, identity questions, relationship difficulties, existential concerns, or simply a sense that something in their lives no longer fits.
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, AuDHD, gifted, highly sensitive, or otherwise neurodivergent people
Monogamous, ENM, and polyamorous couples and families
Queer, trans, and gender-diverse individuals
People navigating OCD, anxiety, depression, rumination, or persistent negative thought patterns
People looking to heal from dysfunctional or unhealthy relationship patterns
People experiencing work or activism burnout
People living with chronic pain or complex health experiences
Immigrants and biracial or multicultural individuals
Folks grappling with identity, meaning, existential anxiety, or existential depression
How I work
I take a flexible, integrative approach to therapy. 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 draws from psychodynamic, existential, somatic, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) approaches. 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 System and psychodynamic perspective. In this work, the relationship itself is my client. My role is not to determine who is right, but to help you understand your repeating 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 rarely fits 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, the initial focus is on slowing things down enough to understand what is happening within the relationship, while identifying each person's underlying needs, hopes, and concerns. From there, we work to explore how the relationship can evolve into a dynamic that feels more connected, supportive, and satisfying for everyone involved.
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. I'm also committed to continuing to learn from Indigenous perspectives and ways of knowing. I 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.