Laurie-Ann Tao

  • Location: Ontario & Broadway Office, Virtual, Walk and Talk- Squamish*

    Days and Hours:

    • Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm (Virtual or Outdoors)

    • Tuesday 9:00am - 2:15pm (In-person or Virtual)

    • Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm (Virtual or Outdoors)

    *Walk and Talk Nature Therapy in Squamish

    Clients will meet online for the first session to determine goals, clarify understandings, and assess how nature therapy is a fit at this time. Locations can include, but not limited to:

    • Nexen Beach

    • Ray Peters Trail

    • John Hunter Park

    • Squamish Adventure Center

    Practicum ends April 2027.

    • Person-centred & individualized

    • Trauma-informed

    • Intersectional feminist

    • Systems-based & contextual

    • IFS-informed

    • Somatic, including EFT Tapping

    • Complexity-informed & Non-pathologizing

    • Culturally responsive

    • Nature-based

Bio

As a first-generation Canadian born to immigrant parents, my understanding of wellbeing has been shaped by navigating multiple cultural contexts and how identity, neurodivergence, invisible disability, and oppressive systems influence the ways we move through the world. My background of 10 + years as a high school teacher working in public, private and boarding schools and post-secondary residences has led me to support people through complex life transitions, relationships and societal demands.

My approach is individualized, trauma-informed, and guided by curiosity and collaboration. I honour complexity, welcome feedback, and consider how relationships, culture, identity, and systems shape our experiences.

Alongside online and in-person sessions in Vancouver, I offer walk-and-talk nature therapy in Squamish. Nature is more than a setting for therapy: it can offer reflection, regulation, perspective, and reconnection. I am grateful to the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh peoples, whose deep and ongoing relationship with these lands continues to shape their care and stewardship.

Some topics that I support adults, youth, and couples with:

  • Anxiety, depression, overwhelm, or burnout

  • Trauma, sexual assault, or violence

  • Family or relationship challenges

  • Grief, loss, or life transitions

  • Identity, culture, belonging, or intercultural relationships

  • Intergenerational patterns or family histories

  • Neurodivergence or invisible disability

  • Experiences of microaggressions, discrimination, marginalization, or systemic barriers

  • Feeling stuck, disconnected, or like you have to hide, mask or adapt

Image Description: Laurie-Ann is looking at the camera smiling with her teeth visible. She has straight, dark shoulder-length hair that is parted to the side. She stands outdoors in front of trees.

Laurie-Ann Tao

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Student Counsellor

In-Person & Virtual Sessions

Laurie-Ann is currently accepting clients to her waitlist!

Please email us at connect@collective-healing.ca to connect with Laurie-Ann for counselling services. For existing clients, self-book here.

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