About Claire

Mental Health Therapist

Owner, CF Liminal Space Counselling Services

Welcome! My name is Claire Fan (she/her). My practice is committed to providing a warm, genuine, collaborative and safe space for you to access the care and support you need.​

 

I hold a Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation in Disability Studies, and a Master of Social Work (MSW) with Clinical Specialization, from the University of Calgary. I am a Registered Social Worker in good standing with Alberta College of Social Workers, and I'm authorized to provide restricted psychosocial interventions. 

 

In addition to my professional role, I am also a wife and a mother of three. I grew up in Asia, and then immigrated to Canada when I was a teen. I am grateful to be bilingual with Mandarin (Chinese) and English. I am culturally sensitive and competent, and it is my intention to hold a safe and authentic space for all that I encounter with in my practice.

 

My personal and professional experiences have allowed me to connect with and care for people from diverse backgrounds in more depth; and these experiences have helped me better understand that navigating our various roles, relationships, responsibilities, and demands in life can sometimes be uncomfortable, overwhelming, lonely, and very exhausting.

 

I, too, have experienced "Liminal Space" many times in my own life. I hope to be alongside you through the obstacles you are experiencing and move towards wholeness.

 

I bring a variety of experiences working with children, youth, parents, caregivers (family members, foster, and kinship), and adults with needs related to stress, anxiety, depression, identity, grief and loss, self-esteem, trauma, parenting, interpersonal relationships, and various life transitions and adjustments. I use an integrated approach that is trauma-informed, person-centred, collaborative and non-judgemental.

 

In my practice, I mainly draw from evidence-based therapeutic modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). For Trauma processing, I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and currently completing basic training for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for Children, Adolescents and Adults.

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For my professional growth and development, I regularly participate and engage in continued professional development trainings (such as, ADHD and Executive Functioning, Integrative Attachment Family Therapy, Core Emotion Focused Family Therapy for Communities of Colour, Expressive Arts Therapy for Traumatized Children and Adolescents, etc.), and consultations related to various topics and modalities that are helpful to enhance my practice to better serve my clients. 

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At CF Liminal Space Counselling Services, I am passionate about helping my clients navigate through the complexities of life. I am confident in my abilities to provide support, guidance, and practical tools to improve my clients' mental health and well-being.

 

Whether you are struggling with symptoms related to anxiety, depression, trauma, or any other life stressors, I am here to offer a helping hand. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them gain insight, develop coping strategies, and achieve their goals. No matter what you may be facing, you don't have to face it alone.

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Contact me today to schedule a free 15-min. consultation (aka a meet & greet!)

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