Meet Our
Counsellors
Christine Montinola, M.A., R.C.C. #21880 (she/her)
Individual Counselling: $140 - 50 minute session
Reduced Rates are also available
To connect with Christine click on the “Contact Us” button above and request her on our intake form, or email: christineopendoorcc@gmail.com
CChristine’s life experience and innate passion for learning about humans have led her to pursue a career in nurturing people's strengths and shifting adversity into growth. As a first generation Filipino-Canadian of immigrant parents, she enjoys her work with the BIPOC community and believes there is a tremendous amount of healing that takes place within connection and relationship. She brings several years serving in the mental health field working with children, youth, adults and caregivers. Christine has worked in non-profit organizations, the ministry of children and family development, alongside a variety of community professionals supporting those that have experienced complex trauma, have struggled with life transitions, depression, anxiety, relational issues, grief and more.
Christine draws from an intersectional, multicultural, holistic and trauma-informed lens that allows individuals to be seen from the many facets of their lives. She enjoys working in a collaborative, client-centered and relational approach where individuals are able to express, process and explore their life experiences. She typically draws from the frameworks of ACT, CBT, EFT and integrating other modalities that align with client needs. Christine values this space to bring more self awareness, unpack your challenges while honouring your strengths and ultimately validating your human experience.
With gratitude, Christine recognizes that she is a settler that lives and works on the territories of the Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen First Nations. In her spare time, Christine has passions for travelling, cooking, music and spending time with family and friends.
Shih-Shin Lee, M.A., R.C.C. #20724 (she/her)
Offering sessions in English and Mandarin
Individual Counselling $140 - 50 minute session.
To connect with Shih-Shin click on the “Contact Us” button above and request her on our intake form , or email: shihshinodcc@gmail.com
As a therapist Shih-Shin is passionate about creating a safe and warm space for clients. Being a cisgender queer immigrant, she relates to the journey of exploring sexual orientation, the challenges of navigating between cultures as a third-culture kid and settling in Canada.
Shih-Shin has worked with various populations and brings 6 years of experience in the mental health field. Her areas of focus are on building one’s sense of self, including exploring cultural identity, gender identity and sexual orientation. She also has a unique approach to trauma, grief and loss, the family of origin, depression and anxiety, major life transitions and more.
Shih-Shin’s therapeutic approaches are anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, neurodivergent-informed and collaborative. Her therapeutic framework empowers clients and integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment Theory, Emotional-Focused Therapy, expressive art techniques, mindfulness-based techniques, parts work, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
Shih-Shin has a multicultural background. She was born in Taiwan, raised in Mainland China and has Korean heritage. Shih-Shin speaks multiple languages and is able to conduct sessions in English and Mandarin. Additionally, she can also speak conversational Korean and Japanese during sessions.
Shih-Shin currently works and lives on the traditional, unceded territories of Coast Salish Peoples, namely the xwməθkwəy̓əm, Skwxwú7mesh, Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh Nations. With respect and gratitude, she constantly learns the meaning of being connected to this land by recreating in nature.