Business Details
39 Years
experience
Experienced Psychotherapy Services in Vancouver
Sharon Winkler, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 35 years of experience, specializes in providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. Her practice integrates advanced training in couple and family therapy from the Family Institute of Westchester and intensive individual therapy from the Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. With a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University, she offers both time-limited and in-depth therapeutic approaches tailored to address complex issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Her commitment to professional excellence is reflected in her extensive supervised experience across diverse settings, including hospitals, community mental health, and private practice.Sharon emphasizes personalized care, combining evidence-based methodologies like EMDR with a deep understanding of family systems and psychoanalytic theory. She actively participates in insurance networks like First Choice Health Network to ensure accessibility while maintaining rigorous ethical and professional standards. Her practice philosophy prioritizes expanding clients' self-awareness to foster lasting behavioral and emotional change, supported by a focus on transparency, client confidentiality, and continuous professional development.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couple Therapy
Family Therapy
Addiction Recovery
Trauma Counseling
Professional Supervision
EMDR Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of experience in psychotherapy and addiction counseling.
- Our practice integrates advanced training in family systems and psychoanalytic theory.
- We provide EMDR therapy for trauma and PTSD recovery.
- We accept First Choice Health Network and Samaritan insurance plans.
- Our approach balances support and challenge for lasting behavioral change.
Services
Individual Therapy
In-depth therapy focusing on self-awareness and behavioral change through exploration of past and current relationships, symptoms, and unconscious patterns. Designed for long-term growth, it addresses complex issues like trauma and addiction. Sessions typically occur twice weekly, emphasizing insight-oriented outcomes.
Couple Therapy
Specialized therapy for couples addressing communication breakdowns, conflict resolution, and relationship dynamics. Combines family systems theory and attachment theory to improve empathy and understanding. Includes individual sessions when needed to address specific partner concerns.
Family Therapy
Treatment for family-wide issues like adjustment to life transitions, parenting challenges, and intergenerational patterns. Utilizes genogram analysis and structural family therapy techniques to enhance family cohesion and address behavioral issues in children or adolescents.
EMDR Therapy
Evidence-based therapy for trauma and PTSD using bilateral stimulation to reprocess distressing memories. Effective for anxiety, depression, and addiction rooted in past trauma. Integrates with traditional psychotherapy to accelerate symptom relief and emotional healing.
Professional Supervision
Clinical supervision for therapists seeking skill development and case consultation. Focuses on countertransference management, vicarious trauma prevention, and integration of eclectic therapeutic approaches. Designed for professionals at all career stages.
People
Sharon Winkler
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Sharon Winkler, LICSW, MAC, has 35+ years of experience in psychotherapy, specializing in trauma, addiction, and family systems. She trained at Columbia University and the Family Institute of Westchester, blending psychoanalytic and systemic approaches in her Vancouver practice.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide individual, couple, family therapy, EMDR for trauma, and professional supervision. My approach combines psychoanalytic, family systems, and evidence-based methods tailored to client needs.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, I participate in the First Choice Health Network and Samaritan insurance plans. Verify coverage details with your provider for out-of-network benefits if applicable.
How long are therapy sessions?
Individual sessions typically last 50 minutes. Frequency varies: twice weekly for in-depth therapy, weekly for time-limited treatment, or as needed for family/couple sessions.
What qualifications do you have?
I hold a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University, am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), and a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) with 35+ years of clinical experience.
Is therapy confidential?
All sessions are confidential except in cases of imminent danger, abuse, or court orders. I adhere to strict ethical and legal standards to protect client privacy.
