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NIRVANA
COUNSELLING LOUNGE
"People start to heal the moment they feel heard"
CHERYL RICHARDSON
About Me
Lola Opacic Lunot, MSW, RSW
I am a registered social worker with close to 20 years of experience; bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise in various areas of life such as addictions, mental health, grief, loss, spousal conflict, domestic abuse, child abuse, trauma, blended families, parenting, and supporting families of individuals experiencing substance use and mental health crises.
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Throughout my career, I have dedicated several years to working in an Inner City school on the Downtown East side. My experience also includes roles with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, VACFSS, and various units in hospitals, including the ER, maternity, and acute care. Currently, I work in inpatient psychiatry, where I have been for over three years.
As a first-generation immigrant to Canada and having spent my teenage years as a refugee, I bring a unique perspective to my practice. My personal journey includes becoming a mother figure to two young boys in a blended family after marrying into a family where the boys lost their mother to breast cancer at a very young age. I understand the challenges of blended families and believe that they require hard work and extra support to be successful.
​I believe in a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and intersectional approach to counselling. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and build resilience. The counselling approaches I utilize include:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
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Motivational Interviewing
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Solution-Focused Therapy
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Areas of Specialty:
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Parenting/Blended Families
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Mental Health and Addictions
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Maternal Mental Health
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Working with youth
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Mental Health and Substance Use Family Support
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Immigrant Issues
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Systems Navigation
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Supporting clients/families through MAiD (Medical Assistance In Dying)
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Individual Counselling
(In Person)
These are 50 minute sessions that take place in-person at our White Rock office. This is a great option for individuals who prefer a more interactive approach that allows for more privacy.
Services
Remember, seeking counselling is not a sign of weakness but a proactive step toward self-care and improvement. It's an investment in your mental and emotional health, leading to a happier and more fulfilling life.
I offer a variety of counselling services to help you move past the obstacles in your life. I can help you identify your personal values, strengths, and abilities in support of your personal and professional goals.
My extensive experience and diverse background equip me to provide compassionate and effective support tailored to each individual's needs. I believe in making counselling accessible to everyone, so I keep my fees affordable to reflect this commitment.
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Walk and Talk
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Individual Counselling
(Virtual)
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Couples Counselling
(In Person)
A walk and talk session is a 45 minute session that takes place outdoors. This is a great alternative for individuals who are less comfortable with a more formal approach to counselling.
$110
These are 50 minute sessions that take place over a telehealth platform. This is a great option for individuals with busy schedules who would feel more comfortable accessing counselling services in the comfort of their own home.
$140
Couples counselling can be helpful for a range of relationship issues. It's never too late to seek help from a qualified therapist to address these concerns. These 60 minute sessions take place in person or over a telehealth platform, and have the option of being extended to 75 minutes.
$170 to $200
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Individual Solution-Focused
(Virtual)
These are 30 minute sessions that take place over the phone. The goal of these sessions are to work within the solution focused theory that would address your current presenting concern (eg. an argument, upsetting situation etc.), rather then exploring history and root of the problem.
$70
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"Your present circumstances don't determine where you go; they merely determine where you start."
DR. LAUREN FOGEL MERSY
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LOCATION
1548 Johnston Road
White Rock,
British Columbia
Phone
236-516-2983
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