GREENROOM THERAPY
Meet the Team
Maryam
Founder and Owner
Hi! I’m Maryam, and as the founder and owner of Greenroom Therapy I am over the moon to be able to welcome you.
I am a Registered Clinical Counselor, certified EMDR therapist & LENS Neurofeedback Technician serving in Vancouver and its surrounding areas. I established Greenroom Therapy as a safe space for those who are looking to see real, tangible progress in their trauma-healing journey and need a blend of methods in order to get there!
It is my heartfelt belief that therapy is one of the most effective ways to find clarity on your issues and take steps toward healing. As a matter of fact, if you are thinking about talking to someone, you are already on the first step of your healing journey.
The simple, yet difficult act of facing your fears and experiencing vulnerability can be transformative. I am always in awe of the power of the human spirit for healing.
I am currently in the process of creating a team of trauma-informed practitioners to provide their diverse backgrounds and unique visions to the practice.
It's an honor to accompany you on your journey towards healing. I'm excited to collaborate with you and support you every step of the way.
Elham
Clinical Director, Registered Professional Counsellor, and LENS Neurofeedback Technician
Hello! My name is Elham, and I am the Clinical Director, Registered Professional Counsellor and LENS Neurofeedback Technician here at Greenroom Therapy.
I truly believe that everyone is doing their best given the unique circumstances of their lives. However, I also understand that there are times when internal or external barriers prevent people from showing up as they want. When you're constantly caring for others, whether professionally or personally, it can be difficult to carve out the space for your own healing. It’s easy to experience burnout or compassion fatigue, and finding a trauma informed therapist who truly understands your personal journey can be challenging.
I see every individual as having their own distinct path and a meaningful story to tell. You are the expert in your own life and experiences, and I’m here to walk alongside you, offering my knowledge and skills in counselling and mental health to support your growth. Together, we will focus on the goals that matter most to you. We’ll explore the challenges that brought you to therapy, but also celebrate the ways you've already coped and thrived. My goal is to ensure that throughout this process, you feel encouraged, supported, and empowered every step of the way.
Above all, I want you to feel seen, heard, and supported during our time together. My aim is to help you gain a deeper understanding of your own experience, navigate the complexities of being human with compassion, and leave each session with practical strategies to handle life’s challenges, both inside and outside the therapy room.
Melissa
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Hi!I’m Melissa, a Registered Clinical Counsellor at Greenroom Therapy.
I am a passionate and curious trauma therapist, committed to fostering a warm, nurturing, and playful environment. I am here to compassionately witness, listen, and support you as you embark on your personal journey to wholeness.
As a BIPOC female settler of 2nd-generation East Asian descent with ADHD, I bring lived experience and cultural sensitivity to my trauma-informed practice. I specialize in helping people heal from past wounds, overcome emotional barriers, and reconnect with their authentic selves.
I integrate evidence-based modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and LENS neurofeedback. I work closely with you to understand your nervous system and address the root causes of emotional and physical distress. By targeting these underlying patterns, we aim for long-lasting resolution and meaningful healing rather than short-term symptom relief.
With a holistic and attachment-focused framework, we’ll explore your relationships, foster self-compassion, and help you break free from patterns that no longer serve you. I aim to guide you toward a life filled with growth, resilience, and connection.
Theekshitha
Pre-Licensed Counsellor | Individual and Couples Therapy
Hi! I’m Theekshitha, a pre-licensed counsellor at Greenroom Therapy.
*Currently accepting new clients*
People often come to me when life no longer feels manageable in the way it once did. Anxiety may be making it difficult to feel present, past trauma may continue to influence everyday life, or stress and burnout may have left you feeling emotionally depleted. You might be moving through grief, questioning your identity, struggling with self-esteem, or facing a major transition without feeling certain about what comes next.
Sometimes the difficulty shows up most clearly in relationships. You may find yourself overthinking conversations, withdrawing when emotions become intense, repeating patterns you do not know how to change, or feeling disconnected from someone you care about. Even when you understand what is happening, finding a different way forward can be challenging.
My approach to counselling is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I aim to create a space where you can speak openly, feel genuinely understood, and explore difficult experiences without judgment. Together, we will look beyond immediate symptoms to understand the emotions, beliefs, experiences, and relationship patterns that may be keeping you stuck.
I draw from evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Therapy is tailored to your needs and may include both deeper emotional exploration and practical strategies you can carry into everyday
life.
In couples counselling, I work with partners who want to understand their relationship more deeply, communicate with greater openness, navigate conflict, rebuild trust, or restore a sense of emotional connection. I provide a balanced and supportive environment where each partner has space to feel heard while we work toward meaningful and sustainable change together.
I believe you are the expert in your own life. My role is to bring professional knowledge, curiosity, and compassion to the process while helping you recognize your strengths and discover new ways of relating to yourself and others.
Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, and finding the right counsellor matters. Whether you are seeking anxiety counselling, trauma therapy, relationship support, or simply a space to better understand yourself, I would be honoured to walk alongside you.
I offer in-person individual and couples counselling in Vancouver and secure online counselling throughout British Columbia.
Dragana
Psychedelic-Assisted Integration Coach
I am an integrative coach and counselling practitioner specializing in psychedelic-assisted therapeutic work through a trauma-informed, parts-based lens.
My work is for the people who sense there is more beneath the pattern. You may understand yourself intellectually, and yet you still find yourself emotionally stuck in recurring patterns, unhealthy relationships, or protective adaptations that no longer serve you.
I strongly believe that healing emerges from within, and that psychedelic experiences, when responsibly supported, can soften those protective patterns and open space for deeper integration, self-understanding, and transformation.
My approach is grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed parts work, Compassionate Inquiry (Dr. Gabor Maté's trauma-informed framework), and somatic awareness. I collaborate with Registered Clinical Counsellors during psychedelic sessions and support clients through both preparation and integration, the phases where the deepest meaning-making and long-lasting transformation happens.
A distinctive part of my practice is creating visual mind maps following our sessions. These maps capture the themes, emotional patterns, and insights that emerge throughout your process, becoming a living representation of your inner landscape. Many clients find that revisiting and collaborating on these maps deepens their understanding and brings new insights to the surface long after a session ends.
Training: Numinus Fundamentals & Applied Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy | Molecular Foundations: Psilocybin (pursuing advanced certification through the Numinus Certification Pathway).
Certified in Life Coaching | Life Counselling | Life Purpose Coaching | Mind Mapping | Brain Gym.
LegalEducation: LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) | LL.M. (Master of Laws)
