Liz Hagerty
She/HerMSW, BSW, BA
Registered Social Worker
Registered Clinical Counsellor
EnglishHi there! I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. Taking the first step toward therapy isn’t easy, and I want you to know you don’t have to figure it all out alone anymore. This is a space where you can exhale, show up exactly as you are, and know you’ll be met with warmth, compassion, and zero judgment.
Background
I’ve spent years walking alongside people through some of life’s most overwhelming and uncertain moments. With a background in social work, I specialize in supporting people navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and that “stuck” feeling where everything feels too heavy to carry alone. My approach is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and centered on your unique story, I see you as a whole person with strengths and wisdom, not a problem to fix.
Your therapeutic experience with me
Stepping into my care feels like having a teammate in your corner. We’ll move at your pace, gently untangling what feels complicated, making space for your feelings, and exploring ways forward that truly fit your life. My style is collaborative and supportive, creating safety and understanding while honouring your lived experiences including the ways culture, identity, and systems shape your world. Many clients tell me they leave our sessions feeling lighter, more grounded, and a little more hopeful, not because everything is solved, but because they no longer have to carry it all alone.
Therapeutic approaches
These are the approaches at the heart of my work, and I use them often because they help create meaningful change:
Anti-oppressive Therapy
Client-centered / Rogerian Therapy
Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT)
Attachment Focused Therapy
I also draw on other evidence based approaches that can gently support you when they align with what you need:
Brief Solution-oriented Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Cognitive Behaviour Conjoint Therapy (CBCT)
Feminist
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Strength-based Approach
Gottman Couples Therapy
Focused populations and cultural backgrounds
These are the communities and cultural backgrounds I focus on, and I bring a sincere commitment to supporting you in a way that feels respectful and genuine:
Populations
Adults
Young Adults
Professionals
Individuals With Mental Health Challenges
Neurodiverse Clients
Professional credentials
Registered Social Worker
- No.11384
British Columbia College of Social Workers
Registered Clinical Counsellor
- No.19668
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
Educational background
Master of Social Work
University of British Columbia , Canada
Bachelor of Social Work
University of Victoria, Canada
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
University of British Columbia , Canada
Specialized training
CBT Certification
Fraser Health Authority
Clinical Supervision Certificate Course
PESI
DBT Certification
Fraser Health Authority
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Fraser Health Authority
Practice locations & services
FAQ
Immediate crisis support available
If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available right now:
- 🚨 Call 911 for immediate emergency assistance
- 💬 Call or text 988 for mental health crisis support and suicide prevention