Shayne Vars

Hi there and welcome! My name is Shayne and I am a Provisional Psychologist within the clinical team at Reunion. I have worked in the mental health field for 17 years, primarily as a Registered Social Worker specializing in concurrent substance use and mental health concerns. In 2022, I continued my educational journey at City University of Seattle to complete my Masters of Counselling. Throughout my career I have had the privilege of working alongside diverse populations, including youth and adults encountering various psychosocial challenges. This has shaped the lens in which I support clients, and I recognize the importance of building a trusting community within the healing journey. This belief has led me to Reunion; a team that also champions the interconnected and shared experience of healing.

My approach is person-centered, grounded in my awareness that individuals are the experts of their own lived experiences. During sessions, I seek to blend an individual's expertise with my own clinical insight in order to create a space of understanding and self-actualization. I have a special interest in providing follow-up therapy that integrates the ongoing explorations of deep personal insight found in the healing properties of psychedelic medicines.  My practice is informed by Narrative Therapy, Attachment Based Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I support youth (+16 years old) and adults.

I appreciate how important it is to find a therapist that feels like a good fit and is able to address your unique needs. Please feel free to access my FREE 15 MINUTE CONSULTATION to see if my services would benefit you. I look forward to chatting with you soon!

Shayne Vars