Therapy Through Arts
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Therapist, Ellen Yang Ph.D. candidate (RETA,RTC,MTC,RCS)  

Specialized in emotional/ behavioral challenges, cognitive/physical difficulties, and community wellness programs
Author of the upcoming book, “The Secret Language of Autism.”
Therapist, Educator, Consultant, and Researcher

​Ellen has a passion for working with groups of children and adults including those with autism, cognitive/physical difficulties, and emotional/ behavioral challenges. Ellen is a BC-certified teacher with over 20 years of experience in education and she has a Master’s Degree in Expressive Arts Therapy with a Minor in Psychology from the European Graduate School (EGS) in Switzerland. Ellen is now conducting a research project as part of her PhD.  She hopes that this project will promote proactive approaches to mental health in our community and increase awareness of the emotional needs of people living with autism and other challenges.

Ellen works with people who have major challenges, disabilities and diagnoses, but also with those who have typical stresses and emotional issues, helping them to enhance their physical, mental and emotional well-being. Currently Ellen works with the Surrey School District, offering group therapeutic sessions to children with cognitive, physical, behavioral, and environmental challenges and with the PALS Autism Society, providing one-on-one sessions for young adults with autism. Also, in her Vancouver private practice, Ellen works with various organizations, including the Musqueam Indian Band.

Her main approaches: Client-Centered, Psychotherapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Play Therapy, and Mindfulness.
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Certifications & Licenses ​
Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT)
Registered Counselling Supervisor (RCS)
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor  RTC)
Registered Master Therapeutic Counsellor (MTC) 
​BC Certified Teacher (Ministry of Education)
Certificate in Prevention and Treatment of Problem Behavior (ACT)
Certificate in Intensive Teaching & Natural Environment Teaching (ABA)
Certificate in Pranic Healing (IIS)
Work Experience
Over 20 years in education and mental health
Community Workshops (Well-being, Empowerment, Leadership)
 Elementary Schools (Emotional/Behavioral Support Program - Creative U)
PALS Autism Adult Program (Individual Sessions - adults living with autism)
PALS Autism School (Group Sessions - children living with autism)
Musqueam Indian Band (Girls Groups & Community Seminars)
Supervising mental heath practitioners
​Vancouver private practice