Meet Katia Merhi, MA, CCC
EMDR & Trauma Therapist in Burnaby

​Client focus: Adults, teens, and youth - ages 10+
Languages spoken: English, Portuguese & Arabic

I have always been drawn to the idea of finding calm in the midst of change. My own experiences of displacement and transition taught me how deeply we all need safety, understanding, and connection. These lessons continue to guide my work as a counsellor today.

 
Born in Brazil and raised between Lebanon and Brazil, I grew up adapting to different cultures, languages, and ways of life. Through these transitions, I came to value the role that social support, community connection, and access to resources play in wellbeing and resilience.

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I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. Before joining MindFluent, I worked in community and private practice settings, supporting youth and adults through anxiety, trauma, and major life transitions. My approach is person centered and trauma informed, integrating EMDR, CBT, and DBT tools to meet clients where they are.

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For me, therapy is about helping people find steadiness amid uncertainty. A place to pause, feel seen, and begin again. I am continually inspired by the quiet strength people bring to the process of healing and by the ways that self understanding and connection can restore a sense of balance over time.

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Outside the therapy room, I enjoy spending time with my dog Daisy, getting lost in a good fantasy book, or exploring small creative projects like candle making, crochet, and building with Legos. These simple joys help me stay grounded and bring a sense of balance and curiosity to both my life and my work.

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