November 7, 2023:

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Rob has been with TWC since 2016 and has worked as a Case Management Coordinator and Reporting Counsellor. Recently becoming Reporting Manager, he brings long-term sobriety and years of experience in twelve- step recovery, as well as his previous work with recovery facilities in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside, have provided him with a broad skill set for working in the addictions field.

With significant previous experience working in the addiction and treatment industry, Alex brings a plethora of skills and knowledge to the table which allows him to help each person he comes into contact with. An upbeat individual, he delivers passion, care, optimism and wisdom to the table each and every day.

Matt takes great pride in his role as Case Worker within TWC, always going above and beyond for our clients. Matt treats everyone with compassion and guidance, from their arrival to the completion of our treatment program

Courtney is the Clinical Supervisor at TWC. Her role includes offering individual sessions to clients addressing their issues related to trauma, anxiety, depression, loss and mood management. Courtney also facilitates a weekly veterans/first responders’ group. She is honoured to witness change and growth in both her supervisees and clients.

Georgia knows the importance of teamwork & community, she finds it inspiring to watch clients grow and evolve throughout their sessions. Georgia specializes in Trauma therapy and is trained in many different trauma modalities to help clients get the support they need to heal. Georgia’s work in the addiction field over the past ten years led her to attain a master’s in clinical counselling and, ultimately, to the work she does today.

Sarah tailors her individual counselling sessions to each client’s needs. In her twenty years of working with a broad range of clientele, she has developed an ever-growing appreciation for people’s inherent ability to make positive changes in their lives, and the difference that counselling and positive relationships can have on people who are facing multiple barriers to achieving their life goals.

Natasha is an Indigenous/European clinical counsellor who, before completing her practicum at TWC, had over seven years of experience working in addiction. Natasha is an anti-oppressive trauma-focused therapist who tailors individual sessions to fit each client.

Chelsea is dedicated to an empathetic, client-centred approach in supporting her clients in the areas of trauma, addiction, grief and loss, employment and family support counselling. She is proficient in assisting individuals in uncovering and identifying behavioural blocks by exploring and assessing their overall physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness in the form of one-on-one sessions and group facilitation.

Carol Anne has been part of the TWC family since 2008. She has extensive experience with pre-treatment crisis situations and works as a counsellor in one-on-one sessions, with couples and families, as well as in group settings. Carol Anne has been active in the recovery community for nearly three decades.

Lee believes that anyone can recover through hard work, connection, and willingness. As a group facilitator and counsellor, Lee works with TWC clients to uncover core values from a strength-based approach.

Jesse has worked with TWC as a counsellor since 2010. His primary role is to interact with clients when they first arrive and help them get settled into treatment. He graduated from VCC and has been a CCAC since 2014.

Leah completed her practicum with TWC and has continued her work as a counselor. Leah is honored to witness her clients overcome both internal and external challenges. She is a firm believer in the power of storytelling and talk therapy. With a background in Social Work, she brings a well-rounded and flexible approach to the counselling department.

Dwayne is a Counsellor at Together We Can and has worked with people in addictions for over 24yrs. It was through the volunteer work he did building homes for people in Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic for 7yrs which is when he realized his fulfilment in life could be realized by service to others.

Adam counsells and facilitates groups at our All My Relations program. He is enrolled in Gabor Mate's approach to psychotherapy "Compassionate Inquiry". He helps facilitate our Family Education Group and manages one of our transitional houses.

Kevin Sheane is a man who strives to show compassion and empathy to anyone that he comes into contact with. Kevin’s own battle with addiction has afforded him the unique ability of being able to connect with and support others who may be struggling.

Taylor's favourite part of his position at TWC is building rapport with clients, and seeing their success. He has a diploma in Social Service Work from CDI College. ​Taylor’s former life experience gave him the ability to have empathy and understanding for others struggling with addiction.

Once he completed treatment at TWC in 2012, Mark volunteered in the kitchen which led to him becoming the kitchen manager at TWC centre for three years, he now works in a support role, directly with residents.

Sam’s time at Together We Can has been life changing and has allowed him to reach goals and maximize his potential. His favourite part of Case Management and his work here is watching others being given the same opportunity