Hi, I’m Avery (he/him).

Avery Viet Chaplan-Hoang

I have experience working with children, teens and young adults who are dealing with social and emotional issues, while striving to strengthen their internal locus of control.

I did my M.A. in Drama Therapy.
Drama therapy is a form of creative arts therapy adjacent to music therapy and art therapy.
The psychotherapeutic use of Dungeons & Dragons was the subject of my Master's thesis.
A sense of play, the act of roleplay, as well as tabletop roleplaying games, can be incorporated into the therapeutic process.
I am a lifelong martial arts practitioner and have experience using martial arts as a vehicle for psychotherapy.
Learn to combat moments of adversity and roll with the punches metaphorically.
I am based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
I am available for online sessions with clients anywhere in Canada and in-person sessions for those in Vancouver, BC.
I did my M.A. in Drama Therapy.
Drama therapy is a form of creative arts therapy adjacent to music therapy and art therapy.
The psychotherapeutic use of Dungeons & Dragons was the subject of my Master's thesis.
A sense of play, the act of roleplay, as well as tabletop roleplaying games, can be incorporated into the therapeutic process.
I am a lifelong martial arts practitioner and have experience using martial arts as a vehicle for psychotherapy.
Learn to combat moments of adversity and roll with the punches metaphorically.
I am based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
I am available for online sessions with clients anywhere in Canada and in-person sessions for those in Vancouver, BC.

FAQ

  • Talk therapy will be the initial foundation of our process. I also use a variety of tools that were imparted to me through my education and experience.

  • I offer both in-person and online sessions.

    You can use my Booking Portal to find upcoming dates that work for you.

  • Individual Session: $150 per session

    Couples Session: $250 per session

    Family Session: $250 per session

    *All sessions are 1 hour

    *Sliding Scale Available

  • Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

    M.A. - Creative Arts Therapies (Drama Therapy)

    B.A. - Honours Psychology

    SMART Recovery Facilitator

  • We'll start with a free 15 minute consultation. During this consultation we will determine your counselling needs, as well as whether and how we can embark on this journey together.

    You can use my Booking Portal to find upcoming dates that work for you.