About the CCC
Experience-based clinical counselling, therapies, and support services for mental health and wellness in Squamish, BC
Values and vision
At the CCC, we value person-centred, trauma-informed, and evidence-based support services for individuals, couples, and families. We value integrating clinical counselling with art therapy, music therapy, recreation therapy, outdoor/nature based therapies and community outreach support services.
Process
Clinical counsellors provide professional and collaborative screening, assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy and psycho-education. Clients who want more are connected to experience-based therapies. Support workers provide outreach services, in home and in community. Our professionals work together to ensure a consistent approach to care.
Lisa Mullaly, MACP-RCC, MM-MTA
Program Director, Clinical Counsellor, Music Therapist
Meet Lisa
My name is Lisa. My journey to starting the CCC began over 20 years ago with my first role supporting children with complex needs in summer day camps. I’ve since worked solely in support and therapy related fields, as a respite care provider, behaviour interventionist, music therapist, educator, family outreach and clinical counsellor. These experiences have all highlighted the importance of relational safety as foundational for health and wellness.
I’m committed to providing mental health support for complex issues, including trauma, psychiatric concerns, neurodiversity, and personal/family relationships from a strengths-based and non-pathologizing lens. I see a need for more actionable, directive, experience-based and educational therapy approaches.
Not everyone can engage in weekly talk-based therapy and may need support in more creative ways.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Certified Music Therapist with masters degrees in both fields, I am passionate and informed on the benefits of “experiencing” therapy through the arts, nature, recreation, and physical movement. Healthy relationships to these mediums, experienced within safe interpersonal connections, is my vision for a healthier community.
Relational safety is at the core of all programs at the CCC.
Meet the Team
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Selina Sobolewski
Outdoor Rec and Nature Based Therapist
Selena holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in counselling and human development and a Bachelor of Arts in Nature Tourism. She has over 10 years of experience working with children, youth, and adults. Prior to moving to Canada, she worked in the outdoor education sector in Australia and since 2021 has worked with children who require extra support in Squamish.
She is interested in the intersection of outdoor activities as support for mental health and wellness across the lifespan. Her approach is client-centred where the client's personality, communication style, thoughts, ideas, and interests become the catalyst for growth. She sees outdoor activities as a unique platform from which to work towards therapeutic goals.
In her spare time, Selena enjoys rock climbing and has over 20 years of experience. She loves to spend time in nature, particularly in alpine environments. She also enjoys cooking and loves to connect with her Sri Lankan and Polish heritage through researching and re-creating childhood dishes.
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Rafael Vargas
Community Outreach Support
Based in Squamish during the summer, and his homeland of Costa Rica over winter, Rafi is a climbing guide who brings youth from ages 4-18 into nature through climbing and reforestation educative programs through the non profit that he founded, Palo Vivo.
He has experience providing care for children and youth with complex needs. You can see more about his ventures in Costa Rica through documentaries Climbing Giants and Canopy Climbers.
+Naturalist Guide +Wilderness First Responder
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Ryan Johnston
Recreation Therapy and Behaviour Intervention
Ryan Johnston is a passionate and dedicated teacher from Ireland with over a decade of experience working with children and youth aged 3-18 in both educational and recreational settings. Now based in Squamish, Ryan brings his extensive background in teaching, coaching, and behavioural support to the local community, helping children of all abilities thrive in recreational and therapeutic environments.
With a strong foundation in child development and engagement, Ryan has worked as a behavioural interventionist, supporting children with additional needs in one-on-one and group settings.
Ryan is excited to be part of Squamish’s growing community, using his expertise to inspire and guide children toward growth, connection, and fun through recreational and behavioural therapy programs.
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Interested?
Join our team!
Click here for more information.
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$165-$200/hr
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$90-$120/hr
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$50-$80/hr
Rates
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We offer a free 15 minute video or phone consultation with Lisa to learn more about our programs and discover if our approach is a fit for you. You can book a consult here.
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Upon booking your first session, you will be required to sign a consent form and fill out an intake form.
You can indicate what experience or support program you are interested in during intake, but you do not have to commit to any additional programs at any time. These programs are voluntary and are not a requirement for accessing counselling services.
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We require 24 hours notice to cancel scheduled appointments. Less than 24 hours notice and the session is billed at the full rate.
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