Liz Hagerty (She/Her)
MSW, RSW
Psychotherapist, Social Worker & Clinical Supervisor
Location: Online
Hi, I’m Liz Hagerty (she/her). I’m a therapist specializing in counselling youth and adults. I hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of British Columbia and am registered with the BC College of Social Workers (#11384). I live in Vancouver, BC, and work with clients online across the province.
Over the past 10 years, I’ve supported children, youth, young adults, and families in a range of settings, including government, post-secondary institutions, healthcare, and community agencies. I’ve had the privilege of working with people from diverse backgrounds navigating a wide variety of challenges—such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, relationship and family issues, life transitions, and personal growth.
In addition to my clinical work, I also teach full-time as an Instructor in the Bachelor of Social Work program at Douglas College.
My approach is client-centered and strengths-based. I believe that every person brings inherent strengths to therapy—resources that can be nurtured and built upon. My goal is to help you identify these strengths and offer practical tools and support to help you move toward your goals, make meaningful changes, and thrive in your life.
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Individual Therapy for Teens (15+) and Adults
Couples therapy
Family Therapy
Parent Support
Clinical Supervision for Therapists & Social Workers
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Stress & Anxiety
Depression
Relationship & Attachment issues
Self-Estem & Body Image Issues
Life Transitions
Couples Therapy
Parenting
Social Work Supervision
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Strength-Based
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Attachment Theory
Person-centred Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Family Systems
Feminist Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
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Master of Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
DBT & CBT Certification
Gottman Method Level 1 & 2 (In Progress)
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For me, being a therapist was something I knew I wanted to do from a young age. I have always been interested in human behavior and exploring why we do what we do. Supporting those around me and providing a safe space for them to express their thoughts and feelings is something that I get joy and fulfillment from and have been naturally drawn to. Being able to be a part of someone’s journey is something that I appreciate on a daily basis, being invited into stranger’s lives and witnessing the inner strengths that people are able to harness to move through difficult and painful situations, is an honour for me.