Liz Hagerty (She/Her)
MSW, RSW, RCC, ACS
Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor
Location: Burnaby & Online
I'm a Registered Social Worker (RSW), Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) providing therapy, clinical supervision, and consultation for individuals and helping professionals across British Columbia. 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) and the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (#19668).
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working across community mental health, health care, government, and post-secondary education, supporting children, youth, adults, families, and fellow professionals. These diverse experiences have shaped the way I approach both therapy and supervision, giving me a deep appreciation for the complexity of people's lives and the many systems that influence our wellbeing.
In addition to my clinical practice, I am a full-time Instructor in the Bachelor of Social Work program at Douglas College, where I teach counselling, mental health, Social Work theories and other core curriculum. I am passionate about supporting the next generation of social workers and therapists and offer clinical supervision for social workers and counsellors who are beginning their therapy journey, transitioning into private practice, or looking to deepen their clinical confidence and therapeutic skills.
Whether we're working together in therapy or supervision, my approach is relational, collaborative, and strengths-based. I believe meaningful change happens within safe, trusting relationships where there is room for curiosity, reflection, and growth. Together, we'll explore not only what's happening within you, but also how your relationships, experiences, identity, and the broader systems around you shape your life. My role is to help you build on your existing strengths, develop practical tools, and move toward meaningful and lasting change.
Whether you're seeking support for yourself or looking to grow as a clinician, my hope is that you'll find a space where you feel understood, challenged, and supported.
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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.