Meet Erica Nye, a therapist and career counsellor serving Vancouver and across BC.

I’ll meet you where you are & help you find where you want to go. 

Life keeps moving, but you’re not sure where it’s taking you.

    • Struggling to find a career path that’s right for you

    • Feeling lonely, disconnected, or frustrated with your relationships

    • Eager to understand yourself on a deeper level

    • Depressed and unmotivated in some—or all—areas of your life

    • Stressed and overwhelmed as you try to live up to your family’s expectations


    It can be exhausting to keep up appearances or to try and merge the person you are with who you're "supposed" to be.

You're not alone in this. 

These feelings and experiences can be incredibly isolating, and it’s easy to feel lost in the process. Whether it's the desire to find clarity, feel more connected to yourself and others, or simply to stop feeling so stuck—there is a way forward. In our work together, we can explore these challenges, uncover your true desires, and help you build a life that feels genuine, fulfilling, and uniquely yours.

How I Work

Professional expertise with a personal approach.

In our sessions, you'll find a collaborative and supportive environment where your experiences are honoured and truly understood. I take intentional time to get to know you, explore your history, and clarify your goals for therapy. As we move forward, I’ll help you recognize and address unhelpful thought patterns, often using cognitive-behavioural techniques, and offer strategies tailored to your unique situation—advancing your career, finding a better work-life balance, navigating relationship challenges, or managing symptoms of anxiety or depression.

With my background in both personal and career counselling, I’m able to address both the internal and external factors that influence your well-being. Personal counselling can help you manage emotional challenges, build resilience, and create healthier relationships, while career counselling provides the tools to navigate professional decisions, improve work-life balance, and achieve your career goals. Together, these can allow you to build a balanced, holistic path forward—helping you feel more grounded in your personal life and empowered in your professional path.

You can feel comfortable being yourself here and taking things at a pace that’s right for you. While encouraging you to give yourself grace, I’ll also highlight the ways you’ve grown. When we’re caught up in the day-to-day, it’s easy to miss our own progress—so we’ll always make sure to celebrate it together.

Throughout our work together, I'll meet you where you are—whether you're looking for practical strategies, deeper self-exploration, or a combination of both. I believe that meaningful change happens when we feel truly seen and supported, and I'm committed to creating that space for you. Together, we'll work toward the future you envision, honouring your progress and resilience along the way.

You’re not “behind”—this is only the beginning.

My Specialties

Cultural Sensitivity & Understanding

Drawing from my own heritage and experiences, I provide a supportive space for you to explore the unique challenges that come with balancing personal, professional, and cultural expectations. I understand the complexities of navigating family pressures, identity, and career paths, especially for those from Asian and other racialized communities. Together, we can work through these challenges to help you find clarity, confidence, and a sense of belonging.

Core Values

Expertise

I bring professional expertise and specialized training to help you navigate the challenges you're facing in your relationships, career, and beyond. Together, we'll work through what feels overwhelming and find what you're seeking with specific steps and tools catered to what you need.

Authenticity

Our sessions are a space for honesty where you can show up exactly as you are, without fear of judgment and knowing I'll do the same. I believe in being real with you—offering both compassionate support and direct feedback when helpful—because you deserve a therapy experience that makes a real difference in your life.

Empathy

Life's transitions and challenges can feel overwhelming. It's difficult to manage the complexity that comes with making important decisions, balancing relationships and expectations, and navigating personal growth. I'll validate what you're experiencing and offer an environment that's safe and welcoming.

Action

Along with being understood and heard in your challenges, I focus on helping you take meaningful steps forward. As we explore your feelings together, you'll learn how to take action and make progress toward your goals with practical strategies for lasting change.

My Background

My counselling journey began in education, where I worked as a school counsellor and post-secondary advisor, supporting neurodiverse students with language-based learning differences through both personal challenges and pivotal life transitions. Today, I provide therapy and career counselling through my private practice, Connect Therapy and Career, alongside my role as an Adjunct Faculty member at Adler University, teaching Lifestyle and Career Development in the Master of Counselling Psychology program. These complementary roles deepen my expertise in helping clients navigate both personal growth and career development—two areas that often intertwine on the path to wellbeing.

My therapeutic practice draws from diverse modalities, carefully integrated to create a tailored approach for each client. Rather than adhering to a single methodology, I weave together evidence-based techniques that address your unique circumstances, values, and goals. This integrative philosophy allows me to respond holistically to the full spectrum of your needs—whether you're seeking practical strategies for immediate concerns or deeper exploration of long-standing patterns.

What I find most deeply rewarding in my work is the privilege of bearing witness to clients' journeys. Being invited into those vulnerable spaces where people share their struggles and triumphs is truly an honour. I cherish the meaningful therapeutic relationships that develop and find profound fulfilment in watching clients discover their inner strengths and move toward empowerment.

I am deeply committed to continuous professional growth, regularly participating in specialized training to refine my therapeutic approach and remain current with evidence-based practices in both psychotherapy and career development. This ongoing dedication to expanding my knowledge and skills ensures I can offer my clients the most effective and compassionate support tailored to their unique circumstances and evolving needs.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two dogs. You'll find me baking, hiking local trails, skiing in winter, practising pilates, and exploring through travel. These activities ground me and fuel my energy, allowing me to bring a balanced, present approach to our work together.

    • Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)

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

    • Master of Counselling Psychology (MCP), Adler University

    • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology, University of British Columbia

  • Psychotherapy:

    • Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy, 2-year Training with Bringing the Body into Practice - in process (2025-2026)

    • Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (Levels 1 & 2) - International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy - in process

    • Trauma, Body, and the Brain: Restoring the Capacity for Rhythm and Play, 5-day retreat with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk

    • Somatics in Complex Trauma, JIBC

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Dr. Russ Harris

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety and Depression, Beck Institute

    • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) with Dr. Marsha Linehan

    • Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Institute for Solution-Focused Therapy

    • Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1), The Gottman Institute

    • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) with Jon Kabat-Zinn

    • Prolonged Grief Therapy (PGT), Columbia University Center for Prolonged Grief

    • Grief and Loss Counselling, Living Through Loss Counselling Society

    • Culturally Responsive and Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness for Medical Populations, The Multicultural Counseling Institute

    • Non-Violent Communication (NVC), Jim Thompson (Pacifica Treatment Center)

    • ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), Crisis Centre BC

    • Cybercounselling (Levels 1 and 2), Therapy Online

    Career Development:

    • Certified Career Strategist (CCS), Career Professionals of Canada

    • Certified Employment Strategist (CES), Career Professionals of Canada

    • Certified Interview Strategist (CIS), Career Professionals of Canada

    • Certified Resume Strategist (CRS), Career Professionals of Canada

    • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Certification, Psychometrics Canada

    • Strong Interest Inventory Certification, Psychometrics Canada

    • Preparing Students for the Future World of Work: Challenges and Opportunities for the Post-Secondary System, Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers

Sessions available online in Vancouver and across British Columbia.

Gain a deeper understanding of yourself and experience transformative growth.