It’s home. Not just because of my roots, but because it holds this rare balance of connection and breathing room. I can slip into the city whenever I want a faster pace, and then return to the quiet that grounds me. Where I live now—just under an acre—gives me that country calm without feeling far […]

Finding Ourselves in the Spaces Between If you’ve been searching for a Chilliwack therapist who understands transition, inner seasons, and the quiet, tender places in between, you may find yourself reflected in this story. I’ve spent decades walking the river paths of this city, listening to the steady rhythm of the Vedder and the shifting […]

Hi, I’m Shayna Carter, your Fraser Valley Nutritionist based in Mission and Abbotsford — and a mom, soon to be mom of two. My story with nutrition started long before certifications or client sessions. As a child, I often felt like my body was working against me. I dealt with health complications and symptoms that […]

Feeling pulled in too many directions? Learn how to navigate life transitions with compassion, create new routines that honour your nervous system, and find growth in change.

Welcome!! As a Vancouver Counsellor I wanted to share a little about me as I step into the next chapter of JL Counselling Vancouver.  A Full-Circle Moment Joining RAW Collective feels like a full-circle moment. I’ve been walking alongside clients as a Vancouver counsellor for some time now. This move represents something deeper: a commitment […]

For a long time, I thought trauma only meant the really big, obvious events — abuse, violence, tragedy. I used to think, if it didn’t look dramatic, it wasn’t real trauma. But over time, I started noticing something else. Trauma can be quiet. It can show up in ways we don’t always recognize at first: […]