# Dr. Elsie DeVita

> Dr. Elsie DeVita is a licensed female Psychologist with over 25 years experience working from a depth psychotherapy perspective. Her services are suitable for adults looking for either brief solution focused therapy, or long term psychotherapy, to address underlying interpersonal challenges. With an office located near Kitsilano, Granville Island and Downtown Vancouver she offers in person sessions and virtual appointments for individuals, couples and families.


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- [Art](https://elsiedevita.com/art/): A curated gallery featuring artwork and artist statements on mental health themes, including works by Kate Metten ("Over-Prescribed: Under Examined"—hand-formed porcelain sculpture exploring non-pharmaceutical coping through art/philosophy) and Seema Shah ("Liminal Spaces"—mixed media). Website features original paintings by Mer Feldmar.
- [Articles](https://elsiedevita.com/articles/): Contains written pieces by Dr. DeVita exploring psychological concepts. Features an essay on "What is Love?" examining the difference between immature/symbiotic love (fantasy of the Magical Other, projection, enmeshment) and mature erotic love (individuation, differentiation, mutual respect, and maintaining separateness).
- [Resource Links](https://elsiedevita.com/resource-links/): External mental health resources and psychological association links.
- [Contact & Location](https://elsiedevita.com/contact-location/): Practice address (#223 – 1628 West 1st Ave., Vancouver BC, V6J 1G1), phone/fax contacts, online message intake form, and session availability schedule for both in-person and telehealth (Doxy) appointments.
- [Fees & Payment](https://elsiedevita.com/fees-payment/): Fee structure, session lengths, insurance/EAP options, direct billing details (e.g., RCMP, VPD, Public Safety Canada).
- [What to Expect](https://elsiedevita.com/what-to-expect/): Explanation of the psychotherapy process, therapy frequency, and clinical philosophy.
- [Curriculum Vitae](https://elsiedevita.com/curriculum-vitae/): Background, education, clinical history, and professional registrations.
- [Services](https://elsiedevita.com/services/): Full list of conditions treated (depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, intimacy issues, caregiver burnout).
- [Philosophy](https://elsiedevita.com/psychotherapy-philosophy/): Overview of Dr. DeVita's clinical philosophy emphasizing relational/depth psychotherapy, humanistic personal growth, and self-awareness in a compassionate therapeutic environment.
- [Welcome](https://elsiedevita.com/): Practice overview, core psychological approach, and introduction.

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> Key focus areas: trauma and abuse recovery (historical abuse, PTSD, vicarious trauma); specialized care for healthcare workers, first responders, and professionals; relational and intimacy issues and couples counselling; and support with stress, self-esteem, chronic unhappiness, and existential transitions.