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Gisella La Madrid

MA, RCC-ACS

Child & Family Counsellor
Child Specialist & Divorce Coach

Hear the Child Report Interviewer
Team Leader and Clinical Supervisor

Gisella La Madrid | Child & Family Therapist | STRONGTIES | Coquitlam and Langley

I am the Founder of Strong Ties – Child & Family Services, created with the vision of supporting children, teens, and families in their journey of growth and healing.

With children, we offer a warm, playful, and nurturing environment where play is central to processing experiences and fostering emotional development. With teens and adults, we focus on emotional support and practical tools to promote ease, balance, empowerment, and confidence. For parents and families, we work together to answer questions, explore new strategies, and strengthen the parent-child connection.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a B.A. in Clinical Psychology and an M.A. in Counselling Psychology. I hold specialized training in play therapy (Certified Synergetic Play Therapist), emotionally-focused family therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), attachment and developmental theory. I also work as a Divorce Coach and/or Child Specialist, offering support to parents during the creation or review of parenting agreements and to improve communication in co-parenting. With focused training in the area of separation and divorce, I help families navigate transitions in parenting arrangements and schedules with care and clarity. I am also qualified to write Hear the Child reports in cases of separation and divorce.

Since 2012, I have supported children, adults, and families in a variety of settings. Most clients (both children and adults) coming to see me have difficulties with anxiety, depression, socio-emotional issues, emotional dysregulation, ADHD, ASD and giftedness. Prior to opening my private practice, I worked with non-profit agencies specializing in child and family services, in SFU research labs dedicated to neurodevelopment, and at the Neuropsychiatry Department at BC Children's Hospital (BCCH).

My approach is practical, warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I believe in working closely with all members of a child’s support system, which may include schools, daycares, medical professionals, and legal teams—ensuring consistent, thoughtful care every step of the way.

Areas of Focus:
In Children: Anxiety | ASD | ADHD | Giftedness | 
Emotional Regulation | Anger Management | Behavioural issues | Socio-emotional skills | Grief | Sexual abuse
In Parents: Anxiety | ADHD | Life Transitions | Parenting | Separation & Divorce | Boundaries | Relationship Issues | Shame | Stress​​​
Age Group:
Preschoolers, School-aged children, Adolescents & Parents/Families
Availability:

Mondays (Coquitlam): 9:00am-5:00pm

Tuesdays (Coquitlam): 9:00am-6:00pm

Wednesdays (Coquitlam): 9:00am-6:00pm

Thursdays (Langley): 9.30-5:00pm

Languages:
English & Spanish
Rates:​

Child therapy & Parenting sessions: starting at $190

Divorce coaching and Child Specialist: $250

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology - Universidad de Lima, Peru (2012)

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology - Adler University (2015)

 
Specialized Training:

Certified Synergetic Play Therapist

Divorce Coach and Child Specialist

Advanced training in Emotionally Focused Family Therapy

Clinical Supervisor Training 

Advanced training in Attachment and Child Development by Neufeld Institute

Professional Membership:

Member of the International Association of Collaborative Practice (IACP)

Member of the Hear the Child Society Roster

Member of the Collaborative Divorce Vancouver Society

Member of the Association of Family Courts and Conciliation

Registered Clinical Supervisor (ACS)

Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC (RCC)

Registered Psychologist in Lima, Peru 

Ready to work with Gisella?

Get in touch today for more information or to book your first appointment. Whether you’re seeking play-based therapy for your child or counselling for yourself or your teen, our caring and dedicated team is here to support your family’s well-being.

Strong Ties - Child & Family Services in Langley and Coquitlam

CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES

Strong Ties provides child and family counselling with offices in Coquitlam and Langley.

It’s our goal to help our community thrive through improved mental health and meaningful relationships.

LOCATIONS

COQUITLAM 

240 - 3020 Lincoln Ave. 
Coquitlam, BC CANADA

LANGLEY

8661 201 St 2nd Floor, Langley Twp, BC CANADA

Free parking and wheelchair accessible offices

CONTACT

E: info@strongties.ca
T: 604-862-8763
 

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