Dr. Marla Korecky

Licensed Psychologist

When not at work I am: Spending time with family and friends, walking trails with my dog, and when possible travel and reading a book by a beach.

Favourite Ice Cream: Mint chocolate chip.

If I Wasn't a Therapist I'd Be: Doing something that allowed me to spend time with animals.

Book Recommendations: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl.

Clinician Type: Licensed Psychologists

Locations: In Person at Vancouver/Broadway, Offers Online Appointments

Languages: English

Presenting Concerns: , Adopting Health Behaviours (e.g., healthy diet, physical activity, avoid smoking), Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Burn Out, Caregiver Stress, Chronic Pain, Depression, Family Problems, Grief and Bereavement, Interpersonal Issues, Life Changes/Transitions, Perfectionism, Personal Development, Psychosis, Self-Esteem, Sleep Difficulties, , Substance Use and Addictive Behaviours, Work-Life Balance, Work/Academic Stress

Age group I work with: Adults

Treatment Approaches: CBT, Emotion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Assessments: Assessment for Treatment Recommendation

Accepting New Clients? Currently Accepting New Clients

Dr. Marla Korecky is a licensed psychologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (#1015216). offering individual therapy to her clients Marla prioritizes a collaborative and client-centered approach to treatment, working together with her clients to identify their evolving needs, preferences, and goals for therapy. She believes that her clients are the experts of their experience and focuses treatment on supporting each individual to facilitate the changes they are looking to make to feel more in control and fulfilled in their lives.

Marla integrates a variety of evidence-based approaches to treatment, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and Mindfulness-based practice, as well as various resources, strategies, and tools to effect change. Treatment is tailored to help each client gain insight into the areas that may influence their current challenges (including exploring previous significant experiences and relationships) and to make meaning of their emotional experiences. An integrative approach is also used to support clients to develop the skills necessary to build resilience and confidence in their ability to navigate future obstacles. Marla considers herself privileged to support individuals experiencing a wide range of difficulties including depression, emotion regulation difficulties, anxiety, trauma, stress-related challenges, holistic health and wellness concerns, healthy work-life balance, communication and relationships, and challenges with adjusting to and navigating life transitions.

Marla previously worked at Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health and Addiction, an integrated treatment facility for adults living with complex concurrent disorders (substance use and other severe mental health issues). Marla also has experience working in outpatient interdisciplinary chronic pain rehabilitation programs, community mental health, and primary care settings.

Please note that Wise Mind Centre is not a vendor of ICBC and WorkSafe BC. Dr. Marla Korecky does not accept ICBC or WorkSafe BC referrals.