Shayla Vechina, MACP, CC-PMH

Shayla works with individuals and couples who may look like they have it all together on the outside, while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck underneath.

She especially enjoys working with the self-described “Type A,” recovering (or not-so-recovering) people pleasers, and those who have become very good at thinking through their feelings rather than actually feeling them. Shayla creates a warm, non-judgmental space where clients can slow down, get curious about what is happening beneath the surface, and reconnect with what matters most to them.

Drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Shayla helps clients separate themselves from the problems they are experiencing, identify the stories and patterns that may be keeping them stuck, and build practical steps toward the life and relationships they want. She supports individuals and couples navigating anxiety, relationships, self-worth, life transitions, emotional overwhelm, and the many moments when life does not go quite as planned.

Shayla also holds a specialized designation (CC-PMT) in Perinatal Mental Health from Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings, with additional training from Perinatal Collective Support, PESI Canada, and Maternal Mental Health Now. She supports individuals and couples throughout pregnancy and postpartum, as well as those navigating reproductive mental health concerns including preparing to conceive, infertility, pregnancy loss, and other experiences along the reproductive journey.