Transformative Living
Whether I am working with individuals, teams, or community groups, I am dedicated to supporting clients as they identify their personal growth edge and step over it in order to realize something new about themselves.
Designing a transformative life is not about constantly making drastic changes. Transformative living is being able to imagine the life, workplace, and community you want and strengthening your capacity to step towards that vision every day.
We are all capable of finding our own solutions to whatever challenges we face. But that does not mean we have to do it all on our own. Humans are social creatures and we thrive when we have consistent support. My aim is to be a catalyst for positive change; to listen, ask questions, and support the change you want to see.
Learning is a lifelong journey. Let's walk together.
Skylar Sage PhD(c), RCC
Sage is an Indigenous/Dutch Indigiqueer who welcomes any pronouns used respectfully. Whether as a Registered Clinical Counsellor/ Community Psychology Practitioner/ PhD Candidate/ Consultant/ Researcher/ Artist/ Writer/ Educator/ Human Connection Specialist she supports healing work through narrative, ritual, and somatic practices. As a lifelong learner committed to human development, she loves applying growth-mindset-wisdom to reality (read: getting older, thus hopefully wiser). She nourishes her mind and spirit through activities like trekking in nature, playfully tinkering with social constructs, and sparking conversations about the cosmos.
Her first mentors were her grandmothers who set a standard for individual and community wellness based on inclusive, holistic models. Healers who are dedicated to sharing their wisdom about the power of gratitude, the benefits of transformation, and the significance of our interconnectedness - our responsibility to the people and ecosystems around us.
From an early age, her grandmothers solidified a belief in her that through courage and perseverance, someone can revitalize their life. She is grateful to have these philosophies guide her personal and professional life today.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC).*Not accepting clients at this time.
MA in Community Psychology from Adler University, Vancouver BC. This degree not only enabled her to strengthen her foundation in counselling, but also provided an opportunity to research the impact of cultural, political, and environmental influences on individuals wanting to ignite personal and social change.
Sage is passionate about this work and dedicated to the field of human service. She loves collaborating with allies who are keen to weave together personal transformation, social justice, and collective liberation. Currently she is pursuing a PhD at SFU.
Additional Professional Development
30+ years of additional professional training including: Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP); Internal Family Systems: Treatment of Complex PTSD (aka. PARTS work); relational/ developmental trauma; response-based practices; suicide, grief & trauma; couples & family therapy; addiction research & counselling; naloxone training; AOD & sexual health harm reduction; group therapy; program design & methods; expressive arts therapy; Narrative Therapy; anti-oppressive practice; multicultural counselling; conflict resolution; crisis intervention.
Community Psychologist
Whenever possible, she collaborates with community members, groups, and organizations to address social issues and promote positive change. As a Community Psychology Practitioner, she engaged in action-oriented research to develop, implement, and evaluate programs across the province.
As part of her commitment to community/social responsibility, she volunteers and donates to local charities.