Sophia Palmer, Vancouver Island Regional Director

Sophia received her BSW from UBC, in Vancouver, then continued on to complete a Master’s in Social Work and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Syracuse University, in Syracuse, New York. She has a Certificate of Advanced Study in Trauma-Informed Practice, and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counselors. Sophia recently completed her EMDR Basic Training. Sophia’s background is in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and gender and sexuality. She specializes in Trauma, youth, and LGBTQ2SIA+ affirming therapy. Her passions are social justice, working with youth and creating safer spaces. Her work is centered around decolonizing systems, and amplifying the narratives and experiences of the folks she has the honor of sharing space with.