Our team is your team
About Our Team at Hearts Together Therapy
Hearts Together Therapy is a woman-founded therapy provider for teens and families in Vancouver. Our licensed therapists throw out a lifeline for teens facing serious challenges, including severe anxiety, depression, and self-harm. We are committed to building a safe, supportive space where individuals can find the strength and skills to navigate life’s hardest challenges.
Our Therapists
Tina Senger
(She/Her)
Mental Health Therapist & Behaviour/ Family Universal Support, Certified PEERS® Trainer
RCC, MS
Hi there, I’m Tina! I bring 11 years of experience providing behaviour support to students. I immigrated from Chicago in 1999. I am the mother of 3 amazing sons and a 7-month-old Golden Doodle named Canelo Oliver (I love animals!) I love having family time going camping, jumping into the cold ocean, sailing, biking, hiking, attending plays, concerts and musicals as well as dancing and listening to all genres of music.
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Minh-Trang Nguyen
(She/Her)
Social Worker and Mental Health Therapist
MSW, RSW
​​Minh is a Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW) in Ontario and has extensive experience working in community social services, women's issues, settlement and immigration, as well as family legal issues. She has been a skilled case manager for many years and has extensive experience working as a multicultural school social worker to provide parent coaching to improve parent-child relationships for the school board. Minh also works at an Asian community-based legal clinic supporting legal issues pertaining to housing, domestic violence and estate planning. Minh is a graduate from the Master of Social Work Program specializing in Gerontology at the University of Toronto.
Laarni Bernardo
(She/Her)
Child & Youth Mental Health Therapist, Group Facilitator
RCC, MS
Hi! I'm Laarni. I bring 20 years of experience as a clinical counsellor. As an immigrant and a person of color, I'm passionate about creating safe and exciting spaces for all of you. I absolutely love working with kids and believe in the power of playfulness and activity to spark creativity and growth. Whether we're exploring new ideas, having fun, or working through challenges together, my goal is to make sure everyone feels welcomed and supported.
Alani Van
(She/Her)
Founder, Social Worker and Psychotherapist
MSW, RCSW (BC), RSW (ON)
Hi, I’m Alani, a licensed therapist with a deep personal understanding of the struggles faced by today’s youth and families. Growing up in a first-generation immigrant, working class family, I shouldered the responsibility of caring for all of my younger cousins, many of whom faced significant challenges. I know firsthand what it’s like to navigate life’s hardships, and that understanding drives my lifelong passion to provide meaningful, compassionate support to those who need it the most.
Our Team
Joyce V.
Administrative Lead
& Bookkeeper
Our Approach and Values
Our values define our practice. At Hearts Together Therapy, we use these principles to guide our sessions and work.
COLLABORATIVE
Working together with you to create effective personalized treatments.
INCLUSIVE
Welcoming and honoring diversity in all forms and walks of life.
EQUITY
Ensuring everyone receives the care and support they need.
SUPPORTIVE
Offering unwavering support through every step of your journey.
HOLISTIC
Caring for your entire well-being—mind, body, and relationships.
EMPATHETIC
Listening to you deeply with compassion and understanding.
EMPOWERING
Equipping you with the tools to take charge of your journey.
RESILIENCE
Helping you to build strength to overcome life’s challenges.
Testimonials
"Alani was the most knowledgeable clinician I worked with..."
I feel that Alani has a very robust clinical acumen and a sophisticated clinical understanding of varied presentations of mood and anxiety disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, psychotic and substance use disorders, as well as trauma-related and obsessive compulsive disorders. Alani was the most knowledgeable clinician I worked with and also possesses excellent communication, rapport building and therapeutic skills that facilitated the accurate diagnostic process. I highly recommend her as a clinical social worker for mental health assessments and therapy.
- Colleague, Child Psychiatrist
