Edward Chen

About Edward

Ed is a BCACC registered, CCPA certified clinical counsellor, and BCACC Approved Clinical Supervisor.

As a clinician, Ed has extensive experience in delivering Dialectical Behavior Therapy to high-risk adults, youths and families experiencing concerns such as suicidality, self-harm, impulsivity, depression, anxiety, trauma, and addictions.

As a trainer, Ed has undergone the Train the Trainer Program under Dr. Marsha Linehan’s Behavioural Tech Institute. In addition to the foundational DBT and RO-DBT treatment programs, Ed is also trained in DBT for Substance Use Disorders (DBT-SUD), DBT Skills in Schools (DBT STEPS-A), DBT for Adolescents (DBT-A), and DBT for Trauma (DBT-PE) Protocols.

Ed also has considerable background in DBT program development in government agencies, community services, and schools. Ed’s DBT Program for Young Parents in Schools was nominated for a Premier’s Award for innovation. Ed’s work has also been featured on major publications such as Medium, Authority Magazine, and Bold Journey Magazine.

Treatment Clinic – DBT Clinic of Greater Vancouver: http://dbtclinicgv.com
Training Centre – DBT Centre of Greater Vancouver: http://dbtgv.com