Dr. Michael Sorsdahl
Managing Partner / Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Michael Sorsdahl is a psychologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He works primarily with adults and couples, as well as adolescents in appropriate contexts, supporting people experiencing trauma and PTSD, chronic stress, anxiety, burnout, depression, relationship concerns, and significant life or career transitions.
About
Michael works with people who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, particularly following prolonged stress, trauma, periods of high responsibility, or significant transitions. His work includes first responders, military members and veterans, men, professionals, and individuals navigating complex changes in their relationships, careers, or lives.
His approach recognizes that people bring different experiences, strengths, circumstances, and needs to therapy. His work is collaborative and paced to the individual, with attention to safety, emotional regulation, insight, and practical skills.
Practice Areas
Trauma and PTSD
Chronic stress and high-demand environments
Anxiety
Burnout
Depression
Relationship concerns
Couples counselling
Life and career transitions
Support for first responders, military members and veterans, and professionals
Approach to Practice
Michael’s approach is collaborative and individualized, drawing on his clinical training while respecting each client’s circumstances and goals. His work emphasizes safety, emotional regulation, insight, and practical skills rather than quick fixes.
In couples work, Michael considers relational dynamics and communication, including the ways stress and trauma can affect connection, trust, and intimacy.
When working with adolescents in appropriate contexts, his work may include emotional regulation, coping, identity, communication, and family relationships.
Education & Professional Background
Michael’s education includes a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, a PhD in Education with a counselling focus, and a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology.
His clinical work is informed by extensive experience supporting adults, couples, adolescents, first responders, military members and veterans, professionals, and individuals navigating complex life circumstances.
Qualifications & Registrations
CD
PhD
PsyD
CCC
GCDF
Registered Psychologist in British Columbia