About Maura
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The passion behind my work is my commitment to restoring families, working towards diminishing barriers for vulnerable people and creating safe space for healing. I am passionate about keeping families together, preventative approaches, and bringing all aspects of self into one’s self through medicine wheel teachings of emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical.
The support I can offer is one of empathy and compassion. I have my own lived expertise, combined with 25 years of working in advocacy, activism, trauma-informed care, and supporting individuals, children, and families.
My expertise is in trauma informed care, supporting others to overcome barriers and achieve their goals. Dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, mental wellness, post-traumatic stress disorder and indigenous focused therapy.
- Maura Gowans, RSW MSW
Education
2025 - 2028
Doctorate, Psychotherapy and Counselling
Yorkville University
2018 - 2020
Masters Degree, Social Work
University of Victoria
2010 - 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Social Work
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
Living the Solution
"Over the years I have come to know Maura Gowans in both professional and personal capacities. Professionally, she is guided by ethical principles and values and a sound moral compass. Her vast life experience informs her holistic approach to trauma-informed practice. Maura’s willingness to engage in self-reflexive work continues to provide insights that enable both personal and professional growth. Kindness, coupled with healthy professional boundaries, situate Maura as a valuable therapist in her field. In her personal life, her commitment to service work within her communities, whether as a soccer mom or distributing food and supplies to marginalized peoples, is conducted in a humble and kind manner. She embodies the principles she lives by and is a wonderful example to others of living in the solution."
Dr. Laura Cooper