In this interview, Sabrina Trobak, a registered clinical counselor from British Columbia, Canada, shares her inspiring journey from teaching to counseling, driven by a desire to address the deeper issues surrounding mental health. Her transition was sparked by a powerful workshop on suicide and core beliefs, leading her to adopt a therapeutic model focused on uncovering and reshaping core beliefs such as self-worth and value. Sabrina explains how understanding and challenging these deep-seated beliefs can have a profound impact on alleviating symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health struggles. By working with parents, she emphasizes the critical role they play in shaping their children’s core beliefs, advocating for generational change and a deeper awareness of self-worth within families.
Sabrina discusses the rewarding aspects of her counseling practice, including seeing clients experience life-changing "light bulb moments." With a holistic approach to self-care that includes exercise, journaling, and maintaining balance, she models the practices she teaches. Sabrina is also a published author and public speaker, using her platform to make mental health resources accessible to more people. She encourages individuals to embrace and process their emotions to foster true healing. Her passion for spreading awareness, along with her book and social media outreach, underscores her commitment to reshaping how we understand and support mental health.