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Fernie Counselling & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, RPT, CPT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fernie, BC V0B
We specialize in child & family care, couples, depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, & more.
At Fernie Counselling & Consulting, we can make a difference. We specialize in child & family care. Our team includes co- therapists who assist with the children’s play therapy. They include a ventriloquist turtle puppet named Herman & 2 loving service dogs, Betsy and Lucy whom the children come to love. This gang helps to create a safe, secure & magical playroom. Adults & teens are invited into a separate warm & welcoming office. Surely one of the members or our team can creatively help you with your struggles and challenges to overcome hurdles, achieve your optimal mental health, and inspire you to soar!
We specialize in child & family care, couples, depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, & more.
At Fernie Counselling & Consulting, we can make a difference. We specialize in child & family care. Our team includes co- therapists who assist with the children’s play therapy. They include a ventriloquist turtle puppet named Herman & 2 loving service dogs, Betsy and Lucy whom the children come to love. This gang helps to create a safe, secure & magical playroom. Adults & teens are invited into a separate warm & welcoming office. Surely one of the members or our team can creatively help you with your struggles and challenges to overcome hurdles, achieve your optimal mental health, and inspire you to soar!
(807) 787-0765 View (807) 787-0765

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Fisher Peak Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Cranbrook, BC V1C
I am an EMDR trained, general practitioner who works with individuals, youth, families, couples, and staff teams. I assist clients to work through a variety of life events and mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, conflict resolution, communication, gender identity and sexual orientation, trauma, employment, education, critical incident stress debriefing and more.
I am an EMDR trained, general practitioner who works with individuals, youth, families, couples, and staff teams. I assist clients to work through a variety of life events and mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, conflict resolution, communication, gender identity and sexual orientation, trauma, employment, education, critical incident stress debriefing and more.
(778) 762-3590 View (778) 762-3590
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Tracy Bauer
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
Cranbrook, BC V1C
I have worked with a broad range of psychological issues, including depression, anxiety, addiction, physical and sexual abuse, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship issues, anger management and group therapy.
I am a Registered Psychologist with a private practice in St Albert, Alberta. My experience is with individual, both adults and children, relationship, and family therapy. I am registered under the governing body, College of Alberta Psychologists. I have many years experience in the areas of Mental Health and Addictions. I have been practicing psychotherapy since graduating from Gonzaga University in 1998 with a Masters in Counselling.
I have worked with a broad range of psychological issues, including depression, anxiety, addiction, physical and sexual abuse, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship issues, anger management and group therapy.
I am a Registered Psychologist with a private practice in St Albert, Alberta. My experience is with individual, both adults and children, relationship, and family therapy. I am registered under the governing body, College of Alberta Psychologists. I have many years experience in the areas of Mental Health and Addictions. I have been practicing psychotherapy since graduating from Gonzaga University in 1998 with a Masters in Counselling.
(587) 417-6493 View (587) 417-6493
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Gabriel Keczan Executive Coaching
Counsellor, RTC, DKATI
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nelson, BC V1L
Be the Man your Wife Desires. Become the Dad your Kids Love. Prevent Costly Divorce. I help men stop lying & start leading. Purpose, Sexual Intimacy & Relationship Coaching for men. Are you future-focussed, ready to invest in growth & willing to step into bold self-leadership? Willing to confront & reverse engineer the lies. Your secrets make you sick. Live in the deeper, liberating truth. Learn relationship dynamics of sexual polarity, presence & healthy attachments. Ask me about my Prevent Divorce Master Coaching Premium 90-Day Package - and How to Leverage my Roadmap to Recover from Infidelity.
Be the Man your Wife Desires. Become the Dad your Kids Love. Prevent Costly Divorce. I help men stop lying & start leading. Purpose, Sexual Intimacy & Relationship Coaching for men. Are you future-focussed, ready to invest in growth & willing to step into bold self-leadership? Willing to confront & reverse engineer the lies. Your secrets make you sick. Live in the deeper, liberating truth. Learn relationship dynamics of sexual polarity, presence & healthy attachments. Ask me about my Prevent Divorce Master Coaching Premium 90-Day Package - and How to Leverage my Roadmap to Recover from Infidelity.
(778) 762-3280 View (778) 762-3280
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Valhalla Art Therapy
Counsellor, RCATA, RTC, BFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nelson, BC V1L
I am passionate about supporting children, teens and young adults. Over the past decade I have been committed to providing therapeutic counselling services to children, adolescents and their families in the West Kootenays. I have provided art therapy services through a number of local community services centers as well as for school districts.
I am passionate about supporting children, teens and young adults. Over the past decade I have been committed to providing therapeutic counselling services to children, adolescents and their families in the West Kootenays. I have provided art therapy services through a number of local community services centers as well as for school districts.
(819) 200-9439 View (819) 200-9439
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Ashleigh Gureckas - Child Youth Teen Art Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RTC, DKATI, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nelson, BC V1L
Your child is amazing. You just want the best for them. If you're exploring the idea of therapy, it's likely that your child is currently encountering some difficulties. There's nothing more heart-wrenching than witnessing your child face challenges. Sometimes, you can pinpoint the underlying issue, but in other instances, it remains a complete mystery. Art therapists are trained in both art and psychology, and have knowledge about the psychological role of the creative process and the impact of using different art materials and techniques for helping uncover issues, build healthy coping mechanisms, and support healing and growth.
Your child is amazing. You just want the best for them. If you're exploring the idea of therapy, it's likely that your child is currently encountering some difficulties. There's nothing more heart-wrenching than witnessing your child face challenges. Sometimes, you can pinpoint the underlying issue, but in other instances, it remains a complete mystery. Art therapists are trained in both art and psychology, and have knowledge about the psychological role of the creative process and the impact of using different art materials and techniques for helping uncover issues, build healthy coping mechanisms, and support healing and growth.
(506) 497-5845 View (506) 497-5845

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What are the most common treatments for anxiety?

Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?

The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

When should I seek treatment for anxiety?

Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?

Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.