Therapists in Lower Nicola, BC

Kiya has a passion for working with children, youth and young adults in conjunction with their families. She is welcoming to all and supports LGBTQIA2S+ with a person-centred approach & curiosity. She specializes in trauma and crisis intervention for high-risk youth & families, including suicide intervention and rebuilding hope. Working with parents and their children/adolescents, Kiya facilitates a safe environment for scary conversations, often utilizing an emotion-focused model. Kiya practices from a trauma-informed lens to create a safe space that holds room for insecurities, empathy & compassion.

I believe in creating balance between the physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual elements that define who we are. I value an integrative approach to counselling with a strong foundation built on humanistic, family of origin and client-centered principles. In practice this means my energy is directed toward building a relationship based on empathy, positive regard, and genuineness. These are necessary elements in the change process. My aim is to always provide an environment where clients feel safe, respected, and valued. Only then does positive personal growth begin.

In a confidential & supportive environment I improve peoples quality of life by helping them feel better & meet their goals. We can do this in an office, your house or any place you feel safe in. I also do web based counselling though Zoom for those outside of Kamloops or in other remote locations. I have found that with the right health information, be it with educational media, engaging presentations or confidential & therapeutic individual sessions, that people will be comfortable to move toward health, wellness & happiness.

I am honoured to have the privilege to live, work, and play on the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc territory. I am experienced and passionate about supporting individuals and families! I understand that our coping styles often significantly impact our relationships, leaving us feeling confused and disconnected from those they care for the most. My vast experience contributes to my understanding of behaviours linked to coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and relationships.

I focus my clinical practice on couples & marriage counselling as well as teens & adults experiencing depression, anxiety or other challenges with their mental health. I specialize in completing Views of the Child Reports for parents and the courts. I also specialize in working with families that are experiencing conflict in relationships in the home/school. I have almost 20 years of experience working with teens/youth and adults who have experienced multiple barriers and face situations of oppression and risk.