Therapists for Adults in Barriere, BC
Life has difficult seasons and at times there appears to be no rays of sunshine penatrating the dark clouds surrounding us. It is in these times, especially, we often ask the difficult questions like, "why God?" Will these hard-aches ever stop? Can positive change occur? It has been my personal experience through walking in seasons of darkness that light does continually shine but the heartache and pain often blocks our senses and even our faith gets tested beyond what we believe is sustainable. My goal as a counsellor is to encourage my clients to continue to seek practical and spiritual insight and watch how our eternal God moves.
Life has difficult seasons and at times there appears to be no rays of sunshine penatrating the dark clouds surrounding us. It is in these times, especially, we often ask the difficult questions like, "why God?" Will these hard-aches ever stop? Can positive change occur? It has been my personal experience through walking in seasons of darkness that light does continually shine but the heartache and pain often blocks our senses and even our faith gets tested beyond what we believe is sustainable. My goal as a counsellor is to encourage my clients to continue to seek practical and spiritual insight and watch how our eternal God moves.
Many people carry wounds that others cannot see. Trauma, domestic violence, repeated stress, and painful relationship experiences can leave you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from the life you hoped for. I work with individuals navigating the effects of trauma, including first responders and others who have faced repeated exposure to difficult events. Together, we focus on developing practical tools to calm the nervous system, manage overwhelming thoughts and emotions, and rebuild a sense of stability, meaning, and direction.
Many people carry wounds that others cannot see. Trauma, domestic violence, repeated stress, and painful relationship experiences can leave you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from the life you hoped for. I work with individuals navigating the effects of trauma, including first responders and others who have faced repeated exposure to difficult events. Together, we focus on developing practical tools to calm the nervous system, manage overwhelming thoughts and emotions, and rebuild a sense of stability, meaning, and direction.
I support children, teens, parents, and individual adults through life’s challenges with compassion, curiosity, and understanding.
With 22 years specializing in youth mental health and schools, I have a deep understanding of the unique pressures families face today. I am passionate about helping families move away from conflict and toward connection. My multi-modal approach is grounded in ACT and CBT, ensuring you feel safe, seen, and supported through a trauma-informed lens.
I support children, teens, parents, and individual adults through life’s challenges with compassion, curiosity, and understanding.
With 22 years specializing in youth mental health and schools, I have a deep understanding of the unique pressures families face today. I am passionate about helping families move away from conflict and toward connection. My multi-modal approach is grounded in ACT and CBT, ensuring you feel safe, seen, and supported through a trauma-informed lens.
Do you feel like life is sometimes hard? Do you feel that the problems you are facing weigh you down, or make your next steps seem unclear? Are you overwhelmed with day to day life and struggle to get through the week? Difficultly inevitably shows up for all of us, and there are times when we all could use a little help along the way. I can support you around the hard stuff: relationships, grief and loss, stress and burnout, anxiety, trauma, spirituality, emotional pain, uncertainty, changes in life including peri menopause, empty nest, and retirement, and not least of all, understanding ones inner self.
Do you feel like life is sometimes hard? Do you feel that the problems you are facing weigh you down, or make your next steps seem unclear? Are you overwhelmed with day to day life and struggle to get through the week? Difficultly inevitably shows up for all of us, and there are times when we all could use a little help along the way. I can support you around the hard stuff: relationships, grief and loss, stress and burnout, anxiety, trauma, spirituality, emotional pain, uncertainty, changes in life including peri menopause, empty nest, and retirement, and not least of all, understanding ones inner self.
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Children process stress and trauma differently than adults so I focus on meeting them at their developmental level.
My name is Kim, and my passion is working with children, youth and families. I have experience working in child development centers, preschools, school districts, MCFD, CYMH, and non-profit agencies. My goal is to help individuals and their families heal through stressful and traumatic events. My practice is strength-based, where I encourage the client to share their personal narrative whether that is through words, art or play. My role is to walk beside my clients while offering support and strategies to help them overcome adversity. In order to maximize child and youth engagement I tailor my sessions to meet their unique needs.
Children process stress and trauma differently than adults so I focus on meeting them at their developmental level.
My name is Kim, and my passion is working with children, youth and families. I have experience working in child development centers, preschools, school districts, MCFD, CYMH, and non-profit agencies. My goal is to help individuals and their families heal through stressful and traumatic events. My practice is strength-based, where I encourage the client to share their personal narrative whether that is through words, art or play. My role is to walk beside my clients while offering support and strategies to help them overcome adversity. In order to maximize child and youth engagement I tailor my sessions to meet their unique needs.
Richelle Johnston - Peach Door Counselling
Counsellor, RCC, MACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and welcome. I'm so glad you are here! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and founder of Peach Door Counselling, a small but mighty rural counselling group practice. Maybe you are experiencing mental health distress in your life, such as postpartum challenges, relationships, work/life balance, personal worth and self-esteem, depression and anxiety, and more. You want a space to feel validated, seen and heard, and express yourself free of judgment. You want to dig deep into root issues and patterns. You want to learn skills for dealing with challenges and a place to heal. You've found the right place.
Hello and welcome. I'm so glad you are here! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and founder of Peach Door Counselling, a small but mighty rural counselling group practice. Maybe you are experiencing mental health distress in your life, such as postpartum challenges, relationships, work/life balance, personal worth and self-esteem, depression and anxiety, and more. You want a space to feel validated, seen and heard, and express yourself free of judgment. You want to dig deep into root issues and patterns. You want to learn skills for dealing with challenges and a place to heal. You've found the right place.
Trauma-Informed EMDR & Attachment-Based Therapy -
You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally stuck, or disconnected from yourself and others, often noticing the same patterns repeating despite your best efforts. Many people who come to us have experienced trauma, chronic stress, or early experiences that continue to shape how they feel, cope, and relate today. Others seek support for anxiety, stress, life transitions, or feeling stuck, even when they don’t identify their experiences as trauma. They are seeking relief, stability, and a sense of safety, both internally and in their lives.
Trauma-Informed EMDR & Attachment-Based Therapy -
You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally stuck, or disconnected from yourself and others, often noticing the same patterns repeating despite your best efforts. Many people who come to us have experienced trauma, chronic stress, or early experiences that continue to shape how they feel, cope, and relate today. Others seek support for anxiety, stress, life transitions, or feeling stuck, even when they don’t identify their experiences as trauma. They are seeking relief, stability, and a sense of safety, both internally and in their lives.
My clients come to me because they feel emotionally overwhelmed too much of the time. Their usual and comfortable coping strategies no longer work. Some clients describe being unable to do the simplest of tasks without feeling triggered and either tuning out or completely over reacting. My clients leave therapy feeling a more generalized state of calm with a flexible range of heathy coping strategies.
My clients come to me because they feel emotionally overwhelmed too much of the time. Their usual and comfortable coping strategies no longer work. Some clients describe being unable to do the simplest of tasks without feeling triggered and either tuning out or completely over reacting. My clients leave therapy feeling a more generalized state of calm with a flexible range of heathy coping strategies.
I approach life with an unwavering belief that we are all individually unique, and that our personal challenges are meant to foster our ongoing growth. I pride myself on making a connection with every person that walks into my room through building a safe and empathic space, trust, and a genuine desire to help people reach clarity and results around their personal goals. I value connecting and working collaboratively with all ages, whether it be children, adolescents, adults and parents/co-parents while basing therapeutic approaches around each client's unique needs and goals.
I approach life with an unwavering belief that we are all individually unique, and that our personal challenges are meant to foster our ongoing growth. I pride myself on making a connection with every person that walks into my room through building a safe and empathic space, trust, and a genuine desire to help people reach clarity and results around their personal goals. I value connecting and working collaboratively with all ages, whether it be children, adolescents, adults and parents/co-parents while basing therapeutic approaches around each client's unique needs and goals.
Megan DeSimone, The Life Balance
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW, MTC
9 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have a Bachelor and Master's Degree in Social Work from UBC and over 23 years experience helping others with mental health, addictions, and relationship issues in a variety of health care, community and social service settings. When you come in for counselling support, I start by creating a relaxed atmosphere where you feel safe and reassured that you've found someone who can help you truly face the issues you're experiencing. Sometimes, the stress of life can be overwhelming and your world becomes very narrow.
I have a Bachelor and Master's Degree in Social Work from UBC and over 23 years experience helping others with mental health, addictions, and relationship issues in a variety of health care, community and social service settings. When you come in for counselling support, I start by creating a relaxed atmosphere where you feel safe and reassured that you've found someone who can help you truly face the issues you're experiencing. Sometimes, the stress of life can be overwhelming and your world becomes very narrow.
Shayla Hueser
Registered Social Worker, RSW, RCC, MACP, BSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I take a gentle and down-to-earth approach in supporting you on your healing journey. I specialize in working with folks who have experienced trauma, struggle with anxiety and depression. My work with my clients focuses on healing the beliefs that we have learned about ourselves or the world through traumatic events, unhealthy relationships or upbringings. Additionally, my work also focuses on self compassion, confidence, trust and building more connection with life.
I take a gentle and down-to-earth approach in supporting you on your healing journey. I specialize in working with folks who have experienced trauma, struggle with anxiety and depression. My work with my clients focuses on healing the beliefs that we have learned about ourselves or the world through traumatic events, unhealthy relationships or upbringings. Additionally, my work also focuses on self compassion, confidence, trust and building more connection with life.
Do you feel like you want to make changes in your life, but find yourself struggling? You might be struggling with any of these or a combination of: stress, anxiety, depression, grief, caregiver fatigue, burnout, existential and spiritual inquiries, parenting, career and work challenges, life transitions, interpersonal and domestic relationship concerns, amongst others not listed. We will work in a safe, confidential, and supportive environment so that we can discover what's stopping you from being able to experience a satisfying, fulfilled and joyful life.
Do you feel like you want to make changes in your life, but find yourself struggling? You might be struggling with any of these or a combination of: stress, anxiety, depression, grief, caregiver fatigue, burnout, existential and spiritual inquiries, parenting, career and work challenges, life transitions, interpersonal and domestic relationship concerns, amongst others not listed. We will work in a safe, confidential, and supportive environment so that we can discover what's stopping you from being able to experience a satisfying, fulfilled and joyful life.
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. At some points, we can all experience difficult times and need help and support to guide us through. Experiences that have caused pain, anxiety, grief, loss, or shame can feel overpowering if left unrecognized. Working side by side with you on your journey is a privilege. My approach not only focuses on relief from distress, but also helps to develop new tools and clarity of thoughts and feelings through open exploration. A process that can ultimately open up greater inner strength, joy, self-compassion, and serenity.
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. At some points, we can all experience difficult times and need help and support to guide us through. Experiences that have caused pain, anxiety, grief, loss, or shame can feel overpowering if left unrecognized. Working side by side with you on your journey is a privilege. My approach not only focuses on relief from distress, but also helps to develop new tools and clarity of thoughts and feelings through open exploration. A process that can ultimately open up greater inner strength, joy, self-compassion, and serenity.
Now Accepting Clients! I have been working with youth/families for 12 years, and I love it! Curiosity and empathy have served me well. I look forward to hearing your story. I'm ready if you are! More information available at: www.dogwoodvalleycounselling.ca
Now Accepting Clients! I have been working with youth/families for 12 years, and I love it! Curiosity and empathy have served me well. I look forward to hearing your story. I'm ready if you are! More information available at: www.dogwoodvalleycounselling.ca
Erin is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with an undergraduate degree in Psychology, and a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology (MACP). She offers individual and couples therapy. She has specialized training in helping clients navigate relationships using a variety of modalities such as CBT, DBT, attachment theory and Internal Family Systems. In her couples therapy, she uses an Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) approach combined with tools taken from the Gottman Method. Erin takes a down-to-earth, empathetic, inclusive, and non-judgmental approach to counselling.
Erin is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with an undergraduate degree in Psychology, and a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology (MACP). She offers individual and couples therapy. She has specialized training in helping clients navigate relationships using a variety of modalities such as CBT, DBT, attachment theory and Internal Family Systems. In her couples therapy, she uses an Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) approach combined with tools taken from the Gottman Method. Erin takes a down-to-earth, empathetic, inclusive, and non-judgmental approach to counselling.
I am a compassionate youth and adult counsellor who thrives when supporting people in navigating life transitions, emotional challenges, and mental health concerns.
Using an integrative counselling approach, I tailor therapy to each individual’s unique needs, goals, and strengths. Clients often describe my style as calm, warm, and encouraging, and share that they leave sessions feeling hopeful, grounded, and motivated
I am a compassionate youth and adult counsellor who thrives when supporting people in navigating life transitions, emotional challenges, and mental health concerns.
Using an integrative counselling approach, I tailor therapy to each individual’s unique needs, goals, and strengths. Clients often describe my style as calm, warm, and encouraging, and share that they leave sessions feeling hopeful, grounded, and motivated
Hello - I'm so glad you're here. I meet my clients where they are when the arrive in the counselling space, providing safety, support, and understanding. As a highly relational therapist, I use humour and connection to make you feel at ease. Recognizing that each client has unique goals, I work collaboratively with you to tailor our work to be the most effective.
I am a queer Registered Social Worker, with lived understanding of substance use and recovery. I have ample experience supporting folx through life transitions, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and a passion for neurodivergence, 2SLGBTQ+ families, and couples.
Hello - I'm so glad you're here. I meet my clients where they are when the arrive in the counselling space, providing safety, support, and understanding. As a highly relational therapist, I use humour and connection to make you feel at ease. Recognizing that each client has unique goals, I work collaboratively with you to tailor our work to be the most effective.
I am a queer Registered Social Worker, with lived understanding of substance use and recovery. I have ample experience supporting folx through life transitions, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and a passion for neurodivergence, 2SLGBTQ+ families, and couples.
As a therapist, and human in general, I am passionate about creating space for the stories and emotions that are so often pushed away, hidden from view, and disavowed. I believe that to be seen, heard, and accepted in these tender places can be a profoundly healing experience, even (and especially) when there is "nothing to do about it," other than bear witness and grieve. An important piece of this process is moving towards a way of being that centers less around achieving, perfecting and “doing” and much more around “being.” Being present, being messy, being perfectly imperfect and ok with slow processes and uncertainties.
As a therapist, and human in general, I am passionate about creating space for the stories and emotions that are so often pushed away, hidden from view, and disavowed. I believe that to be seen, heard, and accepted in these tender places can be a profoundly healing experience, even (and especially) when there is "nothing to do about it," other than bear witness and grieve. An important piece of this process is moving towards a way of being that centers less around achieving, perfecting and “doing” and much more around “being.” Being present, being messy, being perfectly imperfect and ok with slow processes and uncertainties.
I work with youth, youth and adult members of the LGBTQIA community and adults who have experienced grief and loss, anxiety, life transition challenges, and also with those who just need a little guidance through these challenging times.
I offer one-to-one counselling for people who are struggling in areas of their lives and want to start thriving as their own unique self.
I work with youth, youth and adult members of the LGBTQIA community and adults who have experienced grief and loss, anxiety, life transition challenges, and also with those who just need a little guidance through these challenging times.
I offer one-to-one counselling for people who are struggling in areas of their lives and want to start thriving as their own unique self.
Hello! I am a relational counsellor offering compassionate, judgement-free, and thoughtful therapeutic support to men, dads, first responders, and children and youth with neurodivergence. In addition to my work as a therapist, I am also a Learning Support teacher with a Masters in Special Education, a conflict resolution trainer, a volunteer firefighter in my small village, a foster parent with my wife, a dad of two, and a brewer starting up a local brewery!
Supporting men's mental health and working with families is a specialized passion of mine, grounded in education, training, and experience.
Hello! I am a relational counsellor offering compassionate, judgement-free, and thoughtful therapeutic support to men, dads, first responders, and children and youth with neurodivergence. In addition to my work as a therapist, I am also a Learning Support teacher with a Masters in Special Education, a conflict resolution trainer, a volunteer firefighter in my small village, a foster parent with my wife, a dad of two, and a brewer starting up a local brewery!
Supporting men's mental health and working with families is a specialized passion of mine, grounded in education, training, and experience.
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Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioural therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists in Canada hold various licenses depending on their training and provincial requirements. Common therapy credentials include Registered Social Workers (RSW), Registered Psychotherapists, and Certified Canadian Counsellors (CCC). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.