Therapists in Castlegar, BC

Hey there, its nice to meet you! I enjoy helping others carve out their best life according to how they wish to walk the life path. I feel each of us is drawn to our own unique experience and earn our independence and illumination by making decisions and looking back on the outcomes of those choices. I want to honour your right to express yourself in whatever way you see fit, meeting you where you are with care and compassion.

My name is Margaret-Ann (Marg) Creegan and I am an experienced educator and psychotherapist. With ten years as a member of the RCMP, eleven years with the BC Coroner's Service, and eighteen years as an educator/counsellor, I have a broad range of experience on which to call to support clients in their journeys of exploration and healing. I am experienced in individual, couple, adolescent, adult, and seniors therapy.

I work with clients from every walk of life who need support for a wide range of issues and challenges. I work with individuals facing anxiety, stress, depression, tough life choices, addictions, and many other issues. I work with couples to overcome conflict and strengthen their relationship, and I can help with post-divorce parenting challenges.

Currently accepting Online Clients! With over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I work with a range of populations and issues; Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Life changes, Interpersonal conflict, Grief, Trauma, Postpartum depression, and many other areas. I come from a client centered philosophy and respect your right to privacy. I am passionate about helping people reach their mental health and wellness goals.

All of us have values and beliefs that are impacted and transformed by our lived-experiences, family systems, and societal expectations and norms; however, at centre of ourselves are core values that, although impacted, tend to remain stable. Sometimes they just need to be rediscovered. Often life’s experiences occlude our core values from us and in this way create unwanted patterns of behaviour, emotions, and decisions. Finding our authentic selves is often rooted in rediscovering our core values and sense of self and then using these authentic aspects of self to guide new patterns of behaviour, emotions, and decision-making.

I provide a warm, caring, safe place for you to be open & express your concerns. You will be listened to without judgement or prejudice. I take a holistic approach, together we will explore self-care & may look at values, goals and your life purpose and how they are impacting your life. We will work together to develop the skills and tools that will raise your self-esteem, excite you and motivate you to make any changes you are ready to make. The therapeutic relationship is very important to me. I strive to be open & use my knowledge,skills & sense of humor to make the experience a positive one.

My practice is designed to assist you in dealing with a variety of concerns, whether you are in a state of crisis or simply a bit ‘off course’. My personal belief is that we have, within us, the ability to find answers to our problems and my goal is to assist you in better understanding your thoughts, behaviours and feelings and how they are affecting your life. I believe that your course of treatment should be guided by your needs. Together, we will explore your strengths, values and beliefs in order to create healthier ways of coping with whatever you may be dealing with.

Couples therapy for tired parents, new parents, and soon-to-be-parents. Welcoming a new human into your home means things change, but they don’t really talk about the complexity a bub will add to your relationship, do they? Hormones, lack of sleep, keeping a small erratic creature fed, entertained, and alive…. you’re juggling a few things, to say the least. And when it comes to your relationship, it can be really hard to have space, and time to address the triggers when they surface. Long days, and short years is the essence of parenthood, and, it can be so easy to have the days slip by.

I am a Registered Psychologist (R.Psych.) with the College of Psychologists of BC. My home office is located in downtown Castlegar, British Columbia. I provide psychological, psycho-vocational, psycho-educational and learning disability assessments for children (ages 6-18) & adults, as well as individual therapy for adults & teens for trauma/PTSD, anxiety panic attacks, OCD, depression, chronic pain/illness, transitional life issues (i.e. bereavement, occupational), stress, relationship issues, and sleep problems. Please note I’m not currently accepting new therapy clients. For assessment inquiries, please email me.

We are here to help you! Welcome to Hollytree Wellness Centre, an innovative clinic set in the Kootenays, offering in-person and virtual appointments. Our group practice houses 10 highly skilled Master's Level therapists, bringing their combined skills and talents to serve the Kootenay area. We have your best interests at heart and will meet you with unconditional positive regard and without judgment. Whether your problem is related to mental health, sexuality, spirituality, relationships, stress, or transitions, we have you covered. Visit our website to meet the therapists and arrange a consultation: www.hollytreewellness.com

Past experiences can shape your life but they don’t have to. I can offer you the support you need to let the past go and move forward in a meaningful way, on this journey of life. Discover how to let go of anxiety, depression, and stress, and find new ways to be in relationships that are healthy and align with the life that you envision for yourself. Our sessions will guide you toward healing and achieving fundamental transformation. Heal the painful experiences that create present-day issues and evolve into the person you truly wish to be.

This is your journey. Only you have lived your life and become the person you are today. You know what you need, or maybe you just know you want something different, and I’m here to walk that path with you.

I am interested in helping clients harness their innate resources and discover the deeper meanings, and solutions, to their presented problems. I am offering my services to adults and adolescents who may be experiencing a range of issues including, but not limited to: emotional problems (anger, depression, anxiety, ect.), relationships/communication issues, addictions/habit change, stress/trauma, life-transitions, as well as the search for meaning, identity, and spirituality.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling Psychology. The focus of my practice tends to be working with clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, pain management, and symptoms of overwhelm and uncertainty. I also work with couples and support them as they develop communication skills and navigate life changes such as divorce and co-parenting. I enjoy working with youth and helping them address school-related and home-related challenges. I offer sliding scale prices as a means to reduce barriers to accessing counselling.

I believe that all human beings have a remarkable ability to grow and change. Some clients come to me with a great deal of depression or hopelessness about their lives without the insight as to how they can be helped. I use a strengths-based approach as I listen to their stories to find the hope, possibilities, and resiliencies that coexist alongside suffering and insecurities. Therapies are evidenced-based and trauma informed and approach clients from a spiritual and cultural lens.

Now Accepting New Clients! Struggling with anxiety? Having difficulty in your relationships? Feeling overwhelmed? If you're tired of how things are going, and are ready to make some changes, lets talk. Together we can explore the root of what's holding you back, so you can finally move forward and live a happier and more fulfilled life. I also offer Online Women's Circles, which are an amazing way to stay connected during this time of isolation. Head to my website for more info!

Everyone at some point in their lives encounters difficult experiences and I believe everyone can benefit from a non-partial witness to the difficulties life brings. I specialize in issues surrounding depression and anxiety as well as trauma and abuse using mindfulness and somatic-based approaches. I endeavour to collaborate with clients through deep listening, compassionate reflection and evidence based practices to help you shift your responses and make choices to help yourself heal.

Are you looking for a counsellor who is open to see what you see? I am here to align with you as we look at how to find the right answers specific to you. Whether you struggle with anxious thoughts, periods of despair, difficulties with your relationships or just feel generally unhappy and restless, or perhaps life has thrown a curve-ball that is out of your control and traumatic to integrate, I believe the wisdom of our bodies can be utilised so that you can find resonant and usable techniques to change your life. I know that inner peace and healing are absolutely attainable and I am excited to walk with you as you find a new path.