Pacific Blue Cross Therapists in Coquitlam, BC
Rita Onwunali - Betrayal Trauma & Affair Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSc, RSW
12 Endorsed
Coquitlam, BC V3B
Direct receipts are provided for reimbursement through most major insurers, including Pacific Blue Cross, Canada Life, Sun Life, Manulife, Green Shield, and Medavie Blue Cross, where Registered Social Worker services are covered.
Reeling from infidelity or betrayal trauma in Abbotsford, Kelowna, or anywhere in BC? Whether you were betrayed or you were the one unfaithful, the pain can feel unbearable. I provide one-on-one therapy for individuals healing from physical, emotional, financial, and online cheating. Together we'll slow things down, make sense of what happened, and find clarity, accountability, and emotional safety, without rushing you toward any decision before you're ready. You don't have to carry this alone, and healing after an affair is possible.
Direct receipts are provided for reimbursement through most major insurers, including Pacific Blue Cross, Canada Life, Sun Life, Manulife, Green Shield, and Medavie Blue Cross, where Registered Social Worker services are covered.
Reeling from infidelity or betrayal trauma in Abbotsford, Kelowna, or anywhere in BC? Whether you were betrayed or you were the one unfaithful, the pain can feel unbearable. I provide one-on-one therapy for individuals healing from physical, emotional, financial, and online cheating. Together we'll slow things down, make sense of what happened, and find clarity, accountability, and emotional safety, without rushing you toward any decision before you're ready. You don't have to carry this alone, and healing after an affair is possible.
I am passionate about helping individuals discover their strengths, find their voice, and embrace their best selves. I believe in meeting each client where they are and working together toward healing and personal growth. With a strong focus on building meaningful relationships and fostering a solid therapeutic alliance, I work to create a safe, supportive, and comfortable environment where clients feel free to express their innermost thoughts and emotions.
I am passionate about helping individuals discover their strengths, find their voice, and embrace their best selves. I believe in meeting each client where they are and working together toward healing and personal growth. With a strong focus on building meaningful relationships and fostering a solid therapeutic alliance, I work to create a safe, supportive, and comfortable environment where clients feel free to express their innermost thoughts and emotions.
Living with anxiety, depression, low self-worth, stress, or trauma can quietly shape how you see yourself and your relationships. You may find yourself overthinking, struggling with self-doubt, or feeling overwhelmed by emotions. Often, these patterns are linked to early-life experiences, attachment wounds, or unmet emotional needs. My professional journey began supporting children with ASD and ADHD, where I developed a deep understanding of emotional development, attachment, and the lasting impact of early life experiences. I now support adults in exploring how these experiences shape emotional and relational patterns.
Living with anxiety, depression, low self-worth, stress, or trauma can quietly shape how you see yourself and your relationships. You may find yourself overthinking, struggling with self-doubt, or feeling overwhelmed by emotions. Often, these patterns are linked to early-life experiences, attachment wounds, or unmet emotional needs. My professional journey began supporting children with ASD and ADHD, where I developed a deep understanding of emotional development, attachment, and the lasting impact of early life experiences. I now support adults in exploring how these experiences shape emotional and relational patterns.
Trauma can overwhelm our ability to cope and may stem from many life experiences. When unprocessed, it can impact mental health, showing up as PTSD, anxiety, depression, or challenges with focus and regulation often seen in ADHD.
You’re not alone. At our clinic, we offer trauma-informed care, including EMDR, to help process past experiences, improve emotional regulation and attention, and support meaningful, lasting change. Together, we’ll build resilience and move toward a more grounded, empowered you.
Trauma can overwhelm our ability to cope and may stem from many life experiences. When unprocessed, it can impact mental health, showing up as PTSD, anxiety, depression, or challenges with focus and regulation often seen in ADHD.
You’re not alone. At our clinic, we offer trauma-informed care, including EMDR, to help process past experiences, improve emotional regulation and attention, and support meaningful, lasting change. Together, we’ll build resilience and move toward a more grounded, empowered you.
You were never meant to carry it all alone. Some days, the weight of old wounds, unkind inner voices, and invisible expectations can feel like too much to hold. In our work together, I offer a space where your story is welcomed in its entirety - the raw, the vulnerable, and the real. I will meet you with warmth, compassion, and curiosity, while gently supporting you in stepping into new possibilities that feel right for you.
You were never meant to carry it all alone. Some days, the weight of old wounds, unkind inner voices, and invisible expectations can feel like too much to hold. In our work together, I offer a space where your story is welcomed in its entirety - the raw, the vulnerable, and the real. I will meet you with warmth, compassion, and curiosity, while gently supporting you in stepping into new possibilities that feel right for you.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or disconnected? You don't have to face life's challenges alone. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families who are seeking support through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, burnout, and major life transitions. My approach is warm, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we'll create a safe space to explore challenges, build practical coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and foster lasting growth. Take the first step toward healing, clarity, and resilience.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or disconnected? You don't have to face life's challenges alone. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families who are seeking support through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, burnout, and major life transitions. My approach is warm, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we'll create a safe space to explore challenges, build practical coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and foster lasting growth. Take the first step toward healing, clarity, and resilience.
As a Ukrainian, I learned early that life doesn’t always offer stability, but it taught me that we heal not by avoiding pain, but by staying connected to what makes us human.
If you struggle with emotional triggers or relationship patterns, you’re in the right place. Many clients come to me wanting more calm, better sleep, and a deeper connection to themselves as they move toward lasting change.
As a Ukrainian, I learned early that life doesn’t always offer stability, but it taught me that we heal not by avoiding pain, but by staying connected to what makes us human.
If you struggle with emotional triggers or relationship patterns, you’re in the right place. Many clients come to me wanting more calm, better sleep, and a deeper connection to themselves as they move toward lasting change.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor/Psychotherapist with 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, I use a client-centred, integrative approach to address the therapeutic goals of clients. No one should be defined by their diagnoses, and rather than placing emphasis on what is not working, I collaborate with clients to determine what actions can be taken to improve on their circumstances. All individuals exist along their own continuum of mental health, and with adequate supports and a focus on holistic well-being, every client can be nurtured towards growth and a healthier sense of self.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor/Psychotherapist with 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, I use a client-centred, integrative approach to address the therapeutic goals of clients. No one should be defined by their diagnoses, and rather than placing emphasis on what is not working, I collaborate with clients to determine what actions can be taken to improve on their circumstances. All individuals exist along their own continuum of mental health, and with adequate supports and a focus on holistic well-being, every client can be nurtured towards growth and a healthier sense of self.
If you want to change your life, therapy is a great way to start. I help people develop coping skills to manage complicated thoughts and emotions. With 24 years of experience, I provide a supportive setting to help you manage your emotions, make positive changes, and overcome difficulties. But, the first step is actually reaching out for help.. I provide therapy for clients who struggle anxiety, depression, life transitions, PTSD/trauma, borderline personality disorder (BPD), panic attacks, mood swings, and relationship problems. I also work with couples who are struggling with communication, stress, infidelity and intimacy issues
If you want to change your life, therapy is a great way to start. I help people develop coping skills to manage complicated thoughts and emotions. With 24 years of experience, I provide a supportive setting to help you manage your emotions, make positive changes, and overcome difficulties. But, the first step is actually reaching out for help.. I provide therapy for clients who struggle anxiety, depression, life transitions, PTSD/trauma, borderline personality disorder (BPD), panic attacks, mood swings, and relationship problems. I also work with couples who are struggling with communication, stress, infidelity and intimacy issues
You may find yourself giving so much to others while quietly running on empty. Over time, stress, conflict, and daily pressures can leave you feeling exhausted and disconnected. I offer a calm, restorative space to process what you are carrying and explore strategies that support relief, clarity, and steadiness. As the founder of Golden Hour Counselling, and as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), I support individuals navigating ADHD, addiction, anxiety, trauma, stress, anger, grief & loss, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, low self-worth, burnout, and parenting struggles.
You may find yourself giving so much to others while quietly running on empty. Over time, stress, conflict, and daily pressures can leave you feeling exhausted and disconnected. I offer a calm, restorative space to process what you are carrying and explore strategies that support relief, clarity, and steadiness. As the founder of Golden Hour Counselling, and as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), I support individuals navigating ADHD, addiction, anxiety, trauma, stress, anger, grief & loss, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, low self-worth, burnout, and parenting struggles.
Do you feel angry, tired, confused, overwhelmed? Are you dealing with grief and loss or struggling with relationships? Meet your well trained seasoned therapist. As a decade long practioner, immigrant, single divorced brown woman I know how hard it is to navigate life's challenges alone. I help my clients build safe and healthy relationships and heal from traumatic life experiences. I support in processing trauma, setting boundaries, understanding patterns/emotions and dealing with anxiety/ depression. I have lived struggles and clinical training to deal with C-ptsd/ADHD/OCD, family conflict and parenting.
Do you feel angry, tired, confused, overwhelmed? Are you dealing with grief and loss or struggling with relationships? Meet your well trained seasoned therapist. As a decade long practioner, immigrant, single divorced brown woman I know how hard it is to navigate life's challenges alone. I help my clients build safe and healthy relationships and heal from traumatic life experiences. I support in processing trauma, setting boundaries, understanding patterns/emotions and dealing with anxiety/ depression. I have lived struggles and clinical training to deal with C-ptsd/ADHD/OCD, family conflict and parenting.
My ideal client is someone navigating trauma, anxiety, stress, or major life transitions and looking for more than temporary coping strategies—they want deep, lasting healing. Whether recovering from a car accident (ICBC), processing violence or trauma (CVAP), or balancing cultural and family pressures, they want a space where they feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and EMDR therapist, I specialize in trauma-focused care, helping clients process painful experiences, reduce emotional distress, and move forward with greater confidence and resilience. Fluent in English, Punjabi, Hindi, a
My ideal client is someone navigating trauma, anxiety, stress, or major life transitions and looking for more than temporary coping strategies—they want deep, lasting healing. Whether recovering from a car accident (ICBC), processing violence or trauma (CVAP), or balancing cultural and family pressures, they want a space where they feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and EMDR therapist, I specialize in trauma-focused care, helping clients process painful experiences, reduce emotional distress, and move forward with greater confidence and resilience. Fluent in English, Punjabi, Hindi, a
很多人在面對焦慮、工作壓力、人際關係、移民適應或人生轉變時，表面看似堅強，內心卻承受著孤單與疲憊。我相信，每個人都有與生俱來的復原能力，只要在安全及被理解的環境下，便能重新與自己建立連結，找回內在的平靜與力量。
Originally trained as a social justice lawyer, I understand how overwhelming life can feel when you're facing chronic stress, relationship struggles, caregiving demands, immigration, or legal challenges. I work alongside clients to help them reconnect with their inner strengths and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life
很多人在面對焦慮、工作壓力、人際關係、移民適應或人生轉變時，表面看似堅強，內心卻承受著孤單與疲憊。我相信，每個人都有與生俱來的復原能力，只要在安全及被理解的環境下，便能重新與自己建立連結，找回內在的平靜與力量。
Originally trained as a social justice lawyer, I understand how overwhelming life can feel when you're facing chronic stress, relationship struggles, caregiving demands, immigration, or legal challenges. I work alongside clients to help them reconnect with their inner strengths and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life
Welcome to a turning point in your life. I’m Alisa - RCC, CCC, EMDR Trained Therapist, and ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider. Here’s the truth. You don’t need to keep fighting alone or guessing what’s wrong. You don’t need to pretend you’re fine. Imagine this for a moment. You set the weight down. You stop apologizing for your struggles. You stop pushing your feelings aside just to get through the day. And for the first time in a long time, you feel safe enough to breathe. Inner peace isn’t a myth. Self-acceptance isn’t out of reach. And the strengths you forgot you had? They’re still there - waiting to be uncovered.
Welcome to a turning point in your life. I’m Alisa - RCC, CCC, EMDR Trained Therapist, and ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider. Here’s the truth. You don’t need to keep fighting alone or guessing what’s wrong. You don’t need to pretend you’re fine. Imagine this for a moment. You set the weight down. You stop apologizing for your struggles. You stop pushing your feelings aside just to get through the day. And for the first time in a long time, you feel safe enough to breathe. Inner peace isn’t a myth. Self-acceptance isn’t out of reach. And the strengths you forgot you had? They’re still there - waiting to be uncovered.
I provide services to clients in BC and Ontario. My ideal client is an adult looking to heal and move past their traumas , face long term struggles, understand themselves better, and build healthier connections. You might have been carrying invisible wounds for years; feeling anxious, down, or stuck in the same painful patterns. Relationships may feel overwhelming, disconnected or leave you questioning your worth. You might wonder if something from your past is still shaping your present. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s been holding you back and help you move toward lasting change.
I provide services to clients in BC and Ontario. My ideal client is an adult looking to heal and move past their traumas , face long term struggles, understand themselves better, and build healthier connections. You might have been carrying invisible wounds for years; feeling anxious, down, or stuck in the same painful patterns. Relationships may feel overwhelming, disconnected or leave you questioning your worth. You might wonder if something from your past is still shaping your present. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s been holding you back and help you move toward lasting change.
In our work together, we will focus on building new relationships with your experiences and the ways you make meaning of them. I’ll invite you to stay curious as we explore at a pace that feels safe and natural. You are the expert of your own life— I am simply here to help create space for new possibilities to emerge.
I work primarily with children of immigrant parents, intergenerational trauma, and inner child work.
In our work together, we will focus on building new relationships with your experiences and the ways you make meaning of them. I’ll invite you to stay curious as we explore at a pace that feels safe and natural. You are the expert of your own life— I am simply here to help create space for new possibilities to emerge.
I work primarily with children of immigrant parents, intergenerational trauma, and inner child work.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, relationships, or feel stuck in unresolved feelings from your past that affect your relationships, work, or how you feel about yourself? Are you a partner wanting to learn to communicate and connect more in your relationship or a parent who’s worried about their teen? You’re in the right place. Oceanside Psychology Group is a specialized private practice that focuses on helping teens, adults, couples, and families change the way they feel about themselves and strengthen their relationships.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, relationships, or feel stuck in unresolved feelings from your past that affect your relationships, work, or how you feel about yourself? Are you a partner wanting to learn to communicate and connect more in your relationship or a parent who’s worried about their teen? You’re in the right place. Oceanside Psychology Group is a specialized private practice that focuses on helping teens, adults, couples, and families change the way they feel about themselves and strengthen their relationships.
I have experience addressing a wide range of issues that bring people to counselling, such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. I create a warm and genuine relationship with people that allows them to feel safe to explore the challenges they are facing. I aim to provide a comfortable and non-judgmental space where people can work with me to identify the issues that are causing them distress and explore solutions to these problems.
I have experience addressing a wide range of issues that bring people to counselling, such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. I create a warm and genuine relationship with people that allows them to feel safe to explore the challenges they are facing. I aim to provide a comfortable and non-judgmental space where people can work with me to identify the issues that are causing them distress and explore solutions to these problems.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I aim to create a safe space where you can explore your experiences without judgment while building on your own strengths. I often integrate EMDR, DBT, ACT, and motivational interviewing to support meaningful change.
I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, substance use, men’s issues, relationship challenges, and the impact of trauma.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I aim to create a safe space where you can explore your experiences without judgment while building on your own strengths. I often integrate EMDR, DBT, ACT, and motivational interviewing to support meaningful change.
I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, substance use, men’s issues, relationship challenges, and the impact of trauma.
Life is not only about enduring what it throws at you. Whether you feel like you have tried everything you can, or you need immediate support on what you are facing now, this is the space for you. I am here for you. I am here to open your dialogues with the world and with yourself, and to help you find and live with your inner consent – the feeling of “this is right for me”, “this is what I want for my life!” What you can expect is a warm, safe, non-judgmental, and open place, where I will walk alongside you, listening to you and your needs, supporting you when you feel down or lost, affirming you when you make change happen!
Life is not only about enduring what it throws at you. Whether you feel like you have tried everything you can, or you need immediate support on what you are facing now, this is the space for you. I am here for you. I am here to open your dialogues with the world and with yourself, and to help you find and live with your inner consent – the feeling of “this is right for me”, “this is what I want for my life!” What you can expect is a warm, safe, non-judgmental, and open place, where I will walk alongside you, listening to you and your needs, supporting you when you feel down or lost, affirming you when you make change happen!
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