Therapists in Courtenay, BC

When we feel anxious, depressed, exhausted, isolated, lonely, lost or stuck for too long, it feels like we are caught in a web of pain. In order to ease the pain we may be drawn to addictive substances or behaviors to provide temporary relief. This might help in the short term but can have negative consequences if our addictive tendencies become destructive habits. At the root of our psychological pain are traumatic experiences from the past or negative attitudes toward our self. At our core we often have limiting or negative beliefs that keep us caught in a web of destructive habits. To heal, these beliefs need to be transformed.

These past few years have been more than difficult on everyone. When times seem increasingly overwhelming, you are trying to process old and new big emotions, or you are struggling to make or meet wellness goals, I can help support you in that process. Together, we can take small steps to manage your healing journey in a culturally safe, trauma-informed space.

Do you want to reignite a passion for your life and feel more connected to yourself and others? Together in a warm and nurturing space you will become empowered as your own healer. You will be invited to regain a sense of self-efficacy and gain skills to journey back to a grounded sense of self.

Change! If you want to change your relationships, feel better about yourself, enjoy life more, and overcome the debilitating effects of past trauma, now is the time to transform your life. Hi, I'm Steven Lake and I have been assisting people to improve their lives for 20+ years. The first step in making change is often the scariest. If you have any questions or just want to get a sense of who I am, please contact me by email or phone for a free initial consult. I look forward to working with you to create change in your life.

I am currently accepting new clients into my practice, and I offer a free 15-minute consultation via video or phone call to see if I am a good fit for you moving forward. Together, we can take small steps to help support your healing journey in a culturally responsive and safe way. Thank you for stopping by and I hope to connect soon. Meanwhile, I am located on the traditional K’ómoks First Nation lands which are in the heart of the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. These are the traditional lands of the Kwakwaka'wakw and Coast Salish peoples. I am honoured to be here on these lands of plenty and look forward to connecting with you.

Jen is taking the stigma out of mental health, being creative and having fun. Confidential, safe, no lotus flowers. Offering Counselling or professional Art Therapy to: adults, couples, youth, children (6 yrs +), clinical supervision and other services. With over 20 years experience ( how does she look so young? ), Jen is accomplished and multi award winning. Click on photos below to get a sense if she would be a good fit for you.

Dr. Kelly McManus has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and has been practicing for over 12 years in various mental health settings as a Psychologist and as Registered Clinical Counsellor. Dr. McManus also has a Masters Degree in Education. She works with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. She uses integrative, strengths-focused, evidenced-based therapy. Her education includes theory and practice in the major approaches in Psychology including Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioural, and Narrative. Dr. McManus tailors her approach to your particular needs, goals, and preferences. Dr. McManus also takes ICBC and Veteran's Affairs clients.

I assist people who experience health disabilities, impairments, limitations, and barriers to engaging in home, community, employment, or school activities. If you face challenges in your daily life, then you've probably thought about or tried to make changes, but the situation can seem stuck. You might feel frustrated, angry, sad, worried, fearful, anxious, or depressed. You may have unmet needs for belonging, freedom, independence, meaning, motivation, purpose, and understanding. Your goals could be to develop self-knowledge, resources, and skills to cope; or to access, maintain, or return to work activities and quality of life.

I am specialized in treating complex trauma (C-PTSD), intergenerational trauma, and childhood attachment trauma. In working with trauma survivors, I am also experienced in working with those living with depression, anxiety, persistent pain, and substance use, which are often rooted in trauma. For the majority of my career, I have had tremendous opportunities and the honour to work with First Nations communities, from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory to Nuxalk Territory. I am trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, which is a somatic (body-based) therapeutic modality.

After 10 years of working with women and their families as a midwife, I am pleased to work with women and families in a counselling capacity. My practice is accessible to new mothers and mothers-to-be in clinic, on Skype and in clients homes. I offer individual, group and family counselling. After a practicum with CYMH I am passionate about working with children and often treat the family as an interconnected system.

My approach to counselling is based on respect for you the client. I do my very best to ensure that you feel safe, in control of the process, heard, and understood. My job is to get to know your values and how you think, feel, and act, in order to support you to either strengthen or change, aspects of yourself and your life. We will collaborate to establish meaningful and achievable goals focused on creating the life you want.

Steph has been working with youth, families, and adults for over 20 years. She draws on a wealth of experience from her roles as a birth and post-partum doula, personal support worker for youth, education assistant, life coach, and home-schooling parent. She has a passion for supporting people through life transitions, challenges, and personal growth. Some of the areas she has experience working with include stress management, anxiety, burnout, struggles with confidence and self-worth, parenting challenges, goal-setting and mindset, relationship issues, and learning disorders.

Anxious, overwhelmed, frazzled, stuck? Your inner wheels are on fire or like clunky squares turning? In the earning, proving, performing, pleasing cycle of waiting to be enough & accepted? Feeling unfulfilled or unmotivated? Scroll, scroll, scroll. Has to be another way, right? It’s like life’s passing you by & you got lost somewhere along the way. Imagine waking up refreshed & going to bed peacefully. Feeling calm, creative, confident & connected in the moments of life in between. Patience vs. outbursts. Speaking your truth vs. swallowing it. Inner comfort vs. critique. Falling asleep to a life you look forward to waking up to.

We cannot change the events or situations of our past, but we can absolutely be free from being chronically impacted, and compacted by our history. You are entitled to all of your feelings and they are an integral part of healing and living a healthy life. If you are ready to move what you are holding to a new place, I am here to support that process. You can find your voice, unpack your story, be seen and heard, I bring tools and support to make the changes you would like to make, so that you can embrace your life with love and enthusiasm. In my mind, everyone who survived their story and makes it to counselling is a superhero.