Therapists in Creston, BC

Do you struggle with your relationship with food and your body? Have you ever wondered whether it was possible to feel confident and free from body image and eating stressors? Many of my clients have asked whether healing is even possible after feeling out of control with food. Whether you are experiencing an eating disorder, dieting stress, anxiety, mood changes, trauma, relationships challenges, or more, your pain and experiences are valid. Using your strengths, we can find a solution that brings you closer to living life fully and authentically.

Clearly, you're reading my profile because you're considering counseling. Perhaps a few words about my own journey might help. After a 20+ year career in a global company, I felt it was time to do some positive work. I was drawn to this work because I am genuinely interested in people and I derive a great deal of satisfaction from helping people move forward in their lives. Stress, Anxiety, and Depression can derail us from finding enjoyment in our lives. If you're in this situation, perhaps I can help.

It is not uncommon for people today to feel overwhelmed, struggling in their day to day, stressed in their relationships or simply feeling stuck. As a psychotherapist and expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I work with career professionals and leaders who may be struggling with depression, trauma, burnout, anxiety, as well as issues related to dealing with adult children, parenting, life transitions, return work, self-esteem, loss and grief and resilience building. I offer on-line and in-person therapy. I also run on-line group therapy programs and emotional coaching programs. Please visit my website for more information.

Are you stuck and unable to find a way forward? Is it time for a change? Do you want to really live rather than just survive? Counselling can be a great tool to begin a process of healing and change. As an experienced therapist I would consider it a privilege to walk alongside and assist you in your journey.

Does stress or anxiety or stored trauma in your body interfere with you living with energy and vitality? Does navigating relationships often feel like living in a minefield? Is it a struggle to create positive change and reach life-affirming goals? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I can help.

Now accepting new individual counselling clients, 19 years and up in BC, Canada. Video or in-person sessions. Free 15 min consult. Registered Psychologist # 2182. Reach out when life throws you its challenges. Life happens. Counselling can help you to cope and thrive. Are you experiencing anxiety, or feeling depressed? Or going through stress, or grief, or adjusting to new realities? Or struggling in your relationship, or having faith and spiritual concerns, or feeling overwhelmed and unsupported? You are not alone. With 34 years experience in the mental health field, I can help you with these and other concerns. Reach out to talk.

New clients welcome! I offer in person sessions in my Cranbrook, BC office. We can work together to collaborate on what would be meaningful for you to work through and process. I am a psychotherapist who believes that love and our connection with others (and especially ourselves) is crucial for our well being. Love heals. Our connectedness to ourselves and others can become frayed for various reasons. I have the flexibility and years of experience to make the therapy experience what you need it to be. I am trained in and use neuroscience informed and mind/body approaches as well as EMDR, ACT and CPT.

I enjoy working with clients who want to make positive changes in their lives, through the process of being vulnerable and accepting that we as humans are not perfect. As we know, the best results come from those who put the work in. That being said, homework is part of the process with this type of researched-based therapy. The purpose of the homework is to help you work on and gain new skills that will benefit you throughout your life. Each visit will consist of a routine outcome measure to monitor your progress and help you determine when you are ready to graduate from therapy.

I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults. Together we have worked on various concerns including, but not limited to, depression and anxiety disorders, addiction concerns, grief including loss of health, employment, death or injury of a loved one and relationship issues. In my practice, I offer professional and confidential services that encourages people to realize their strengths and expertise in their own lives. Everyone has a different “right” way of doing things, so I take the role of the facilitator to help people gain greater insight into their concerns.

Perhaps you’ve grown tired of carrying beliefs like “I’m not good enough” or “I’m unlovable”. Maybe you’re hoping to find relief from the all-too-familiar persistent anxiety, and low self-esteem. Perhaps you're tired of constantly people-pleasing, and relentlessly criticizing yourself. Well...You are not alone. Each one of us has a unique story; a diverse history filled with moments of joy and pain. Sometimes, our stories become overrun with unhelpful assumptions or beliefs, sometimes trauma plays a role. It’s natural for challenges to be a part of our story; but I want to ensure they do not dictate all your future chapters.