Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Duncan, BC
For over 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting children, youth, adults, and families through life's challenges.
Compassionate, trauma-informed support to help you rediscover hope, reconnect with your strengths and move forward.
Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve been carrying so much on your own. Whether you’re navigating a recent challenge or working through pain that has been with you for years, you deserve a space where you feel seen, heard, and understood. My goal is to offer that space — one where your story matters, your emotions are welcomed, and your healing unfolds at your pace.
For over 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting children, youth, adults, and families through life's challenges.
Compassionate, trauma-informed support to help you rediscover hope, reconnect with your strengths and move forward.
Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve been carrying so much on your own. Whether you’re navigating a recent challenge or working through pain that has been with you for years, you deserve a space where you feel seen, heard, and understood. My goal is to offer that space — one where your story matters, your emotions are welcomed, and your healing unfolds at your pace.
With over 20 years of counselling experience, I work with individuals, couples, children, teens and families using approaches like psychodynamic therapy, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches.
I specialize in trauma, neurodiversity, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, EMDR, parenting support, childhood anxiety and attachment, separation and divorce, co-parenting, child and teen counselling, LGBTQ+ affirming care, Gottman therapy, and anxiety, depression and grief.
With over 20 years of counselling experience, I work with individuals, couples, children, teens and families using approaches like psychodynamic therapy, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches.
I specialize in trauma, neurodiversity, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, EMDR, parenting support, childhood anxiety and attachment, separation and divorce, co-parenting, child and teen counselling, LGBTQ+ affirming care, Gottman therapy, and anxiety, depression and grief.
There are times in life when we are faced with challenges that leave us feeling stuck or in crisis. As difficult as these times may be there is also an opportunity for growth and change. Counselling can provide an opportunity to gain the tools and insight needed to navigate through this process in a healthy and supported way.
There are times in life when we are faced with challenges that leave us feeling stuck or in crisis. As difficult as these times may be there is also an opportunity for growth and change. Counselling can provide an opportunity to gain the tools and insight needed to navigate through this process in a healthy and supported way.
Our passion at BPS is to work with children and families to support them in having a better connection with each other and the environment they live in. We provide a fun, safe place for children to learn about their feelings, how their bodies work and how they can get the support they need. We teach strategies they can use on their own, or with their parents support and having the language to express what they are feeling. Parenting is the most amazing and rewarding experience, yet it can also be the most challenging. We provide parents with tools to be present, calm and understanding of what their child may need.
Our passion at BPS is to work with children and families to support them in having a better connection with each other and the environment they live in. We provide a fun, safe place for children to learn about their feelings, how their bodies work and how they can get the support they need. We teach strategies they can use on their own, or with their parents support and having the language to express what they are feeling. Parenting is the most amazing and rewarding experience, yet it can also be the most challenging. We provide parents with tools to be present, calm and understanding of what their child may need.
My ideal client is someone who is committed to change. They are willing to try new ways of thinking, being and loving. Your issues can be anxiety, depression, addictions, relationships or spiritual challenges. My skills are engaging depth psychology towards a more meaningful and joyful life. I believe in getting to the roots of issues. I am very intuitive and encourage you to tap into your own knowing for guidance. I also work with children face to face, from ages 6 and older using art therapy or other modalities.
My ideal client is someone who is committed to change. They are willing to try new ways of thinking, being and loving. Your issues can be anxiety, depression, addictions, relationships or spiritual challenges. My skills are engaging depth psychology towards a more meaningful and joyful life. I believe in getting to the roots of issues. I am very intuitive and encourage you to tap into your own knowing for guidance. I also work with children face to face, from ages 6 and older using art therapy or other modalities.
I have a background in Child and Youth Care and I have been working with children youth and families for over 20 years
I provide a variety of approaches, such as person centred, narrative therapy, solution focused therapy, and cognitive behaviour therapy, combined with somatic practices. Included is a sense of humour and an ever-open ear to whatever you bring to session that needs processing.
I have a background in Child and Youth Care and I have been working with children youth and families for over 20 years
I provide a variety of approaches, such as person centred, narrative therapy, solution focused therapy, and cognitive behaviour therapy, combined with somatic practices. Included is a sense of humour and an ever-open ear to whatever you bring to session that needs processing.
I am open to working with anyone who is interested in working with me and have significant experience working with children, youth, adults, and families.
I offer a systems perspective and approaches that are holistic and inclusive of family and community. Services are individually tailored and plans are created collaboratively with the intention of improving relationships with the self and others.
The use of therapeutic play and art for expression is incorporated when working with children and families.
I am open to working with anyone who is interested in working with me and have significant experience working with children, youth, adults, and families.
I offer a systems perspective and approaches that are holistic and inclusive of family and community. Services are individually tailored and plans are created collaboratively with the intention of improving relationships with the self and others.
The use of therapeutic play and art for expression is incorporated when working with children and families.
You don’t need to be broken to seek therapy—just human. Many people learn to carry too much or minimize their needs, leading to anxiety, burnout, or disconnection. My approach combines evidence-based methods with a calm, relational style to help you slow down and reconnect with your authentic self. Together, we’ll explore your patterns, build emotional safety, and strengthen your capacity for balance, meaning, and secure connection.
You don’t need to be broken to seek therapy—just human. Many people learn to carry too much or minimize their needs, leading to anxiety, burnout, or disconnection. My approach combines evidence-based methods with a calm, relational style to help you slow down and reconnect with your authentic self. Together, we’ll explore your patterns, build emotional safety, and strengthen your capacity for balance, meaning, and secure connection.
I see individuals who are struggling to cope with: Intense emotions and a high level of sensitivity (often known as "empaths"); anxiety and panic attacks; depression; recovery from trauma; bipolar affective disorder; phobias; grief/loss; and borderline personality disorder. One of my areas of specialization is working alongside family members of individuals with mental health and/or addiction challenges. Supporting a loved one on their recovery journey can be daunting. I address important and common hurdles, such as learning the difference between supporting and enabling.
I see individuals who are struggling to cope with: Intense emotions and a high level of sensitivity (often known as "empaths"); anxiety and panic attacks; depression; recovery from trauma; bipolar affective disorder; phobias; grief/loss; and borderline personality disorder. One of my areas of specialization is working alongside family members of individuals with mental health and/or addiction challenges. Supporting a loved one on their recovery journey can be daunting. I address important and common hurdles, such as learning the difference between supporting and enabling.
Feeling overwhelmed? Reaching out for therapy takes courage, and I’m glad you’re here. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, or a major life change, and wondering if you’ll ever feel like yourself again. My role is to offer a safe, supportive space where you don’t have to carry it all alone, while also giving you practical tools you can use in daily life. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, healing, and the lasting changes you’re hoping for.
Feeling overwhelmed? Reaching out for therapy takes courage, and I’m glad you’re here. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, or a major life change, and wondering if you’ll ever feel like yourself again. My role is to offer a safe, supportive space where you don’t have to carry it all alone, while also giving you practical tools you can use in daily life. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, healing, and the lasting changes you’re hoping for.
I support neurodivergent children, teens, and adults who are tired of masking and want to feel truly seen and understood.
I work with men, women, and children who feel anxious, burnt out, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Many of my clients are neurodivergent or suspect they might be, and feel drained from masking or trying to fit in. I offer a supportive space where your story is heard and your unique way of thinking is respected. Using ACT, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, and Schema Therapy, we work together to unmask, regulate emotions, and reconnect with your authentic self.
I support neurodivergent children, teens, and adults who are tired of masking and want to feel truly seen and understood.
I work with men, women, and children who feel anxious, burnt out, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Many of my clients are neurodivergent or suspect they might be, and feel drained from masking or trying to fit in. I offer a supportive space where your story is heard and your unique way of thinking is respected. Using ACT, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, and Schema Therapy, we work together to unmask, regulate emotions, and reconnect with your authentic self.
I am committed to creating a comfortable space for you to strengthen your abilities and face your challenges. I have over 20 years of experience helping people overcome challenges including trauma, addictions, depression, anxiety, family violence, anger management, developmental delays, behavioral challenges, eating disorders, ADHD/ADD and divorce. I work with individuals and families to help them identify their goals and develop the skills needed to reach them.
I am committed to creating a comfortable space for you to strengthen your abilities and face your challenges. I have over 20 years of experience helping people overcome challenges including trauma, addictions, depression, anxiety, family violence, anger management, developmental delays, behavioral challenges, eating disorders, ADHD/ADD and divorce. I work with individuals and families to help them identify their goals and develop the skills needed to reach them.
I am a Somatic Expressive Arts Eco-Therapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor, and Canadian Clinical Supervisor with a Master’s of Education in Disability Studies. I offer embodied, experiential and playful forms of counselling in person with individuals of all ages - from toddler to elder - who are navigating grief, loss and major life transition due to death, disability, illness, injury, gender identity, social injustice, and sexuality. At Hearth Place you can experience and explore the following modalities: Clay Field Therapy, Embodied Dream Exploration, Focusing Oriented Therapy, Nature Guided Eco-Therapy, and Sandplay Therapy.
I am a Somatic Expressive Arts Eco-Therapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor, and Canadian Clinical Supervisor with a Master’s of Education in Disability Studies. I offer embodied, experiential and playful forms of counselling in person with individuals of all ages - from toddler to elder - who are navigating grief, loss and major life transition due to death, disability, illness, injury, gender identity, social injustice, and sexuality. At Hearth Place you can experience and explore the following modalities: Clay Field Therapy, Embodied Dream Exploration, Focusing Oriented Therapy, Nature Guided Eco-Therapy, and Sandplay Therapy.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, whether you’re navigating stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, or major life transitions. You might be seeking clarity, connection, or simply a safe space to be heard and understood. My role is to meet you where you are, help identify your needs, and support you in achieving your personal or relational goals.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, whether you’re navigating stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, or major life transitions. You might be seeking clarity, connection, or simply a safe space to be heard and understood. My role is to meet you where you are, help identify your needs, and support you in achieving your personal or relational goals.
I have 10 years experience as a mental health professional, working with adults and teens struggling with a variety of cognitive and emotional challenges.
My experience as a mental health clinician has given me a deep respect for the courage it takes to reach out for support, especially when life feels like a rollercoaster. I am committed to creating a space where you can exhale, feel at ease and know you’re truly accepted just as you are. I want to welcome you to share your story, knowing that you are safe and free from judgment.
Whether you're moving through the weight of depression, the unease of anxiety, navigating loss, or adapting to life's transitions, together, we'll discover a gentle path to steadier ground.
I have 10 years experience as a mental health professional, working with adults and teens struggling with a variety of cognitive and emotional challenges.
My experience as a mental health clinician has given me a deep respect for the courage it takes to reach out for support, especially when life feels like a rollercoaster. I am committed to creating a space where you can exhale, feel at ease and know you’re truly accepted just as you are. I want to welcome you to share your story, knowing that you are safe and free from judgment.
Whether you're moving through the weight of depression, the unease of anxiety, navigating loss, or adapting to life's transitions, together, we'll discover a gentle path to steadier ground.
I offer holistic, relational, trauma informed, person-centered counselling services to children, youth, adults, parents and expectant parents (pregnancy, postpartum).
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC), adhering to their ethical standards. I hold a Master’s in Counselling from City University of Seattle (2012) and pursue ongoing professional development to stay current with the latest evidence-based practices.
I offer holistic, relational, trauma informed, person-centered counselling services to children, youth, adults, parents and expectant parents (pregnancy, postpartum).
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC), adhering to their ethical standards. I hold a Master’s in Counselling from City University of Seattle (2012) and pursue ongoing professional development to stay current with the latest evidence-based practices.
We all need help sometimes and it takes courage to reach out. Whether it's dealing with anxiety, or feeling that you're not engaged/ enjoying your life, Salish Sea Counselling can support you to refresh your energy, develop positivity and learn new skills. Salish Sea integrates conceptual knowledge, the body/ energetic patterns, mindfulness approaches, spirituality and medical model formulations to support your personal and professional discovery and growth. After a few sessions at Salish Sea, people find they're able to communicate more effectively, be more authentic and live increasingly satisfying lives and take responsibility for the quality of their relationships with others.
We all need help sometimes and it takes courage to reach out. Whether it's dealing with anxiety, or feeling that you're not engaged/ enjoying your life, Salish Sea Counselling can support you to refresh your energy, develop positivity and learn new skills. Salish Sea integrates conceptual knowledge, the body/ energetic patterns, mindfulness approaches, spirituality and medical model formulations to support your personal and professional discovery and growth. After a few sessions at Salish Sea, people find they're able to communicate more effectively, be more authentic and live increasingly satisfying lives and take responsibility for the quality of their relationships with others.
Many people I work with are navigating relationship and trust issues, feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, or carrying the exhaustion that comes from holding everything together for a long time. Some feel emotionally numb or rely on substances or habits to get through the day, while others feel on edge or overly reactive in ways that don’t always make sense afterward. Often, they are seeking steadier footing, safer relationships, and a clearer sense of direction, authentically shaped by their lived experience.
Many people I work with are navigating relationship and trust issues, feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, or carrying the exhaustion that comes from holding everything together for a long time. Some feel emotionally numb or rely on substances or habits to get through the day, while others feel on edge or overly reactive in ways that don’t always make sense afterward. Often, they are seeking steadier footing, safer relationships, and a clearer sense of direction, authentically shaped by their lived experience.
My areas of interest include:
Trauma; Addictions; Anxiety; Depression; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADH); Child, Youth, and Family support; Burnout and Self-Care.
Life can be stressful at the best of times and I’m here to support you through it.
I've worked with neurodiverse and neurotypical children and adults experiencing trauma, addictions, mental health crises, housing insecurity, and more. I've had the privilege and honour of working with folks of diverse cultural backgrounds, orientations, faiths, abilities, and lived experiences!
As a 2slgbtqia+ ally, I'm passionate about offering support to those who may feel they've had to search harder for it!
Furthermore, as someone living with ADH and Mild Tourette syndrome, my lived experience with invisible disabilities informs my practice!
My areas of interest include:
Trauma; Addictions; Anxiety; Depression; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADH); Child, Youth, and Family support; Burnout and Self-Care.
Life can be stressful at the best of times and I’m here to support you through it.
I've worked with neurodiverse and neurotypical children and adults experiencing trauma, addictions, mental health crises, housing insecurity, and more. I've had the privilege and honour of working with folks of diverse cultural backgrounds, orientations, faiths, abilities, and lived experiences!
As a 2slgbtqia+ ally, I'm passionate about offering support to those who may feel they've had to search harder for it!
Furthermore, as someone living with ADH and Mild Tourette syndrome, my lived experience with invisible disabilities informs my practice!
Having worked as a Kinesiologist, Physical Therapist, Firefighter, and as a Psychologist (ten years), I consider my approach to be that of a personal trainer for stress management and to optimize areas of Mind, Body, and Spiritual wellbeing. As you learn to balance and activate these systems your external life will adapt to match your new internal state.
Having worked as a Kinesiologist, Physical Therapist, Firefighter, and as a Psychologist (ten years), I consider my approach to be that of a personal trainer for stress management and to optimize areas of Mind, Body, and Spiritual wellbeing. As you learn to balance and activate these systems your external life will adapt to match your new internal state.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.