Substance Use Therapists in Fernie, BC

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.

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. All therapies are evidenced-based and trauma informed.

Hello! I am a registered social worker and mental health clinician who has worked in diverse mental health settings for over 18 years. Accessing counselling helps us navigate trauma, learn new coping skills, examine our relationships, work towards self acceptance, adapt to life transitions and change how we see ourselves. I use an integrative approach drawing on; mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, compassionate inquiry, DBT and harm reduction. I prioritize cultivating a positive and aligned therapeutic relationship to ensure you are seen, heard and supported in your journey towards wellness.

I help men stop lying and start leading. I mostly serve men who are future-focussed, ready to invest in growth and willing to step into self-leadership. We confront the deeper truth, to address the obstacles and reverse engineer the lies & false belief's about the self. I work with mythic imagination & accountability to inspire personal growth & transformation. I see couples and teach the importance of sexual polarity, presence & healthy attachments. My focus is on purpose alignment, courage, expanding personal power & personal freedom, transforming anger into powerful leadership, turning fear into fuel & spiritual evolution.

I am a Clinical Counsellor (BCACC) working in person and online helping couples and individuals with: relationship issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, eating disorders and chronic pain. I have been in practice for 16 years with extensive training and experience in: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness and Addictions Recovery. I help people resolve problems with thoughts, emotions, reactions and habits. I am launching a relationship course for couples to work through from home (with live support) to turn things around when difficulty starts before therapy.

Using a depth-psychodynamic approach, I work primarily with individuals-and couples-who are curious, courageous, and committed to a long-term relationship with me and a deep exploration of one’s inner and outer worlds. Sessions may consist of: exploring your childhood patterns, relationships and attachment styles; analyzing dreams; inner child and shadow work; strengthening your trust in your inner knowing and understanding your Self; coaching around manifesting your life goals; somatic and mindfulness exercises; and compassionate confrontation around where you are stuck in your growth or blocking the progress of your healing.

I believe that all forms of therapy have elements in common, and they all should work to foster self-compassion and self-understanding. I hope that my gentle and compassionate style will help to support my clients to explore their emotions, thoughts and automatic reactions in order to identify opportunities for change.

As an Indigenous/mixed person, my life’s paths and experiences encouraged the sharing of my gifts so that I may be in service to others. I’m deeply connected to and inspired by ritual, ceremony, community, and the personal journey of walking the complex edges of life. With a trauma informed lens, I weaving relational somatic psychotherapy and grief work to be a gentle guide and advocate, to hold space and offer support for life's current and unexpected challenges.

Now accepting new clients across British Columbia. Are you feeling stuck, stagnant and unable to move forward with your life? Tired of feeling alone, anxious, stressed or numb? Often times overwhelming experiences in life can create a disconnect between our mind and body. We may think we're ready to move forward but our bodies are stuck and do not feel safe which can prevent us from taking the next step; however, with support and guidance, you are capable of becoming greater attuned to your body and inner resources to make a sustainable change towards fulfilling experiences and relationships.

We all face difficult times in our lives. If you find that more of your energy is going into managing life’s challenges rather than enjoying life’s beauty, that is when the support of a skilled therapist can help. I love to work with people who are committed to their growth and unfolding, drawing on my experience and training as a therapist and meditation practitioner to help people live richer lives of meaning, joy and purpose. If you feel there is meant to be more to your life, if you feel a call to move beyond stuck patterns to greater freedom, if you are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, I am here to help.

‘Hearts are not the burdens they carry; but the burdens they carry can drive their extremes' (Richard Schwartz, 2018). There are times when we feel truly burdened: exhausted, confused, immobilized, distressed, anxious, in relationship discord or overwhelmed. Seeking help in these times is a profound step. Because as challenging as these experiences can be, our willingness to approach them, and our courage to change, are our openings to growth, expansion, and transformation. I collaborate with you to help you unburden, and to empower your authentic Self to live with more calm, courage, compassion, meaning, and deep connection.

I am passionate about working with those who have suffered extreme trauma, including sexual abuse and human trafficking. Those who are feeling isolated, hopeless and helpless.

With over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health working directly with other professionals and treatment teams, I have both education and proven professional experience. My mission is to provide a warm and compassionate space for self-exploration that is genuine, relaxed, and tailored to each individual. From an integrative and person-centered framework focusing on collaboration and therapeutic alliance, we work together to re-balance when life gets overwhelming.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor working both online and in-person with individuals and couples aiming to find functional solutions to persistent problems and challenging life circumstances. I provide short-term counselling to explore solutions to specific problems and long-term therapy to address historical issues, trauma and persistent patterns. I work collaboratively with you to build an individualized treatment plan based on your current needs, motivations and strengths. I utilize CBT, EMDR, DBT, EFT and other empirically-based interventions to help you overcome your symptoms and any related distress.