Attachment-based Therapists in Kelowna, BC
Racing thoughts? Trouble sleeping? Feeling stuck in sadness or weighed down by grief? Relationship problems? When life becomes overwhelming, even getting through the day can feel like too much. You do not have to navigate this alone. With over 25 years of educating, empowering and supporting others, I meet people where they are and help them find sturdier ground—one step at a time. I offer a steady, compassionate space grounded in empathy, respect, and deep listening—where your story matters and your pace is honoured. Clients begin to feel more grounded, hopeful, less alone, and better able to connect with what matters most to them.
Racing thoughts? Trouble sleeping? Feeling stuck in sadness or weighed down by grief? Relationship problems? When life becomes overwhelming, even getting through the day can feel like too much. You do not have to navigate this alone. With over 25 years of educating, empowering and supporting others, I meet people where they are and help them find sturdier ground—one step at a time. I offer a steady, compassionate space grounded in empathy, respect, and deep listening—where your story matters and your pace is honoured. Clients begin to feel more grounded, hopeful, less alone, and better able to connect with what matters most to them.
As a counsellor, I am privileged to have supported many clients wrestling with different struggles, such as: PTSD. Emotional Trauma. Anxiety / Stress. Depression. Low Self-Esteem / Confidence. Addiction / Substance abuse. Some of the benefits in seeking for support / therapy are: Discovering underlying issues or beliefs that can block or restrict happiness. * Improving relationship with yourself / others. * Developing more confidence. * * Creating changes through self-discovery and therefor implementing effective ways and strategies, creating custom fit solutions to any barriers and blockage. Overcoming stress, anxiety, addiction without the need of a "quick fix" or a temporary unhealthy coping mechanism
As a counsellor, I am privileged to have supported many clients wrestling with different struggles, such as: PTSD. Emotional Trauma. Anxiety / Stress. Depression. Low Self-Esteem / Confidence. Addiction / Substance abuse. Some of the benefits in seeking for support / therapy are: Discovering underlying issues or beliefs that can block or restrict happiness. * Improving relationship with yourself / others. * Developing more confidence. * * Creating changes through self-discovery and therefor implementing effective ways and strategies, creating custom fit solutions to any barriers and blockage. Overcoming stress, anxiety, addiction without the need of a "quick fix" or a temporary unhealthy coping mechanism
Do you find yourself feeling stuck lately? Struggling to feel connected with yourself and those around you? Have you been feeling lonely, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? Maybe you're noticing that your past is having a negative impact on your present. So many of us find ourselves making the same mistakes; repeating old patterns, again and again. This often leaves us feeling defeated, invalidated and powerless in our very own lives. I am passionate about helping clients identify and overcome the obstacles that keep them from reaching their full potential.
Do you find yourself feeling stuck lately? Struggling to feel connected with yourself and those around you? Have you been feeling lonely, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? Maybe you're noticing that your past is having a negative impact on your present. So many of us find ourselves making the same mistakes; repeating old patterns, again and again. This often leaves us feeling defeated, invalidated and powerless in our very own lives. I am passionate about helping clients identify and overcome the obstacles that keep them from reaching their full potential.
I support children (8+), youth, adults and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and difficult life experiences. Many of the clients I support feel overwhelmed by emotions, are hard on themselves, or want to better understand themselves and their relationships. Others are carrying difficult experiences that continue to impact how they see themselves, respond to stress, or move through everyday life.
I support children (8+), youth, adults and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and difficult life experiences. Many of the clients I support feel overwhelmed by emotions, are hard on themselves, or want to better understand themselves and their relationships. Others are carrying difficult experiences that continue to impact how they see themselves, respond to stress, or move through everyday life.
Welcome! Kathryn Kriitmaa here, I'm grateful that your search has led you here. Many of us experience overwhelming emotions that we can’t make sense of, struggle with unhealthy outlets for emotional safety, have insecurities in our relationships when our needs don’t get met, and find it safer at times to hide our real selves from others. Together, we'll collaborate to expand your self-awareness, take intentional action towards your goals, and gently look inward to deeply nurture the parts of you that need healing. My approach is integrative and holistic, attending to your psychological, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.
Welcome! Kathryn Kriitmaa here, I'm grateful that your search has led you here. Many of us experience overwhelming emotions that we can’t make sense of, struggle with unhealthy outlets for emotional safety, have insecurities in our relationships when our needs don’t get met, and find it safer at times to hide our real selves from others. Together, we'll collaborate to expand your self-awareness, take intentional action towards your goals, and gently look inward to deeply nurture the parts of you that need healing. My approach is integrative and holistic, attending to your psychological, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.
I strive to help individuals and families deal effectively with their concerns, either from historical events and experiences or current issues and concerns. My experience extends to children, youth, adults and seniors, with a strong focus on assisting women.
I strive to help individuals and families deal effectively with their concerns, either from historical events and experiences or current issues and concerns. My experience extends to children, youth, adults and seniors, with a strong focus on assisting women.
Are you considering sex therapy, relationship support, or couples counselling? You may be struggling with a sexual concern, feeling stuck in your relationship, coping with an STI diagnosis, or wanting to explore your gender or sexuality. These things can feel hard to talk about with friends or partners, but you don’t have to go through them alone. I can support you with low desire or sexual dysfunction, easing conflict, improving communication, and building more fulfilling relationships. I also support with survivors of sexual trauma, those struggling with compulsive sexual behaviours, and people seeking gender-affirming care.
Are you considering sex therapy, relationship support, or couples counselling? You may be struggling with a sexual concern, feeling stuck in your relationship, coping with an STI diagnosis, or wanting to explore your gender or sexuality. These things can feel hard to talk about with friends or partners, but you don’t have to go through them alone. I can support you with low desire or sexual dysfunction, easing conflict, improving communication, and building more fulfilling relationships. I also support with survivors of sexual trauma, those struggling with compulsive sexual behaviours, and people seeking gender-affirming care.
Bryanna MacLaren
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
6 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Registered Social Worker and EMDR trained Therapist. My clinical area of focus includes Trauma, Acute Stress & Adverse Childhood Experiences. Many people I’ve served, have lived experiences in the following: Childhood Abuse and Maltreatment, Intimate Partner Violence, Racialized Trauma, Shock and/or Accidental Trauma. Whether you find yourself suffering from a single or complexity of adverse experiences, I am committed to being with you on the path. It is important to me that the individuals I connect with feel accepted and cared for.
I am a Registered Social Worker and EMDR trained Therapist. My clinical area of focus includes Trauma, Acute Stress & Adverse Childhood Experiences. Many people I’ve served, have lived experiences in the following: Childhood Abuse and Maltreatment, Intimate Partner Violence, Racialized Trauma, Shock and/or Accidental Trauma. Whether you find yourself suffering from a single or complexity of adverse experiences, I am committed to being with you on the path. It is important to me that the individuals I connect with feel accepted and cared for.
Hi, I’m so glad you’re here. I have found, in my experience, that many people who consider therapy or counselling, do so because they are ready for change but they are just so tired. Tired of feeling stuck, confused, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. This is a vulnerable place that I know well, both personally and professionally, and understand that reaching out might feel difficult to do. And yet, here you are doing it! Together, we can make sense of what you’re experiencing and gently clear a path toward effective, lasting change.
Hi, I’m so glad you’re here. I have found, in my experience, that many people who consider therapy or counselling, do so because they are ready for change but they are just so tired. Tired of feeling stuck, confused, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. This is a vulnerable place that I know well, both personally and professionally, and understand that reaching out might feel difficult to do. And yet, here you are doing it! Together, we can make sense of what you’re experiencing and gently clear a path toward effective, lasting change.
I draw on a variety of approaches, including attachment-based, CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based, person-centered, emotionally focused, relational, strength-based, IFS, interpersonal, family systems, and culturally sensitive practices.
You might feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected in your daily life. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, life transitions, relationship challenges, or the lingering effects of past trauma. You want clarity, balance, and ways to manage stress while understanding the patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. If any of this resonates, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Support is available, and change is possible.
I draw on a variety of approaches, including attachment-based, CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based, person-centered, emotionally focused, relational, strength-based, IFS, interpersonal, family systems, and culturally sensitive practices.
You might feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected in your daily life. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, life transitions, relationship challenges, or the lingering effects of past trauma. You want clarity, balance, and ways to manage stress while understanding the patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. If any of this resonates, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Support is available, and change is possible.
You're not broken. But something is wrong — and you've known it for a while.
The shame you carry alone. The relationship that keeps breaking the same way. The version of yourself that shows up when things get hard — the one you don't fully understand.
The men I work with are done managing. They're ready to go underneath — into the history, the patterns, the wounds quietly running their lives. Through that work, they begin to understand themselves, relate differently, and build a life that actually feels like theirs.
You're not broken. But something is wrong — and you've known it for a while.
The shame you carry alone. The relationship that keeps breaking the same way. The version of yourself that shows up when things get hard — the one you don't fully understand.
The men I work with are done managing. They're ready to go underneath — into the history, the patterns, the wounds quietly running their lives. Through that work, they begin to understand themselves, relate differently, and build a life that actually feels like theirs.
I help clients by offering a safe, supportive space to explore thoughts, feelings, and challenges. Together, we build on strengths, develop coping tools, and work toward meaningful goals at a pace that feels right. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s unique needs.
I help clients by offering a safe, supportive space to explore thoughts, feelings, and challenges. Together, we build on strengths, develop coping tools, and work toward meaningful goals at a pace that feels right. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s unique needs.
Are you experiencing a feeling of being stuck? Do you feel like your current strategies of coping aren’t having the same effect or aren’t getting you far enough? Is your relationship experiencing tension, breakdowns in communication, or repeated conflict? Many of the clients I work with experience an inability to be vulnerable and to live as their authentic selves, often feeling like they're spinning their wheels with no momentum. I aim to provide a supportive space for clients to explore and identify effective, individualized strategies and to implement them, creating meaningful changes to lives, relationships, and themselves.
Are you experiencing a feeling of being stuck? Do you feel like your current strategies of coping aren’t having the same effect or aren’t getting you far enough? Is your relationship experiencing tension, breakdowns in communication, or repeated conflict? Many of the clients I work with experience an inability to be vulnerable and to live as their authentic selves, often feeling like they're spinning their wheels with no momentum. I aim to provide a supportive space for clients to explore and identify effective, individualized strategies and to implement them, creating meaningful changes to lives, relationships, and themselves.
Are you feeling stuck or disconnected? I provide therapy in Kelowna for adults and teens seeking support with trauma, relational trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. I also work with couples who want to improve communication, strengthen connection, and navigate challenges together. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental space where you feel safe to explore, reflect, and grow. Together, we can gently uncover the roots of what’s happening and move toward greater self-understanding and meaningful change. I want you to feel truly seen, heard, and valued in our work together.
Are you feeling stuck or disconnected? I provide therapy in Kelowna for adults and teens seeking support with trauma, relational trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. I also work with couples who want to improve communication, strengthen connection, and navigate challenges together. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental space where you feel safe to explore, reflect, and grow. Together, we can gently uncover the roots of what’s happening and move toward greater self-understanding and meaningful change. I want you to feel truly seen, heard, and valued in our work together.
As a man, therapy might not be your preferred use of time, yet a growing part of you is curious about what could be. Throughout your life, you’ve felt minimized and closed off from your potential. Maybe you’ve grown curious about that. You know you have lots to offer, but you are uncertain of what that could look like. You want to gain confidence and independence to realize your dreams or control your addictions, but you haven’t found someone who cares or understands enough to provide you with the support you need. You are noticing a new excitement and motivation to connect with yourself and others in a healthier way.
As a man, therapy might not be your preferred use of time, yet a growing part of you is curious about what could be. Throughout your life, you’ve felt minimized and closed off from your potential. Maybe you’ve grown curious about that. You know you have lots to offer, but you are uncertain of what that could look like. You want to gain confidence and independence to realize your dreams or control your addictions, but you haven’t found someone who cares or understands enough to provide you with the support you need. You are noticing a new excitement and motivation to connect with yourself and others in a healthier way.
I am a Registered Social Worker and a Registered Clinical Counsellor, passionate about helping individuals navigate their grief journey as well as supporting individuals who are neurodivergent. I work with people who have a suspected, recent, or late diagnosis of Autism/ADHD; have a partner/a child who is Autistic/ADHD; are grieving for various reasons (e.g., life change, chronic pain, loss of a loved one); and/or want to become more comfortable with their uncomfortable emotions.
I am a Registered Social Worker and a Registered Clinical Counsellor, passionate about helping individuals navigate their grief journey as well as supporting individuals who are neurodivergent. I work with people who have a suspected, recent, or late diagnosis of Autism/ADHD; have a partner/a child who is Autistic/ADHD; are grieving for various reasons (e.g., life change, chronic pain, loss of a loved one); and/or want to become more comfortable with their uncomfortable emotions.
Counselling is a space for meaningful change, understanding, and stronger relationships. Whether you are a parent navigating the daily challenges of raising children, a couple seeking to rebuild connection, or a family working through conflict, you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a safe, supportive, and confidential environment where we can explore life's challenges and work through tools that will support the change you're looking for. Together, we’ll create lasting growth and resilience within yourself, your relationships, and your family system that continues to support you long after therapy ends.
Counselling is a space for meaningful change, understanding, and stronger relationships. Whether you are a parent navigating the daily challenges of raising children, a couple seeking to rebuild connection, or a family working through conflict, you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a safe, supportive, and confidential environment where we can explore life's challenges and work through tools that will support the change you're looking for. Together, we’ll create lasting growth and resilience within yourself, your relationships, and your family system that continues to support you long after therapy ends.
I draw from EMDR, CBT, DBT, and attachment-based approaches to help you understand patterns and emotions in ways that feel less overwhelming and more like teamwork.
Waitlist for August 2026. Kelowna therapy for Eating Disorders, OCD, ADHD, and Trauma -
Welcoming new faces! My name is Lauren, and I am so glad Psychology Today has brought you to my page. If you are reading this, you might be looking for a counsellor who meets you with compassion while helping you navigate the hard stuff. Many people I work with feel caught between wanting control and feeling out of it—whether that shows up through anxiety, perfectionism, or self-doubt. My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely understood and empowered to make meaningful change, growing more connected to life you want.
I draw from EMDR, CBT, DBT, and attachment-based approaches to help you understand patterns and emotions in ways that feel less overwhelming and more like teamwork.
Waitlist for August 2026. Kelowna therapy for Eating Disorders, OCD, ADHD, and Trauma -
Welcoming new faces! My name is Lauren, and I am so glad Psychology Today has brought you to my page. If you are reading this, you might be looking for a counsellor who meets you with compassion while helping you navigate the hard stuff. Many people I work with feel caught between wanting control and feeling out of it—whether that shows up through anxiety, perfectionism, or self-doubt. My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely understood and empowered to make meaningful change, growing more connected to life you want.
Lakeside Clinical Counselling Kelowna
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
11 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
I delve deep into the underlying causes of issues and behaviors, employing a holistic blend of narrative therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), emotionally focused therapy, the Gottman method, anti-oppressive therapy, and attachment-based therapies.
We are a small team of warm, approachable master’s level therapists supporting children, teens, adults, couples, and families through real-life challenges. All of our counsellors are registered professionals with advanced training and a strong foundation in evidence-based care. We support clients navigating mental health, ADHD, autism, trauma, addictions, grief, relationship struggles, health concerns, and the impact of separation and divorce. Our goal is to create a space where people feel comfortable, understood, and genuinely supported. Our welcoming downtown Kelowna office offers both in-person and virtual counselling.
I delve deep into the underlying causes of issues and behaviors, employing a holistic blend of narrative therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), emotionally focused therapy, the Gottman method, anti-oppressive therapy, and attachment-based therapies.
We are a small team of warm, approachable master’s level therapists supporting children, teens, adults, couples, and families through real-life challenges. All of our counsellors are registered professionals with advanced training and a strong foundation in evidence-based care. We support clients navigating mental health, ADHD, autism, trauma, addictions, grief, relationship struggles, health concerns, and the impact of separation and divorce. Our goal is to create a space where people feel comfortable, understood, and genuinely supported. Our welcoming downtown Kelowna office offers both in-person and virtual counselling.
Counselling provides a space where you can feel supported and cared for. Life is full of unexpected challenges, tough moments, and overwhelming emotions. I am here to walk alongside you during those times, offering a trauma-informed, safe space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and supported.
Counselling provides a space where you can feel supported and cared for. Life is full of unexpected challenges, tough moments, and overwhelming emotions. I am here to walk alongside you during those times, offering a trauma-informed, safe space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and supported.
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Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.