Autism Therapists in Kelowna, BC
Therapy in Kelowna for relationship concerns, trauma, anxiety, and neurodivergence ( Autism & ADHD).
I use a combination of EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Gottman Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS/parts work), mindfulness, and other practical tools. I tailor my approach to meet you where you are at, whether you are bringing laughter, tears, or silence.
Therapy in Kelowna for relationship concerns, trauma, anxiety, and neurodivergence ( Autism & ADHD).
I use a combination of EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Gottman Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS/parts work), mindfulness, and other practical tools. I tailor my approach to meet you where you are at, whether you are bringing laughter, tears, or silence.
Maybe you’re only recently realizing you’re neurodivergent.
You might feel stuck in shutdown, people-pleasing, or burnout - but it doesn’t have to stay that way. We’ll work together to rebuild trust in your feelings, voice, and needs. I help clients gently shift old survival patterns so you can rest, speak up, and show up fully as yourself - even when it feels hard.
Maybe you’re only recently realizing you’re neurodivergent.
You might feel stuck in shutdown, people-pleasing, or burnout - but it doesn’t have to stay that way. We’ll work together to rebuild trust in your feelings, voice, and needs. I help clients gently shift old survival patterns so you can rest, speak up, and show up fully as yourself - even when it feels hard.
Deb specializes in working with anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, complex trauma, traumatic brain injuries and neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and Autism.
Deb has more than 20 years of experience in the field. She has worked in private practice counselling for several years. Furthermore, she has worked with autism and developmental disabilities agencies, cancer centre, adolescent and adult psychiatry units and emergency department mental health teams.
Deb specializes in working with anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, complex trauma, traumatic brain injuries and neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and Autism.
Deb has more than 20 years of experience in the field. She has worked in private practice counselling for several years. Furthermore, she has worked with autism and developmental disabilities agencies, cancer centre, adolescent and adult psychiatry units and emergency department mental health teams.
Kate is the owner and a RCC (registered clinical counsellor) at Next Step Counselling group. Kate is a compassionate therapist looking to welcome you to a positive place of healthy change. She's dedicated to helping people in our community foster change and embark upon personal development. She specializes in areas such as stress, anxiety, and depression. Kate can help alleviate the daily challenges that life has to offer. As a busy mom of three, she understands that life can have many challenges, and her goal is to help people navigate through life’s tougher situations. Please get in touch for more information!
Kate is the owner and a RCC (registered clinical counsellor) at Next Step Counselling group. Kate is a compassionate therapist looking to welcome you to a positive place of healthy change. She's dedicated to helping people in our community foster change and embark upon personal development. She specializes in areas such as stress, anxiety, and depression. Kate can help alleviate the daily challenges that life has to offer. As a busy mom of three, she understands that life can have many challenges, and her goal is to help people navigate through life’s tougher situations. Please get in touch for more information!
Hello! I am so glad that you found me. My name is Sarada and I am an experienced therapist holding a Masters in Social Work degree. I work with individuals, couples, families and organizations to identify their values and create greater alignment with their purpose and vision. I believe that my role is to support you to remember and act upon your truest and most authentic Self. What would your life look like when you live the life of your dreams and fullest potential? What is the one step that you can take today to remember and live out that inner spark that we all have?
Hello! I am so glad that you found me. My name is Sarada and I am an experienced therapist holding a Masters in Social Work degree. I work with individuals, couples, families and organizations to identify their values and create greater alignment with their purpose and vision. I believe that my role is to support you to remember and act upon your truest and most authentic Self. What would your life look like when you live the life of your dreams and fullest potential? What is the one step that you can take today to remember and live out that inner spark that we all have?
Learning new coping skills and effective methods to handle life's difficulties is the basis of how I work with clients combining Acceptance & Commitment Therapy & Expressive Art. My focus is to activate the deep wisdom and resourcefulness that you already possess inside of you. When faced with challenging relationship issues, family conflict or personal hurdles, you will begin to move forward with greater psychological flexibility and less discomfort. You will discover your values & goals, identify how to halt unhelpful thoughts, and gain greater confidence in your ability to be the person you want to be.
Learning new coping skills and effective methods to handle life's difficulties is the basis of how I work with clients combining Acceptance & Commitment Therapy & Expressive Art. My focus is to activate the deep wisdom and resourcefulness that you already possess inside of you. When faced with challenging relationship issues, family conflict or personal hurdles, you will begin to move forward with greater psychological flexibility and less discomfort. You will discover your values & goals, identify how to halt unhelpful thoughts, and gain greater confidence in your ability to be the person you want to be.
Verity Teagle: Teens & Adults, Clarity &
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MA
3 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, ADHD, autism, OCD, gender identity, relationship stress, or grief, I specialize in supporting teens, adults, & neurodivergent individuals (including those navigating autism & ADHD) in-person in Kelowna & online elsewhere in BC.
I offer neurodiversity & LGBTQ+ affirming therapy for teens, adults, & preteens in Kelowna. I specialize in anxiety, depression, OCD, autism, ADHD, gender identity, & life transitions. Using ACT, CBT, ERP, & Mindfulness, I tailor each session to your unique needs, supporting growth, resilience, & clarity.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, ADHD, autism, OCD, gender identity, relationship stress, or grief, I specialize in supporting teens, adults, & neurodivergent individuals (including those navigating autism & ADHD) in-person in Kelowna & online elsewhere in BC.
I offer neurodiversity & LGBTQ+ affirming therapy for teens, adults, & preteens in Kelowna. I specialize in anxiety, depression, OCD, autism, ADHD, gender identity, & life transitions. Using ACT, CBT, ERP, & Mindfulness, I tailor each session to your unique needs, supporting growth, resilience, & clarity.
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.
My approach is collaborative, warm, client-centered, and truth-centered as I help individuals learn to grow through grief. Aside from grief, loss, neurodivergence, and mental health, my other areas of focus include shame and guilt, attachment, and family dynamics. Tools I offer include ones from the Grief Recovery Method and neurodivergent-friendly DBT.
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.
My approach is collaborative, warm, client-centered, and truth-centered as I help individuals learn to grow through grief. Aside from grief, loss, neurodivergence, and mental health, my other areas of focus include shame and guilt, attachment, and family dynamics. Tools I offer include ones from the Grief Recovery Method and neurodivergent-friendly DBT.
I specialize in offering neuro-affirming services for neurodivergent clients and families.
Everyone experiences challenging times in their lives. Taking the first steps towards healing can be difficult, but I would be honoured to support you along your wellness journey. I prioritize providing a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their thoughts and emotions. My counselling approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a commitment to empowering individuals on their journey toward personal growth and well-being.
I specialize in offering neuro-affirming services for neurodivergent clients and families.
Everyone experiences challenging times in their lives. Taking the first steps towards healing can be difficult, but I would be honoured to support you along your wellness journey. I prioritize providing a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their thoughts and emotions. My counselling approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a commitment to empowering individuals on their journey toward personal growth and well-being.
My ideal clients are parents who want a more peaceful home. I have specific training in how we learning and teaching new skills to children (and adults)! You are the expert on your family; together we can encourage cooperation at home & school, & in the community, wherever you need support. I work with parents who are open to learning different parenting strategies instead of outdated, dysregulated emotional reactions (fear & punishment) to motivate their children. Families who want to break multi-generational cycles, confidently handle tantrums, arguing, anxiety, emotional regulation are welcome!
My ideal clients are parents who want a more peaceful home. I have specific training in how we learning and teaching new skills to children (and adults)! You are the expert on your family; together we can encourage cooperation at home & school, & in the community, wherever you need support. I work with parents who are open to learning different parenting strategies instead of outdated, dysregulated emotional reactions (fear & punishment) to motivate their children. Families who want to break multi-generational cycles, confidently handle tantrums, arguing, anxiety, emotional regulation are welcome!
We accept private insurance plans, Victim Services(CVAP), ICBC Claims and Autism
Lisa Moore is also a Play Therapist and Supervisor and works with toddlers, children, and youth using play therapy as a therapeutic intervention. She also has extensive resources in the community can help clients access group therapy, workshops, government agencies, third party funding, charities and non-profit organizations.
We accept private insurance plans, Victim Services(CVAP), ICBC Claims and Autism
Lisa Moore is also a Play Therapist and Supervisor and works with toddlers, children, and youth using play therapy as a therapeutic intervention. She also has extensive resources in the community can help clients access group therapy, workshops, government agencies, third party funding, charities and non-profit organizations.
Jessie’s ideal client may be a child or teen navigating anxiety, school stress, or peer challenges; an individual seeking clarity and resilience; or a couple working to rebuild trust and improve communication. She also supports parents wanting guidance in creating healthy co-parenting or parenting plans. Her clients’ needs include safety, understanding, and practical tools to manage emotions and strengthen relationships. Their goals are to build confidence, resilience, and healthier connections with themselves and others — and Jessie walks alongside them with compassion and support.
Jessie’s ideal client may be a child or teen navigating anxiety, school stress, or peer challenges; an individual seeking clarity and resilience; or a couple working to rebuild trust and improve communication. She also supports parents wanting guidance in creating healthy co-parenting or parenting plans. Her clients’ needs include safety, understanding, and practical tools to manage emotions and strengthen relationships. Their goals are to build confidence, resilience, and healthier connections with themselves and others — and Jessie walks alongside them with compassion and support.
Islai (eye-lah) is a Registered Social Worker who specializes in working with Two Spirit, Queer, trans, and gender-diverse folk who are struggling to connect with themselves and others. They also specialize in supporting neurodiverse individuals experiencing life transitions, as well as new connections to neurodiversity; with exceptional skills in strategizing in ways that speak to your brain. Islai works from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, wholistic framework, and offers sex-positive, kink-friendly, non-monogamous and polyamorous relationship counselling.
Islai (eye-lah) is a Registered Social Worker who specializes in working with Two Spirit, Queer, trans, and gender-diverse folk who are struggling to connect with themselves and others. They also specialize in supporting neurodiverse individuals experiencing life transitions, as well as new connections to neurodiversity; with exceptional skills in strategizing in ways that speak to your brain. Islai works from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, wholistic framework, and offers sex-positive, kink-friendly, non-monogamous and polyamorous relationship counselling.
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Many individuals struggle or feel overwhelmed by the process of starting therapy and finding the right therapist. We simplify the process and help you get matched so that you can find the right fit, the FIRST time.
I am an Autistic Counselor, Adoptive, Foster, Bio Parent.
I enjoy 30 years of teaching, learning and growing with Children, Youth and Families in a multitude of Social Emotional Education Programs in the Helping Profession. Providing Telehealth and Online Sessions to support you as we explore challenges like anxiety , burnout , emotional regulation, relationships and sensory overwhelm.
I am an Autistic Counselor, Adoptive, Foster, Bio Parent.
I enjoy 30 years of teaching, learning and growing with Children, Youth and Families in a multitude of Social Emotional Education Programs in the Helping Profession. Providing Telehealth and Online Sessions to support you as we explore challenges like anxiety , burnout , emotional regulation, relationships and sensory overwhelm.
You don’t have to struggle with what you’re going through alone. Whether you want to heal or push yourself to grow, I want to build a strong relationship with you so that we can better understand your challenges and set you on a path to feeling better. When you feel heard and supported you can find more resilience. Together we will build on the strengths, resources, and wisdom that lies within you so you may feel relief from your struggles and the future becomes brighter.
You don’t have to struggle with what you’re going through alone. Whether you want to heal or push yourself to grow, I want to build a strong relationship with you so that we can better understand your challenges and set you on a path to feeling better. When you feel heard and supported you can find more resilience. Together we will build on the strengths, resources, and wisdom that lies within you so you may feel relief from your struggles and the future becomes brighter.
I specialize in counselling for the LGBTQ+ community, neurodivergent people, and those with BPD - often self-identified oddballs, weirdos, and outsiders with big feelings.
BPDers and neurodivergent people often struggle with messages saying that they don't fit within their environments, that they are a burden, or that their emotions are too frequent and too intense. I work from the perspective that neurodivergent people process information and emotions differently, and I adapt my approach to therapy to meet those needs.
I specialize in counselling for the LGBTQ+ community, neurodivergent people, and those with BPD - often self-identified oddballs, weirdos, and outsiders with big feelings.
BPDers and neurodivergent people often struggle with messages saying that they don't fit within their environments, that they are a burden, or that their emotions are too frequent and too intense. I work from the perspective that neurodivergent people process information and emotions differently, and I adapt my approach to therapy to meet those needs.
Hi, I'm Liz. If you are here seeking counselling, you know that life can humble us all at certain times. If you are facing a difficult situation, I would love for you to feel heard and understood. I bring a depth of lived experience and a warm compassionate heart to my work with you. My goal is to be a safe place for you to talk in confidence about what is really going on for you. Together we can look at patterns that may be holding you back and move to greater clarity about next steps for you.
Hi, I'm Liz. If you are here seeking counselling, you know that life can humble us all at certain times. If you are facing a difficult situation, I would love for you to feel heard and understood. I bring a depth of lived experience and a warm compassionate heart to my work with you. My goal is to be a safe place for you to talk in confidence about what is really going on for you. Together we can look at patterns that may be holding you back and move to greater clarity about next steps for you.
This includes neuro-divergent adults (ADHD, Autistic, C-PTSD), chronically ill, 2SLGBTQ, and racialized people.
I offer remote individual counselling to adults located in Ontario and British Columbia. I offer creative interventions designed for you. Interventions include EMDR, somatic, and expressive arts. We work together to design an intervention which meets you where you are at.
This includes neuro-divergent adults (ADHD, Autistic, C-PTSD), chronically ill, 2SLGBTQ, and racialized people.
I offer remote individual counselling to adults located in Ontario and British Columbia. I offer creative interventions designed for you. Interventions include EMDR, somatic, and expressive arts. We work together to design an intervention which meets you where you are at.
Are you an adult recently diagnosed with ASD or ADHD?
Exploration during the sessions leads to increased understanding and the development of practical strategies which may facilitate communication, productivity and an increased sense of well being. Instead of endeavoring to “treat or fix” ASD or ADHD, the priority is on getting to know oneself better, leveraging strengths and optimizing quality of life.
Are you an adult recently diagnosed with ASD or ADHD?
Exploration during the sessions leads to increased understanding and the development of practical strategies which may facilitate communication, productivity and an increased sense of well being. Instead of endeavoring to “treat or fix” ASD or ADHD, the priority is on getting to know oneself better, leveraging strengths and optimizing quality of life.
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What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.