Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Kelowna, BC
Sam Rumak
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y (Online Only)
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues? I am here to help you. I primarily offer therapy via videoconference or telephone to adults living in British Columbia. I have experience and enjoy working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and those with complex presentations. I am skilled at helping individuals manage depression,
bipolar
, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive, compulsive disorder, skin picking or hair pulling, psychosis, work stress and anxiety related to life changes.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues? I am here to help you. I primarily offer therapy via videoconference or telephone to adults living in British Columbia. I have experience and enjoy working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and those with complex presentations. I am skilled at helping individuals manage depression,
bipolar
, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive, compulsive disorder, skin picking or hair pulling, psychosis, work stress and anxiety related to life changes.
Marie Martin
Counsellor, BMsc, RPC, NLP
Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Counselling, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Conversational Intelligence & other modalities. Therapy for trauma, abuse, addictive behaviours, PTSD. Excellence Communication Skills Counselling to be the best version and have the best version of your relationships, personal, business & family. Marie Martin is the author of modality and book Metatron's Code available on Amazon. (Additional certificates: Master NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner & Certified Communications Specialist Certified Hypnosis Practitioner & Quantum, BrainSpotting, Conversational Intelligence Neuroscience)
Counselling, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Conversational Intelligence & other modalities. Therapy for trauma, abuse, addictive behaviours, PTSD. Excellence Communication Skills Counselling to be the best version and have the best version of your relationships, personal, business & family. Marie Martin is the author of modality and book Metatron's Code available on Amazon. (Additional certificates: Master NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner & Certified Communications Specialist Certified Hypnosis Practitioner & Quantum, BrainSpotting, Conversational Intelligence Neuroscience)
Sara Combs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, RSW, CCPA
Verified
5 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Sara provides client-centered counselling services for children, youth, adults, and couples. She offers an eclectic approach to counselling, utilizing different therapies that are personally suited for her clients based on their personalities and difficulties. It is her belief that all people have the ability to heal and make positive changes to their lives. With empathy and validation, she integrates skills within these sessions to create a safe, relaxed, and confidential environment. Sara’s main orientation of practice is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness.
Sara provides client-centered counselling services for children, youth, adults, and couples. She offers an eclectic approach to counselling, utilizing different therapies that are personally suited for her clients based on their personalities and difficulties. It is her belief that all people have the ability to heal and make positive changes to their lives. With empathy and validation, she integrates skills within these sessions to create a safe, relaxed, and confidential environment. Sara’s main orientation of practice is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness.
Kathryn Kriitmaa
Counsellor, BA, MACP, RCC
Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y
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.
Katharine Hansen
Counsellor, RTC
Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Accepting New Clients - Are you are feeling overwhelmed and not sure how to move forward? Grieving the loss of someone important to you, or the loss of a dream? Finding that stress and anxiety are interfering with your day-to-day life? Feeling frustrated, numb, or disconnected? We often need support but do not know where to look next. You deserve to be heard and understood. I will meet you wherever you are in your healing journey with an open mind and caring heart. Together, we will shine a light in those dark places and hold safe space for you there – to feel, heal, and navigate the way forward.
Accepting New Clients - Are you are feeling overwhelmed and not sure how to move forward? Grieving the loss of someone important to you, or the loss of a dream? Finding that stress and anxiety are interfering with your day-to-day life? Feeling frustrated, numb, or disconnected? We often need support but do not know where to look next. You deserve to be heard and understood. I will meet you wherever you are in your healing journey with an open mind and caring heart. Together, we will shine a light in those dark places and hold safe space for you there – to feel, heal, and navigate the way forward.
Nicole Ripley
Counsellor, BA, MA, RCC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
It is never too late for meaningful change in your life. Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Stuck in negative thought patterns? Worried about your child's development? Suffering from PTSD, anxiety or nearing a separation? I provide short-term counselling to explore solutions to specific problems and long-term therapy to address historical issues 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 science-based interventions to help you overcome your symptoms and any related distress.
It is never too late for meaningful change in your life. Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Stuck in negative thought patterns? Worried about your child's development? Suffering from PTSD, anxiety or nearing a separation? I provide short-term counselling to explore solutions to specific problems and long-term therapy to address historical issues 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 science-based interventions to help you overcome your symptoms and any related distress.
Deborah Pearce Counselling
Counsellor, RTC, MTC, SEP
6 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Pain requires the kind of attention that heals it, not the kind that perpetuates it. In the wake of world, local, and personal events, stress has accelerated increasing anxiety, isolation, loneliness, old traumas. If you feel stuck, struggling to 'fix' without success, it may feel impossible to shake. There's is a lot we can do on our own, but we don't heal alone. When no courage is felt in depression, anxiety, fear, shame, loneliness, rage... is exactly the time to reach for acceptance and support. Connection is a most basic human instinct. Now is your time. Make the call you deeply long to.
Pain requires the kind of attention that heals it, not the kind that perpetuates it. In the wake of world, local, and personal events, stress has accelerated increasing anxiety, isolation, loneliness, old traumas. If you feel stuck, struggling to 'fix' without success, it may feel impossible to shake. There's is a lot we can do on our own, but we don't heal alone. When no courage is felt in depression, anxiety, fear, shame, loneliness, rage... is exactly the time to reach for acceptance and support. Connection is a most basic human instinct. Now is your time. Make the call you deeply long to.
Pamela Plain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Not accepting new clients
I’m a Masters level Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW) with over 17 years experience in Mental Health. I work with individuals coping with Mood Disorders, Relationship issues, Trauma and major life transitions. My training in DBT, CBT and Existential Therapy allows me to tailor my approach to your needs and goals. I tend to forge long term therapeutic relationships with my clients that promote their growth and self development. As a Registered Clinical Social Worker I can diagnose mental health conditions and tackle complex issues with sensitivity and competency.
I’m a Masters level Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW) with over 17 years experience in Mental Health. I work with individuals coping with Mood Disorders, Relationship issues, Trauma and major life transitions. My training in DBT, CBT and Existential Therapy allows me to tailor my approach to your needs and goals. I tend to forge long term therapeutic relationships with my clients that promote their growth and self development. As a Registered Clinical Social Worker I can diagnose mental health conditions and tackle complex issues with sensitivity and competency.
Ashley Berg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW, MSW, BA
Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y
I am currently accepting new clients! I am a warm, empathetic, supportive, and open-minded counsellor, who provides a safe and welcoming environment. I work collaboratively with my clients and provide therapy, support, and psychoeducation throughout counselling. My aim is to give you the coping tools to help you help yourself. I offer in-person, virtual, and telephone appointments, and have a flexible schedule to accommodate your busy life. I am a registered provider of First Nations Health Authority, ICBC, CVAP, EAP, and Autism Funding.
I am currently accepting new clients! I am a warm, empathetic, supportive, and open-minded counsellor, who provides a safe and welcoming environment. I work collaboratively with my clients and provide therapy, support, and psychoeducation throughout counselling. My aim is to give you the coping tools to help you help yourself. I offer in-person, virtual, and telephone appointments, and have a flexible schedule to accommodate your busy life. I am a registered provider of First Nations Health Authority, ICBC, CVAP, EAP, and Autism Funding.
Brian Howard
Counsellor, BA, MAC, RCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
If you hope to overcome a dreadful anxiety, come out of a hopeless depression, build inner self-confidence, learn how to stand up for yourself, or just try to get a grip on life today; I promise we will work through this together. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling, and 5 years experience, I sincerely create a compassionate, encouraging, and safe place. With evidence-based approaches, together we will find what your next step looks like, and ultimately create a path to attain what brought you to seek counselling.
If you hope to overcome a dreadful anxiety, come out of a hopeless depression, build inner self-confidence, learn how to stand up for yourself, or just try to get a grip on life today; I promise we will work through this together. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling, and 5 years experience, I sincerely create a compassionate, encouraging, and safe place. With evidence-based approaches, together we will find what your next step looks like, and ultimately create a path to attain what brought you to seek counselling.
Siarra Layla Sens
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
Kelowna, BC V1W (Online Only)
Using a depth-psychodynamic approach, I work with curious and thoughtful individuals who want to know themselves deeply and become their most authentic and powerful Self. I am particularly fond of working with those in/around their Saturn Return—the quarterlifers (early 20s to mid 30s)—but I work with individuals ages 18 to 80.
Using a depth-psychodynamic approach, I work with curious and thoughtful individuals who want to know themselves deeply and become their most authentic and powerful Self. I am particularly fond of working with those in/around their Saturn Return—the quarterlifers (early 20s to mid 30s)—but I work with individuals ages 18 to 80.
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Verified
Kelowna, BC V1W (Online Only)
My practice is spiritually informed and trauma informed narative art therapy with a collaborative client centred approach. I work primarily with individual adult clients to re-frame their experiences and find their strengths with new perspectives and solutions to presenting problems. Through creativity and artistic expression, I also can assist clients to work with trauma related underlying issues that are difficult to verbalize. I have a holistic lens, that includes mental, physical, social and spiritual dimensions of health.
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Justine Cottingham-Leblanc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y (Online Only)
Registered in British Columbia and Ontario, I offer a collaborative, respectful, and non-pathologizing space to work with you. Together, we can uncover your full story and find creative ways of living to address whatever it is that brings you in.
Registered in British Columbia and Ontario, I offer a collaborative, respectful, and non-pathologizing space to work with you. Together, we can uncover your full story and find creative ways of living to address whatever it is that brings you in.
Renewed Hope Counselling Services
Counsellor, BA, MA Coun, RCC, CCC
Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Welcome to Renewed Hope Counselling Services. It is my HOPE that you will find what you need in this part of your life journey through seeking support for whatever challenge you are facing. My name is Alyssa Goward and I am a mental health therapist specializing in individual, couples and family therapy. I come with 18 years of professional experience in the field and have life experiences that allow me to have empathy, understanding, insight, patience and encouragement for helping others through challenging and emotionally draining times. I have lived experiences that have allowed me to learn, grow, change and have RENEWED HOPE
Welcome to Renewed Hope Counselling Services. It is my HOPE that you will find what you need in this part of your life journey through seeking support for whatever challenge you are facing. My name is Alyssa Goward and I am a mental health therapist specializing in individual, couples and family therapy. I come with 18 years of professional experience in the field and have life experiences that allow me to have empathy, understanding, insight, patience and encouragement for helping others through challenging and emotionally draining times. I have lived experiences that have allowed me to learn, grow, change and have RENEWED HOPE
Rachael Spyker
Counsellor, MA, RCC, EMDR
Verified
5 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
I am passionate about helping people develop understanding and insight towards unconscious processes which dictate their behaviours. Particularly, how these patterned beliefs and behaviours, which are formed predominantly in our early childhood environment, guide and control us in our current life circumstances. We are experiential creatures shaped by our encounters, relationships, and environments. We are not wounded in isolation, and therefore cannot heal in isolation. Through attuned presence and creating a brave space, psychotherapy can offer corrective experiences that promote an individual's healing and growth.
I am passionate about helping people develop understanding and insight towards unconscious processes which dictate their behaviours. Particularly, how these patterned beliefs and behaviours, which are formed predominantly in our early childhood environment, guide and control us in our current life circumstances. We are experiential creatures shaped by our encounters, relationships, and environments. We are not wounded in isolation, and therefore cannot heal in isolation. Through attuned presence and creating a brave space, psychotherapy can offer corrective experiences that promote an individual's healing and growth.
Rising Tide Wellness
Counsellor, MSc, MFT, RCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Are you looking for greater life satisfaction? Something needs to change but you just can't make it happen on your own? Or perhaps you want to check in with someone objective, for another perspective? Let's talk! Counselling doesn't have to increase your anxiety levels. It can be about two or more people sitting in a safe place, having coffee and a good chat about life. Face to face, online, or on the telephone. I'm a registered psychotherapist and I can help. Maybe for the first time in a long time, it's all about you!
Are you looking for greater life satisfaction? Something needs to change but you just can't make it happen on your own? Or perhaps you want to check in with someone objective, for another perspective? Let's talk! Counselling doesn't have to increase your anxiety levels. It can be about two or more people sitting in a safe place, having coffee and a good chat about life. Face to face, online, or on the telephone. I'm a registered psychotherapist and I can help. Maybe for the first time in a long time, it's all about you!
Okanagan Clinical Counselling Services Inc.
Counsellor, RCC, MSW, RSW, CCC, MC
Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Are you wanting to experience more ease in your life? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, grief or relationship challenges that affects your day-to-day life and ability to work and function? Do you feel overwhelmed or frustrated by the pressures of life, challenges in parenting, or the general day-to-day grind of life? Do you question if things could change and life could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious and overwhelmed about finding their place in life, working through relationship challenges and much more. We believe all clients can achieve ease and joy, that people can change and that there is hope.
Are you wanting to experience more ease in your life? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, grief or relationship challenges that affects your day-to-day life and ability to work and function? Do you feel overwhelmed or frustrated by the pressures of life, challenges in parenting, or the general day-to-day grind of life? Do you question if things could change and life could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious and overwhelmed about finding their place in life, working through relationship challenges and much more. We believe all clients can achieve ease and joy, that people can change and that there is hope.
Dan Smith
Counsellor, BA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Whether you've just had a significant life event and you need support to get through it, you're having unkind thoughts about yourself or others and what to work through them, or you are just generally feeling unwell and want to regain balance, using therapy allows someone to walk with you on that journey. You may have days where you feel low, nervous, unmotivated, or lost. Those can get in the way of your enjoyment, your relationships, or you just being at your best.
Whether you've just had a significant life event and you need support to get through it, you're having unkind thoughts about yourself or others and what to work through them, or you are just generally feeling unwell and want to regain balance, using therapy allows someone to walk with you on that journey. You may have days where you feel low, nervous, unmotivated, or lost. Those can get in the way of your enjoyment, your relationships, or you just being at your best.
Kylie Feller
Counsellor, MA
Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y (Online Only)
Welcome to a safe and nurturing space for your personal growth journey. I'm here to guide you. I'm Kylie, a dedicated therapist with a passion for helping individuals like you navigate life's challenges. My approach centers around the groundbreaking Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, a method that has proven effective in addressing a wide range of issues. I specialize in helping clients conquer anxiety, break free from depression, and heal from the lingering effects of trauma. But that's not all—I'm also here to support you in navigating relationships, dating, life transitions, and cultivating a deep sense of self-love.
Welcome to a safe and nurturing space for your personal growth journey. I'm here to guide you. I'm Kylie, a dedicated therapist with a passion for helping individuals like you navigate life's challenges. My approach centers around the groundbreaking Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, a method that has proven effective in addressing a wide range of issues. I specialize in helping clients conquer anxiety, break free from depression, and heal from the lingering effects of trauma. But that's not all—I'm also here to support you in navigating relationships, dating, life transitions, and cultivating a deep sense of self-love.
Tara Irwin
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
I have been providing support for individuals struggling with mental health concerns for over a decade. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, substance abuse, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, self-harm and other emotion regulation difficulties. I hope to make people to feel safe and secure in sharing personal challenges and provide a compassionate, respectful, and non-judgmental perspective on complex struggles and coping difficulties.
I have been providing support for individuals struggling with mental health concerns for over a decade. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, substance abuse, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, self-harm and other emotion regulation difficulties. I hope to make people to feel safe and secure in sharing personal challenges and provide a compassionate, respectful, and non-judgmental perspective on complex struggles and coping difficulties.
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What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?
Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.
What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?
Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.
What kinds of problems does therapy help with?
Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.
What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?
Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.