Child Therapists in Kelowna, BC
Are you facing conflicts, dealing with challenging behaviors from your children, or grappling with unchanging family dynamics?
I specialize in providing support to children, youth, teens, and parents facing a diverse array of obstacles, encompassing everything from anxiety and depression to issues related to substance misuse, parenting, relationships, as well as the weight of personal or work-related stress. I wholeheartedly commit to the individuals I work with.
Are you facing conflicts, dealing with challenging behaviors from your children, or grappling with unchanging family dynamics?
I specialize in providing support to children, youth, teens, and parents facing a diverse array of obstacles, encompassing everything from anxiety and depression to issues related to substance misuse, parenting, relationships, as well as the weight of personal or work-related stress. I wholeheartedly commit to the individuals I work with.
Hamel is a registered clinical psychologist in Kelowna who specializes in assessment and treatment for children and teens.
Dr. Hamel received her PhD from SFU and has trained at BC Children's Hospital, the Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre, and the University of Manitoba. She has over 10 years of experience working with young people with complex mental health issues. She uses the gold standard tools for autism assessment (ADOS-2 and ADI-R).
Hamel is a registered clinical psychologist in Kelowna who specializes in assessment and treatment for children and teens.
Dr. Hamel received her PhD from SFU and has trained at BC Children's Hospital, the Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre, and the University of Manitoba. She has over 10 years of experience working with young people with complex mental health issues. She uses the gold standard tools for autism assessment (ADOS-2 and ADI-R).
Fiona works well with children, youth, adults and families.
Do you feel weighted down by stress, unrealistic expectations, anger, guilt, shame, fear, anxiety, depression, or self-defeating behaviors? Do you find yourself in relationships that resemble your own family dysfunctions and could not break free? Have you somehow become one of those “hurt” people who hurt people? Then you have found the right place to journey with me toward freedom and wholesome living. If you have had your will and funeral wishes prepared ahead, Dignity Therapy (DT)might be what you need next. DT enhances end-of-life experience and its legacy document preserves one’s special memories for many generations to come.
Fiona works well with children, youth, adults and families.
Do you feel weighted down by stress, unrealistic expectations, anger, guilt, shame, fear, anxiety, depression, or self-defeating behaviors? Do you find yourself in relationships that resemble your own family dysfunctions and could not break free? Have you somehow become one of those “hurt” people who hurt people? Then you have found the right place to journey with me toward freedom and wholesome living. If you have had your will and funeral wishes prepared ahead, Dignity Therapy (DT)might be what you need next. DT enhances end-of-life experience and its legacy document preserves one’s special memories for many generations to come.
I would be a good fit for you if you or your child are feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges - whether that is struggling with self-esteem, managing the challenges of ADHD, or a family working through conflict or grief.
I offer a warm, non-judgemental environment to explore your concerns at your own pace. My approach is grounded in empathy and collaboration, using evidence-based techniques that best fit your needs. Together we will work on understanding your unique needs, building on your strengths, and developing a plan that empowers you to navigate life's challenges.
I would be a good fit for you if you or your child are feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges - whether that is struggling with self-esteem, managing the challenges of ADHD, or a family working through conflict or grief.
I offer a warm, non-judgemental environment to explore your concerns at your own pace. My approach is grounded in empathy and collaboration, using evidence-based techniques that best fit your needs. Together we will work on understanding your unique needs, building on your strengths, and developing a plan that empowers you to navigate life's challenges.
You may be hearing it from your partner, or from your kid's teachers and even from yourself that something has to change. I think of the 90's song, "I'm not sick, but I'm not well." You don't need to be in crisis or at your limit to seek help from a professional. Often seeking help is the first sign that you are serious about the solution and the growth that is inevitable. Change can be difficult, but you don't need to do it alone. I offer a practical and experienced approach to change, improved communication, self-regulation and acceptance of the challenges that are a call to growth. I work with children, parents and individuals.
You may be hearing it from your partner, or from your kid's teachers and even from yourself that something has to change. I think of the 90's song, "I'm not sick, but I'm not well." You don't need to be in crisis or at your limit to seek help from a professional. Often seeking help is the first sign that you are serious about the solution and the growth that is inevitable. Change can be difficult, but you don't need to do it alone. I offer a practical and experienced approach to change, improved communication, self-regulation and acceptance of the challenges that are a call to growth. I work with children, parents and individuals.
I offer support to all ages, including children, youth, adults and elderly individuals.
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 offer support to all ages, including children, youth, adults and elderly individuals.
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 have extensive experience working with children and teens who are navigating anxiety, stress, low mood, low self-esteem, grief and loss, emotion regulation challenges, difficult relationships, the effects of trauma and with suspected or diagnosed ADHD and Autism.
My counselling style is empathetic and relational, while providing the tools to meet your goals. l prioritize creating a meaningful and genuine connection and it's important to me that you feel understood, respected and supported. I use a range of modalities including Play Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR and Parts Work (IFS & Ego States).
I have extensive experience working with children and teens who are navigating anxiety, stress, low mood, low self-esteem, grief and loss, emotion regulation challenges, difficult relationships, the effects of trauma and with suspected or diagnosed ADHD and Autism.
My counselling style is empathetic and relational, while providing the tools to meet your goals. l prioritize creating a meaningful and genuine connection and it's important to me that you feel understood, respected and supported. I use a range of modalities including Play Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR and Parts Work (IFS & Ego States).
Often children’s behaviour can intensify or become problematic when they are faced with a problem which they don’t have the skills or knowledge to manage.
Sandplay uses natural elements of sand, water and miniatures to help address concerns while play therapy provides a language for children to develop deeper understandings, uncover hidden strengths and address challenges. Along with specialised training to offer both approaches, my background is in education with 20 years experiences supporting families.
Often children’s behaviour can intensify or become problematic when they are faced with a problem which they don’t have the skills or knowledge to manage.
Sandplay uses natural elements of sand, water and miniatures to help address concerns while play therapy provides a language for children to develop deeper understandings, uncover hidden strengths and address challenges. Along with specialised training to offer both approaches, my background is in education with 20 years experiences supporting families.
With a background in education and passionately working with children and youth for over 35 years, I hold the conviction that within each of us, there is an innocent place that we may remember in our feeling side of life.
I invite you to come to a safe space to gather strategies and tools that can help to strengthen your own knowing and can gently guide you back to your intelligent heart. During these uncertain times, it can be comforting to find someone to collaborate with to regain a sense of direction, hope, and stability.
With a background in education and passionately working with children and youth for over 35 years, I hold the conviction that within each of us, there is an innocent place that we may remember in our feeling side of life.
I invite you to come to a safe space to gather strategies and tools that can help to strengthen your own knowing and can gently guide you back to your intelligent heart. During these uncertain times, it can be comforting to find someone to collaborate with to regain a sense of direction, hope, and stability.
Children are one third of our population and all of our future.
I have specific knowledge and experience in the areas of child and teen anxiety, parental anxiety, adoption issues, behaviour management, emotion coaching, sleep consultations and play and art therapy. For children six and below, I normally suggest parenting support instead of individual counselling with the child.
Children are one third of our population and all of our future.
I have specific knowledge and experience in the areas of child and teen anxiety, parental anxiety, adoption issues, behaviour management, emotion coaching, sleep consultations and play and art therapy. For children six and below, I normally suggest parenting support instead of individual counselling with the child.
At Pathways Play Therapy Services, my mission is to support children’s mental and emotional wellbeing, strengthen their attachments, and increase their connection to self.
Just as importantly, I will also partner with you to make sense of the struggles your child is facing and uncover ways to help them live a more joyful and fulfilled life. My ultimate goal is for your child to get to be their own healthy and connected one-of-a-kind self, and for you to feel supported as we help them get there.
At Pathways Play Therapy Services, my mission is to support children’s mental and emotional wellbeing, strengthen their attachments, and increase their connection to self.
Just as importantly, I will also partner with you to make sense of the struggles your child is facing and uncover ways to help them live a more joyful and fulfilled life. My ultimate goal is for your child to get to be their own healthy and connected one-of-a-kind self, and for you to feel supported as we help them get there.
Lisa Calder Counselling - Clinical Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, RCC, BCRPT, EXAT
Serves Area
My clients are children and adults, individuals, couples, and families interested in obtaining support for healing and growth from trauma, grief, chronic illness, anxiety and depression.
My areas of specialty are: Promoting Healing from Trauma & Compassion Fatigue; Making Meaning from Grief & Loss; Coping Well with Chronic Illness & Disability; Overcoming Anxiety & Depression; Enhancing Attachment/Communication in Relationships. I seek to engage with you/your family in practical and creative ways to support your needs. I walk alongside YOU!
My clients are children and adults, individuals, couples, and families interested in obtaining support for healing and growth from trauma, grief, chronic illness, anxiety and depression.
My areas of specialty are: Promoting Healing from Trauma & Compassion Fatigue; Making Meaning from Grief & Loss; Coping Well with Chronic Illness & Disability; Overcoming Anxiety & Depression; Enhancing Attachment/Communication in Relationships. I seek to engage with you/your family in practical and creative ways to support your needs. I walk alongside YOU!
Does your child need support navigating challenges like ADHD, behavioural concerns, hyperactivity, motivation, decision-making, focus, aggression, shyness, or other social-emotional issues?
We’re currently offering: After-School Drop-In Programs (ages 4-12), Weekend Social-Emotional Classes and Anger Management Workshops for teens (ages 13-18), and Counseling and Groups for youth (ages 13-18). Our affordable subscription plans make it easy to prioritize your child’s emotional well-being.
Does your child need support navigating challenges like ADHD, behavioural concerns, hyperactivity, motivation, decision-making, focus, aggression, shyness, or other social-emotional issues?
We’re currently offering: After-School Drop-In Programs (ages 4-12), Weekend Social-Emotional Classes and Anger Management Workshops for teens (ages 13-18), and Counseling and Groups for youth (ages 13-18). Our affordable subscription plans make it easy to prioritize your child’s emotional well-being.
Counselling techniques that are offered are but not limited to is Child Play Therapy, working with adults and children who are neurodivergent, crisis and suicide risks, assessments and interventions, depression, anxiety, grief, addictions abuse and domestic violence, group counselling techniques and counselling for families and couples.
My mission in life is to help people grow and thrive in their environments. Life can be difficult and hard to navigate. Whether you're dealing with pain from the loss of a loved one. Or a recent job loss or career change. The family dynamics that can be a surprise. The feelings that can come from being lonely or afraid. The crippling anxiety that can come from something new and strange happening in your life. Our passion is to help people maneuver through all of the obstacles with compassion and empathy in an open and calm setting. Being open to help people in all age groups is something we all strive for.
Counselling techniques that are offered are but not limited to is Child Play Therapy, working with adults and children who are neurodivergent, crisis and suicide risks, assessments and interventions, depression, anxiety, grief, addictions abuse and domestic violence, group counselling techniques and counselling for families and couples.
My mission in life is to help people grow and thrive in their environments. Life can be difficult and hard to navigate. Whether you're dealing with pain from the loss of a loved one. Or a recent job loss or career change. The family dynamics that can be a surprise. The feelings that can come from being lonely or afraid. The crippling anxiety that can come from something new and strange happening in your life. Our passion is to help people maneuver through all of the obstacles with compassion and empathy in an open and calm setting. Being open to help people in all age groups is something we all strive for.
I work with adults and children offering play-based, nature-based, and integrative therapeutic techniques in Kelowna.
If you are a parent, you already know this - kids often struggle to handle their emotions! I want children to have the opportunity to learn about themselves in a nurturing and caring, play-based therapeutic space, to work through their stressors and manage them, rather than grow up being at the whim of their emotions and experiences.
I work with adults and children offering play-based, nature-based, and integrative therapeutic techniques in Kelowna.
If you are a parent, you already know this - kids often struggle to handle their emotions! I want children to have the opportunity to learn about themselves in a nurturing and caring, play-based therapeutic space, to work through their stressors and manage them, rather than grow up being at the whim of their emotions and experiences.
As a dedicated teacher who has transitioned into counselling, I am deeply passionate about child advocacy, fostering confidence, self-worth, and social skills, and supporting the LGBTQ2SI+ community.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master's degree in counselling, and I bring a deep passion for both teaching and counselling. With five years of experience as an educator specializing in learning support and inclusive education, I am dedicated to helping individuals harness their strengths to foster their own growth and development.
As a dedicated teacher who has transitioned into counselling, I am deeply passionate about child advocacy, fostering confidence, self-worth, and social skills, and supporting the LGBTQ2SI+ community.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master's degree in counselling, and I bring a deep passion for both teaching and counselling. With five years of experience as an educator specializing in learning support and inclusive education, I am dedicated to helping individuals harness their strengths to foster their own growth and development.
Is your child struggling and needing support?
My areas of interest include chronic pain, anxiety, parenting, relationships, stress management, and supporting children, teens, adults, and seniors through their struggles. My daughter and I both live with chronic pain. We have had a difficult journey but have found effective strategies to help us live well. I can help you to do the same.
Is your child struggling and needing support?
My areas of interest include chronic pain, anxiety, parenting, relationships, stress management, and supporting children, teens, adults, and seniors through their struggles. My daughter and I both live with chronic pain. We have had a difficult journey but have found effective strategies to help us live well. I can help you to do the same.
I've worked with both children and adults, helping them overcome emotional and cognitive challenges.
I use an integrative approach, blending methods from frameworks like Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioura Therapy, DBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. I emphasize self-confidence and collaboration to achieve goals. My aim is to create a safe, empathetic, and judgment-free environment that fosters growth.
I've worked with both children and adults, helping them overcome emotional and cognitive challenges.
I use an integrative approach, blending methods from frameworks like Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioura Therapy, DBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. I emphasize self-confidence and collaboration to achieve goals. My aim is to create a safe, empathetic, and judgment-free environment that fosters growth.
I have a profound understanding of child development and the importance of nurturing children in a holistic and supportive way.
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 have a profound understanding of child development and the importance of nurturing children in a holistic and supportive way.
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 primarily focus on grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, life stages, self-esteem, ADHD, and relational connection working with individuals, couples, families and children.
Perhaps you are here because you need relief from your pain and disparagement and you long for the joy and peace you see others living with. Grief, trauma, anxiety, broken relationships, and disconnection with those you love most is exhausting. With more than just relief for your symptoms, I believe that you can overcome your current difficulties, redefine your relationships, and cultivate the best version of yourself. There has been much research garnered around neuroscience, trauma, and attachment that gives us insight into real interventions and strategies to help individuals heal, grow, and live in a place of discovery and hope.
I primarily focus on grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, life stages, self-esteem, ADHD, and relational connection working with individuals, couples, families and children.
Perhaps you are here because you need relief from your pain and disparagement and you long for the joy and peace you see others living with. Grief, trauma, anxiety, broken relationships, and disconnection with those you love most is exhausting. With more than just relief for your symptoms, I believe that you can overcome your current difficulties, redefine your relationships, and cultivate the best version of yourself. There has been much research garnered around neuroscience, trauma, and attachment that gives us insight into real interventions and strategies to help individuals heal, grow, and live in a place of discovery and hope.
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Child psychologists in Kelowna, BC provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Kelowna build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Kelowna build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.