Prolonged Exposure Therapy in Kelowna, BC
Are you struggling with anxiety? Trying to manage chronic pain/illness and not really participating in life? Overwhelmed with parenting? Is your child struggling and needing support? My name is Carla and I am here to listen, understand, and partner with you to create change. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), as well as a former teacher and school counsellor. I know how overwhelming life can be and how lonely it can feel when you are trying to hold it together. Together we can help you clarify, prioritize, and make progress towards enjoying life again.
Are you struggling with anxiety? Trying to manage chronic pain/illness and not really participating in life? Overwhelmed with parenting? Is your child struggling and needing support? My name is Carla and I am here to listen, understand, and partner with you to create change. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), as well as a former teacher and school counsellor. I know how overwhelming life can be and how lonely it can feel when you are trying to hold it together. Together we can help you clarify, prioritize, and make progress towards enjoying life again.
What if you could finally feel lighter, calmer, and more confident in your own life and relationships? I help adults who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, chronic stress, anger, relationship difficulties, and family challenges. Many of my clients feel weighed down by overwhelming emotions or repeating patterns that keep them stuck. Together, we gently uncover what’s really going on and create meaningful, lasting change. Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and other tailored methods, we’ll work in a way that fits your unique needs and goals.
What if you could finally feel lighter, calmer, and more confident in your own life and relationships? I help adults who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, chronic stress, anger, relationship difficulties, and family challenges. Many of my clients feel weighed down by overwhelming emotions or repeating patterns that keep them stuck. Together, we gently uncover what’s really going on and create meaningful, lasting change. Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and other tailored methods, we’ll work in a way that fits your unique needs and goals.
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
Welcome! I specialize in working with anxiety and mood disorders, PTSD, fears and phobias, traumatic brain injuries, and neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and Autism.
My approach is trauma-informed and neuro-affirming, grounded in an understanding of how the nervous system and lived experiences shape emotional and behavioural responses. I specialize in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to gently process trauma, reduce emotional distress, and create lasting change. I also integrate DBT skills as a practical resource to help clients manage difficult emotions and navigate life’s challenges.
Welcome! I specialize in working with anxiety and mood disorders, PTSD, fears and phobias, traumatic brain injuries, and neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and Autism.
My approach is trauma-informed and neuro-affirming, grounded in an understanding of how the nervous system and lived experiences shape emotional and behavioural responses. I specialize in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to gently process trauma, reduce emotional distress, and create lasting change. I also integrate DBT skills as a practical resource to help clients manage difficult emotions and navigate life’s challenges.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Shelley Ugyan, RRC, is an acclaimed author, speaker and has over 25 years experience in mental and holistic health. Her evidence based tools including Cognitive Behavioural reconditioning as well as psychodynamic, relational and hypnosis approaches set you on a path to direct healing, starting immediately in the first 80 minute session. Her approach is genuine, empowering and powerful. Healing is probable, and happens as a result of conscious daily actions and unconscious dynamics that shift as a result of this process. Shelley is known for her groundbreaking therapeutic work in anxiety (adults/ children) and couples counselling.
Shelley Ugyan, RRC, is an acclaimed author, speaker and has over 25 years experience in mental and holistic health. Her evidence based tools including Cognitive Behavioural reconditioning as well as psychodynamic, relational and hypnosis approaches set you on a path to direct healing, starting immediately in the first 80 minute session. Her approach is genuine, empowering and powerful. Healing is probable, and happens as a result of conscious daily actions and unconscious dynamics that shift as a result of this process. Shelley is known for her groundbreaking therapeutic work in anxiety (adults/ children) and couples counselling.
We here at Virtuous Circle Counselling believe deeply in coming from situations of vicious cycles to those of virtuous circles. Vicious cycles are harmful and detrimental and will have you feeling like you are in a rut that you cannot get out of. Virtuous circles come from places of nonjudgmental and growth. At Virtuous Circle Counselling we know mental health is important and we aim to facilitate the change you seek. Our Registered Clinical Therapists offer in-person sessions, online therapy, or phone counselling to help support our clients.
We here at Virtuous Circle Counselling believe deeply in coming from situations of vicious cycles to those of virtuous circles. Vicious cycles are harmful and detrimental and will have you feeling like you are in a rut that you cannot get out of. Virtuous circles come from places of nonjudgmental and growth. At Virtuous Circle Counselling we know mental health is important and we aim to facilitate the change you seek. Our Registered Clinical Therapists offer in-person sessions, online therapy, or phone counselling to help support our clients.
Over 30 yrs. experience in helping people overcome their challenges and start to make choices about themselves and the life they want to be living. Have you been struggling with an addiction, anxiety or anger? Do you need to learn more about boundaries and self esteem? Feeling overwhelmed and not knowing how to cope in your current relationship? Nobody goes through life without having to face difficulties. I will create a safe, comfortable and supportive relationship, so we can explore your current struggles and learn new skills in overcoming/managing yourself, relationships and dealing with your circumstances in your life.
Over 30 yrs. experience in helping people overcome their challenges and start to make choices about themselves and the life they want to be living. Have you been struggling with an addiction, anxiety or anger? Do you need to learn more about boundaries and self esteem? Feeling overwhelmed and not knowing how to cope in your current relationship? Nobody goes through life without having to face difficulties. I will create a safe, comfortable and supportive relationship, so we can explore your current struggles and learn new skills in overcoming/managing yourself, relationships and dealing with your circumstances in your life.
OK Clinical Therapy Group - Kelowna & West Kelowna
Counsellor, RCC, MSW, RSW, CCC, MC
2 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or unsure where to turn? Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, relationship challenges, parenting, burnout, or a major life transition, you don't have to face it alone. At OK Clinical Therapy Group, we know that finding the right therapist matters. That's why our diverse team of experienced clinicians takes the time to understand your unique needs and match you with a clinician whose expertise, approach, and personality are the right fit for your journey.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or unsure where to turn? Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, relationship challenges, parenting, burnout, or a major life transition, you don't have to face it alone. At OK Clinical Therapy Group, we know that finding the right therapist matters. That's why our diverse team of experienced clinicians takes the time to understand your unique needs and match you with a clinician whose expertise, approach, and personality are the right fit for your journey.
Lisa's mission is to help people heal and grow through periods of transitions in their lives. Many of us struggle with alcohol / addictions, experience loss, grief, unhappiness or a sense of loss when we transition from one role to another in our daily lives. Some of us lose people we love, dreams we can no longer achieve, changes in careers, the diagnosis of a child with special needs, a loved one entering care, or who is ailing in health, Divorce from a spouse, the beginning of a new marriage, perhaps with a blended family. We accept private insurance plans, Victim Services(CVAP), ICBC Claims and Autism
Lisa's mission is to help people heal and grow through periods of transitions in their lives. Many of us struggle with alcohol / addictions, experience loss, grief, unhappiness or a sense of loss when we transition from one role to another in our daily lives. Some of us lose people we love, dreams we can no longer achieve, changes in careers, the diagnosis of a child with special needs, a loved one entering care, or who is ailing in health, Divorce from a spouse, the beginning of a new marriage, perhaps with a blended family. We accept private insurance plans, Victim Services(CVAP), ICBC Claims and Autism
Wise Mind Centre is a Vancouver-based psychology clinic that provides in-person therapy and assessment services in Vancouver, Burnaby, and surrounding areas, and online services to all residents in British Columbia. Our psychologists and counselors help individuals struggling with a variety of psychological problems, including anxiety, OCD, depression, substance use, emotional eating, parenting difficulties, self-harm, trauma, suicidal ideations, PTSD, interpersonal difficulties, marital problems, and BPD. We offer primarily CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based treatments.
Wise Mind Centre is a Vancouver-based psychology clinic that provides in-person therapy and assessment services in Vancouver, Burnaby, and surrounding areas, and online services to all residents in British Columbia. Our psychologists and counselors help individuals struggling with a variety of psychological problems, including anxiety, OCD, depression, substance use, emotional eating, parenting difficulties, self-harm, trauma, suicidal ideations, PTSD, interpersonal difficulties, marital problems, and BPD. We offer primarily CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based treatments.
“The two most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you figure out why.” Mark Twain Trauma can change how you experience yourself, other people and the world around you. You may appear capable and composed while privately carrying memories, reactions or patterns that no longer fit the life you want. I work in all areas of mental health & specialize in PTSD and complex trauma among most ages and backgrounds including military members, veterans, first responders, first nations and healthcare professionals. I also work with addictions, complex mental health, and legal or insurance-related challenges.
“The two most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you figure out why.” Mark Twain Trauma can change how you experience yourself, other people and the world around you. You may appear capable and composed while privately carrying memories, reactions or patterns that no longer fit the life you want. I work in all areas of mental health & specialize in PTSD and complex trauma among most ages and backgrounds including military members, veterans, first responders, first nations and healthcare professionals. I also work with addictions, complex mental health, and legal or insurance-related challenges.
If anxiety is stopping you from living the life you want, I'm the therapist for you. Anxiety is my specialty. I've lived it, studied it, overcome it, and now I teach others to do the same. Do you feel like you're surviving instead of living? Are you overthinking and obsessing over things that seem easy for others? I teach people of all ages to worry less, quiet the noise, and take their lives back. This is your life, lets make it what you want. I am a clinical counsellor and certified child and adolescent anxiety treatment professional, and I am currently accepting new clients in person and online.
If anxiety is stopping you from living the life you want, I'm the therapist for you. Anxiety is my specialty. I've lived it, studied it, overcome it, and now I teach others to do the same. Do you feel like you're surviving instead of living? Are you overthinking and obsessing over things that seem easy for others? I teach people of all ages to worry less, quiet the noise, and take their lives back. This is your life, lets make it what you want. I am a clinical counsellor and certified child and adolescent anxiety treatment professional, and I am currently accepting new clients in person and online.
If you're ready to overcome a past trauma, deal with a dreadful anxiety, come out of a hopeless depression, build inner self-confidence, learn how to stand up for yourself, or just get a grip on life today; together we can achieve it.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling, 8 years experience, and a genuine compassion for people, I sincerely create an encouraging and safe space where we will find what your next step looks like and provide you with the correct tools and techniques to ultimately attain what brought you to seek counselling.
If you're ready to overcome a past trauma, deal with a dreadful anxiety, come out of a hopeless depression, build inner self-confidence, learn how to stand up for yourself, or just get a grip on life today; together we can achieve it.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling, 8 years experience, and a genuine compassion for people, I sincerely create an encouraging and safe space where we will find what your next step looks like and provide you with the correct tools and techniques to ultimately attain what brought you to seek counselling.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by past experiences? You're not alone. I am here to sit with you in both your suffering and your success. Clients often tell me they feel safe, supported, and truly heard in our work together. That I have a rare capacity to calmly hear and hold space for the intimate, vulnerable, and devastating parts of the human experience. When you find yourself in this place, I am ready to take the steps with you.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by past experiences? You're not alone. I am here to sit with you in both your suffering and your success. Clients often tell me they feel safe, supported, and truly heard in our work together. That I have a rare capacity to calmly hear and hold space for the intimate, vulnerable, and devastating parts of the human experience. When you find yourself in this place, I am ready to take the steps with you.
Hello, I am a registered psychologist working online with adults across British Columbia. I provide evidence-based treatment for OCD, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to develop meaningful goals, teach practical skills, and provide empathetic support. My clients say they value my authenticity and warmth, and I admire their determination to improve their lives. Treatment can be difficult, and I believe a solid therapeutic relationship is essential so we can work as a team to move forward and overcome barriers together.
Hello, I am a registered psychologist working online with adults across British Columbia. I provide evidence-based treatment for OCD, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to develop meaningful goals, teach practical skills, and provide empathetic support. My clients say they value my authenticity and warmth, and I admire their determination to improve their lives. Treatment can be difficult, and I believe a solid therapeutic relationship is essential so we can work as a team to move forward and overcome barriers together.
Is the weight of past experiences holding you back?
Strong emotions, overwhelming memories, and chronic stress can quietly shape daily life, even when you’re doing your best to move forward. Unresolved trauma often shows up as anxiety, depression, addiction (whether substance or behavioral), and other painful challenges that can leave you feeling stuck.
Whether you're new to therapy or seeking a fresh approach, I offer a supportive space for healing and growth. I have extensive experience working with RCMP members, veterans, and others whose lives have been shaped by high-stress or traumatic environments.
Is the weight of past experiences holding you back?
Strong emotions, overwhelming memories, and chronic stress can quietly shape daily life, even when you’re doing your best to move forward. Unresolved trauma often shows up as anxiety, depression, addiction (whether substance or behavioral), and other painful challenges that can leave you feeling stuck.
Whether you're new to therapy or seeking a fresh approach, I offer a supportive space for healing and growth. I have extensive experience working with RCMP members, veterans, and others whose lives have been shaped by high-stress or traumatic environments.
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We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
You may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by trauma, struggling in your relationships, facing addiction, or trying to support your child through emotional or behavioural challenges. Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to face it alone. For over 14 years, I've helped individuals, couples, children, and families move beyond surviving toward healing, resilience, and stronger relationships. Together, we'll uncover what's keeping you stuck and create a personalized path forward that builds on your strengths and supports lasting change.
You may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by trauma, struggling in your relationships, facing addiction, or trying to support your child through emotional or behavioural challenges. Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to face it alone. For over 14 years, I've helped individuals, couples, children, and families move beyond surviving toward healing, resilience, and stronger relationships. Together, we'll uncover what's keeping you stuck and create a personalized path forward that builds on your strengths and supports lasting change.
I offer an invitation to those who have experienced and are dealing with the impacts of trauma in its many forms. I specialize in helping those who are ready to move through trauma recovery, to post traumatic growth and onward to conscious evolution.
I offer an invitation to those who have experienced and are dealing with the impacts of trauma in its many forms. I specialize in helping those who are ready to move through trauma recovery, to post traumatic growth and onward to conscious evolution.
