Psychodynamic Therapists in Kelowna, BC
Are you struggling after an accident, living with chronic pain, or adjusting to an injury or health diagnosis that has changed your life? You may feel frustrated, overwhelmed, disconnected from your body, or unsure how to move forward, especially when recovery hasn't gone as expected. I support adults navigating injury recovery, chronic pain and health conditions, and major life changes. Together, we'll make sense of what you're experiencing, rebuild confidence, and work toward a life that feels meaningful and manageable again.
Are you struggling after an accident, living with chronic pain, or adjusting to an injury or health diagnosis that has changed your life? You may feel frustrated, overwhelmed, disconnected from your body, or unsure how to move forward, especially when recovery hasn't gone as expected. I support adults navigating injury recovery, chronic pain and health conditions, and major life changes. Together, we'll make sense of what you're experiencing, rebuild confidence, and work toward a life that feels meaningful and manageable again.
While I use a psychodynamic approach as my foundation for counselling (the "why" approach), I integrate other forms of therapy best suited to my client's needs.
“Grow through what you go through”. I like to call myself a “WHY” therapist. I believe that clients grow through their experiences starting from their “roots” (or their childhood). I believe that growing through experiences that may have stemmed from traumatic events in life or maladaptive ways of being, are the pinnacle of a therapeutic experience. I am here to guide you on your journey to self-actualization and improved mental health.
While I use a psychodynamic approach as my foundation for counselling (the "why" approach), I integrate other forms of therapy best suited to my client's needs.
“Grow through what you go through”. I like to call myself a “WHY” therapist. I believe that clients grow through their experiences starting from their “roots” (or their childhood). I believe that growing through experiences that may have stemmed from traumatic events in life or maladaptive ways of being, are the pinnacle of a therapeutic experience. I am here to guide you on your journey to self-actualization and improved mental health.
Being a human is often a lot more than we "signed up for". I (typically) work with perinatal folks whose world just got rocked. But, if your world got rocked in another way (e.g. job change, relationship turbulence, grief/loss...) I'd love to help with that.
I work to thoroughly understand you, thoughtfully creating a space for your self-discovery. Together, we can locate your self-at-best, find resilience, improve emotional agility, and restore your adaptive functioning, where you are able to feel, deal, and heal in a way that honours who you are.
Being a human is often a lot more than we "signed up for". I (typically) work with perinatal folks whose world just got rocked. But, if your world got rocked in another way (e.g. job change, relationship turbulence, grief/loss...) I'd love to help with that.
I work to thoroughly understand you, thoughtfully creating a space for your self-discovery. Together, we can locate your self-at-best, find resilience, improve emotional agility, and restore your adaptive functioning, where you are able to feel, deal, and heal in a way that honours who you are.
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.
With over 15 years in the field, I bring a wealth of experience and a holistic approach to my practice. My educational background in both biology and psychology uniquely equips me to understand the intricate interplay between mind and body, allowing me to offer a comprehensive approach to mental health and well-being. I specialize in supporting clients with nervous system dysregulation, trauma, CPTSD, anxiety, and depression. I also have a passion for supporting clients with a neurodivergent profile. This includes a deep knowledge in helping those diagnosed with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
With over 15 years in the field, I bring a wealth of experience and a holistic approach to my practice. My educational background in both biology and psychology uniquely equips me to understand the intricate interplay between mind and body, allowing me to offer a comprehensive approach to mental health and well-being. I specialize in supporting clients with nervous system dysregulation, trauma, CPTSD, anxiety, and depression. I also have a passion for supporting clients with a neurodivergent profile. This includes a deep knowledge in helping those diagnosed with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
You might find yourself feeling overwhelmed, caught in familiar patterns, or unsure how to move forward in a way that feels aligned with who you are. Many of the individuals I work with are navigating anxiety, life transitions, or challenges in relationships—often accompanied by a sense of feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about what comes next. Together, we can begin to make sense of these experiences while also creating space for new ways of responding and moving forward.
You might find yourself feeling overwhelmed, caught in familiar patterns, or unsure how to move forward in a way that feels aligned with who you are. Many of the individuals I work with are navigating anxiety, life transitions, or challenges in relationships—often accompanied by a sense of feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about what comes next. Together, we can begin to make sense of these experiences while also creating space for new ways of responding and moving forward.
Trixie Hennessey has extensive experience supporting clients and their families with complex issues such as eating disorders, depression, anxiety, addictions, grief/loss (inc. MAiD) trauma, and self-harm. Trixie helps clients examine their interpersonal relationships and their use of maladaptive coping skills. She also offers Views of the Child reports, providing a child-centered lens to help clarify a young person’s experience/ needs.Trixie would welcome the chance to schedule a free consultation with you in order to help you decide if working together will meet your needs. Trixie is works in person and remotely at this time.
Trixie Hennessey has extensive experience supporting clients and their families with complex issues such as eating disorders, depression, anxiety, addictions, grief/loss (inc. MAiD) trauma, and self-harm. Trixie helps clients examine their interpersonal relationships and their use of maladaptive coping skills. She also offers Views of the Child reports, providing a child-centered lens to help clarify a young person’s experience/ needs.Trixie would welcome the chance to schedule a free consultation with you in order to help you decide if working together will meet your needs. Trixie is works in person and remotely at this time.
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.
Welcome! I am a Registered Social Worker who offers a warm, supportive space where you can show up as you are. I work collaboratively with clients to explore their experiences, build insight, and move toward meaningful change. I take a holistic approach to counselling, recognizing the connection between mind, body, and spirit, as well as the broader systems we exist within.
Welcome! I am a Registered Social Worker who offers a warm, supportive space where you can show up as you are. I work collaboratively with clients to explore their experiences, build insight, and move toward meaningful change. I take a holistic approach to counselling, recognizing the connection between mind, body, and spirit, as well as the broader systems we exist within.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or looking for support, I aim to help you explore what feels most present for you and make sense of these experiences. Together, we can find new ways to move through them, while remembering that you don't have to navigate them alone.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or looking for support, I aim to help you explore what feels most present for you and make sense of these experiences. Together, we can find new ways to move through them, while remembering that you don't have to navigate them alone.
I tend to rely on EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, IFS, and psychodynamic approaches.
There are times in life that can leave us feeling vulnerable and alone - my goal is to come alongside you, so you don't have to feel this way. If you are struggling with guilt, shame, life transitions, anxiety, depression or other mental health concerns, I can help. I also support adults, teens, and parents who are struggling with relationship dynamics, suicidal ideation, or those who have experienced traumatic events.
I tend to rely on EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, IFS, and psychodynamic approaches.
There are times in life that can leave us feeling vulnerable and alone - my goal is to come alongside you, so you don't have to feel this way. If you are struggling with guilt, shame, life transitions, anxiety, depression or other mental health concerns, I can help. I also support adults, teens, and parents who are struggling with relationship dynamics, suicidal ideation, or those who have experienced traumatic events.
Hello there and welcome!! My name is Alexandria and I am a Registered Social Worker. I would welcome the opportunity to offer you support and guidance through any challenging life experience you are currently facing. My specializations include: Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder and Psychopathic Disorder. Alexandria feels many individuals and/or counsellors do not truly understand the magnitude of the damage and devastating effect on others that personality disorders create. Through personal experience she has gained a greater understanding and compassion for those impacted.
Hello there and welcome!! My name is Alexandria and I am a Registered Social Worker. I would welcome the opportunity to offer you support and guidance through any challenging life experience you are currently facing. My specializations include: Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder and Psychopathic Disorder. Alexandria feels many individuals and/or counsellors do not truly understand the magnitude of the damage and devastating effect on others that personality disorders create. Through personal experience she has gained a greater understanding and compassion for those impacted.
Using approaches like psychodynamic theory, IFS, EMDR, and attachment work, I will support you in understanding your patterns and finding more inner peace.
Hi, I’m Taylor, and I’m really glad you’re here. If you’ve landed on this page, you might be looking for a counsellor who truly gets you, someone who meets you with warmth while helping you untangle life’s complexities. Many people I work with feel stuck in their heads, analyzing every thought and emotion, but rarely feeling safe enough to actually experience them. My hope is to create a space where you feel deeply understood, supported, and safe to grow, and maybe even begin showing up for yourself in new ways.
Using approaches like psychodynamic theory, IFS, EMDR, and attachment work, I will support you in understanding your patterns and finding more inner peace.
Hi, I’m Taylor, and I’m really glad you’re here. If you’ve landed on this page, you might be looking for a counsellor who truly gets you, someone who meets you with warmth while helping you untangle life’s complexities. Many people I work with feel stuck in their heads, analyzing every thought and emotion, but rarely feeling safe enough to actually experience them. My hope is to create a space where you feel deeply understood, supported, and safe to grow, and maybe even begin showing up for yourself in new ways.
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.
My approach is experiential and relational, drawing from psychodynamic, somatic, and parts-based therapies.
On the outside, you may look like you have it all together – responsible, caring, capable – but inside, something feels heavy or unsettled. You might find yourself questioning your own reactions, carrying a quiet loneliness, the old feeling of being “too much” or “not enough,” or the ache of never having felt fully seen. Old patterns can keep showing up in your relationships: working hard to stay connected, overthinking others’ reactions, or withdrawing when things feel too vulnerable. You’ve done your best to manage it, but you’re longing for something deeper – a way of being that feels more grounded, open, and at home in yourself.
My approach is experiential and relational, drawing from psychodynamic, somatic, and parts-based therapies.
On the outside, you may look like you have it all together – responsible, caring, capable – but inside, something feels heavy or unsettled. You might find yourself questioning your own reactions, carrying a quiet loneliness, the old feeling of being “too much” or “not enough,” or the ache of never having felt fully seen. Old patterns can keep showing up in your relationships: working hard to stay connected, overthinking others’ reactions, or withdrawing when things feel too vulnerable. You’ve done your best to manage it, but you’re longing for something deeper – a way of being that feels more grounded, open, and at home in yourself.
Trauma-Informed Couples and Individual Therapy for Neurodivergent Adults in Kelowna. Relationships, Sex, Complex Trauma, Women's Mental Health (Postpartum, Perimenopause), Sexual/Gender Identity, LGBTQ+, ADHD, AuDHD, Autism, Late Diagnosis.
Whether you're moving through life transitions, relationship challenges, or the echoes of trauma your voice matters, your experiences are valid, and you are capable of creating a life that feels aligned and meaningful. Healing isn't something I give, it’s something we uncover together.
Trauma-Informed Couples and Individual Therapy for Neurodivergent Adults in Kelowna. Relationships, Sex, Complex Trauma, Women's Mental Health (Postpartum, Perimenopause), Sexual/Gender Identity, LGBTQ+, ADHD, AuDHD, Autism, Late Diagnosis.
Whether you're moving through life transitions, relationship challenges, or the echoes of trauma your voice matters, your experiences are valid, and you are capable of creating a life that feels aligned and meaningful. Healing isn't something I give, it’s something we uncover together.
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.
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.
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.
Shelley sits on the executive board at the BC Clinical Hypnosis Society, and specializes in anxiety and relating challenges. The Science based ground breaking approaches she integrates into your healing are based on proven mind- body science including: Dialogue EMDR, IFS, parts work, and CBT to name a few. Shelley loves to work with those ready for change.
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.
Shelley sits on the executive board at the BC Clinical Hypnosis Society, and specializes in anxiety and relating challenges. The Science based ground breaking approaches she integrates into your healing are based on proven mind- body science including: Dialogue EMDR, IFS, parts work, and CBT to name a few. Shelley loves to work with those ready for change.
I have always been passionate about connecting with people and learning from their experiences, which has shaped my dedication to mental health support. Before earning my Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work, I served as a paid-on-call firefighter with my local rural fire department for nearly 8 years. This time gave me deep respect for the resilience and camaraderie that defines first responder culture. Recognizing the need for clinicians who truly understand this world, I merged my passions for firefighting and mental health to specialize in supporting first responders and frontline workers.
I have always been passionate about connecting with people and learning from their experiences, which has shaped my dedication to mental health support. Before earning my Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work, I served as a paid-on-call firefighter with my local rural fire department for nearly 8 years. This time gave me deep respect for the resilience and camaraderie that defines first responder culture. Recognizing the need for clinicians who truly understand this world, I merged my passions for firefighting and mental health to specialize in supporting first responders and frontline workers.
I work with children, parents, and adults navigating stress, emotional regulation, or developmental concerns. Many are seeking more clarity, connection, or confidence—whether in parenting, relationships, or their own inner world. My ideal client is curious about doing things differently, even if unsure where to begin. They want compassionate support, practical tools, and a calm space to better understand themselves or their child and move toward meaningful change.
I work with children, parents, and adults navigating stress, emotional regulation, or developmental concerns. Many are seeking more clarity, connection, or confidence—whether in parenting, relationships, or their own inner world. My ideal client is curious about doing things differently, even if unsure where to begin. They want compassionate support, practical tools, and a calm space to better understand themselves or their child and move toward meaningful change.
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Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.