Therapists in Kitimat, BC

Devin is Co-founder of NIHC in Terrace, BC. He is a long-term resident of Terrace, was born and raised in Northern BC, and is of Algonkian/Welsh Ancestry. Devin offers counselling for anxiety, low mood, severe & persistent mental illness, addictions, trauma, chronic illness, marital issues, staff & team conflict management, workshop design & delivery, and critical incident stress debriefing. Devin has a background in psychology and social work, and is a fully licensed Registered Social Worker with the BC College of Social Workers. Devin is also a Doctoral student with Memorial University.

"I specialize in grief, loss, and trauma because I find many issues such as substance abuse, anger, stress, and even violence stem from long standing, unresolved grief and loss, and trauma that was never acknowledged or processed. I use a wide variety of approaches depending on the issues and how you wish to resolve them. I also work on issues related to self-esteem and empowerment, so you can help yourself heal. I offer you a guiding hand through these times of pain and confusion. Let's walk together on this journey and perhaps we can find meaning together."

Do you long for a greater sense of aliveness? Are you feeling stuck, stagnant or hopeless? Perhaps a big transition has occurred in your life and you are not sure how to proceed? You might be dealing with grief, anxiety, depression or thoughts and feelings of worthlessness and you're not sure how to cope.

My areas of passion are working with 2SLGBTQIA clients, alternative sexual/romantic relationship identities & dynamics (ex. ethically non-monogamy, polyamory, kink, swinging, BDSM, open relationships, sex work, etc.), sex & intimacy, consent & boundaries, religious trauma, chronic pain/illness, neurodiversity, and life transitions. I draw from both education and lived experience to provide deeper insight into supporting you from an open-minded, trauma-informed, sex-positive, and affirming framework. The journey of healing and growth can be messy, challenging, and heart-breaking while also beautifully majestic and worth every effort.

I work with adults who are in transition, personal and/or professional. I've supported women who have experienced abuse in relationships and are rebuilding their lives. And many people who have experienced losses and who are struggling with grief.

I enjoy helping people who need support to overcome a variety of concerns such as relationship issues, anger management, alcohol addiction and anxiety. I believe clients improve faster when they learn the practical skills necessary to help them overcome obstacles to a fulfilling life. I provide practical, step by step interventions to help couples learn to communicate, process fights and affairs and improve the quality of their relationship.