Sexual Abuse Therapists in Squamish, BC
I will probably laugh at your jokes. No, seriously! I think laughter is one of the most powerful ways we loosen the grip of fear and shame. Therapy doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical to be effective. You can expect me to be warm, steady, and straightforward with you. The hours we spend together matter. This isn't just another conversation, it's intentional work. Real change happens when two people sit down, tell the truth, and aren't alone in it. We’ll call those patterns out when they show up in session (and they will), not to shame you, but to understand them. When we can see what’s happening in real time, we can adjust.
I will probably laugh at your jokes. No, seriously! I think laughter is one of the most powerful ways we loosen the grip of fear and shame. Therapy doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical to be effective. You can expect me to be warm, steady, and straightforward with you. The hours we spend together matter. This isn't just another conversation, it's intentional work. Real change happens when two people sit down, tell the truth, and aren't alone in it. We’ll call those patterns out when they show up in session (and they will), not to shame you, but to understand them. When we can see what’s happening in real time, we can adjust.
I provide individual counselling and EMDR therapy in Squamish and online across BC, with a focus on supporting those with trauma, anxiety, and concerns around substance use or drinking. My holistic approach combines body-focused (somatic) and mind-focused (cognitive) techniques, including EMDR, mindfulness, ACT, CBT, and IFS/parts work. Together, we explore past patterns, build self-awareness, and develop practical tools to navigate challenges and create lasting change that feels personally meaningful.
I provide individual counselling and EMDR therapy in Squamish and online across BC, with a focus on supporting those with trauma, anxiety, and concerns around substance use or drinking. My holistic approach combines body-focused (somatic) and mind-focused (cognitive) techniques, including EMDR, mindfulness, ACT, CBT, and IFS/parts work. Together, we explore past patterns, build self-awareness, and develop practical tools to navigate challenges and create lasting change that feels personally meaningful.
I believe in the innate strength and resilience people carry, even in the face of overwhelming experiences. I provide trauma-informed counselling in Squamish and online throughout Canada. I specialize in trauma therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. EMDR helps the brain process distressing experiences so they feel less overwhelming. My work focuses on occupational stress injuries and childhood, relational, and attachment trauma. I support those experiencing traumatic loss, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I specialize in supporting first responders and their families.
I believe in the innate strength and resilience people carry, even in the face of overwhelming experiences. I provide trauma-informed counselling in Squamish and online throughout Canada. I specialize in trauma therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. EMDR helps the brain process distressing experiences so they feel less overwhelming. My work focuses on occupational stress injuries and childhood, relational, and attachment trauma. I support those experiencing traumatic loss, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I specialize in supporting first responders and their families.
Meaningful relationships are everything to me and a big part of why I became a therapist. When we feel safe, heard, and understood, we can work through challenging emotions and feel more connected to the different parts of ourselves.
Whether you’ve experienced trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, identity shifts, or just need an open ear, I’m here to support you on your healing journey.
We will explore thoughts, patterns, and emotions and help you understand what your nervous system needs to feel more safe, regulated, and resourced in times of stress or conflict.
Meaningful relationships are everything to me and a big part of why I became a therapist. When we feel safe, heard, and understood, we can work through challenging emotions and feel more connected to the different parts of ourselves.
Whether you’ve experienced trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, identity shifts, or just need an open ear, I’m here to support you on your healing journey.
We will explore thoughts, patterns, and emotions and help you understand what your nervous system needs to feel more safe, regulated, and resourced in times of stress or conflict.
My therapy approach is person-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed: you are the expert in your life and we will meet where you are at. I am guided by my education, passion for social justice, and by both my work and lived experience to provide space for people struggling with life transitions, trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, burnout/compassion fatigue, interpersonal challenges, family violence, family and parenting challenges, stress and coping. I’ll work alongside you as challenging emotions, thoughts and feelings arise. You do not have to go through them alone.
My therapy approach is person-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed: you are the expert in your life and we will meet where you are at. I am guided by my education, passion for social justice, and by both my work and lived experience to provide space for people struggling with life transitions, trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, burnout/compassion fatigue, interpersonal challenges, family violence, family and parenting challenges, stress and coping. I’ll work alongside you as challenging emotions, thoughts and feelings arise. You do not have to go through them alone.
Hi there, I’m Graham. I work with individuals and folks in relationships (romantic, platonic, or professional) facing a broad range of challenges. I support clients struggling with the legacy of trauma; relationship concerns around communication, needs and boundaries, intimacy and sex, power dynamics, and systemic issues; as well as self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and distressing emotions. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected in some aspect of your life, these are all things we can work on together in counselling.
Hi there, I’m Graham. I work with individuals and folks in relationships (romantic, platonic, or professional) facing a broad range of challenges. I support clients struggling with the legacy of trauma; relationship concerns around communication, needs and boundaries, intimacy and sex, power dynamics, and systemic issues; as well as self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and distressing emotions. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected in some aspect of your life, these are all things we can work on together in counselling.
I offer sessions in person in Squamish, BC, and virtually to clients throughout the province. I work with both individuals and couples, practicing from a biopsychosocial perspective that considers the whole person, including their nervous system, social dynamics, and personal circumstances affecting their well-being. I utilize various therapeutic modalities, including Family Systems, Nature-Based Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method. Much of my work focuses on parenting and reparenting, trauma recovery, improving relationships, and addressing grief and loss.
I offer sessions in person in Squamish, BC, and virtually to clients throughout the province. I work with both individuals and couples, practicing from a biopsychosocial perspective that considers the whole person, including their nervous system, social dynamics, and personal circumstances affecting their well-being. I utilize various therapeutic modalities, including Family Systems, Nature-Based Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method. Much of my work focuses on parenting and reparenting, trauma recovery, improving relationships, and addressing grief and loss.
Hello! I'm so glad you made it here. It can feel really overwhelming to choose a therapist. Here's a bit about me and the work that I like to do.
I enjoy working with youth and adults who are struggling with trauma, impacts of domestic violence, anxiety, body image/disordered eating, depression, life transitions, suicidal ideation, ADHD, family and peer conflict, and substance use disorders. I also work with family members and caregivers, helping provide tools in order for them to better support their loved ones.
I strive to create a warm and safe space for people to process the big (and small) things in their lives!
Hello! I'm so glad you made it here. It can feel really overwhelming to choose a therapist. Here's a bit about me and the work that I like to do.
I enjoy working with youth and adults who are struggling with trauma, impacts of domestic violence, anxiety, body image/disordered eating, depression, life transitions, suicidal ideation, ADHD, family and peer conflict, and substance use disorders. I also work with family members and caregivers, helping provide tools in order for them to better support their loved ones.
I strive to create a warm and safe space for people to process the big (and small) things in their lives!
I bring years of frontline crisis and counselling experience supporting survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, and human trafficking.
In our work together, we move at a pace that feels safe for you, focusing on processing difficult experiences, rebuilding self-trust, strengthening relationships, and creating lasting change.
My practice is client-centered and focused on providing a safe, supportive space to explore your experiences, build resilience, and reconnect with your strengths.
I bring years of frontline crisis and counselling experience supporting survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, and human trafficking.
In our work together, we move at a pace that feels safe for you, focusing on processing difficult experiences, rebuilding self-trust, strengthening relationships, and creating lasting change.
My practice is client-centered and focused on providing a safe, supportive space to explore your experiences, build resilience, and reconnect with your strengths.
I am a Registered Clinical Counselor as well as a Certified Life Coach. The therapeutic approaches I use are dependent on your unique needs. If you have landed here, chances are you haven't been feeling quite like yourself. Whether you have lost a loved one, your career, a significant relationship or even your sense of self, you have come to the right place.
I am a Registered Clinical Counselor as well as a Certified Life Coach. The therapeutic approaches I use are dependent on your unique needs. If you have landed here, chances are you haven't been feeling quite like yourself. Whether you have lost a loved one, your career, a significant relationship or even your sense of self, you have come to the right place.
Welcome—I'm Jenna.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with 20 years of experience supporting children, teens, high‑performance athletes, women and families. My work focuses on children ages 3–11, teens ages 12–24, families and women navigating the challenges and transitions that come with various stages of life.
I provide evidence‑based, developmentally attuned counselling that helps clients build confidence, clarity, and resilience. I support a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, disordered eating, emotional regulation, women's wellbeing, family transitions, co‑parenting concerns, and performance athletes.
Welcome—I'm Jenna.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with 20 years of experience supporting children, teens, high‑performance athletes, women and families. My work focuses on children ages 3–11, teens ages 12–24, families and women navigating the challenges and transitions that come with various stages of life.
I provide evidence‑based, developmentally attuned counselling that helps clients build confidence, clarity, and resilience. I support a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, disordered eating, emotional regulation, women's wellbeing, family transitions, co‑parenting concerns, and performance athletes.
Welcome! I support individuals and couples through a wide range of challenging issues and specialize in culturally-sensitive Trauma treatment. I have extensive training and experience working with adult survivors of childhood abuse, trauma (of physical, combat, emotional, and/or sexual nature) survivors, inter-generational trauma survivors, immigrants and individuals navigating various life transitions, and individuals suffering from Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Emotional regulation difficulties, Substance use problems, and/or PTSD. I also work closely with Indigenous communities and in the past I served on reserve as a clinician.
Welcome! I support individuals and couples through a wide range of challenging issues and specialize in culturally-sensitive Trauma treatment. I have extensive training and experience working with adult survivors of childhood abuse, trauma (of physical, combat, emotional, and/or sexual nature) survivors, inter-generational trauma survivors, immigrants and individuals navigating various life transitions, and individuals suffering from Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Emotional regulation difficulties, Substance use problems, and/or PTSD. I also work closely with Indigenous communities and in the past I served on reserve as a clinician.
Reaching out for help is one of the hardest things to do, so congratulations for taking that step. My name is Tom and I am a Clinical Social Worker based in Squamish BC and I provide private Counseling and Therapy sessions. Whatever the reason for you looking on Psych today there is a good chance I can help you.
Reaching out for help is one of the hardest things to do, so congratulations for taking that step. My name is Tom and I am a Clinical Social Worker based in Squamish BC and I provide private Counseling and Therapy sessions. Whatever the reason for you looking on Psych today there is a good chance I can help you.
If you are ready to turn the page from victim to empowered I am your girl. I have 25 years of experience in this field. I specialize in complex trauma, stopping the violence work, relationship counselling and anything spiritual. I hold a doctorate in expressive arts therapy and a masters in shamanic healing. I work with children, adolescents, families and individuals of all genders and walks in life. I work with the land, your body/mind and Spirit. Empowerment and Play are my guiding stars. I will walk through the fire of transformation with you and bring courage to the table. Happiness is your birthright, let's reclaim your choice.
If you are ready to turn the page from victim to empowered I am your girl. I have 25 years of experience in this field. I specialize in complex trauma, stopping the violence work, relationship counselling and anything spiritual. I hold a doctorate in expressive arts therapy and a masters in shamanic healing. I work with children, adolescents, families and individuals of all genders and walks in life. I work with the land, your body/mind and Spirit. Empowerment and Play are my guiding stars. I will walk through the fire of transformation with you and bring courage to the table. Happiness is your birthright, let's reclaim your choice.
I am open to all clients. I deeply believe that counselling can improve all of our lives in some way. Whatever your goals or struggles, I am committed to helping you work towards feeling better and living your best life. I believe that accessing self-compassion is a powerful route to healing and reconnecting to ourselves. Inspired by non-violent communication, mindfulness, internal family systems, polyvagal theory, and multicultural counselling, I hope to help you find inspiration, tools, and insights that leads to grace, growth, and health.
I am open to all clients. I deeply believe that counselling can improve all of our lives in some way. Whatever your goals or struggles, I am committed to helping you work towards feeling better and living your best life. I believe that accessing self-compassion is a powerful route to healing and reconnecting to ourselves. Inspired by non-violent communication, mindfulness, internal family systems, polyvagal theory, and multicultural counselling, I hope to help you find inspiration, tools, and insights that leads to grace, growth, and health.
Being human is weird and messy. Maybe you feel stuck in self-doubt, anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles, wondering, why do I keep doing this? Maybe intimacy feels complicated, trauma keeps showing up in ways you don’t expect, or you’re just trying to figure out who you are and what you actually need. You want deeper self-trust, better emotional regulation, and connections that don’t feel like a rollercoaster. Most of all, you want to feel like you, without the weight of old patterns holding you back.
Being human is weird and messy. Maybe you feel stuck in self-doubt, anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles, wondering, why do I keep doing this? Maybe intimacy feels complicated, trauma keeps showing up in ways you don’t expect, or you’re just trying to figure out who you are and what you actually need. You want deeper self-trust, better emotional regulation, and connections that don’t feel like a rollercoaster. Most of all, you want to feel like you, without the weight of old patterns holding you back.
It takes a lot of courage to reach out for support and no one needs to feel alone in their struggles. I believe we can all benefit from having someone to share our challenges, with who is trained to help us find our confidence and strengths. I am honoured to be a part of that journey with my clients. When working with an individual I recognize each person's uniqueness and individual needs, therefore I customize my approach. My goal is to ensure my clients always feel safe and supported.
It takes a lot of courage to reach out for support and no one needs to feel alone in their struggles. I believe we can all benefit from having someone to share our challenges, with who is trained to help us find our confidence and strengths. I am honoured to be a part of that journey with my clients. When working with an individual I recognize each person's uniqueness and individual needs, therefore I customize my approach. My goal is to ensure my clients always feel safe and supported.
Alejs Lluis-Nawaz (Gonzalez)
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
3 Endorsed
Squamish, BC V8B
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I'm Alejs, pronounced 'Alex'. You might enjoy working with me if you are a thoughtful, self-aware older youth or adult who feels stuck in emotional patterns that don't seem to shift, even after gaining insight or trying therapy before. You may be living with anxiety, depression, shame, chronic stress, or the impacts of relational or incident trauma, and be looking for deeper, lasting change—not just coping strategies. You’re drawn to a genuine, warm, non-pathologizing and focused approach where your struggles are met with curiosity and care, make sense in context, and can shift at a deeper, nervous-system level.
Hello! I'm Alejs, pronounced 'Alex'. You might enjoy working with me if you are a thoughtful, self-aware older youth or adult who feels stuck in emotional patterns that don't seem to shift, even after gaining insight or trying therapy before. You may be living with anxiety, depression, shame, chronic stress, or the impacts of relational or incident trauma, and be looking for deeper, lasting change—not just coping strategies. You’re drawn to a genuine, warm, non-pathologizing and focused approach where your struggles are met with curiosity and care, make sense in context, and can shift at a deeper, nervous-system level.
Working alongside individuals, couples, teenagers, and parents, I strive to help each client find clarity, ignite their inner strengths, and learn the tools that can help them push through the muck that life tends to pile in front of us. I have experience sitting with folks navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, adverse childhood experiences, and histories of self-harm. I also work with couples looking to recover their connection through improved communication, conflict resolution, and understanding their unique attachments. And, I work with parents as they wade through the overwhelming and heavy challenges of raising tiny humans
Working alongside individuals, couples, teenagers, and parents, I strive to help each client find clarity, ignite their inner strengths, and learn the tools that can help them push through the muck that life tends to pile in front of us. I have experience sitting with folks navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, adverse childhood experiences, and histories of self-harm. I also work with couples looking to recover their connection through improved communication, conflict resolution, and understanding their unique attachments. And, I work with parents as they wade through the overwhelming and heavy challenges of raising tiny humans
I support adult women who feel stuck in painful emotional patterns - whether that shows up as anxiety, self-doubt, relationship struggles, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or a sense of losing themselves in the needs of others. Many of my clients are navigating the impact of childhood experiences, unresolved attachment wounds, or long-standing behaviours that keep repeating in ways that no longer serve them.
If you're wanting to understand yourself more deeply, build healthier boundaries, reconnect to your worth, heal old emotional patterns, or show up in relationships with more confidence and clarity, I can help get you there.
I support adult women who feel stuck in painful emotional patterns - whether that shows up as anxiety, self-doubt, relationship struggles, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or a sense of losing themselves in the needs of others. Many of my clients are navigating the impact of childhood experiences, unresolved attachment wounds, or long-standing behaviours that keep repeating in ways that no longer serve them.
If you're wanting to understand yourself more deeply, build healthier boundaries, reconnect to your worth, heal old emotional patterns, or show up in relationships with more confidence and clarity, I can help get you there.
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How do therapists treat sexual abuse?
A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.
Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?
Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.
How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?
Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.
Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?
As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.