Medication Management Therapists in Victoria, BC

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Emma Winson
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Care may include diagnosis, medication management, and practical strategies, helping you gain clarity, stability, improved coping, and sustainable mental wellness.
Emma provides inclusive, evidence-based medical care supporting mental and physical health. She serves clients across Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, offering individualized care from assessment through treatment and ongoing support.
Care may include diagnosis, medication management, and practical strategies, helping you gain clarity, stability, improved coping, and sustainable mental wellness.
Emma provides inclusive, evidence-based medical care supporting mental and physical health. She serves clients across Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, offering individualized care from assessment through treatment and ongoing support.
(343) 306-0954 View (343) 306-0954
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Nichole Fairbrother
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Victoria, BC V8P
I am a registered psychologist in Victoria BC. I have a PhD in clinical psychology and over 15 years experience as a therapist and scientist. I specialize in perinatal anxiety (e.g., birth trauma, OCD, pregnancy-related anxiety, perinatal loss), trauma, grief, individual relationship difficulties, and women's mental health. I am certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) by the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies.
I am a registered psychologist in Victoria BC. I have a PhD in clinical psychology and over 15 years experience as a therapist and scientist. I specialize in perinatal anxiety (e.g., birth trauma, OCD, pregnancy-related anxiety, perinatal loss), trauma, grief, individual relationship difficulties, and women's mental health. I am certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) by the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies.
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Dr. Drew Halliday, Registered Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Victoria, BC V8R
Dr. Drew Halliday, R.Psych., is a registered clinical psychologist in Victoria, British Columbia, specializing in psychoeducational, autism and neuropsychological assessments, as well as evidence-based therapy for children, youth, and young adults (and their caregivers). He blends neuropsychological expertise with mindfulness, emotion-focused, interpersonal, and cognitive-behavioural approaches to deliver compassionate, developmentally-informed care.
Dr. Drew Halliday, R.Psych., is a registered clinical psychologist in Victoria, British Columbia, specializing in psychoeducational, autism and neuropsychological assessments, as well as evidence-based therapy for children, youth, and young adults (and their caregivers). He blends neuropsychological expertise with mindfulness, emotion-focused, interpersonal, and cognitive-behavioural approaches to deliver compassionate, developmentally-informed care.
(506) 707-0186 View (506) 707-0186
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Des Lynch
Counsellor, MEd , HBSW, BA, RCC, RSW
Online Only
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, stressed, or depressed. Are you unhappy in your relationship. Are you or a family member abusing alcohol or mood-altering drugs. I offer a safe, relaxed and confidential environment to talk through your challenges and learn new coping strategies to build resilience in your life.
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, stressed, or depressed. Are you unhappy in your relationship. Are you or a family member abusing alcohol or mood-altering drugs. I offer a safe, relaxed and confidential environment to talk through your challenges and learn new coping strategies to build resilience in your life.
(778) 765-3127 x250858 View (778) 765-3127 x250858
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Jeremy Appleton
Counsellor, MACP, RCC, CCC
Online Only
Accepting new clients. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I offer virtual and phone counselling from BC, Canada.
Accepting new clients. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I offer virtual and phone counselling from BC, Canada.
(579) 998-7801 View (579) 998-7801
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Taryn Smith
Counsellor, CCC, MCouns
Victoria, BC V8V
Queer and disability friendly - Are you feeling wounded in your mind, body or spirit? Do you feel misunderstood or a sense of deep loneliness? Have you experienced a shift in your body or a feeling of disconnect between your mind and body? Are you on a journey to understand/accept your true identity; gender, sexuality or otherwise. All of the pieces of you are important. Together, we will work on you becoming the best version of yourself, through collaborating and finding the research-based methods that best work for you. Perhaps the lifestyle you are currently living isn’t the best suited for you and something else awaits.
Queer and disability friendly - Are you feeling wounded in your mind, body or spirit? Do you feel misunderstood or a sense of deep loneliness? Have you experienced a shift in your body or a feeling of disconnect between your mind and body? Are you on a journey to understand/accept your true identity; gender, sexuality or otherwise. All of the pieces of you are important. Together, we will work on you becoming the best version of yourself, through collaborating and finding the research-based methods that best work for you. Perhaps the lifestyle you are currently living isn’t the best suited for you and something else awaits.
(705) 535-1947 View (705) 535-1947
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Laura Daly
Counsellor, MA, CCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Living alongside grief or chronic illness can shake our foundations and leave us feeling exhausted and isolated. Life altering events such as losing a loved one or being diagnosed with a chronic or terminal illness impacts every faucet of our life and can initiate change and transition that can feel overwhelming, causing us to feel alone, lost, or helpless. That's where I come in. Having lived with chronic pain for over 20 years, I understand firsthand how it can impact daily life, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. These experiences led me to work in healthcare for over 15 years, and eventually open a private practice.
Living alongside grief or chronic illness can shake our foundations and leave us feeling exhausted and isolated. Life altering events such as losing a loved one or being diagnosed with a chronic or terminal illness impacts every faucet of our life and can initiate change and transition that can feel overwhelming, causing us to feel alone, lost, or helpless. That's where I come in. Having lived with chronic pain for over 20 years, I understand firsthand how it can impact daily life, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. These experiences led me to work in healthcare for over 15 years, and eventually open a private practice.
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Rowan Percy
Counsellor, MA RCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am an experienced therapist, working with individuals and couples. I am open to helping you with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, self-care, spirituality, life purpose, end of life issues, ageing, stress, parenting, work, vocation, sexual orientation, transitioning, gender questioning, chronic illness, sexual abuse, and the residue of early childhood experiences. If you don’t see your concern here, please feel free to contact me to find out if it’s something I work with. I love to do this work. You can read more at rowanpercy.com
I am an experienced therapist, working with individuals and couples. I am open to helping you with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, self-care, spirituality, life purpose, end of life issues, ageing, stress, parenting, work, vocation, sexual orientation, transitioning, gender questioning, chronic illness, sexual abuse, and the residue of early childhood experiences. If you don’t see your concern here, please feel free to contact me to find out if it’s something I work with. I love to do this work. You can read more at rowanpercy.com
(778) 901-2239 View (778) 901-2239
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Amey Barbara Lariviere
Counsellor, MA, RCC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can be overwhelming when we’re juggling multiple responsibilities while taking care of ourselves and others. Particularly when something unexpected arises, our balance can be disturbed. Navigating life’s challenges can also become more intense when hidden parts of ourselves, or others, arise and dominate situations, making them hard to understand. In these times, it is not surprising that so many people turn to therapy for illumination and support.
Life can be overwhelming when we’re juggling multiple responsibilities while taking care of ourselves and others. Particularly when something unexpected arises, our balance can be disturbed. Navigating life’s challenges can also become more intense when hidden parts of ourselves, or others, arise and dominate situations, making them hard to understand. In these times, it is not surprising that so many people turn to therapy for illumination and support.
(873) 504-0609 View (873) 504-0609
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Emma Louise Thompson (Uk) (Dr)
Counsellor, RGN, RMN, UKPSYCH, MA, ACS
Serves Area
“That’s the other thing I learned that day, that the truth, however shocking or uncomfortable, in the end, leads to liberation and dignity.” ― Ricky Gervais. I am a UK, trained Clinical Psychologist/Psychotherapist. Psychotherapy requires being actively involved, honest and open to change one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. Change will sometimes be easy and swift, but more often, it will be slow and even frustrating. There is no guarantee that psychotherapy will yield positive or intended results. I will be with you, my patient, all the way.
“That’s the other thing I learned that day, that the truth, however shocking or uncomfortable, in the end, leads to liberation and dignity.” ― Ricky Gervais. I am a UK, trained Clinical Psychologist/Psychotherapist. Psychotherapy requires being actively involved, honest and open to change one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. Change will sometimes be easy and swift, but more often, it will be slow and even frustrating. There is no guarantee that psychotherapy will yield positive or intended results. I will be with you, my patient, all the way.
(778) 766-4102 View (778) 766-4102
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Dr. Jo-Ann Leavey TelePsychology Virtual Clinic
Psychologist, NP, EdD, C Psych, LLD hc
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Focusing on the person, mental health, and wellness, Leavey TelePsychology Clinic provides psychological counselling for young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialties include providing services for emerging mental health problems, adult ADHD assessments, general life challenges; stressful school, home, community, relationship, workplace, and traumatic circumstances; and behavioural problems interfering with life function. Services are provided through 1:1, couples, family, and group therapy. Patients are seen through the Ontario TeleMedicine Network (OTN), a virtual platform.
Focusing on the person, mental health, and wellness, Leavey TelePsychology Clinic provides psychological counselling for young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialties include providing services for emerging mental health problems, adult ADHD assessments, general life challenges; stressful school, home, community, relationship, workplace, and traumatic circumstances; and behavioural problems interfering with life function. Services are provided through 1:1, couples, family, and group therapy. Patients are seen through the Ontario TeleMedicine Network (OTN), a virtual platform.
(226) 799-1417 View (226) 799-1417

Online Therapists

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Mabelle Moon
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Online Only
Feeling Overwhelmed? Whether you're dealing with daily hassles, major life changes, or the effects of chronic or traumatic stress, I’m here to help. Stress can take a toll on your mental and physical health, but with the right support, you can regain control and thrive. Together, we’ll use evidence-based strategies to help you manage stress, regulate emotions, and rediscover your resilience, confidence, and sense of purpose.
Feeling Overwhelmed? Whether you're dealing with daily hassles, major life changes, or the effects of chronic or traumatic stress, I’m here to help. Stress can take a toll on your mental and physical health, but with the right support, you can regain control and thrive. Together, we’ll use evidence-based strategies to help you manage stress, regulate emotions, and rediscover your resilience, confidence, and sense of purpose.
(587) 907-5096 View (587) 907-5096
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Preetika C Mehra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
Vancouver, BC V5V
If you are feeling lost, confused, struggling in relationships, addictions or any other issue, there is a solution. Taking the first step to consider therapy is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. It is a path to discovery and healing. I look forward to hearing from you.
If you are feeling lost, confused, struggling in relationships, addictions or any other issue, there is a solution. Taking the first step to consider therapy is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. It is a path to discovery and healing. I look forward to hearing from you.
(604) 330-1492 View (604) 330-1492
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Teak Daniel
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a Registered Social Worker in BC, Alberta, Ontario and Nova Scotia with 20 years of experience specializing in bipolar disorder counselling, psychosis, schizophrenia spectrum illnesses, depression and anxiety. For the past 15 years, I’ve focused exclusively on psychosis and bipolar disorder, providing compassionate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care. I offer virtual therapy to individuals across BC, Alberta, Ontario and Nova Scotia, making sessions accessible and convenient. As a registered mental health provider with the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) in BC, I provide direct billing for FNHA clients.
I am a Registered Social Worker in BC, Alberta, Ontario and Nova Scotia with 20 years of experience specializing in bipolar disorder counselling, psychosis, schizophrenia spectrum illnesses, depression and anxiety. For the past 15 years, I’ve focused exclusively on psychosis and bipolar disorder, providing compassionate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care. I offer virtual therapy to individuals across BC, Alberta, Ontario and Nova Scotia, making sessions accessible and convenient. As a registered mental health provider with the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) in BC, I provide direct billing for FNHA clients.
(825) 254-7377 View (825) 254-7377
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Jane Yoon
Verified Verified
Langley, BC V3A
There are times when life seems overwhelming, and you need that extra support and guidance to embark on a journey to reflect, reorganize and regain new strength. I hope to accompany you on this journey by providing a safe place to articulate your feelings and thoughts. When you start to understand your struggles and name them, you can begin to face, tackle, and solve your problems. I hope to guide and support you in your journey to rediscovering yourself, your voice, and renewed hopes for your future. I find it meaningful and rewarding to celebrate with people who overcome their life challenges and come out empowered with hope.
There are times when life seems overwhelming, and you need that extra support and guidance to embark on a journey to reflect, reorganize and regain new strength. I hope to accompany you on this journey by providing a safe place to articulate your feelings and thoughts. When you start to understand your struggles and name them, you can begin to face, tackle, and solve your problems. I hope to guide and support you in your journey to rediscovering yourself, your voice, and renewed hopes for your future. I find it meaningful and rewarding to celebrate with people who overcome their life challenges and come out empowered with hope.
(604) 532-5340 View (604) 532-5340
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Veronika Paukkunen
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Online Only
I work with children, youth, adults, couples and families including people from all backgrounds experiencing different challenges. I have worked with individuals struggling with relationships, intimate relationships, communication, grief, loss, addictions, substance misuse, trauma, sexual identity, coping with diagnoses, academic struggles, career challenges, body dissatisfaction, low-confidence, low-self esteem, depression, anxiety, OCD, personality disorders and bipolar. I guide my clients through the change they want to accomplish thus helping them cope better in the face of future challenges.
I work with children, youth, adults, couples and families including people from all backgrounds experiencing different challenges. I have worked with individuals struggling with relationships, intimate relationships, communication, grief, loss, addictions, substance misuse, trauma, sexual identity, coping with diagnoses, academic struggles, career challenges, body dissatisfaction, low-confidence, low-self esteem, depression, anxiety, OCD, personality disorders and bipolar. I guide my clients through the change they want to accomplish thus helping them cope better in the face of future challenges.
(778) 771-3860 View (778) 771-3860
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Vancouver Psychology Centre
Psychologist, PsyDs, PhDs, RCCs, BCATR, CCC
Vancouver, BC V5Y
The Vancouver Psychology Centre is a group of like-minded professionals here to provide evidence-based assessment, consultation and treatment to all ages who seek greater happiness and meaning in their lives. Our Psychologists, Counsellors, Art Therapists and Youth Care Workers use the science of psychology and apply it to the goals of positive emotion and connection. We highlight people's strengths and use Positive Psychology's science and techniques to maximize positive emotion, virtuous personal characteristics, fulfilment with life and to improve connection with others.
The Vancouver Psychology Centre is a group of like-minded professionals here to provide evidence-based assessment, consultation and treatment to all ages who seek greater happiness and meaning in their lives. Our Psychologists, Counsellors, Art Therapists and Youth Care Workers use the science of psychology and apply it to the goals of positive emotion and connection. We highlight people's strengths and use Positive Psychology's science and techniques to maximize positive emotion, virtuous personal characteristics, fulfilment with life and to improve connection with others.
(866) 588-2710 View (866) 588-2710
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Mind your Brain- Therapy and Care
Counsellor, PsyD, MSc, RCC
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5Z
Dr. Heike provides treatment in the areas of acquired brain injury and cognitive aging, and assists people with emotional challenges (e.g. depression, anxiety, stress) that arise from issues associated with brain injury (e.g., stroke, concussion, brain surgery) or aging (e.g., worries about dementia), and caregiving. Heike is specialized in cognitive behavioral therapy but utilizes an eclectic approach to tailor treatment to your needs. Treatment could include cognitive exercises, strategy training, psychosocial education surrounding cognition, emotions, aging, or brain injury, associated challenges, and homework.
Dr. Heike provides treatment in the areas of acquired brain injury and cognitive aging, and assists people with emotional challenges (e.g. depression, anxiety, stress) that arise from issues associated with brain injury (e.g., stroke, concussion, brain surgery) or aging (e.g., worries about dementia), and caregiving. Heike is specialized in cognitive behavioral therapy but utilizes an eclectic approach to tailor treatment to your needs. Treatment could include cognitive exercises, strategy training, psychosocial education surrounding cognition, emotions, aging, or brain injury, associated challenges, and homework.
(866) 207-0407 View (866) 207-0407
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Min Fang
Registered Professional Counselor - Candidate, RPC-C
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Min is a member in good standing of the Canadian Professional Counselling Association (CPCA). She is dedicated to using her experience and training to help you with any life issues you may face. She employs a compassionate, confidential and collaborative approach to help you navigate the ups and downs of daily life. She offers support and resources when more serious mental health problems exist. She creates a safe, non-judgemental space for your personal growth. Min aims to equip and empower individuals to overcome the challenges they face. Min is multicultural and can help with you and your family understand North American culture.
Min is a member in good standing of the Canadian Professional Counselling Association (CPCA). She is dedicated to using her experience and training to help you with any life issues you may face. She employs a compassionate, confidential and collaborative approach to help you navigate the ups and downs of daily life. She offers support and resources when more serious mental health problems exist. She creates a safe, non-judgemental space for your personal growth. Min aims to equip and empower individuals to overcome the challenges they face. Min is multicultural and can help with you and your family understand North American culture.
(431) 831-1812 View (431) 831-1812
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Kelly Nahal
Counsellor, MPCC-P, RHNC
3 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5R
Are you looking to change your mindset? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Looking for a safe space to explore your struggles, and someone to support you on your journey to optimal wellness in the mind, body and spirit? Are you ready to meet the best version of yourself? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I’m here to help. My approach is open, non-judgemental and trauma-informed, and comes from a place of deep empathy and a strong desire to help people find their best selves.
Are you looking to change your mindset? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Looking for a safe space to explore your struggles, and someone to support you on your journey to optimal wellness in the mind, body and spirit? Are you ready to meet the best version of yourself? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I’m here to help. My approach is open, non-judgemental and trauma-informed, and comes from a place of deep empathy and a strong desire to help people find their best selves.
(431) 441-4968 View (431) 441-4968

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Medication Management Counsellors
What are the most effective ways to manage medications?
One of the most effective ways a patient can manage their medications is to keep a list of each drug and dosage they take. Such a list can be helpful in keeping to their schedule and can also be something they bring to their psychiatrist or other physician so that the healthcare provider has a clear picture of what they’re taking and in what quantity. Using a pill organiser can be useful for memory and organisation. Patients should discuss their medications and their effects at every appointment.

What are the risks if medications are not managed properly?
A suboptimal approach to medication management can lead to potentially harmful health outcomes. Most psychiatric drugs have side effects, and if a patient is not aware of them, they may seek additional medical help or over the counter or prescription drugs to treat the side effects, which may have its own side effects, a process called “prescription cascade.” Another risk to disorganisation is that a psychiatrist without full knowledge of a patient’s regimen could prescribe a medication that should not be mixed with a patient’s existing drugs.

What’s the best way to encourage someone to get help managing their medications?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing medication management as a tool for improving their life and avoiding dangerous side effects. Offering specific examples of an individual’s failure to properly manage their medication regimen should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to break management down into parts, and there are several apps that can be used to organize which drugs are ingested, when they need to be refilled, and how they should be stored.

Are there natural treatments that can replace medications?
While there are many medications that can be vital to mental health, there are some natural lifestyle changes that can help reduce the need for drugs. Regular exercise, good sleep habits, a healthy diet, and therapy can all go a long way in symptom relief. Psychiatric medications typically treat symptoms but do not necessarily treat the cause of the condition. Many clinicians consider medications an adjunct to treatment rather than a treatment in and of itself.