Therapists for Teens in West Kelowna, BC

Imagine a life where you feel competent and in control, a life you don't feel the need to escape from. What would that be like? I teach people of all ages to worry less, quiet the noise, and take their lives back. If anxiety is holding you hostage, I’m the therapist to call. This is my specialty. I am a registered counsellor and certified child and adolescent anxiety treatment professional, and I am currently accepting new clients for my West Kelowna office. There are new possibilities ahead.

Is your child or adolescent overly anxious as they struggle with low-self esteem and a lack of confidence? You may be observing them figuring out who they are and are exploring different facets of their identity, including questions around gender, sexuality, and how they express themselves in their clothing choices. During this process, they may be having difficulty making or maintaining positive relationships with those around them. At home or school, overwhelming feelings of worry and frustration are becoming harder to deal with and your child is in need of support. I can support your child to thrive through all of these changes.

I am passionate about helping people through the challenges that they may face in life. I ensure my clients know that they are the expert on their own lives, and I use a client centered and holistic approach in my work. I have experience in various settings, including, Interior Health, mental health organizations and MCFD. I work with both teen and adult populations. My main area of focus includes individuals with complex trauma, attachment difficulties, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and more.

At Second Chances Counselling we offer a comprehensive range of therapies that are tailored to your specific situation. I have been working with both youth and adults for over 18 years in helping them to understand and treat addiction and mental health issues. I have extensive experience with anxiety because I have personally suffered with this disorder. I understand how debilitating the symptoms of anxiety can be to deal with in everyday life and believe because of this I am uniquely positioned to help you to overcome it.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC and a Behaviour Consultant - a Doctor of Education (Teaching and Learning), M.Ed. (Educational Psychology and Special Education), a B.Ed - Ontario and BC Certified Teacher, a B.A. in Psychology. I have 35+ years of experience. I specialize in learning, behavioural and developmental challenges - including Autism Spectrum Disorders. I help parents deal with parenting and family issues, work with families in my office, on Zoom, and consult in schools. I also conduct intensive family intervention sessions. I use ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy).

Do you find that anxiety is taking control of your life? Are you pulling away from those you love or struggling to find meaning in your day to day life? Perhaps you are turning to quick fixes like the internet, drugs, alcohol, or gaming to isolate and shelter yourself from difficult situations and uncomfortable emotions. Are you ready to discover what is important and of value to you?

My expertise is in C-PTSD/survivors of abuse. Using evidence-based approaches, I work to help people explore various tools that we all need to overcome challenges and manage our mental health. I am continuously honored to be included as a client's chosen help in working towards better overall wellness, invited into a person's utmost personal sphere.

Art therapy offers the opportunity to express yourself and explore your experiences through the use of materials, art making, and imagery. Anyone can benefit from art therapy whether it is to help you gain insight, improve your self esteem, manage stress, anxiety, life transitions, or to help you cope with ongoing difficulties. Art Therapy can be helpful for processing stressful and traumatic experiences by offering a physical and tangible way to process these experiences.

This is your first step towards change, and you did it - you made it to this website and clicked on my link! Prior to deciding on whether I might be the right fit for you, let me offer you some insight about my approach to counselling. Whether you are experiencing a difficult life transition or simply just feel stuck, it is imperative that you understand that your needs, not mine, will always be at the forefront of our time together. Regardless of your reason for embarking on this journey, my role is to be right there along side you, guiding and encouraging but never leading. I will always look to you as the expert in your own life.

Seeking help is not a weakness, it is a sign of strength and courage. People routinely see doctors for physical ailments - our emotional health/wellness are just as important. To "re·solve" means: settle or find an answer or solution; to rectify; sort out; or deal with; decide firmly on a course of action; determine or make a commitment to do something; separate into components; dissolve or disintegrate; reduce or divide; analyze, dissect, categorize; disperse; subside or heal; to move from dissonance to consonance or harmony; to be changed or transformed.

Hello. My practice specializes in issues with sexuality, sexual dysfunction, infidelity, infertility, couple dynamics and the often connected feelings of anxiety, depression and shame. I offer respectful, judgment free compassionate care to clients experiencing troubling emotions and behaviours and work to release and heal feelings of guilt/fear/hurt related to sexual dysfunction, intimacy and identity. I work extensively with both individuals and couples in the areas of high/low sexual desire, arousal/orgasm disorders and Erectile Dysfunction, among others. My practice is LGBTQIA2S+Kink and Ethical non-monogamy supportive.

Clients are provided with a person-centred approach based on 6 core conditions empathy, non-judgment, unconditional positive regard, congruence, genuineness, and authenticity. From my holistic training in EMDR, IFS DBT, and Trauma-informed Polyvagal Yoga therapy, I can support clients in navigating mental health symptoms and reduce uncomfortable body sensations and develop a deeper connection to their body. I hope to provide a trusting, safe, and grounded place for my clients to feel and talk about the discomfort needed to heal both the mind and the body. I offer mental health presentations for your company too!

Hello Thanks for checking my profile out. Finding a counsellor can be hard because it’s all about personal fit. I have a wide range of interests, and this allows me to find connection with you and engage with a topic you are comfortable.

I work collaboratively to foster a therapeutic connection with empathy and unconditional positive regard. I will seek to listen and understand, collaborate towards personal goals, integrate techniques to suit your needs and empower you to take the reins on your journey. I have 12+ years of experience, have undergone numerous trainings, and has truly developed my passion and skills for working with adults and adolescents experiencing trauma impacts, anxiety, depression, general mental health, sexual and domestic violence, neglect, substance abuse, grief/loss and spiritual challenges.

Currently only accepting 18+ clients in Kelowna and under 18 must be outside Kelowna/virtual appts. Are you between the ages of 12 and 35 years old struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, body image concerns and not sure why it all started? Are you struggling to manage your stress levels and all of life's demands? Are you or one of your loved ones struggling with psychosis? I am here for you. My PASSION is helping young folks navigate the difficulties that are so apparent during these stages of life. If you are looking for someone to celebrate you, challenge you, see you, & remember your story, I vow that to you.

Life can be challenging at times. There is so much to cope with, especially now with the pressure many of us to be so many things in so many roles. Navigating through many life's challenges has given me a unique perspective and understanding of the struggles many of us face. My personal journey has instilled in me a profound empathy and insight into the human condition, We all need support when our lives get challenging and I'm here for you. Finding the courage to reach out today could make all of the difference in your life. .

We live in a complex world that can be difficult to navigate! To do so we need support. If this sounds like you, it is wise of you to seek help. While you may feel lost and hopeless, afraid and alone, or just all done, let me assure you that there is a way forward. I am available to help you manage your challenges be they personal, relationship based, or work related. Together we can find a way towards a better path! One that leaves hopelessness and fear behind and will, with support take you toward a life worth living, where you can feel in control and competent. A life with purpose, laughter and the sunshine you may be missing.

Jessica holds a master’s degree in clinical social work from the University of British Columbia, Okanagan, and is a Registered Social Worker. Jessica works with both children and adults dealing with a wide range of emotional difficulties including depression, anxiety, personal and work-related stress, parenting, and relationship challenges. She is especially passionate about helping families through difficult life transitions such as divorce and separation. She can help parents to act in the best interests of the children as they navigate conflict, restructure the family system, and implement co-parenting plans.

We know that children learn best when their brains are relaxed and focused, when they are not feeling flooded by peak stress moments. Children are in the optimal zone for learning when we can help get the brain in balance. When children are deeply immersed in a play therapy/EMDR session, both sides of the brain are working in concert, the creative imaginative right brain and the logical analytical left brain. The ultimate goal of trauma-informed play therapy/EMDR is to help children grow up to be competent, self-aware, inner-directed, secure, peaceful, and loving individuals.