Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Whistler, BC
I work collaboratively with individual clients, families, and couples to support the unique needs and goals of each client. I place the safety of my clients first and foremost. Working from a strengths-based perspective, I help clients build from current strengths while also working to provide clients with new skills. Anxiety and depression are areas I commonly work to support clients with. Additionally, some clients choose to work through past trauma. If you are looking for support in an area not mentioned in my profile, please feel free to reach out and ask any questions you might have.
I work collaboratively with individual clients, families, and couples to support the unique needs and goals of each client. I place the safety of my clients first and foremost. Working from a strengths-based perspective, I help clients build from current strengths while also working to provide clients with new skills. Anxiety and depression are areas I commonly work to support clients with. Additionally, some clients choose to work through past trauma. If you are looking for support in an area not mentioned in my profile, please feel free to reach out and ask any questions you might have.
I specialize in substance abuse and addictions, as well as trauma, grief, anxiety and depression in children, youth, and adults.
My priority is to ensure that my clients feel safe, understood, and skillfully supported in a compassionate and non-judgemental atmosphere. I take a holistic approach to wellness which addresses the mind, body, and spirit. I specialize in assisting with substance use disorders, trauma, work/life balance, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and plant medicine and integration. My approach is respectful, encouraging, and goal oriented. Clients tell me they appreciate my gentle, knowledgeable, and authentic style. I would be honoured to join you on your path of personal discovery, recovery, and transformation.
I specialize in substance abuse and addictions, as well as trauma, grief, anxiety and depression in children, youth, and adults.
My priority is to ensure that my clients feel safe, understood, and skillfully supported in a compassionate and non-judgemental atmosphere. I take a holistic approach to wellness which addresses the mind, body, and spirit. I specialize in assisting with substance use disorders, trauma, work/life balance, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and plant medicine and integration. My approach is respectful, encouraging, and goal oriented. Clients tell me they appreciate my gentle, knowledgeable, and authentic style. I would be honoured to join you on your path of personal discovery, recovery, and transformation.
Carla is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor with a Professional Counsellor Diploma and Child & Youth Worker Certificate.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, or like your brain just won’t slow down? You’re not alone. Carla is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor offering warm, person-centred, DBT-informed support for individuals, couples, and families. She has a special interest in ADHD, emotional regulation, anxiety, and big feelings—using practical, real-life tools. Carla also supports clients through pregnancy and postpartum, helping navigate motherhood overwhelm, identity shifts, and the mental load—holding space for both the joy and the hard.
Carla is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor with a Professional Counsellor Diploma and Child & Youth Worker Certificate.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, or like your brain just won’t slow down? You’re not alone. Carla is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor offering warm, person-centred, DBT-informed support for individuals, couples, and families. She has a special interest in ADHD, emotional regulation, anxiety, and big feelings—using practical, real-life tools. Carla also supports clients through pregnancy and postpartum, helping navigate motherhood overwhelm, identity shifts, and the mental load—holding space for both the joy and the hard.
We all go through difficult times in our lives, but finding the right support to navigate life’s challenges can make a big difference. My goal is to provide the support needed to guide you toward healing, personal growth, and self-understanding. I am dedicated to helping people create more gratifying, rewarding and balanced lives and relationships. My style is collaborative, compassionate, empathic and supportive; providing counselling tailored for each individual's specific concerns.
We all go through difficult times in our lives, but finding the right support to navigate life’s challenges can make a big difference. My goal is to provide the support needed to guide you toward healing, personal growth, and self-understanding. I am dedicated to helping people create more gratifying, rewarding and balanced lives and relationships. My style is collaborative, compassionate, empathic and supportive; providing counselling tailored for each individual's specific concerns.
You might feel confused, overwhelmed, stuck, or tired of trying to figure it out alone. You don't have to anymore. Behind every struggle you’re facing is a part of you asking for change, growth, and healing. Working with me as a Relationship, Life Transitions, and Sex Therapist, you'll gain clarity, confidence, and fulfillment in life, love, and intimacy. I combine talk therapy with practical tools, creating a personalized plan to help you heal past wounds, reduce anxiety, and build strong, meaningful connections.
You might feel confused, overwhelmed, stuck, or tired of trying to figure it out alone. You don't have to anymore. Behind every struggle you’re facing is a part of you asking for change, growth, and healing. Working with me as a Relationship, Life Transitions, and Sex Therapist, you'll gain clarity, confidence, and fulfillment in life, love, and intimacy. I combine talk therapy with practical tools, creating a personalized plan to help you heal past wounds, reduce anxiety, and build strong, meaningful connections.
Do you yearn to break free and yet feel held down by a heavy weight? Do you feel like the flow of life is blocked by a sense of depression and anxiety? Do you long to feel lighter and more alive? Do you have dreams about growing and coming into yourself, and yet feel mostly ruled by fear and insecurities? Do you wish you could find a guide that could help you bring your dreams into reality? I work in a humanistic and client-centred way. This means that I believe in the intrinsic and unique value of every being, and that we’ll work together to locate you in your unique story.
Do you yearn to break free and yet feel held down by a heavy weight? Do you feel like the flow of life is blocked by a sense of depression and anxiety? Do you long to feel lighter and more alive? Do you have dreams about growing and coming into yourself, and yet feel mostly ruled by fear and insecurities? Do you wish you could find a guide that could help you bring your dreams into reality? I work in a humanistic and client-centred way. This means that I believe in the intrinsic and unique value of every being, and that we’ll work together to locate you in your unique story.
Your relationship with yourself impacts all your relationships. When you’re unhappy, anxious, depressed, disconnected, or just stuck, navigating these problems alone may feel overwhelming. I'll work with you to address your stumbling blocks, build resiliency, and develop skills so you can create the life you want, one that includes nurturing and fulfilling relationships (including the one you have with yourself). Whether we’re doing individual or couples therapy, I’ll support you, meeting you where you are while helping you heal, learn, and grow so you get to where you want to be.
Your relationship with yourself impacts all your relationships. When you’re unhappy, anxious, depressed, disconnected, or just stuck, navigating these problems alone may feel overwhelming. I'll work with you to address your stumbling blocks, build resiliency, and develop skills so you can create the life you want, one that includes nurturing and fulfilling relationships (including the one you have with yourself). Whether we’re doing individual or couples therapy, I’ll support you, meeting you where you are while helping you heal, learn, and grow so you get to where you want to be.
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.
In addition to one-on-one healing sessions, Khema also leads Buddhist mindfulness / "heartfulness" workshops for adults and teens, as well as Parenting workshops for parents, teachers and caregivers, throughout British Columbia
As a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC), Nina has been helping people break through their inner barriers to find clarity and well-being for over fifteen years. Specializing in relational-based therapy, addictions, and mindful parenting, she skillfully guides her clients through critical decisions and transitions in their lives, including divorce, separation, loss and the many manifestations of emotional trauma and anxiety.
In addition to one-on-one healing sessions, Khema also leads Buddhist mindfulness / "heartfulness" workshops for adults and teens, as well as Parenting workshops for parents, teachers and caregivers, throughout British Columbia
As a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC), Nina has been helping people break through their inner barriers to find clarity and well-being for over fifteen years. Specializing in relational-based therapy, addictions, and mindful parenting, she skillfully guides her clients through critical decisions and transitions in their lives, including divorce, separation, loss and the many manifestations of emotional trauma and anxiety.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with 20 years of experience supporting children, teens, high‑performance athletes, women and families.
My approach is grounded in Interpersonal Process Theory—the belief that meaningful change happens within a safe, trusting, and collaborative therapeutic relationship. I aim to create a space where children, youth, caregivers and women can pause, learn, and strengthen their foundation for whatever comes next.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with 20 years of experience supporting children, teens, high‑performance athletes, women and families.
My approach is grounded in Interpersonal Process Theory—the belief that meaningful change happens within a safe, trusting, and collaborative therapeutic relationship. I aim to create a space where children, youth, caregivers and women can pause, learn, and strengthen their foundation for whatever comes next.
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.
Seeking support is an act of courage, and I aim to honour that by creating a space that feels safe, welcoming, and collaborative. My approach is relational and experiential, as I believe that healing grows not just from insight but from presence, connection, and new experiences in the therapy room. I work with clients who want to develop deeper self-understanding, greater embodied presence, and more authentic ways of relating. Together, we explore your inner landscape with curiosity and move beyond “problems” toward greater aliveness and meaningful connection.
Seeking support is an act of courage, and I aim to honour that by creating a space that feels safe, welcoming, and collaborative. My approach is relational and experiential, as I believe that healing grows not just from insight but from presence, connection, and new experiences in the therapy room. I work with clients who want to develop deeper self-understanding, greater embodied presence, and more authentic ways of relating. Together, we explore your inner landscape with curiosity and move beyond “problems” toward greater aliveness and meaningful connection.
Do you feel lost, burnt out, or that you're barely surviving and can't catch a break?
I support clients through the messy and complicated periods of life. As humans we face all sorts of challenges - from big life transitions, to challenging relationships dynamics, issues with mood (like anxiety or depression), trauma from the past that keeps getting in the way, or just general "life" (like parenting, finances, health conditions).
Therapy is the space to get some support, learn some tools, and find some insight on the patterns which will help meaningful shifts in your life from surviving to thriving.
Do you feel lost, burnt out, or that you're barely surviving and can't catch a break?
I support clients through the messy and complicated periods of life. As humans we face all sorts of challenges - from big life transitions, to challenging relationships dynamics, issues with mood (like anxiety or depression), trauma from the past that keeps getting in the way, or just general "life" (like parenting, finances, health conditions).
Therapy is the space to get some support, learn some tools, and find some insight on the patterns which will help meaningful shifts in your life from surviving to thriving.
You’re feeling stuck. Alone. Like no one could possibly understand what you’re going through. But you know deep down that talk therapy alone won’t cut it. You’re craving something more real, more embodied, and more connected.
I live and practice in the beautiful mountain town of Squamish, BC. Inspired by nature.
You’re feeling stuck. Alone. Like no one could possibly understand what you’re going through. But you know deep down that talk therapy alone won’t cut it. You’re craving something more real, more embodied, and more connected.
I live and practice in the beautiful mountain town of Squamish, BC. Inspired by nature.
After 10 years working in education, and case management, supporting youth at risk, and their families, I was drawn to get my Masters in Counselling.
It is my honour to deeply listen and support your personal journey through whatever life circumstances bring you to counselling. We can work through difficult experiences, relationship challenges, (family, romatic, and workplace), through the lens of attachment, adverse childhood experiences, trauma, addictions/unhealthy coping mechanisms, grief, and shifting ongoing patterns that you want to change. I value your individual experience, and that you are the expert in your own life. I am here to deeply listen and help you find your meaning, purpose and understandings and to offer a personalized approach and a sense of belonging.
After 10 years working in education, and case management, supporting youth at risk, and their families, I was drawn to get my Masters in Counselling.
It is my honour to deeply listen and support your personal journey through whatever life circumstances bring you to counselling. We can work through difficult experiences, relationship challenges, (family, romatic, and workplace), through the lens of attachment, adverse childhood experiences, trauma, addictions/unhealthy coping mechanisms, grief, and shifting ongoing patterns that you want to change. I value your individual experience, and that you are the expert in your own life. I am here to deeply listen and help you find your meaning, purpose and understandings and to offer a personalized approach and a sense of belonging.
I specialize in working with women and teens that struggle with self-worth.
What a courageous step you're taking, to reach out for help. I honour what you've been through to bring you to this moment. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed with life and trying to "hold it all together", or maybe your needs are falling to the bottom of the priority list. Maybe you notice patterns in your life that keep repeating such as perfectionism, negative self-talk, destructive behaviours, unsatisfying relationships, or mindlessly distracting yourself. If you yearn to: know and trust yourself more deeply, be more gentle and tender with yourself, and feel the freedom to be yourself, I am here to support your journey.
I specialize in working with women and teens that struggle with self-worth.
What a courageous step you're taking, to reach out for help. I honour what you've been through to bring you to this moment. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed with life and trying to "hold it all together", or maybe your needs are falling to the bottom of the priority list. Maybe you notice patterns in your life that keep repeating such as perfectionism, negative self-talk, destructive behaviours, unsatisfying relationships, or mindlessly distracting yourself. If you yearn to: know and trust yourself more deeply, be more gentle and tender with yourself, and feel the freedom to be yourself, I am here to support your journey.
I have over 11 years experience working with adolescents in voluntary and paid rolls, I have obtained over 600 hours of counselling in community clinic settings during my practicums, and have pursued additional training in trauma-informed as well as couples therapy.
Mental health and relationship challenges can be wild, so I'm excited you're here -because you don't need to navigate this alone. Whether for yourself, family, dependent, or relationship, I am deeply passionate about mental health and certain positive change can occur together. While therapy can seem nebulous, I believe in demystifying the counselling process and don't ever want you wondering if this even works -it does! I use evidence-based best practices and help you develop the tools to address the roots of your concerns/patterns.
I have over 11 years experience working with adolescents in voluntary and paid rolls, I have obtained over 600 hours of counselling in community clinic settings during my practicums, and have pursued additional training in trauma-informed as well as couples therapy.
Mental health and relationship challenges can be wild, so I'm excited you're here -because you don't need to navigate this alone. Whether for yourself, family, dependent, or relationship, I am deeply passionate about mental health and certain positive change can occur together. While therapy can seem nebulous, I believe in demystifying the counselling process and don't ever want you wondering if this even works -it does! I use evidence-based best practices and help you develop the tools to address the roots of your concerns/patterns.
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do. With your one wild and precious life?" -Mary Oliver- Let's get to the heart of what matters; Unlock access to your full expression; Live life more fully aligned with who you are and what you want. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, relationship or career challenges or the ability to express and receive love, you have within you all that you need. I will partner with you to design a path custom matched to you and your unique needs and help bring insight, courage and wisdom to support you in shining a light into the shadows to bring forth your brilliance.
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do. With your one wild and precious life?" -Mary Oliver- Let's get to the heart of what matters; Unlock access to your full expression; Live life more fully aligned with who you are and what you want. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, relationship or career challenges or the ability to express and receive love, you have within you all that you need. I will partner with you to design a path custom matched to you and your unique needs and help bring insight, courage and wisdom to support you in shining a light into the shadows to bring forth your brilliance.
This is in an effort to help more children and youth access care.
My passion is helping people improve the quality of their relationships. My clients resolve their relational ruptures by experiencing safety, trust and compassion through a healing therapeutic relationship. I specialize in healing traumas that can be the root cause of many mental health challenges such as depression, substance use, PTSD, and anxiety. Trauma counselling will help you function more effectively in all domains of your life, be it at work, parenting, family, or friendships. You will gain insights, strength and solutions for setting healthier boundaries and learn coping strategies for overwhelming thoughts and emotions.
This is in an effort to help more children and youth access care.
My passion is helping people improve the quality of their relationships. My clients resolve their relational ruptures by experiencing safety, trust and compassion through a healing therapeutic relationship. I specialize in healing traumas that can be the root cause of many mental health challenges such as depression, substance use, PTSD, and anxiety. Trauma counselling will help you function more effectively in all domains of your life, be it at work, parenting, family, or friendships. You will gain insights, strength and solutions for setting healthier boundaries and learn coping strategies for overwhelming thoughts and emotions.
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I work with adolescents, students & young adults (14–40) seeking support through life’s challenges and transitions.
My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, relational, somatic, & focused on helping you feel more connected to yourself & others, while meeting every part of you with care.
I support anxiety & depression, relational challenges, emotions, difficult or traumatic experiences, self-esteem & worth, grief & loss, sexual health, sexuality & gender identity.
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I work with adolescents, students & young adults (14–40) seeking support through life’s challenges and transitions.
My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, relational, somatic, & focused on helping you feel more connected to yourself & others, while meeting every part of you with care.
I support anxiety & depression, relational challenges, emotions, difficult or traumatic experiences, self-esteem & worth, grief & loss, sexual health, sexuality & gender identity.
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What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.