Couples Therapists in Whistler, BC
I work collaboratively with individual clients, families, and couples to support the unique needs and goals of each client.
Creating a calm and welcoming space to learn about my clients goals for therapy, I often start with building healthy coping resources and skills that clients can use in their everyday life. Clients often decide to work through past experiences as well, through the use of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy).
I work collaboratively with individual clients, families, and couples to support the unique needs and goals of each client.
Creating a calm and welcoming space to learn about my clients goals for therapy, I often start with building healthy coping resources and skills that clients can use in their everyday life. Clients often decide to work through past experiences as well, through the use of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy).
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.
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 am dedicated to helping people create more gratifying, rewarding and balanced lives and relationships.
My approach to therapy is client-centred, solution-based, existential, strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective. My role is to offer insight, knowledge, skills and tools to ignite the life you have always wanted.
I am dedicated to helping people create more gratifying, rewarding and balanced lives and relationships.
My approach to therapy is client-centred, solution-based, existential, strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective. My role is to offer insight, knowledge, skills and tools to ignite the life you have always wanted.
Working with me as a Relationship, Life Transitions, and Sex Therapist, you'll gain clarity, confidence, and fulfillment in life, love, and intimacy.
With the right support, fresh tools, and a compassionate space to land, you’ll be able to move through the hard parts and step into a life that feels lighter, freer, and more connected to who you truly are. You already have the strength and I’m here to help you find and trust it.
Working with me as a Relationship, Life Transitions, and Sex Therapist, you'll gain clarity, confidence, and fulfillment in life, love, and intimacy.
With the right support, fresh tools, and a compassionate space to land, you’ll be able to move through the hard parts and step into a life that feels lighter, freer, and more connected to who you truly are. You already have the strength and I’m here to help you find and trust it.
Carla is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor offering warm, person-centred, DBT-informed support for individuals, couples, and families.
You know something needs to change—but you’re not sure how. Whether it’s ADHD, emotional overwhelm, or relationship stress, I offer practical DBT-based tools to help you regulate, connect, and break old patterns. I support individuals, couples, and prenatal/postpartum clients.
Carla is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor offering warm, person-centred, DBT-informed support for individuals, couples, and families.
You know something needs to change—but you’re not sure how. Whether it’s ADHD, emotional overwhelm, or relationship stress, I offer practical DBT-based tools to help you regulate, connect, and break old patterns. I support individuals, couples, and prenatal/postpartum clients.
How do we transform our experiences of pain and suffering (i.e. anxiety, grief, depression, relationship discord) into the beauty of a deeper heart?
I understand that the “symptoms” that bring you pain actually contain tremendous opportunity because these “symptoms” point to the buried treasure (wisdom) within. Even though you may feel simultaneously pulled in different directions by the different parts inside of you, there is a trustworthy call at the core of your being. Can you hear it?
How do we transform our experiences of pain and suffering (i.e. anxiety, grief, depression, relationship discord) into the beauty of a deeper heart?
I understand that the “symptoms” that bring you pain actually contain tremendous opportunity because these “symptoms” point to the buried treasure (wisdom) within. Even though you may feel simultaneously pulled in different directions by the different parts inside of you, there is a trustworthy call at the core of your being. Can you hear it?
Meaningful relationships are everything to me and a big part of why I became a therapist.
I draw on a variety of mind-body approaches including internal family systems work, attachment-based therapy, emotions-focused therapy, narrative therapy, as well as other integrative approaches.
Feedback is an important part of the therapy process and something that I incorporate at the end of sessions to make sure you are getting what you need.
Meaningful relationships are everything to me and a big part of why I became a therapist.
I draw on a variety of mind-body approaches including internal family systems work, attachment-based therapy, emotions-focused therapy, narrative therapy, as well as other integrative approaches.
Feedback is an important part of the therapy process and something that I incorporate at the end of sessions to make sure you are getting what you need.
Your relationship with yourself impacts all your relationships.
Over the past 20 plus years, I've completed numerous training & certifications, written books & been interviewed on the subject of relationships, and worked with countless clients on improving theirs. It’s my passion and privilege to help clients create a life filled with nourishing, joyful relationships, starting with the one you have with yourself.
Your relationship with yourself impacts all your relationships.
Over the past 20 plus years, I've completed numerous training & certifications, written books & been interviewed on the subject of relationships, and worked with countless clients on improving theirs. It’s my passion and privilege to help clients create a life filled with nourishing, joyful relationships, starting with the one you have with yourself.
My approach is rooted in polyvagal theory, neuroscience, wisdom traditions, and teachings from leading relationship and trauma experts with a non-pathologizing approach.
Are you overwhelmed, burnt-out, or unfulfilled and craving more connection and balance?
What are you giving up to keep up?
With over three decades of experience in holistic wellness, I support clients seeking positive, lasting change. My approach integrates certifications in evidence-based methods with research-informed somatic practices and multimodal therapies. Tailored to you, we co-create change from a lens of authenticity and purpose.
What inspires my work is supporting folks struggling with burnout, anxiety and relational conflict, to move towards freedom, connection and empowerment.
My approach is rooted in polyvagal theory, neuroscience, wisdom traditions, and teachings from leading relationship and trauma experts with a non-pathologizing approach.
Are you overwhelmed, burnt-out, or unfulfilled and craving more connection and balance?
What are you giving up to keep up?
With over three decades of experience in holistic wellness, I support clients seeking positive, lasting change. My approach integrates certifications in evidence-based methods with research-informed somatic practices and multimodal therapies. Tailored to you, we co-create change from a lens of authenticity and purpose.
What inspires my work is supporting folks struggling with burnout, anxiety and relational conflict, to move towards freedom, connection and empowerment.
The areas I focus on are Trauma, Grief/Loss, Relationships, Depression, Anxiety, Suicidal Ideation/Self Harm, Communication/Boundaries, Personal Growth.
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.
The areas I focus on are Trauma, Grief/Loss, Relationships, Depression, Anxiety, Suicidal Ideation/Self Harm, Communication/Boundaries, Personal Growth.
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.
I integrate IFS, EFT, expressive arts, somatics, and trauma-informed yoga, while bringing the learning of my own journey with immigration, self-discovery, queer and non-monogamous relationships, depression, anxiety, and substance use.
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.
I integrate IFS, EFT, expressive arts, somatics, and trauma-informed yoga, while bringing the learning of my own journey with immigration, self-discovery, queer and non-monogamous relationships, depression, anxiety, and substance use.
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.
My approach is to care for the soul with loving compassion and create a safe and supportive environment where you can improve your relationship with self and others.
I have an eclectic approach, and encourage my clients to intuitively listen and engage with their mind and body to gain a deeper understanding about themself and their experiences. My aim is to help you expand your capacity to cope with stressors and learn to manage emotions with acceptance rather than fear, bringing inner peace.
My approach is to care for the soul with loving compassion and create a safe and supportive environment where you can improve your relationship with self and others.
I have an eclectic approach, and encourage my clients to intuitively listen and engage with their mind and body to gain a deeper understanding about themself and their experiences. My aim is to help you expand your capacity to cope with stressors and learn to manage emotions with acceptance rather than fear, bringing inner peace.
Mental health and relationship challenges can be wild, so I'm excited you're here -because you don't need to navigate this alone.
I have a direct approach, and at the same time, hope you feel enveloped in warmth and the most genuine care. I believe we can heal and grow best from a place of emotional safety and compassion. I specialize in trauma, neurodivergence, relationships, and I welcome untraditional counselling settings. If you prefer to walk and talk or sit outside -let me know!
Mental health and relationship challenges can be wild, so I'm excited you're here -because you don't need to navigate this alone.
I have a direct approach, and at the same time, hope you feel enveloped in warmth and the most genuine care. I believe we can heal and grow best from a place of emotional safety and compassion. I specialize in trauma, neurodivergence, relationships, and I welcome untraditional counselling settings. If you prefer to walk and talk or sit outside -let me know!
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.
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.
Together, there is room to look at all areas of life - increasing intimacy and connection in your relationships, working through business or career challenges, reducing anxiety, healthy expression of anger, sadness and other emotions, and learning to move more smoothly through resistance, fear, and life transitions.
I have helped individuals, couples, founders, creatives, executives, and impact leaders get focused on what matters most to them in life, business, and the impact they bring to the world. I am laser sharp in my ability to help clients understand and move through behavioural patterns that are no longer in alignment with the life they’re seeking.
Together, there is room to look at all areas of life - increasing intimacy and connection in your relationships, working through business or career challenges, reducing anxiety, healthy expression of anger, sadness and other emotions, and learning to move more smoothly through resistance, fear, and life transitions.
I have helped individuals, couples, founders, creatives, executives, and impact leaders get focused on what matters most to them in life, business, and the impact they bring to the world. I am laser sharp in my ability to help clients understand and move through behavioural patterns that are no longer in alignment with the life they’re seeking.
Whether you’re navigating trauma, abuse, anxiety, grief, or relationship challenges, you don’t have to carry it alone.
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.
Whether you’re navigating trauma, abuse, anxiety, grief, or relationship challenges, you don’t have to carry it alone.
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 specialize in relationship counselling for individuals and couples who are dating, engaged, married, separated, or navigating life after a breakup.
Together, we can identify unhealthy patterns, improve communication, rebuild trust, deepen intimacy, and create a stronger foundation for your relationships. I strive to help each person feel heard, valued, and understood while supporting the healing of emotional wounds that may be affecting how you relate to yourself and others. Lasting change is possible,
I specialize in relationship counselling for individuals and couples who are dating, engaged, married, separated, or navigating life after a breakup.
Together, we can identify unhealthy patterns, improve communication, rebuild trust, deepen intimacy, and create a stronger foundation for your relationships. I strive to help each person feel heard, valued, and understood while supporting the healing of emotional wounds that may be affecting how you relate to yourself and others. Lasting change is possible,
I support individuals and couples through a wide range of challenging issues and specialize in culturally-sensitive Trauma treatment.
I believe that with safe, skilled, and compassionate support, sound knowledge from the bio-psycho-social approach, and effective tools and techniques, each one of us have remarkable ability to heal ourselves. Using a collaborative approach, I strive to create a warm and authentic relationship with my clients to help them gain clarity and reach their goals.
I support individuals and couples through a wide range of challenging issues and specialize in culturally-sensitive Trauma treatment.
I believe that with safe, skilled, and compassionate support, sound knowledge from the bio-psycho-social approach, and effective tools and techniques, each one of us have remarkable ability to heal ourselves. Using a collaborative approach, I strive to create a warm and authentic relationship with my clients to help them gain clarity and reach their goals.
If relationships feel challenging or impossible; you're going through a life change, be it palpable or the kind you can't quite put your finger on; or life just doesn't feel like you thought or imagined it would...
I specialize in relational challenges, depression and anxiety, and life transitions. Through our work together, it is my hope that you will know yourself more deeply, love yourself more fully, and discover ways to be yourself in the world that is true and loving to you and everyone you encounter.
If relationships feel challenging or impossible; you're going through a life change, be it palpable or the kind you can't quite put your finger on; or life just doesn't feel like you thought or imagined it would...
I specialize in relational challenges, depression and anxiety, and life transitions. Through our work together, it is my hope that you will know yourself more deeply, love yourself more fully, and discover ways to be yourself in the world that is true and loving to you and everyone you encounter.
Our skilled therapists offer tailored solutions, empower individuals to manage challenges, improve relationships, and achieve personal growth, ultimately leading to happier, healthier lives.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Our skilled therapists offer tailored solutions, empower individuals to manage challenges, improve relationships, and achieve personal growth, ultimately leading to happier, healthier lives.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
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Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.