Drug Abuse Therapists in V1M

We strive to create a welcoming & inclusive space for healing. We work from a trauma-informed & cultural understanding perspective taking into account the diversity of humans and our experiences. We all experience pains in our lifetime, & for some of us the pain started in childhood. It takes strength and courage to reach out for support. We enter therapy hoping for deeper insight and healing by telling our story. We prepare to be vulnerable in a safe space to heal our wounds. At Solidarity Therapy we are registered clinical counsellors specializing in trauma-informed interventions. Check out our team below!

Hello and welcome. :) Therapy can provide you with new perspectives on life issues, new possibilities, opportunities for growth and change, and release from suffering. Whether life has thrown an unexpected challenge your way, you are struggling in relationship, or with individual concerns, counselling can be of great assistance. With 30 + years of experience and training working with adults, adolescents, first responders and critical incident stress debriefing I have a myriad of tools, techniques, and therapeutic specialties to utilize in ensuring your choice to enter therapy with me will be one of the best decisions of your life.

Wether your struggling with depression, anxiety, divorce, or with a toxic relationship I am here to listen and guide you on your healing journey. You do not need to go through difficult life experiences alone. I am a Masters level therapist: I have accumulated 7 years of counselling experience. I have also worked in the college school system as an instructor in BC and have helped develop curriculum for a counselling diploma program in BC. My experience blends together to give me the proper knowledge and experience to help you on the healing journey that you are on.

As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I acknowledge navigating life’s challenges alone can be overwhelming. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, facing a difficult life transition, or simply seeking personal growth. I am here to help you navigate these challenges and find solutions that meet your individual needs. I am here to walk alongside you and aid in providing new skills, insights, and building resiliency.

At ProMentality we approach wellness from a strength-based perspective. You are in the drivers seat - not the clinician. Your clinician is there to provide support and guide you in the direction you want to go! We would be honoured to walk along side you on your path to your best self!

We all have a story unique to our lived experiences, and I strive to provide a space for each person to feel safe and empowered. Our stories deserve to be heard with compassion and respect and without judgment or assumptions. When we feel safe, we can open up and allow ourselves to be seen, which takes courage. Working in the field of substance use for the past twelve years has allowed me to witness the strength, resiliency, and ability to heal that is in each of us.

Are you looking for a COUPLES/Relationship Counselling or Individual? I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) who is passionate about helping others heal through connection. To facilitate the healing journey, we must first feel safe enough to let someone see us in our vulnerability. Through empathy, radical acceptance, and experiential exercises, I help clients shift their old beliefs, reframe them and make space for creating new ones.

Welcome to my profile – a sanctuary for your journey of beauty and resilience. With over two decades of dedicated guidance, I navigate life's intricate dance with you. Challenges transform into opportunities, and resilience emerges as your greatest asset. Stress turns into strength, and substance abuse dissolves into self-discovery. Fluent in the languages of empathy and understanding, I offer a counseling experience beyond words. Together, we explore self-discovery, fostering a deep connection with your innermost thoughts and aspirations. This is more than counseling; it's a celebration of your beauty and resilience!

I work primarily with adults, adolescents and families; specifically in the areas of mental health, addictions and relationship issues. I also see a lot of couples dealing with various conflicts and attachment injuries. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis and personality disorders. I also have experience working with addictions (both chemical and process addictions). I have specialization in EMDR for trauma, EFT and Gottman couples therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Emotionally Focussed Family Therapy among others.

I have provided counselling service to a diverse population of clients. My experience with helping individuals has varied at different capacities including counselling at-risk youth in a Forensic setting to supporting adults with developmental disabilities through community living. My passion involves helping vulnerable people and providing guidance. My therapeutic experience encompasses a broad range of client concerns including trauma, anxiety, abuse, neglect, addiction, emotional regulation, life transitions, identity, interpersonal conflict, self-esteem, stress management and and various disorders (PTSD, ADHD, Depression, etc.).

Each of us hold the answers and the strength needed to navigate even the most difficult circumstances. Still, we may benefit from support in uncovering this inner strength and the solutions within it. I work with adults, youth and families to address traumas still held in the body/mind, anxiety, depression, self-discovery and relationships. My passion is working with families. I focus on the power of emotion and attachment and their role in the well being of families and the emotional development of children. My goal will be to support you in building healthier relationships that can survive difficult experiences in the future.

Life can be difficult to navigate during the best of times and having a professional, caring counsellor to guide you through your darkest or most challenging moments will empower you to find your strengths no matter your issue. We provide a wide range of counselling services to individuals, couples, youth and families including support for those with mental disorders. I have a Master Degree of Social Work from the University of Waterloo and over 12 years of experience in the mental health field. I practice anti-oppressive social work and provide therapy from a strengths-based, person-centred perspective.

I am a strong believer that the mind is everything, and what you think, you can become. With the right tools one can make significant, and positive changes in personal growth. I believe seeking help is not a weakness, but a strength. I understand the complexities that people face in stressful situations, and work with clients to help resolve them whether that is your mood, thoughts, motivation, relationships, work, career or anything else that is important to you. I have a vast range of experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, domestic violence, custody and access issues, cultural, and intergenerational issues.

People want counselling as they want to make a change for the better. I can help you identify what the problem is that you want to change, work out how to make changes that reduce the problem and improve your life. As you make better, healthier, happier choices, you will feel better about yourself and your life. You may be struggling with a relationship, a loved one close to you, or you may be struggling with an addiction. You may be not be happy about your work life balance, or struggling with parts of your past that you are not at peace with. I will work with you to help you like who you are and what you are doing.

Our journeys are not a straight line. Bends and breaks can challenge us. But therapy can help you navigate these journeys in a healthy way. You deserve to be healthy in all aspects of life. You deserve the best life has to offer so you can live to your fullest potential. Holistic, culturally-appropriate, and growth-oriented counselling. No matter what your story or background is, counselling can help. I provide personal, couples, family, and group counselling, as well as counselling services through ICBC, Crime Victims Assistance Program, First Nations Health Authority, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

My practice offers integrative, individualized counselling and wellness sessions to individuals and couples in a non-judgmental and safe space. I am an ally in supporting diversity and welcome people who identify as counter-culturalists, nonconformists, creatives, musicians, and people exploring their meaning in the world. I provide virtual counseling and in-person Accelerated Resolution Therapy. I am a Registered Social Worker and have close to two decades of front-line and clinical practice in mental health and addictions. I have experience working with mood disorders, complicated relationships, trauma, anxiety, and depression.

I believe that every client is innately aware where they need to go (in therapy) to heal themselves. My role is to use my skills to help them along in that process. I meet clients where they are at recognizing that may change from session to session. We start with their goal(s) for counselling and work from there. I don't "need" to know anything in particular before we start. I find that with a trusting relationship, a client will share all that is relevant in order to attain their goal(s).

I invite you practice a few deep breaths as you reflect on aspects of your journey that led you to this page. Have you been feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Exhausted or drained? Perhaps seeking to to learn new coping tools or wanting to develop your self-care practices? When we bottle up emotions and feel disconnected to both ourselves and others it can be difficult to access healing, recovery, and growth. Counselling can provide a space to press pause from busyness or turmoil. Seeking a safe space to rest. reflect, and to feel restored.

Do you feel that you have an anxious, mixed or avoidant attachment style that is interfering with your mood and relationships? Our attachment styles are directly cultivated from our young experiences with those around us. We learn who we are through interactions with people in our lives. This includes parents, teachers, coaches, friends parents, significant peer relationships. I can help you understand where, why, and how you developed your attachment style so you feel less out of control with how you feel when you become emotionally triggered, and develop compassion for yourself.