Family Therapy in Penticton, BC

I earned a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Psychology from the University of British Columbia and a Master ‘s degree in Counselling Psychology from Athabasca University, focusing on acquiring the skills to support persons living with mental health and substance use disorders, and their affected family members. I have several years of closely supervised experience in counselling youth, adults, couples, families, and groups As well, I continue to complete continuing education credits and consult with colleagues, to remain current in psychological theory/practice and ensure the highest quality of service is provided.

My clients are children and adults, individuals, couples, and families interested in obtaining support for healing and growth from trauma, grief, chronic illness, anxiety and depression. I employ clinical and expressive art therapy and traditional methods. I provide support to professional caregivers, front-line workers, and counsellors, via individual counselling, expressive therapy sessions, and training . I also have experience providing clinical supervision for counsellors and social work students. I focus on discovering HOPE and strengths while helping you meet your challenges, whether they are personal, family or work related.

I'm Jonah, a Canadian Certified Counsellor dedicated to supporting you through life's journey. Healing and growth can take place in many different contexts, and the one I offer is that of a genuine, authentic relationship. Within each and every person, there is inherent value. There is a story waiting to be heard and a journey longing to be witnessed. My approach is to meet people where they are and create a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported throughout our work together.

I have been a counsellor and family therapist for over 30 years, during that time I have worked with a rich diversity of people. Counselling and family therapy is a work that I love. I have found that people carry with them, in their own lives and networks, the strengths, the relationships, and the gifts that enable them to move through the most challenging of situations. I have found that I am able to help people find the possibilities that they need to cope with life’s various challenges.

You have taken the first courageous step towards your goal by reaching out for counselling. My role is to work along side you to help you achieve self-compassion, self-understanding and renewed calm. I have witnessed my clients’ progress, particularly, their understanding of difficult life situations, with a new sense of direction and confidence. Clients come to me for an exploration of their important family and other interpersonal relationships, for trauma, loss or abuse counselling or to achieve specific shorter term goals. I work with individuals in person or virtually, and couples or families in person.

“Nothing about us without us” is a movement in the Autistic community that is foundational in the support provided to Neurodiverse persons and their families. I am passionate about helping individuals and families thrive. I work with families from diverse backgrounds and am dedicated to providing culturally-sensitive care. As a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor who also has lived experience as an Autistic person, I understand the nuanced needs of autistic adults and families needing support for their neurodiverse children.

With intention and deliberate effort to build respectful relationship and trust with the Original Peoples of the unceded lands of the Syilx Okanagan territory, we acknowledge we are uninvited guests on these lands. We have a personal and professional responsibility to uphold the Calls to Action outlined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, with the goal to transition from ally to accomplice, ensuring the truth of the ongoing generational trauma of residential schools, the sixties scoop, MMIWG&Two-Spirited, and systemic racism is shared, never diluted, and never forgotten. Heartways commits to cultural safety.

I offer a safe and confidential experience to help you work through your personal difficulties. I can help with substance or behavioral addictions such as sex/porn, internet, gambling, family relationships and struggles of grief and loss. Offering compassion and empathy using my expertise and experience. You will find that I am open-minded, non-judgmental and I believe that we all have the capacity to heal. Working primarily with a solution focused and cognitive way of healing, together we can create an action plan to promote progress in your healing. I look forward to working with you toward wellness and emotional freedom.

Life can be overwhelming and seeking support is one of the most courageous things people can do. One of my core beliefs is that we are all doing the best we can and, that, with support, we can discover new ways of coping with life's challenges. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental space for clients. I work from a strength based approach where building on strengths and identifying coping tools and techniques can empower clients to thrive. My approach is also person-centred. This means that I meet you where you are at emotionally and work collaboratively with you to build your confidence, strength and resiliency.

If you or someone you love or rely upon is affected by alcoholism or addiction I would like to offer you hope. Whether you are considering an intervention or if you would just like to talk, my toll free number is available 24 hours a day. I offer counselling, assessment, treatment placement assistance and patient transfer services. We offer out-patient addiction treatment at both of our clinics and we work closely with residential treatment providers across North America. Helping families heal is priority one. Axis also serves employers by assisting in the development and management of workplace substance abuse policy. Initial phone consultations are provided at no charge.

Life can be hard; each season comes with its own set of challenges. I am here as a counsellor to come alongside you, & work together with you, in those areas you feel you could use some support. Maybe you just feel "stuck". Or you sense something isn't quite right. Or you're struggling in a tough season or relationship in your life. I can help you unlock these areas, so you can move towards the life & relationships you're really longing for. We have one life to live...let's work together so you can live it free!

As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with an M.D, I offer my clients more than just remarkable qualifications and a warm, welcoming environment - I provide effective strategies and perceptive insights developed from over 15 years of experience. It is the journey from hopelessness to hope, and then finally to the joy of a changed reality that makes my job truly rewarding. As a therapist, I don't guarantee an easy fix to the challenges you face, but I can promise it will be easier if we share the load and it carry it towards a solution together.

I'm a big-picture thinker and analyzer. Raising 6 kids with my wife and years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families has trained me to see the root issue underneath the emotions and symptoms of a problem. I have been told that I bring a calm presence, spiritual awareness, a genuine ability to listen without judgment, and a decent sense of humour. I am also very open and authentic with my clients, so I do my best to be sensitive while also being upfront and honest.

Being of service to another human being and finding a way to help is a privilege I am grateful for whenever it is presented to me. My goal as a counsellor is to help my clients find a way to work through the challenges of life in a way that best suits who they are in a safe, non-judgmental and collaborative approach. You already have everything you need to be happy and overcome the obstacles life has put in your way. My job is to help you discover and develop those strengths.

I provide counselling for people seeking growth (e.g., athletic, professional, educational), struggling with mental health challenges (e.g., anxiety, addiction, depression), and/or managing difficult life experiences (e.g., family conflict, grief, serious illness/injury). My intention is to empower clients to make meaning of their past, cultivate personal insight, and develop the strength, strategies, and skills to overcome life’s challenges.

Seeking a life of greater ease? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, or relationship hurdles impacting your daily functioning? Overwhelmed by life's pressures, parenting challenges, or the daily grind? Questioning if positive change is possible? In today's climate, many wrestle with anxiety, seeking their purpose and navigating relationships. We firmly believe in the potential for all clients to find ease and joy, embracing the possibility of change and fostering hope.

Dolores is passionate about working with individuals whom have experienced any form of trauma, intimate partner violence, sexual assault/abuse, workplace bullying, grief & loss, expected and unexpected life and health transitions. Dolores also enjoys working with couples experiencing difficulties in their relationships and is experienced in supporting couples through family and relationship challenges.

My clients want a safe place where they will be deeply heard, understood, and validated. Many of my clients had childhoods that were lacking in nurturing. I support adults who are dealing with issues such as self-care and worthiness struggles, unresolved emotional wounds, body acceptance and battles with diet culture, chronic illness/pain, disability, anxiety, depression, relationship/family conflict, and grief/loss. Come enjoy a complimentary beverage, unload what weighs on your heart, and leave feeling supported, lighter, and more hopeful.

At some point, we all hit a wall where self-help books and call-in therapy radio shows are no longer enough. Whether you are finding your way through grief over the loss of a loved one, experiencing a transition in your life, struggling in relationship or career, there is no reason why you have to go it alone. Believing a counselor must work on healing their own issues first, I have worked thru my own struggles in all of these areas. As a result I bring that learning to help many others.