Family Systems Therapists in V2C

Distress comes in many forms, including: anxiety, depression, current or residual trauma or PTSD, phobias and fear difficulties, personality difficulties, substance use problems, relationship or family difficulties, sleep problems, bereavement, or trouble adjusting to a significant change in life circumstances. If you are experiencing one or more of these difficulties, or if you want to increase your level of resilience to life's challenges, I can help. If you experience headaches, I am trained in IEMDR, an empirically-supported treatment for migraines and other headaches.

Kalie’s area of concentration has been working for children, youth and their families.  Kalie’s background has enhanced her ability to connect with young people in their unique ways, and to work with their timing.  At the core of Kalie’s work is the understanding that a person’s dignity must always be upheld, and she focuses on finding the different ways in which people work hard to maintain their dignity every day.

I'm a down-to-earth, client-centered counsellor that can bring new hope to you and new life to your relationships. If you're struggling with your marriage or relationship, thinking about separation or divorce, facing family problems or parenting challenges, or just needing some individual support, I'm here and ready to listen with warmth, kindness and compassion, without any judgement or criticism. Our lives are filled with challenges...let's find new ways to change them into opportunities and put some peace and joy back into your daily living.

I am dedicated to helping couples and individuals improve their relationships and overall well-being. I have extensive experience in working with couples to navigate challenging times, overcome obstacles, and create a stronger, more fulfilling bond. My services include individual counselling for those seeking to improve their relationship skills and communication, as well as couples counselling for those who want to work on their relationship together. I also offer premarital counselling for those who are engaged or considering marriage, to help them build a strong foundation for their future together.

As your therapist I offer nonjudgmental support to individuals, couples, and families who are having difficulty coping with life's transitions and relationships: Family, partners, relationships and the workplace. I have over 20 years of experience and professional training to address a range of concerns from premarital therapy and sexuality, to amicable ending of relationships and co-parenting. I use a variety of methods to meet the needs of individuals and couples including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy and Developmental Couples Therapy.

I am a relationship and marriage counselling specialist. I know you want to feel better so I ensure your results are maximized by using the latest clinically proven therapies and measurements. Progress is monitored and, where necessary, adjustments are made so that you obtain the most effective outcomes. I provide you with an interactive confidential relationship where we both work to understand and resolve concerns at your pace. Using current therapies and monitoring progress ensures you receive the optimum from our relationship. In addition, free periodic follow up for 1 year helps to cement that progress and reduce relapse.

Kim has over 20 years of experience as an elementary educator and a passion for working with youth and their families. Today’s youth face many challenges that can impact their mental health and well-being. Kim welcomes the opportunity to work with individuals and families to improve overall functioning, build on strengths, develop skills, and navigate difficult times. She offers support in a variety of areas including anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, self-esteem, Autism, ADD/ADHD, coping skills, behaviour, addiction, family conflict, school issues, and trauma.

Most of my clients come to me because they have something in their life, internally or externally, that they want to address and they need to feel heard, seen and validated in the process. If that sounds like you, welcome! Meeting and opening up to a new counsellor can feel vulnerable and scary for most of us (including myself) but the benefits of counselling: stronger self-awareness and compassion, improved emotional health, new tools & support, are well worth it. I believe in meeting you where you’re at and will use my years of experience and tools to help you get to where you want to be. I am currently accepting new clients.

Hi there! I am so excited that you have taken the first step towards improving your mental health. I have extensive experience in mental health working in the health care sector with a focus in anxiety, depression, stress management, chronic illness, brain injury, perinatal health, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, grief and trauma. My purpose in providing therapy is to promote positive change. I believe that connection is key, so reach out to me for free 15 minute consultation!

At Sage Resolutions we provide Gottman Method therapy in our work with couples. With individuals, we identify the method that is best suited to your needs. These methods include Trauma Informed, Cognitive Behavioural, Mindfulness, Solution Focused and Person Centered perspectives that integrate your emotions, experiences and personal environment. We also work with you to identify your goals and create a holistic treatment plan.

People often come to therapy with hopes of feeling happier and more fulfilled, yet the process of change can be frightening and uncomfortable. I want my clients to feel they are in the driver's seat, with access to the brake and gas. I am the passenger with the road map. I will guide their healing journey but they choose the direction and pace. I truly believe the only thing more frightening than 'change' is the status quo. Why settle? You deserve more!

Laura’s area of concentration includes working in the areas of child development and adult addiction. She is available to work for people of all ages. Laura believes in honouring and upholding the dignity of people with the understanding that many life events are dignity-stripping, and that both the freedom to speak and the responses from others are key. Adversity affects us all; healing begins with understanding, acceptance, and compassion. Laura’s practice is informed by Response-Based Practice, solution-focused theory, meaning-centred theory, feminist theory, and systemic family theory.

The concentration of my practice is working with families who are experiencing conflict, difficult emotions, and/or concerning behaviours. How should we react or respond? What can we do to help and support? How do we make sense of these big emotions and behaviours? I work with individuals and families through a systemic approach that strives to develop understanding and provide concrete tools and strategies for making change. I am flexible in my ability to offer individual, couple, and family sessions.

Looking for support? For you? For a youth? Play therapy for a child experiencing a challenge? Sessions in nature? Or, in a cozy, light filled room? Lighthouse Therapy is a community of therapists offering a non-judgemental, safe space to seek support when life feels hard. Lighthouse therapists Megan Umphress, Jenna Ewert, Vicki Farnell, Corinna Lampreau, Joan Fletcher, Isabella Kreis, Jennifer Friend and Rachael Pasemko have specialized training in many areas: play & expressive therapy, attachment & adoption, trauma, perinatal & postpartum challenges, relationships, early life difficulties, autism & neurodiversity, anxiety.

We recognize that relationships are hard! We also tend to do the same things over and over, even though they are not working! Our clients are looking for support in their most important relationships. They may be needing this in the form of individual, couple, or family therapy. Our clients may also be seeking support for trauma, issues of violence, first responder support, EMDR, and holistic supports. Our clients want an individual approach that recognizes the unique details of their lives, experiences, and relationships matter! We offer in-person sessions in Kamloops, Salmon Arm, and Merritt and virtual sessions from anywhere!

I am an Indigenous woman of Cree Metis ancestry. I have been a counsellor for 25+ years. I am a Registered Social Worker and Registered Clinical Counsellor. I have extensive experience providing therapeutic counselling services to youth, adults and Elders. I believe in the strength and resilience that each person brings to session. I empathically engage with individuals to identify current or generational challenges and guide them into a path of wellness.

I believe in creating balance between the physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual elements that define who we are. I value an integrative approach to counselling with a strong foundation built on humanistic, family of origin and client-centered principles. In practice this means my energy is directed toward building a relationship based on empathy, positive regard, and genuineness. These are necessary elements in the change process. My aim is to always provide an environment where clients feel safe, respected, and valued. Only then does positive personal growth begin.

I offer counselling in the Okanagan and Kamloops, and virtually across BC, for youth and adults with ADHD, stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-harm, trauma and issues with self-esteem, self-worth and perfectionism. I have special expertise in supporting post-secondary clients with school stress. I have a sense of genuine care for my clients and focus on building and maintaining a strong rapport throughout the counselling process. In a world of never ending societal pressures, I work with clients to help them begin to live more congruent lives that align with their true values.

My name is Amanda Sparkes, and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. I hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work, whereby my focus was in the area of mental health and addiction treatment, specifically serving and working within northern rural and remote communities and service provisions.My approach to practice specializes in the understanding of ‘culturally respectful social work practice’, anti-oppressive paradigm, and holistic healing through mindful practice. I am experienced in offering counselling services to children, youth, adults, and families focusing on issues