Therapists in Whitehorse, YT
Islai Rhys Rathlin
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whitehorse, YT Y1A (Online Only)
Islai is a Registered Social Worker who specializes in working with queer, trans, and genderdiverse folk who are struggling to connect with themselves and others. They also specialize in supporting neurodiverse individuals experiencing life transitions. Islai works from an anti-oppressive framework and offers sex-positive, kink-friendly, non-monogamous and polyamorous relationship counselling.
Islai is a Registered Social Worker who specializes in working with queer, trans, and genderdiverse folk who are struggling to connect with themselves and others. They also specialize in supporting neurodiverse individuals experiencing life transitions. Islai works from an anti-oppressive framework and offers sex-positive, kink-friendly, non-monogamous and polyamorous relationship counselling.
Julie Wright
Counsellor, MACP, RCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Whitehorse, YT Y1A (Online Only)
I also provide Hormone and Surgical Readiness Assessments for Transgender clients seeking affirmative care.
If you're struggling in relationships or with anything related to your sexuality, you are in the right place. These topics can be difficult to experience, and scary to discuss, so having a counsellor or therapist who can discuss these topics openly is important. Whether you are attending counselling as an individual or together with another person/people, taking this first step is important. Perhaps the passionate energy is gone, or maybe you don't even recognize the person you sleep next to anymore. Seeking support, this moment right here, is the most important thing you can be doing. You don't have to do this alone.
I also provide Hormone and Surgical Readiness Assessments for Transgender clients seeking affirmative care.
If you're struggling in relationships or with anything related to your sexuality, you are in the right place. These topics can be difficult to experience, and scary to discuss, so having a counsellor or therapist who can discuss these topics openly is important. Whether you are attending counselling as an individual or together with another person/people, taking this first step is important. Perhaps the passionate energy is gone, or maybe you don't even recognize the person you sleep next to anymore. Seeking support, this moment right here, is the most important thing you can be doing. You don't have to do this alone.
Tracey Jastinder Mann
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Whitehorse, YT Y1A (Online Only)
I am a queer femme of colour who is working to support collective healing and liberation by offering individual counselling. My work is centred in an intersectional feminist approach to therapy drawing from somatics, narrative and evidence based practices. My approach is to support individuals to build upon existing strengths and daily practices to ensure that they have the tools to live their life in alignment with their own values and desires. I see my role as creating a container to support a person in developing deeper accountability and consent in their relationship with themselves and with others.
I am a queer femme of colour who is working to support collective healing and liberation by offering individual counselling. My work is centred in an intersectional feminist approach to therapy drawing from somatics, narrative and evidence based practices. My approach is to support individuals to build upon existing strengths and daily practices to ensure that they have the tools to live their life in alignment with their own values and desires. I see my role as creating a container to support a person in developing deeper accountability and consent in their relationship with themselves and with others.
Zoe Ho
Counsellor, RCC, CCC, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whitehorse, YT Y1A (Online Only)
I welcome working with all adult populations, and am passionate about BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and intersectionality issues.
Welcome! I'm Zoe Ho, licensed clinical therapist and founder of Avalo Therapy + Wellness. Beginning your healing journey can be exciting and challenging, and I am here to help you feel supported every step of the way. At Avalo Therapy, we celebrate your diversity and uniqueness. Our approach creates a safe, collaborative, and inclusive space for your authentic self-discovery. Whether you are seeking personal growth, trauma healing or relationship improvement, we provide a range of therapies that boosts insight and mind-body connection. We are trauma-informed providers of holistic and clinical therapy, including EMDR.
I welcome working with all adult populations, and am passionate about BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and intersectionality issues.
Welcome! I'm Zoe Ho, licensed clinical therapist and founder of Avalo Therapy + Wellness. Beginning your healing journey can be exciting and challenging, and I am here to help you feel supported every step of the way. At Avalo Therapy, we celebrate your diversity and uniqueness. Our approach creates a safe, collaborative, and inclusive space for your authentic self-discovery. Whether you are seeking personal growth, trauma healing or relationship improvement, we provide a range of therapies that boosts insight and mind-body connection. We are trauma-informed providers of holistic and clinical therapy, including EMDR.
Meagan Chaffey
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Whitehorse, YT Y1A
I can assist you to recognize your inherent worth, value and abilities. I often work with folks who have experienced trauma including racial trauma, sexualized violence & intimate partner violence, as well as occupational & vicarious trauma. I prioritize working with Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ clients. I support folks in decreasing symptoms of adversities that may include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, substance misuse and/or relational difficulties. I work with clients to connect their mind, bodies and hearts through somatic therapy, land-based healing, parts work & Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I can assist you to recognize your inherent worth, value and abilities. I often work with folks who have experienced trauma including racial trauma, sexualized violence & intimate partner violence, as well as occupational & vicarious trauma. I prioritize working with Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ clients. I support folks in decreasing symptoms of adversities that may include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, substance misuse and/or relational difficulties. I work with clients to connect their mind, bodies and hearts through somatic therapy, land-based healing, parts work & Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Rachel Warner
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Whitehorse, YT Y1A
Life as a young person is exhausting. We have to navigate pressures and expectations from friends, family, school, and the never-ending stream of social media. Unsurprisingly, it often feels like we're supposed to have everything figured out and we can’t make mistakes. On top of that, the weight of the world's issues can be downright overwhelming, leaving us feeling powerless and stressed.
Life as a young person is exhausting. We have to navigate pressures and expectations from friends, family, school, and the never-ending stream of social media. Unsurprisingly, it often feels like we're supposed to have everything figured out and we can’t make mistakes. On top of that, the weight of the world's issues can be downright overwhelming, leaving us feeling powerless and stressed.
CompassionSpace Mind/ Body Focused Counselling
MA, RTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whitehorse, YT Y1A
We can begin by discovering what matters most to you. Even in profound loss, or trauma, it is possible to come to a place of growth and change. Meaningful change can emerge in relation to how we feel toward ourselves, our physical being, and in our interactions with others. The journey starts with creative discovery and self-compassion.
We can begin by discovering what matters most to you. Even in profound loss, or trauma, it is possible to come to a place of growth and change. Meaningful change can emerge in relation to how we feel toward ourselves, our physical being, and in our interactions with others. The journey starts with creative discovery and self-compassion.
Brandon Murdoch
Counsellor, MACP, DKATI, CCC, RCAT
Verified Verified
Whitehorse, YT Y1A
Do you miss the connection and friendship you once had with your partner? Are you tired of feeling anxious, angry or tired all the time? You may feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or stuck because you think you’ve tried everything, but nothing sticks. Do the overwhelming feelings cause you to shut down because you don't know where to start? You want change, but bringing a therapist into the fold makes you uneasy as you may have learned that therapy lacks real connection. If REAL connection matters to you, I’m your human. I want to help you to achieve the life changes you are looking for while enjoying the process as much as possible.
Do you miss the connection and friendship you once had with your partner? Are you tired of feeling anxious, angry or tired all the time? You may feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or stuck because you think you’ve tried everything, but nothing sticks. Do the overwhelming feelings cause you to shut down because you don't know where to start? You want change, but bringing a therapist into the fold makes you uneasy as you may have learned that therapy lacks real connection. If REAL connection matters to you, I’m your human. I want to help you to achieve the life changes you are looking for while enjoying the process as much as possible.
Meg Grudeski
Psychologist, RP, CCC, MACP
Verified Verified
Whitehorse, YT Y1A
I am an integrated therapist based in Whitehorse. Through my work with suicide education I've been fortunate to travel throughout Yukon Territory, and have provided services to nearly all of the communities. I have experience working with teenagers, adults, elders, families, and couples - all folks who are looking to improve their mental wellness and make positive changes. I want clients to have success in therapy and believe while people can be guided to new strategies and ways of approaching challenges, each person is ultimately an expert on what will help them succeed.
I am an integrated therapist based in Whitehorse. Through my work with suicide education I've been fortunate to travel throughout Yukon Territory, and have provided services to nearly all of the communities. I have experience working with teenagers, adults, elders, families, and couples - all folks who are looking to improve their mental wellness and make positive changes. I want clients to have success in therapy and believe while people can be guided to new strategies and ways of approaching challenges, each person is ultimately an expert on what will help them succeed.
Lianne Couch
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RSW, CCC-S, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
Whitehorse, YT Y1A
My theoretical orientation and clinical approach is a client-centred, strengths-based integrated cognitive behavioral therapist incorporating positive psychology with an existential and humanistic lens. I believe that everyone is resilient and has the ability to make positive changes in their lives and the lives of others. I worked for ten years with marginalized individuals involved with the justice system who have experienced trauma, loss, crisis, addictions, sexual abuse, and violence. I work from a multicultural social justice lens with children, youth, adult individuals, family and couples.
My theoretical orientation and clinical approach is a client-centred, strengths-based integrated cognitive behavioral therapist incorporating positive psychology with an existential and humanistic lens. I believe that everyone is resilient and has the ability to make positive changes in their lives and the lives of others. I worked for ten years with marginalized individuals involved with the justice system who have experienced trauma, loss, crisis, addictions, sexual abuse, and violence. I work from a multicultural social justice lens with children, youth, adult individuals, family and couples.
Juliette Anglehart Anglehart Zedda
Counsellor, CCC, MC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whitehorse, YT Y1A
I WELCOME ALL OF YOU who are ready to make deep and lasting changes in your life to find fulfillment, meaning, new skills and appreciation. I believe that each one of us is on a journey of recovery, healing, repairing, growing and learning how to manifest authentically and creatively. I also believe that the individual personal work we do directly impacts those in our life and our society at large. I know that we need to be connected to our families, neighbours, communities to find health. Similarly, we need to honour our land, our resources and all sentient beings. I look forward to meeting you in person or at a distance.
I WELCOME ALL OF YOU who are ready to make deep and lasting changes in your life to find fulfillment, meaning, new skills and appreciation. I believe that each one of us is on a journey of recovery, healing, repairing, growing and learning how to manifest authentically and creatively. I also believe that the individual personal work we do directly impacts those in our life and our society at large. I know that we need to be connected to our families, neighbours, communities to find health. Similarly, we need to honour our land, our resources and all sentient beings. I look forward to meeting you in person or at a distance.
Pegah Counselling
Counsellor, RCC, MCP, Ind Eng, Com Eng
Verified Verified
Whitehorse, YT Y1A
Pegah believes in the unlimited potential and the power that we all share as a human being. I believe the major reason that individuals would encounter barriers and gridlocks in the process of accessing their potentials and internal resources is the primary context as well as their current one. Therefore, I provide my clients with my full presence and genuine support during their journey of self-discovery and actualization of their unique gift and potential that embedded in each of us since our birth.
Pegah believes in the unlimited potential and the power that we all share as a human being. I believe the major reason that individuals would encounter barriers and gridlocks in the process of accessing their potentials and internal resources is the primary context as well as their current one. Therefore, I provide my clients with my full presence and genuine support during their journey of self-discovery and actualization of their unique gift and potential that embedded in each of us since our birth.
Deborah Webster
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBA, BEd, MEd, MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Whitehorse, YT Y1A
Change is difficult, even more so when it is not in your plan. During this unprecedented time of world change, you may be noticing your own emotional, physical and behavioural differences. These changes may be symptoms of present or past anxiety, depression or grief. If left unattended, these symptoms will eventually impact your relationships and overall well-being. You do not have to travel this unique journey on your own. I will provide a non-judgmental, caring and, hopeful environment. I strive for an authentic experience, for you to be heard and, ensure that you know your concerns are valued and understood.
Change is difficult, even more so when it is not in your plan. During this unprecedented time of world change, you may be noticing your own emotional, physical and behavioural differences. These changes may be symptoms of present or past anxiety, depression or grief. If left unattended, these symptoms will eventually impact your relationships and overall well-being. You do not have to travel this unique journey on your own. I will provide a non-judgmental, caring and, hopeful environment. I strive for an authentic experience, for you to be heard and, ensure that you know your concerns are valued and understood.
Andre Benoit
Psychologist, MSc
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Whitehorse, YT Y1A
Provide service for clients living in Calgary, Alberta, and those living in the Yukon through telepsychology. Are you feeling stressed, depressed, worried, angry, or anxious? Does your schedule feel full, but part of you feel lost, empty, or unsatisfied? Have you experienced trauma or PTSD or other mental health conditions? Do you struggle with your sleep, focus, being with others, or finding joy? Or is it even hard to describe what you are struggling with? Feel free to contact me at 403.354.0423 or my website www.deeprootstherapies.com.
Provide service for clients living in Calgary, Alberta, and those living in the Yukon through telepsychology. Are you feeling stressed, depressed, worried, angry, or anxious? Does your schedule feel full, but part of you feel lost, empty, or unsatisfied? Have you experienced trauma or PTSD or other mental health conditions? Do you struggle with your sleep, focus, being with others, or finding joy? Or is it even hard to describe what you are struggling with? Feel free to contact me at 403.354.0423 or my website www.deeprootstherapies.com.
Sarah Cloutier
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Whitehorse, YT Y1A
Not accepting new clients
I offer counselling to individuals and couples. My areas of focus and passion are relationships, intimacy and sexuality, and the transition to parenthood.
I offer counselling to individuals and couples. My areas of focus and passion are relationships, intimacy and sexuality, and the transition to parenthood.
Renee Joslin
Psychologist, RPsych, MACP, BEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whitehorse, YT Y1A
Not accepting new clients
I see clients in person at my office in Red Deer and online across Alberta, NT and YK. What would it be like to THRIVE? Are you feeling anxious, depressed or stressed? Would you like to experience more joy in your life? Are you burned out? Wondering what to do next or feeling stuck? Life is a journey. I can support you with a therapy approach that will support you best. I offer a safe place to be heard, gain clarity, and strategies to apply to your situation. I love helping people attain more well-being. Schedule a 15-minute phone consultation to see if we are a good fit.
I see clients in person at my office in Red Deer and online across Alberta, NT and YK. What would it be like to THRIVE? Are you feeling anxious, depressed or stressed? Would you like to experience more joy in your life? Are you burned out? Wondering what to do next or feeling stuck? Life is a journey. I can support you with a therapy approach that will support you best. I offer a safe place to be heard, gain clarity, and strategies to apply to your situation. I love helping people attain more well-being. Schedule a 15-minute phone consultation to see if we are a good fit.
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LGBTQ+ Counsellors
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialised training, either during their degree programme or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalisation in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialised training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.