Strength-Based Therapists in V1L
Jordann Kian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW, MSW, SEP, AHC, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nelson, BC V1L
I work from a strength-based, trauma-informed, person-centered, and body-focused approach.
I wear many hats and consider myself a forever learner. I am an integrative therapist who uses Ayurveda, yoga, and body-focused psychotherapy techniques to support healing. I am dedicated to these practices as they provide me with the groundedness and centeredness to show up with an open-hearted, embodied, and compassionate presence. I enjoy spending time with my loved ones, cooking using whole foods, being in nature, and creating through artistic endeavours. I would say I am playful, and eccentric, with a good sense of humour. I look forward to connecting with you on your healing journey!
I work from a strength-based, trauma-informed, person-centered, and body-focused approach.
I wear many hats and consider myself a forever learner. I am an integrative therapist who uses Ayurveda, yoga, and body-focused psychotherapy techniques to support healing. I am dedicated to these practices as they provide me with the groundedness and centeredness to show up with an open-hearted, embodied, and compassionate presence. I enjoy spending time with my loved ones, cooking using whole foods, being in nature, and creating through artistic endeavours. I would say I am playful, and eccentric, with a good sense of humour. I look forward to connecting with you on your healing journey!
I specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma, stress, depression, and anxiety to achieve emotional well-being. My approach integrates evidence-based therapies tailored to each client's unique needs, fostering a safe and supportive environment for healing. Whether through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or EMDR, mindfulness techniques, or other modalities, I empower clients to explore and address root causes, develop coping strategies, and regain control over their lives. Together, we work towards reducing symptoms, building resilience, and promoting lasting positive change in mental health and overall quality of life.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma, stress, depression, and anxiety to achieve emotional well-being. My approach integrates evidence-based therapies tailored to each client's unique needs, fostering a safe and supportive environment for healing. Whether through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or EMDR, mindfulness techniques, or other modalities, I empower clients to explore and address root causes, develop coping strategies, and regain control over their lives. Together, we work towards reducing symptoms, building resilience, and promoting lasting positive change in mental health and overall quality of life.
My main clinical approaches are client-centered, motivational and- strength-based, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy.
My clinical experience includes working with people who may have experienced any number of the following: abuse/neglect, early trauma/attachment issues, developmental issues, anxiety, self-harm, addiction challenges, depression, post-traumatic stress and work-related challenges.
My main clinical approaches are client-centered, motivational and- strength-based, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy.
My clinical experience includes working with people who may have experienced any number of the following: abuse/neglect, early trauma/attachment issues, developmental issues, anxiety, self-harm, addiction challenges, depression, post-traumatic stress and work-related challenges.
Are you ready to take that next step towards creating your desired life? One free from the confines of anxiety, self-doubt and emptiness? Are you ready to break free from any lingering feelings of unworthiness, judgment or self-limiting beliefs? Do you feel as though you’re just “waiting for things to get better?” If you, or your child, are encountering the hurtles that emotional challenges throw in your path I am here to support you. I hold a deep trust in the healing power of connection with the natural world, and believe that each individual is born with an innate drive and capacity towards wholeness and health.
Are you ready to take that next step towards creating your desired life? One free from the confines of anxiety, self-doubt and emptiness? Are you ready to break free from any lingering feelings of unworthiness, judgment or self-limiting beliefs? Do you feel as though you’re just “waiting for things to get better?” If you, or your child, are encountering the hurtles that emotional challenges throw in your path I am here to support you. I hold a deep trust in the healing power of connection with the natural world, and believe that each individual is born with an innate drive and capacity towards wholeness and health.
Most people come to counselling because something in life is not working well and there is a want or need change. I opt for sustainable practices that cultivate resilience and achieve more lively connections (inside&out!). I have training in attachment theory and psychosocial development, somatic experiencing, conflict and emergency situations, depression, grief, anxiety and other states of being that influence how you move through the world. While I don’t have an agenda for your process, I come with extensive education, evidence-based practices and an open mind and heart that can compliment your vision for growth and resolve.
Most people come to counselling because something in life is not working well and there is a want or need change. I opt for sustainable practices that cultivate resilience and achieve more lively connections (inside&out!). I have training in attachment theory and psychosocial development, somatic experiencing, conflict and emergency situations, depression, grief, anxiety and other states of being that influence how you move through the world. While I don’t have an agenda for your process, I come with extensive education, evidence-based practices and an open mind and heart that can compliment your vision for growth and resolve.
My passion and specialty is to serve individuals ready to work through concerns related to anxiety, shame, and identity. If you are struggling with anxiety and fear, thoughts of not being good enough, judgmental and negative self-talk, or finding it hard to live in a way that reflects your most authentic self – you have come to a compassionate place. I have known these struggles too and how they can feel like a mental prison. Living courageously despite fear, relating to yourself like someone you love, and feeling free to fully live who you truly are, IS possible.
My passion and specialty is to serve individuals ready to work through concerns related to anxiety, shame, and identity. If you are struggling with anxiety and fear, thoughts of not being good enough, judgmental and negative self-talk, or finding it hard to live in a way that reflects your most authentic self – you have come to a compassionate place. I have known these struggles too and how they can feel like a mental prison. Living courageously despite fear, relating to yourself like someone you love, and feeling free to fully live who you truly are, IS possible.
Please feel free to connect with me for a free 15 minute phone consultation to see how I can support.
Please feel free to connect with me for a free 15 minute phone consultation to see how I can support.
The relationship between counsellor and client is unique. I create a warm, non judgmental space for my clients that is free from the pressures and dynamics of the outside world. This facilitates candid conversation, fresh insights and collaborative exploration of the your life and goals, fostering a deeper understanding of self. I support clients through a creative blend of practical skills-focused approaches to stabilize challenging situations, as well opening space for deeper exploration of the ‘why’ behind our behaviours.
The relationship between counsellor and client is unique. I create a warm, non judgmental space for my clients that is free from the pressures and dynamics of the outside world. This facilitates candid conversation, fresh insights and collaborative exploration of the your life and goals, fostering a deeper understanding of self. I support clients through a creative blend of practical skills-focused approaches to stabilize challenging situations, as well opening space for deeper exploration of the ‘why’ behind our behaviours.
I bring over 25 years of supporting clients and bring a passion to my counselling work with individuals and couples. We all need support in life wether for loss, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting struggles or more serious issues like addiction or depression. I want to you to feel safe, validated and hopeful. Counselling can bring relief and possibility to what feels unmanageable and you can learn new ways of living that fundamentally change the cycles and patterns that often leave one stuck and unhappy.
I bring over 25 years of supporting clients and bring a passion to my counselling work with individuals and couples. We all need support in life wether for loss, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting struggles or more serious issues like addiction or depression. I want to you to feel safe, validated and hopeful. Counselling can bring relief and possibility to what feels unmanageable and you can learn new ways of living that fundamentally change the cycles and patterns that often leave one stuck and unhappy.
Shannon M Murphy
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nelson, BC V1L
Waitlist for new clients
As we collaborate, I offer engaged, competent support to make lasting changes within a reasonable time frame, whether you are in acute distress or simply want to move towards a more rich and fulfilling life. Counselling sessions will be co–created with you and tailored to your needs. I offer you a healing experience that is sensitive to your strengths as well as your pain. Entering into counselling is an act of courage as it takes commitment to create a healthy life and to integrate difficult experiences. I am trained in a variety of modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Somatic Therapies and Hypnotherapy.
As we collaborate, I offer engaged, competent support to make lasting changes within a reasonable time frame, whether you are in acute distress or simply want to move towards a more rich and fulfilling life. Counselling sessions will be co–created with you and tailored to your needs. I offer you a healing experience that is sensitive to your strengths as well as your pain. Entering into counselling is an act of courage as it takes commitment to create a healthy life and to integrate difficult experiences. I am trained in a variety of modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Somatic Therapies and Hypnotherapy.
Gabriel Keczan Therapeutic Coaching
Counsellor, RTC, DKATI
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nelson, BC V1L
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I work with people feeling anxious in their relationships to gain new tools and feel more centred and connected. If you get triggered and overwhelmed with emotions, don’t know how to prioritize your needs, or struggle to set boundaries, you’re in the right place. Do you want to feel more secure in yourself and in your relationships? Relationship anxiety can be really distressing and hard to shift out of it, even if we know what patterns and behaviours aren’t working for us. Together we can bring more awareness to your anxiety and build skills and practices so that you can have more fulfilling relationships.
I work with people feeling anxious in their relationships to gain new tools and feel more centred and connected. If you get triggered and overwhelmed with emotions, don’t know how to prioritize your needs, or struggle to set boundaries, you’re in the right place. Do you want to feel more secure in yourself and in your relationships? Relationship anxiety can be really distressing and hard to shift out of it, even if we know what patterns and behaviours aren’t working for us. Together we can bring more awareness to your anxiety and build skills and practices so that you can have more fulfilling relationships.
Now accepting new clients across British Columbia Online or in person. Are you feeling stuck, stagnant and unable to move forward with your life? Tired of feeling alone, anxious, stressed or numb? Often times overwhelming experiences in life can create a disconnect between our mind and body. We may think we're ready to move forward but our bodies are stuck and do not feel safe which can prevent us from taking the next step; however, with support and guidance, you are capable of becoming greater attuned to your body and inner resources to make a sustainable change towards fulfilling experiences and relationships.
Now accepting new clients across British Columbia Online or in person. Are you feeling stuck, stagnant and unable to move forward with your life? Tired of feeling alone, anxious, stressed or numb? Often times overwhelming experiences in life can create a disconnect between our mind and body. We may think we're ready to move forward but our bodies are stuck and do not feel safe which can prevent us from taking the next step; however, with support and guidance, you are capable of becoming greater attuned to your body and inner resources to make a sustainable change towards fulfilling experiences and relationships.
Katrina Moore-Pettersson
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nelson, BC V1L
I believe we all possess unique superpowers, including an innate ability to heal and thrive. And, yet, we sometimes lose our way. I offer a human-to-human connection coupled with diverse knowledge and approaches to support you in finding your way again and healing from past and current challenges that prevent you from thriving. I blend Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems/parts work, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, attachment-focused therapy, mindfulness, and nature-based practices to support you in cultivating a sense of empowerment, self-awareness, self-compassion, and inner safety. Nature-based sessions are available!
I believe we all possess unique superpowers, including an innate ability to heal and thrive. And, yet, we sometimes lose our way. I offer a human-to-human connection coupled with diverse knowledge and approaches to support you in finding your way again and healing from past and current challenges that prevent you from thriving. I blend Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems/parts work, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, attachment-focused therapy, mindfulness, and nature-based practices to support you in cultivating a sense of empowerment, self-awareness, self-compassion, and inner safety. Nature-based sessions are available!
Perhaps something wounding in your history has fractured your wholeness and you feel overwhelmed and less connected to your core. There may be a part of you that feels conflicted, and challenges in life may feel like too much. Maybe the ever-evolving, and unique-expression of life that you are, is not feeling supported in its development. Having self-governance and allowing the unique-expression of life emerge through us is a birthright of humanity. You can be connected with your core, essence and inner guidance system that leads the way to your healing.
Perhaps something wounding in your history has fractured your wholeness and you feel overwhelmed and less connected to your core. There may be a part of you that feels conflicted, and challenges in life may feel like too much. Maybe the ever-evolving, and unique-expression of life that you are, is not feeling supported in its development. Having self-governance and allowing the unique-expression of life emerge through us is a birthright of humanity. You can be connected with your core, essence and inner guidance system that leads the way to your healing.
Are you experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, relational concerns, chronic pain, or health challenges? As a Somatic Therapist and Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, I work at the mind-body interface to support those with stress-related health symptoms. Together we can explore your unique lived experience and discover how stress may be impacting your body and daily life. I am passionate about empowering my clients to develop tools for cultivating emotional resilience, shifting old patterns, and integrating unprocessed experiences. I specialize in working with highly sensitive people or those with chronic pain.
Are you experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, relational concerns, chronic pain, or health challenges? As a Somatic Therapist and Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, I work at the mind-body interface to support those with stress-related health symptoms. Together we can explore your unique lived experience and discover how stress may be impacting your body and daily life. I am passionate about empowering my clients to develop tools for cultivating emotional resilience, shifting old patterns, and integrating unprocessed experiences. I specialize in working with highly sensitive people or those with chronic pain.
You can feel more free, grounded, safe and strong, Perceive more choices - Sing your song! Heal from trauma, Grow in wisdom and equanimity Delight in your essential self Develop capacity!
You can feel more free, grounded, safe and strong, Perceive more choices - Sing your song! Heal from trauma, Grow in wisdom and equanimity Delight in your essential self Develop capacity!
I trained in various therapeutic modalities, including Relational Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and psychedelic-assisted therapy, and I am completing a master’s degree in clinical social work. I am designated by the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT) to work as a registered therapeutic counsellor. I also completed the SFU Restorative Justice Certificate Program and am honored to support crime victims in their healing. I welcome a phone call free of charge so that you can ask me questions, share your therapeutic goals, and get a sense of whether working together might be a good fit.
I trained in various therapeutic modalities, including Relational Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and psychedelic-assisted therapy, and I am completing a master’s degree in clinical social work. I am designated by the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT) to work as a registered therapeutic counsellor. I also completed the SFU Restorative Justice Certificate Program and am honored to support crime victims in their healing. I welcome a phone call free of charge so that you can ask me questions, share your therapeutic goals, and get a sense of whether working together might be a good fit.
Hello, if you have been wondering about counselling, or struggling with anxiety, depression, challenges in your relationship(s) or self-esteem, I will meet you where you are and support changes that you want to create. I work from a trauma-informed, person-centred counselling approach. I am a warm, compassionate, and caring person who is empathetic and non-judgemental. I incorporate DBT and CBT techniques to help you develop coping skills to move forward in your life. My intention is to create a safe space where you can do “your work” in healing yourself, working through old traumas and patterns and create a healthier way to be.
Hello, if you have been wondering about counselling, or struggling with anxiety, depression, challenges in your relationship(s) or self-esteem, I will meet you where you are and support changes that you want to create. I work from a trauma-informed, person-centred counselling approach. I am a warm, compassionate, and caring person who is empathetic and non-judgemental. I incorporate DBT and CBT techniques to help you develop coping skills to move forward in your life. My intention is to create a safe space where you can do “your work” in healing yourself, working through old traumas and patterns and create a healthier way to be.
Vanessa is Masters trained Clinical Social Worker located in Nelson BC. Clients may be experiencing various stressors, mood concerns, grief/loss, life transitions, trauma and inter-personal relationship struggles that they are seeking support for. Vanessa also specializes in counselling individuals and their families during their journey with fertility, perinatal mental health and birth trauma. Vanessa is a certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) practitioner with Advanced and Enhanced certification in this modality. Please contact to book.
Vanessa is Masters trained Clinical Social Worker located in Nelson BC. Clients may be experiencing various stressors, mood concerns, grief/loss, life transitions, trauma and inter-personal relationship struggles that they are seeking support for. Vanessa also specializes in counselling individuals and their families during their journey with fertility, perinatal mental health and birth trauma. Vanessa is a certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) practitioner with Advanced and Enhanced certification in this modality. Please contact to book.
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Strength-Based Counsellors
How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.