Substance Use Therapists in Terrace, BC

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Registered Social Worker. I provide support to adults and couples. I have experience working with individuals experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, gender issues, substance use, low self-esteem, stress related issues, and chronic illness. I recognize that it takes a great deal of courage to make the decision to start and commit to counselling. I consider it a privilege to be invited into your life. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to process the confusing, overwhelming, or painful part of your life.

I am a 20 year resident of Terrace BC, was born in the Cariboo region, and raised in the North. I offer counselling services both in-person and virtually, and specialize in grief and loss, mood related issues, trauma, including trauma related to the impacts of the Indian Residential School System, critical incident stress (both civilian and service personnel), and workplace issues related to burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and compassion satisfaction. In addition to private practice, I am a Doctoral resident at Memorial University researching the relationship between workplace culture and burnout.

I enjoy working with clients who want to make positive changes in their lives, through the process of being vulnerable and accepting that we as humans are not perfect. As we know, the best results come from those who put the work in. That being said, homework is part of the process with this type of researched-based therapy. The purpose of the homework is to help you work on and gain new skills that will benefit you throughout your life. Each visit will consist of a routine outcome measure to monitor your progress and help you determine when you are ready to graduate from therapy.

Struggling to connect with loved ones or engage in hobbies you once enjoyed? Finding that you are avoiding people, places, or activities that you didn't used to avoid? Are you looking to break through patterns that are holding you back, explore yourself, or process traumatic experiences? I am here for you. Through working on new skills and tools, processing experiences, and challenging old habits: working towards the life you want is possible! I use an authentic, supportive, and collaborative approach to provide meaningful and effective counselling and therapy.

Each of us have encountered suffering, loss, brokenness and trauma. Each of us have stories that need healing and restoration. You may be ready to address harm and tragedy with informed care and holistic engagement. Courageously stepping into stories of pain and harm is the very place that true healing and restoration occurs. If you're looking for extra support and guidance as you navigate through your healing journey it may be time to take the next step and reach out for help.

We can work together to overcome challenging emotions, patterns, behaviours, thoughts and feelings that you may be experiencing, to create meaningful change for you. My practice is informed by a wealth of experience over ten years of supportive work through addictions centers, verbal and non-verbal care work, marginalized individuals, international family support, and elementary school aged children and their families dealing with intergenerational trauma. I also offer support to families of children with disabilities, and aim to run a group in the near future. Let's have a conversation and find out the best way to help you.

Currently Accepting New Clients. Specializing in Couples, Addiction, Anxiety & Depression. I bring to my practice a welcoming and friendly personal style that puts clients at ease allowing them to communicate their needs and goals within a safe non-judgmental atmosphere. I worked in many clinical health care settings before venturing into private practice, which has brought into my work a well- breadth of clinical experience, including a wide array of therapeutic approaches, that I have successfully integrated while working with with hundreds of clients over the past 26 plus years.

I presently exclusively offer online sessions while working closely with a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. I'm dedicated to championing transformative change for those seeking a richer quality of life. Navigating life's challenges, be it with youth or adults, CNM relationships, family dynamics, or facing grief, trauma, anxiety, or depression, demands expertise. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or grappling with personal or relational difficulties, know that you're not alone. I bring empathy, understanding every journey's uniqueness. My approach is rooted in nonjudgmental, social justice, and equity principles.

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I have worked as a clinical counselor in the Northwest region for over 10 years. I have spent most of my time working with addictions, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other Mental Health issues. I have experience working with a diverse range of people and prefer to work with youth and adults. I work from a culturally sensitive holistic perspective, which includes forming a safe place for my clients and being a helping hand in their journey.