Thrive Youth
Counsellor, MA, CHyp
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Available both in-person and online
347 Leon Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y
Let's Connect (867) 467-1870
Hello and welcome, I am Carl Malmsten: Life can sometimes feel overwhelming for young people and their parents both. My role is to provide a safe, supportive space where youth/teens and families can feel heard and understood. I work with youth to build coping skills, confidence, and resilience, while supporting parents with tools to improve communication, set boundaries, and strengthen family connections. With 20+ years of experience, I use practical, evidence-based strategies to help families navigate challenges and grow stronger together.
I specialize in helping youth and families with challenges like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and conflict. I work with teens to build coping skills and confidence, while supporting parents with tools to improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and create a more connected, resilient family.
Parenting a struggling youth/teen can feel overwhelming and isolating, but you don’t have to face it alone. With care and understanding, I’ll work alongside your family to navigate challenges and create meaningful change. Together, we can help your child feel supported, confident, and ready to thrive.
Call or Email Thrive Youth Counselling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (867) 467-1870
Let's Connect (867) 467-1870
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $195
Payment Methods
Cash, e-Transfer, Mastercard, Visa Thrive Youth Counselling
Counsellor, MA, CHyp
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (867) 467-1870
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / BCACC 5526 Carl Malmsten
- In Practice for 33 years
- Attended Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology
Counsellor: Carl Malmsten
Education and Years In Practice
Thrive Youth Counselling
Counsellor, MA, CHyp
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (867) 467-1870
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioural Issues
- Caregivers
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
Thrive Youth Counselling
Counsellor, MA, CHyp
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (867) 467-1870
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Narrative
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
Thrive Youth Counselling
Counsellor, MA, CHyp
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (867) 467-1870