Therapists in Vernon, BC

I have a passion for working with individuals who are struggling to stay on top of their emotional responses. This can be due to so many factors from the state of our world, the result of high anxiety, an overactive stress response, trauma and post traumatic stress disorder, conflict in relationships, or burnout. We all experience times when our usual coping strategies are no longer enough and we are in distress. Our relationships suffer, our work suffers and our families suffer.

If you have experienced trauma through abuse or your family caregivers have failed you. If you need help for low self-worth, depression, anxiety and hopelessness; if you need direction and skills to better communicate and manage your intimate relationships while growing closer together.

Imagine feeling it in your bones that change is possible. How you relate to yourself, others, and life - can change. I want to work with people who are courageous and fearful and unsure. When we have limiting stories of ourselves it can be helpful to have someone else, a professional, hear us - see us- and want to show another way. I will not look away from your shadow, and I do not fear trauma or big emotions. You are so much more than what you've done, your body, and your worst thoughts.

Hi, I am Registered Clinical Counsellor who does Couples and Family Counselling and Mediation, as well as other integrative modalities for individuals. Through years of experience and practice, I have created an effective skill set to help you grow beyond your current personal and relational struggles toward good relationships and a satisfying life. I can help you with: • Relational conflict and communication skills to recover and deepen intimacy in key relationships •Relationship styles and creating new dialogues •Barriers to life satisfaction and emotional intimacy such as trauma, attachment issues, and more.

Having authentic connections can impact our ability to fully engage ourselves in the work needed to create change. I have found that sometimes the most profound, transformative healing takes place within the simplicity & safety of a supportive client-therapist relationship. Authenticity, trust & respect are the guiding principles of my trauma-informed, spiritually sensitive and culturally safe practice. Rooted in positive psychology and mindfulness approaches, my counselling sessions integrate several evidence-based therapies including EMDR for trauma, DBT and CBT for anxiety, narrative & rational emotive informed therapies.

Trauma can have a profound impact on our well-being, causing anxiety, depression, and pain. Sharing our story may not always be enough to mitigate these emotions, leaving us feeling hopeless. Even if we remain stable for years, our coping mechanisms may eventually fail. Friends and family may offer well-intentioned but ultimately unhelpful support. For therapists looking to expand their skill set through the progressive lens of psychedelic therapy or somatic experiencing, please get in touch with me for individual, dyadic, or group workshops.

Discover your strengths. Identify your obstacles. Embrace your mental acuity. I offer a blend of innovative, evidence-based, person-centred, best practice mental health therapy and coaching that is designed and tailored for people who think outside the box. You will NOT get a cookie cutter, one size fits all, experience here! Nor will you receive a shallow, feel good, session. We will look at underlying issues and root causes. If you are looking for actionable results each session. Take that bold step, reach out. I can help.

I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) and a Certified EMDR Therapist with over 16 years of experience. By gently interweaving both these modalities, EMDR becomes more gentle! I am passionate about journeying alongside my clients to aid a deeper loving connection with self and in turn with others. By incorporating the mind body connection my clients welcome parts of themselves and their lives that at one time may have been excruciating into an integral, whole and beautiful self. EMDR helps process through the most painful experience so that we can see ourselves in a new and resilient light. It’s such an honour!

YOU CAN ENRICH YOUR RELATIONSHIPS AND EXPERIENCE A MORE FULFILLING LIFE! - ask me how. I grew up in Kelowna, receiving my education in BC, Europe, & the USA. While teaching at the Belgian Bible Institute in Belgium for 11 years, I was also a prison chaplain (1980 - 1989). In BC, I taught at college level; I co-produced 18 TV programs (9 - Boundaries, 9 - Depression); I've been an instructor of counselling training for the Salvation Army. My counselling is wholistic, eclectic, pragmatic - addressing issues including abuse, addictions, anger, stress, depression, grief, fears/phobias, relationships, trauma, PTSD, weight loss, separation/divorce.

I specialize in helping individuals heal from toxic repetitive relationships, complex trauma, anxiety, and PTSD. Maybe you are looking for a therapist to help you get to the core root of your issues, so you can stop repeating the same toxic relationship patterns. Or someone who will give you space to grieve because you are heartbroken that your relationship fell apart. Perhaps, you want concrete tools you can use when panic takes your breath away, or when anxiety tells you that every situation you're in will end in disaster? Or maybe, past traumatic memories keep haunting you from living fully in the present. I can help!

I have an eclectic approach to counselling. My approach is highly successful as I tailor the approach, techniques, and therapeutic environment to meet your individual needs. However, I draw primarily from Family Systems Theory, Attachment Theory and neuroscience and use EMDR, talk, play and art based interventions. I work with children, youth, families couples and individual adults. I help to support challenges with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, loss and addictions.

Come to the counselling cabin on my peaceful mountain farm to experience specialized trauma treatment & counselling for: children 3+, adults, families, First Responders, parents. I am trained & experienced in equine & animal-assisted therapy, child-centered play therapy, EMDR for adults & experiential, sensory Playful EMDR for children. I specialize in working with children living with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioural disorders, history of abuse/complex family systems: adoption, foster care, blended families, divorce/separation. The counselling cabin and eco-therapy program area features walking trails & mountain views.

Whether you are experiencing relationship challenges, a change in relationship, anxiety, or depression, grief, struggles with self esteem, challenges with boundaries or communication, or looking for ways to grow your capacity for joy, pleasure and self compassion, together we can examine root causes for patterns in behavior and enhance your ability to live a rich, meaningful, connected life. I have worked as a Social Worker for 16 years and am passionate about working with individuals and couples regarding trauma, grief and loss, burnout, attachment, 2SLGBTQ+, polyamory/non-monogamy, and parenting.

I work with adults and couples who are struggling with trauma, grief, relationship challenges, ADHD symptoms, life transitions, and making positive lifestyle changes. I also work with specific populations such as health care providers and first responders providing support for challenges such as "burnout" and PTSD symptoms.

I've been practicing since 1995 & I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor & Marriage & Family Therapist. However, I am now only accepting individual clients 18+. It's clear to me that we can all struggle, even if we are successful in other areas of our lives. Life can be unpredictable & the stress & demands of everyday life, work & relationships can take its toll. As stressors build, you may find yourself struggling with anxiety, mood, eating, body image issues or turning to addictive behaviours. You may also find that unresolved grief or past trauma keeps seeping into your daily life & especially when you least want or expect it.

If you hope to overcome a dreadful anxiety, come out of a hopeless depression, build inner self-confidence, learn how to stand up for yourself, or just try to get a grip on life today; together we can achieve it. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling, 7 years experience, and a genuine compassion for people, I sincerely create an encouraging and safe space where we will find what your next step looks like and provide you with the correct tools and techniques to ultimately attain what brought you to seek counselling.

Approximately 2-3 month waitlist. Are you looking to make a positive change in your life towards mental health and wellness? I have a passion and great respect for the uniqueness and individuality of each client. I trust in your ability to heal and I am honoured to be a witness and guide in this process - the real work occurs within you. I have a gentle and calm nature but am skilled at compassionately challenging you towards growth and change. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (Level II), and I also bring depth to the counselling room with over 15 years of experience in health care as a Registered Pharmacist.

Hi, I’m Gabriela and I’m so happy you are looking for support. I specialize in addressing issues of trauma, anxiety, and parenting challenges and have specific training in these areas to support you to lighten the heavy loads you no longer want to hold on to. If you have suffered a traumatic experience, gone through a series of challenging situations, struggled with managing your own thoughts, or are just feeling overwhelmed, you don't need to go through this alone. By searching for a counsellor, you are already taking an important step in improving your mental health and I can support you in continuing that journey.

My name is Kim, and my passion is working with children, youth and families. I have experience working in child development centers, preschools, school districts, MCFD, CYMH, and non-profit agencies. My goal is to help individuals and their families heal through stressful and traumatic events. My practice is strength-based, where I encourage the client to share their personal narrative whether that is through words, art or play. My role is to walk beside my clients while offering support and strategies to help them overcome adversity. In order to maximize child and youth engagement I tailor my sessions to meet their unique needs.