Therapists in V1Y

I prefer a holistic, humanistic, and existential approach to therapy. I have earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from UBC, and a Master of Counselling from City University of Seattle. I have over seven years of experience as a Mental Health Worker for various non-profit organizations and continue with ongoing training and workshops.

Perhaps you are here because you need relief from your pain and disparagement and you long for the joy and peace you see others living with. Grief, trauma, anxiety, broken relationships, and disconnection with those you love most is exhausting. With more than just relief for your symptoms, I believe that you can overcome your current difficulties, redefine your relationships, and cultivate the best version of yourself. There has been much research garnered around neuroscience, trauma, and attachment that gives us insight into real interventions and strategies to help individuals heal, grow, and live in a place of discovery and hope.

Life can be hard; each season comes with its own set of challenges. I am here as a counsellor to come alongside you, & work together with you, in those areas you feel you could use some support. Maybe you just feel "stuck". Or you sense something isn't quite right. Or you're struggling in a tough season or relationship in your life. I can help you unlock these areas, so you can move towards the life & relationships you're really longing for. We have one life to live...let's work together so you can live it free!

I have always enjoyed connecting with and learning from others; this has driven my passion for mental health support for many years. Before completing my Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work and during my undergraduate studies in Psychology, I worked with my local rural fire department as a paid-on-call firefighter for nearly 8 years. I was consistently humbled throughout my experiences by the resilience and camaraderie engrained in first responder culture. I believe in the importance of having clinicians who 'get what we do', ultimately leading me to combine two of my passions (firefighting & mental health) and become one.

I strive to help individuals and families deal effectively with their concerns, either from historical events and experiences or current issues and concerns. My experience extends to children, youth, adults and seniors, with a strong focus on assisting women.

Hello! My name is Tracy and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor who has been working with both youth and adults with various mental health and substance use struggles for over fourteen years. I specialize in substance use, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and low self-worth, along with couples therapy. Guiding my practice is a belief that behind these struggles are individuals with unique stories and lived experiences that connect with both suffering and strength. Thus, I strive to create a compassionate and safe space for exploring together experiences and desired change.

Overwhelmed with parenting? Is your child struggling and needing support? Are you stressed out? Anxious? Trying to manage chronic pain/illness and not really participating in life? My name is Carla and I am here to listen, understand, and partner with you to create change. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), as well as a former teacher and school counsellor.

Claire is a Master’s student in Counselling Psychology. She has three years of experience in physical and mental rehabilitation through her work as a Kinesiologist and Rehabilitation Assistant. Claire is devoted to building a strong relationship with each client through empathy and unconditional positive regard. She uses a person-centred approach that tailors every session to each client’s unique needs. Claire uses evidence-based practices, including cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused therapy, to help clients achieve their therapeutic goals and improve their quality of life.

Are you wanting to move forward in your life? To find more effective ways of dealing with depression, anxiety and relationship issues? To live more in the present, at peace with your past and looking forward to the future you can create for yourself? I work with individuals and relationships to assist them to find new perspectives and ways to handle their challenges whether in a short term, solution focused manner or over a longer period of time to work on chronic, more persistent issues and patterns.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with an empathic and educated approach to challenging life situations. I specialize in supporting professional adults including health care workers, teachers, mental health professionals and government employees. I provide short term counselling for solutions to specific problems and longer term therapy to address patterns of challenging behavior. In this current world climate we are collectively experiencing unexpected life changes. I am dedicated to provide space to share and discuss issues that have come up in these challenging times.

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 (complex trauma), and I also bring depth to the counselling room with over 15 years of experience in health care as a Registered Pharmacist.

Please note: If you have not received a response, please check your spam folder. Areas of counselling: reproductive counselling (including reproductive choices such as the use of donor, surrogacy, or adoption, as well as exploring personal dilemmas that may be experienced when considering reproductive choices), counselling for in/fertility challenges during treatment, helping clients to explore family options beyond fertility treatment, reproductive counselling specific to single women and LGBTQ couples, perinatal counselling including: postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, grief, loss, and couples counselling.

Do you believe that emotions are a crucial part of the human experience and want to work with a therapist who shares this belief? As a trained therapist in Emotion-Focused Family Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy, I am here to help you process and understand your emotions. I am a therapist with a multicultural background from Latin America. I offer therapy services in both Spanish and English because I understand the importance of language and culture in the therapy process. My goal is to create a culturally sensitive and inclusive environment that will support all my clients on their journey towards healing and growth.

Now accepting New Clients - Have you lost hope and are feeling overwhelmed and not sure how to move forward? Finding that stress and anxiety are interfering with your day-to-day life? Grieving the loss of someone important to you, or the loss of a dream? Feeling frustrated, numb, or disconnected? We often need support but do not know where to look next. You deserve to be heard and understood. I will meet you wherever you are in your healing journey with an open mind and caring heart. Together, we will shine a light in those dark places and hold safe space for you there – to feel, heal, and navigate the way forward.

Are you exhausted from being in a chronic survival state? Do you feel like you don’t know who “You” are? Stress and overwhelm have negative effects on what matters most in our lives. Relationships, career, sleep, wellness, and joy can suffer greatly when you feel like we are drowning in life. I can help! Learn to identify, understand, and manage your emotional triggers and discover new ways to connect authentically – with others and yourself.

Are you tired of thinking that everything sucks? Nothing will change and your Hogwarts letter will never come! Are you laying in bed with your junk food, not wanting to get up, downing Starbucks and Red Bulls like it’s an Olympic sport just to have enough energy to make it through the day? Maybe your playing scenarios in your head, of what you really want to say to your Boss, Partner, Kids, or Parents? You want to change, but how? You are not Yoda, and it’s OK not to be perfect! Life doesn’t have to fit together perfectly like Lego! Well, it’s time to make your own magic and take your life BACK!

Hi, I’m Natasha! I am a registered clinical counsellor (RCC), registered social worker (RSW) and I am here to accompany you on your mental wellness journey so that you can live your most fulfilling and authentic life. I am here to provide a safe, comfortable, and confidential space for you to share your story and to explore your mental health goals. I am here to help you see your inner strengths and resiliency, and to help you feel like yourself again. I am located in Kelowna (Syilx territory) and I offer in-person, online, walk-and-talk, relationship, and family therapy services.