Divorce Therapists in Kelowna, BC
I’ve lived the challenges of marriage, divorce, family mental health and substance use, and am a half-time single parent of two young children.
Ponderosa Counselling Services focuses on counselling adults and adolescents through anxiety, depression, trauma resolution, and relationship issues while moving toward balancing the felt sense of emotions in body and the rational processes we use to interpret ourselves in the world.
I’ve lived the challenges of marriage, divorce, family mental health and substance use, and am a half-time single parent of two young children.
Ponderosa Counselling Services focuses on counselling adults and adolescents through anxiety, depression, trauma resolution, and relationship issues while moving toward balancing the felt sense of emotions in body and the rational processes we use to interpret ourselves in the world.
Narcissistic abuse? Anxious, Confused and Gaslit? Abuse in close relationships, family, friends or work, can cause anxiety, depression, divorce and loss of self. Need help navigating the unique challenges of today's world? Many of my clients are in their 20's, 30's & 40's. I help my clients recognize patterns, understand behaviours, explore difficult decisions, and gently guide them along their indivudal critical path. I listen, help heal, and assist clients move beyond the emotional issues they are experiencing. My approach is empathetic, validating, supportive, and solution-based.
Narcissistic abuse? Anxious, Confused and Gaslit? Abuse in close relationships, family, friends or work, can cause anxiety, depression, divorce and loss of self. Need help navigating the unique challenges of today's world? Many of my clients are in their 20's, 30's & 40's. I help my clients recognize patterns, understand behaviours, explore difficult decisions, and gently guide them along their indivudal critical path. I listen, help heal, and assist clients move beyond the emotional issues they are experiencing. My approach is empathetic, validating, supportive, and solution-based.
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.
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.
Specializing in couples and relationship challenges, Sandy can specifically help clients deal with issues related to areas such as separation and divorce, infidelity and affairs, communication difficulties between partners, sexuality and gender issues (including LGBTQ2S+) and family conflict.
Although not all of the last 30+ years of Sandy's professional career has been spent exclusively practicing therapy, Sandy has passionately helped children, families, couples and corporations through her work as an educator, therapist, consultant and ardent volunteer in the area of Mental Health. Sandy develops a therapeutic relationship with her clients that is respectful, and collaborative. She helps clients focus on creating solutions while intensely listening and understanding the individuals thoughts and behaviours within the context of their culture and unique story.
Specializing in couples and relationship challenges, Sandy can specifically help clients deal with issues related to areas such as separation and divorce, infidelity and affairs, communication difficulties between partners, sexuality and gender issues (including LGBTQ2S+) and family conflict.
Although not all of the last 30+ years of Sandy's professional career has been spent exclusively practicing therapy, Sandy has passionately helped children, families, couples and corporations through her work as an educator, therapist, consultant and ardent volunteer in the area of Mental Health. Sandy develops a therapeutic relationship with her clients that is respectful, and collaborative. She helps clients focus on creating solutions while intensely listening and understanding the individuals thoughts and behaviours within the context of their culture and unique story.
Sara Combs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, RSW, CCPA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Whether dealing with anxiety, depression, bi-polar, relationship reconciliation, life stages, self-harm, self-esteem, divorce, trust, anger, and stress, Sara can help with your healing and growth.
Sara provides client-centered counselling services for children, youth, adults, and couples. She offers an eclectic approach to counselling, utilizing different therapies that are personally suited for her clients based on their personalities and difficulties. It is her belief that all people have the ability to heal and make positive changes to their lives. With empathy and validation, she integrates skills within these sessions to create a safe, relaxed, and confidential environment. Sara’s main orientation of practice is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness.
Whether dealing with anxiety, depression, bi-polar, relationship reconciliation, life stages, self-harm, self-esteem, divorce, trust, anger, and stress, Sara can help with your healing and growth.
Sara provides client-centered counselling services for children, youth, adults, and couples. She offers an eclectic approach to counselling, utilizing different therapies that are personally suited for her clients based on their personalities and difficulties. It is her belief that all people have the ability to heal and make positive changes to their lives. With empathy and validation, she integrates skills within these sessions to create a safe, relaxed, and confidential environment. Sara’s main orientation of practice is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness.
Lisa Moore Clinical Counselor & Play Therapy Supvr
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1X
Personal Development, Assertiveness, Boundaries, Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorders, Phobias, Trauma, Abuse, Couples Counselling, Communication, Addictions, Eating Disorders, Divorce, Separation, Blended Families, Life transitions, Career Planning, Grief Counselling, Children Diagnosed with Special Needs, Advocacy and access to agencies and third party funding, the elderly and their families dealing with life transitions and entering care.
Lisa's mission is to help people heal and grow through periods of transitions in their lives. Many of us struggle with alcohol / addictions, experience loss, grief, unhappiness or a sense of loss when we transition from one role to another in our daily lives. Some of us lose people we love, dreams we can no longer achieve, changes in careers, the diagnosis of a child with special needs, a loved one entering care, or who is ailing in health, Divorce from a spouse, the beginning of a new marriage, perhaps with a blended family. We accept private insurance plans, Victim Services(CVAP), ICBC Claims and Autism
Personal Development, Assertiveness, Boundaries, Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorders, Phobias, Trauma, Abuse, Couples Counselling, Communication, Addictions, Eating Disorders, Divorce, Separation, Blended Families, Life transitions, Career Planning, Grief Counselling, Children Diagnosed with Special Needs, Advocacy and access to agencies and third party funding, the elderly and their families dealing with life transitions and entering care.
Lisa's mission is to help people heal and grow through periods of transitions in their lives. Many of us struggle with alcohol / addictions, experience loss, grief, unhappiness or a sense of loss when we transition from one role to another in our daily lives. Some of us lose people we love, dreams we can no longer achieve, changes in careers, the diagnosis of a child with special needs, a loved one entering care, or who is ailing in health, Divorce from a spouse, the beginning of a new marriage, perhaps with a blended family. We accept private insurance plans, Victim Services(CVAP), ICBC Claims and Autism
I have over 25 years of counselling experience specializing in: addictions, youth, anxiety, stress, depression, men's health, separation & divorce, anger management, family conflict, crisis management & life transitions.
In a confidential & supportive environment I improve peoples quality of life by helping them feel better & meet their goals. We can do this in an office, your house or any place you feel safe in. I also do web based counselling though Zoom for those outside of Kamloops or in other remote locations. I have found that with the right health information, be it with educational media, engaging presentations or confidential & therapeutic individual sessions, that people will be comfortable to move toward health, wellness & happiness.
I have over 25 years of counselling experience specializing in: addictions, youth, anxiety, stress, depression, men's health, separation & divorce, anger management, family conflict, crisis management & life transitions.
In a confidential & supportive environment I improve peoples quality of life by helping them feel better & meet their goals. We can do this in an office, your house or any place you feel safe in. I also do web based counselling though Zoom for those outside of Kamloops or in other remote locations. I have found that with the right health information, be it with educational media, engaging presentations or confidential & therapeutic individual sessions, that people will be comfortable to move toward health, wellness & happiness.
I am a registered clinical counsellor offering individual, relationship and couples counselling, divorce coaching, and some mediation. Using and extensive tool kit of knowledge and experience, I commit myself to helping you grow beyond your current personal and relational struggles toward good relationships and a satisfying life. I can help 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.
I am a registered clinical counsellor offering individual, relationship and couples counselling, divorce coaching, and some mediation. Using and extensive tool kit of knowledge and experience, I commit myself to helping you grow beyond your current personal and relational struggles toward good relationships and a satisfying life. I can help 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.
Shirley is a Registered Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience helping people who are exhausted from trying too hard to keep everything under control. Overthinking every detail, frustrated that other people seem to live their lives effortlessly? Shirley can teach you the strategies that will help you feel less anxious, more confident and self-assured; support for coping and navigating the stress that comes with life transitions, including aging, retirement, and divorce.
Shirley is a Registered Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience helping people who are exhausted from trying too hard to keep everything under control. Overthinking every detail, frustrated that other people seem to live their lives effortlessly? Shirley can teach you the strategies that will help you feel less anxious, more confident and self-assured; support for coping and navigating the stress that comes with life transitions, including aging, retirement, and divorce.
Embrace the potential for true change at any stage of life. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, negative thought patterns, concerns about your child, PTSD, or facing separation, I offer tailored short-term counseling for specific challenges and long-term therapy to explore deeper issues and patterns. Together, we will create a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your needs and strengths. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, EMDR, DBT, and EFT, I'm committed to guiding you in overcoming symptoms and achieving lasting relief.
Embrace the potential for true change at any stage of life. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, negative thought patterns, concerns about your child, PTSD, or facing separation, I offer tailored short-term counseling for specific challenges and long-term therapy to explore deeper issues and patterns. Together, we will create a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your needs and strengths. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, EMDR, DBT, and EFT, I'm committed to guiding you in overcoming symptoms and achieving lasting relief.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, family lawyer, family mediator and parenting coordinator, I am acutely aware that relationships don't end, they change; especially the case when children are involved. As a therapeutic Counsellor I support individuals, couples and families to actively manage change to lead more fulfilling lives, regardless of whether they live in one or two households. I have a particular interest in therapeutic mediation and remediating family conflict to improve quality of life; as a lawyer I have a particular interest in the dynamics of parental alienation www.silverstonecounselling.ca www.pricestephenslaw.ca
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, family lawyer, family mediator and parenting coordinator, I am acutely aware that relationships don't end, they change; especially the case when children are involved. As a therapeutic Counsellor I support individuals, couples and families to actively manage change to lead more fulfilling lives, regardless of whether they live in one or two households. I have a particular interest in therapeutic mediation and remediating family conflict to improve quality of life; as a lawyer I have a particular interest in the dynamics of parental alienation www.silverstonecounselling.ca www.pricestephenslaw.ca
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Angela Kazmierczak Talk Less Therapy
Counsellor, RCC, SEP, CCC, MSMFT
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1W
Throughout her career, Angela has been working with individuals, couples, families, and groups who have experienced historical, shock and/or relational trauma and her educational training reflects this. She and her clients move through client experiences together integrating such approaches as therapeutic alliance formation, touch work, somatic/body noticing, the cognitive process and a felt sense of safety (developed through regulation, mindfulness and humour).
Throughout her career, Angela has been working with individuals, couples, families, and groups who have experienced historical, shock and/or relational trauma and her educational training reflects this. She and her clients move through client experiences together integrating such approaches as therapeutic alliance formation, touch work, somatic/body noticing, the cognitive process and a felt sense of safety (developed through regulation, mindfulness and humour).
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 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!
Keep North Counselling- Jen Teigen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y
With over 25 years working directly with youth and families in a variety of mental health settings, I have seen how life can disrupt building meaningful connections with ourselves and others. My passion is to help you reconnect with yourself and those important to you, whether it’s your kids, your partner, or friends. Together we can build an empowering space that supports you to show up in ways that align with your true self. As a mom of two adult kids, I also enjoy supporting parents and helping them with fostering secure attachments with their child, navigating conflict, and looking closely at how your needs as a parent are met.
With over 25 years working directly with youth and families in a variety of mental health settings, I have seen how life can disrupt building meaningful connections with ourselves and others. My passion is to help you reconnect with yourself and those important to you, whether it’s your kids, your partner, or friends. Together we can build an empowering space that supports you to show up in ways that align with your true self. As a mom of two adult kids, I also enjoy supporting parents and helping them with fostering secure attachments with their child, navigating conflict, and looking closely at how your needs as a parent are met.
Intrinsic Hearts Therapy and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, BSW, BA
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y
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!
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!
My approach is multidimensional and personalized, drawing from various evidence-based practices, which include somatic, attachment, and mindfulness. While we can’t predict how we might respond to challenging situations, we can work to renegotiate our memories by accessing our body’s unique means of responding to triggers. The method is layered; together, we might consider your earliest attachments in childhood, how you have interpreted a traumatic experience and even your intersectionalities on a macro level. Once this evidence is gathered, activation is located in the physical body, energy is addressed and worked with somatically.
My approach is multidimensional and personalized, drawing from various evidence-based practices, which include somatic, attachment, and mindfulness. While we can’t predict how we might respond to challenging situations, we can work to renegotiate our memories by accessing our body’s unique means of responding to triggers. The method is layered; together, we might consider your earliest attachments in childhood, how you have interpreted a traumatic experience and even your intersectionalities on a macro level. Once this evidence is gathered, activation is located in the physical body, energy is addressed and worked with somatically.
Hello! As your therapist I'm here to help you manage your stress, work through your anxiety and tackle some of life's big questions. I was educated at the University of Victoria in British Columbia and Columbia University in New York State. I use an eclectic approach with an emphasis on empirically validated therapies. I am present focused and goal oriented. I hope to be working with you soon!
Hello! As your therapist I'm here to help you manage your stress, work through your anxiety and tackle some of life's big questions. I was educated at the University of Victoria in British Columbia and Columbia University in New York State. I use an eclectic approach with an emphasis on empirically validated therapies. I am present focused and goal oriented. I hope to be working with you soon!
Alive Counselling
Counsellor, MACP, RCC, Cyber, Counsel, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1X
We are a mental health clinic in Kelowna, BC that has a fantastic team of therapists to find the right fit for YOU, your uniqued needs, story, and schedule.We believe the right fit is the most important part, that is why we have various specialities from anxiety, stress, depression, couples, athletes, body image, disordered eating, confidence, CBT, postpartum, trauma, EMDR, play therapy and more. We serve children, youth, teens, adults, individuals, couples and families. We offer online, phone, walk and talk therapy, and in office counselling in Kelowna & throughout BC. Barb also offers Clinical Supervision. www.alivecounselling.com
We are a mental health clinic in Kelowna, BC that has a fantastic team of therapists to find the right fit for YOU, your uniqued needs, story, and schedule.We believe the right fit is the most important part, that is why we have various specialities from anxiety, stress, depression, couples, athletes, body image, disordered eating, confidence, CBT, postpartum, trauma, EMDR, play therapy and more. We serve children, youth, teens, adults, individuals, couples and families. We offer online, phone, walk and talk therapy, and in office counselling in Kelowna & throughout BC. Barb also offers Clinical Supervision. www.alivecounselling.com
Male mental health challenges such as depression, relationship conflict and anxiety are not that much different than women's. These challenges can hold us in place, in fear, in hopelessness, in pain. Confronting behaviours, thinking and feelings that may be the root of a life not lived well takes courage. Sometimes we need help doing that to move us forward and improve the quality of our life. You may be struggling on your own or in a relationship. It doesn't matter neither place feels good. My intent is to help you navigate the obstacles and make sense of your story so you can get to where you want to be sooner.
Male mental health challenges such as depression, relationship conflict and anxiety are not that much different than women's. These challenges can hold us in place, in fear, in hopelessness, in pain. Confronting behaviours, thinking and feelings that may be the root of a life not lived well takes courage. Sometimes we need help doing that to move us forward and improve the quality of our life. You may be struggling on your own or in a relationship. It doesn't matter neither place feels good. My intent is to help you navigate the obstacles and make sense of your story so you can get to where you want to be sooner.
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How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioural, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioural therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.