Racial Identity Therapists in Kelowna, BC
I am a neuroqueer Latina therapist with European ancestry who immigrated to Canada over a decade ago. I firmly believe that therapy must take context and systems of oppression into account in order to be helpful. If this is your first time seeking therapy, I may be a particularly good fit for you as I am passionate about translating knowledge and teaching skills in a client-centered manner. I offer therapy in English, French, Spanish, and any combination thereof (e.g. spanglish). If you often feel like other people were given an instruction manual for life that you didn’t receive, I might be able to help you bridge the gap.
I am a neuroqueer Latina therapist with European ancestry who immigrated to Canada over a decade ago. I firmly believe that therapy must take context and systems of oppression into account in order to be helpful. If this is your first time seeking therapy, I may be a particularly good fit for you as I am passionate about translating knowledge and teaching skills in a client-centered manner. I offer therapy in English, French, Spanish, and any combination thereof (e.g. spanglish). If you often feel like other people were given an instruction manual for life that you didn’t receive, I might be able to help you bridge the gap.
Do you struggle with depression or anxiety? Are you unsure of what to do from here? Let's untangle those moments to help you see your true self, which includes your strengths, struggles and life transitions. When we see ourselves through a different lens, we may recognize a more authentic self, creating self-acceptance and self-love. Let’s work together to create a relationship based on trust, genuineness and acceptance. I have daytime and evening availability.
Do you struggle with depression or anxiety? Are you unsure of what to do from here? Let's untangle those moments to help you see your true self, which includes your strengths, struggles and life transitions. When we see ourselves through a different lens, we may recognize a more authentic self, creating self-acceptance and self-love. Let’s work together to create a relationship based on trust, genuineness and acceptance. I have daytime and evening availability.
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Lachanda Manuel
MSW, RSW, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Weytk-p (Hello) I am an Indigenous Registered Social Worker (RSW) as well as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) passionate about helping the Indigenous population (13+). This is done by providing a safe space where trust is built, allowing you to be your authentic self. I offer virtual counseling to individuals across BC as well as in-person land-based healing in the milder months. I bring to session a down-to-earth approach that is rooted in trauma-informed thinking. Humanistic, relational, and person-centred approaches are also largely used in sessions.
Weytk-p (Hello) I am an Indigenous Registered Social Worker (RSW) as well as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) passionate about helping the Indigenous population (13+). This is done by providing a safe space where trust is built, allowing you to be your authentic self. I offer virtual counseling to individuals across BC as well as in-person land-based healing in the milder months. I bring to session a down-to-earth approach that is rooted in trauma-informed thinking. Humanistic, relational, and person-centred approaches are also largely used in sessions.
Hello! My name is Justin and I am a Registered Social Worker. My practice focuses on providing inclusive and culturally competent counselling services, with a particular emphasis on supporting IBPOC communities. As a Chinese Canadian, I understand firsthand the complexities and obstacles that individuals from diverse backgrounds may face. I am passionate about creating a safe and affirming space where clients can explore their identities, navigate systemic barriers and cultivate resilience.
Hello! My name is Justin and I am a Registered Social Worker. My practice focuses on providing inclusive and culturally competent counselling services, with a particular emphasis on supporting IBPOC communities. As a Chinese Canadian, I understand firsthand the complexities and obstacles that individuals from diverse backgrounds may face. I am passionate about creating a safe and affirming space where clients can explore their identities, navigate systemic barriers and cultivate resilience.
If you're feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or isolated, counselling can offer support during challenging times and help you seek growth and change. With 7 years of experience as a Registered Social Worker (RSW), I assist clients in gaining self-awareness and achieving personal growth. Therapy is about being heard, understood, and finding new ways to make choices that lead you toward the life you envision. Remember, you don’t have to navigate this journey alone.
If you're feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or isolated, counselling can offer support during challenging times and help you seek growth and change. With 7 years of experience as a Registered Social Worker (RSW), I assist clients in gaining self-awareness and achieving personal growth. Therapy is about being heard, understood, and finding new ways to make choices that lead you toward the life you envision. Remember, you don’t have to navigate this journey alone.
I support individuals in navigating trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, grief, intergenerational trauma, and emotional regulation. I provide a non-judgmental space for healing. My approach focuses on addressing root causes, developing coping strategies, and empowering clients to regain control of their lives. Together, we aim to reduce symptoms, build resilience, and foster lasting positive change in mental health and overall quality of life. I believe in providing culturally competent care and am committed to unpacking long-standing cultural stigmas surrounding mental health, and intergenerational trauma.
I support individuals in navigating trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, grief, intergenerational trauma, and emotional regulation. I provide a non-judgmental space for healing. My approach focuses on addressing root causes, developing coping strategies, and empowering clients to regain control of their lives. Together, we aim to reduce symptoms, build resilience, and foster lasting positive change in mental health and overall quality of life. I believe in providing culturally competent care and am committed to unpacking long-standing cultural stigmas surrounding mental health, and intergenerational trauma.
My mission in life is to help people grow and thrive in their environments. Life can be difficult and hard to navigate. Whether you're dealing with pain from the loss of a loved one. Or a recent job loss or career change. The family dynamics that can be a surprise. The feelings that can come from being lonely or afraid. The crippling anxiety that can come from something new and strange happening in your life. Our passion is to help people maneuver through all of the obstacles with compassion and empathy in an open and calm setting. Being open to help people in all age groups is something we all strive for.
My mission in life is to help people grow and thrive in their environments. Life can be difficult and hard to navigate. Whether you're dealing with pain from the loss of a loved one. Or a recent job loss or career change. The family dynamics that can be a surprise. The feelings that can come from being lonely or afraid. The crippling anxiety that can come from something new and strange happening in your life. Our passion is to help people maneuver through all of the obstacles with compassion and empathy in an open and calm setting. Being open to help people in all age groups is something we all strive for.
I work with clients of all ages and backgrounds who are wanting to enhance their wellbeing by reflecting on and processing their past and present struggles. I implement a person-centered approach, holding each client as the expert of their own lives and experiences, ultimately supporting them while they discover, establish, and maintain resources for healing. We explore how your life experiences have shaped, and continue to influence, who you are today. I hope to help clients evolve, heal, and build meaningful lives.
I work with clients of all ages and backgrounds who are wanting to enhance their wellbeing by reflecting on and processing their past and present struggles. I implement a person-centered approach, holding each client as the expert of their own lives and experiences, ultimately supporting them while they discover, establish, and maintain resources for healing. We explore how your life experiences have shaped, and continue to influence, who you are today. I hope to help clients evolve, heal, and build meaningful lives.
Katya Verzilova - Individual Couples Therapy
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, ART, FNHA, CVAP
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Are you looking for a therapy that works and a therapist you can truly connect with? Do you seek meaningful change in your life, and long to thrive as an individual and in your relationships? Offering individual and couples counselling from a trauma-informed approach, I can support you in exploring your experiences, process difficult emotions and life transitions, understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck and unfulfilled and develop effective regulation skills.
Are you looking for a therapy that works and a therapist you can truly connect with? Do you seek meaningful change in your life, and long to thrive as an individual and in your relationships? Offering individual and couples counselling from a trauma-informed approach, I can support you in exploring your experiences, process difficult emotions and life transitions, understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck and unfulfilled and develop effective regulation skills.
Dr. Sidhu is an experienced psychologist with a warm, caring, and thoughtful approach. She can help navigate life’s hurdles and improve mood and anxiety issues, trauma, life transitions and relationships. Dr. Sidhu works collaboratively with you to become the best version of yourself. Dr. Sidhu has extensive training over the last 15 years with diverse populations including those with substance abuse and complex mental health issues.
Dr. Sidhu is an experienced psychologist with a warm, caring, and thoughtful approach. She can help navigate life’s hurdles and improve mood and anxiety issues, trauma, life transitions and relationships. Dr. Sidhu works collaboratively with you to become the best version of yourself. Dr. Sidhu has extensive training over the last 15 years with diverse populations including those with substance abuse and complex mental health issues.
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Tanis Burnett - Injury And Adoption Specialist
Counsellor, MC, CVRP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Have you been struggling to adjust to a "new normal" after having an accident? Or, maybe you've tried talking to family and friends about your injury or illness, but they don't seem to understand you? Whether you've been injured in an accident or on the ski hill, or if you've recently been diagnosed with a medical condition that impacts your daily life, working with a therapist with experience with injury rehabilitation and chronic illness could help you regain a sense of purpose and meaning in life.
Have you been struggling to adjust to a "new normal" after having an accident? Or, maybe you've tried talking to family and friends about your injury or illness, but they don't seem to understand you? Whether you've been injured in an accident or on the ski hill, or if you've recently been diagnosed with a medical condition that impacts your daily life, working with a therapist with experience with injury rehabilitation and chronic illness could help you regain a sense of purpose and meaning in life.
Justine Cottingham-Leblanc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y (Online Only)
I specialize in mindfulness-based interventions that go beyond coping skills/skills-building. Please reach out by email or telephone if you are interested in exploring the problems you are facing, and how you might reduce or eliminate their influence on your life.
I specialize in mindfulness-based interventions that go beyond coping skills/skills-building. Please reach out by email or telephone if you are interested in exploring the problems you are facing, and how you might reduce or eliminate their influence on your life.
Noke' Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y (Online Only)
Hi I'm Kristin! I have over ten years experience in walking alongside individuals who are going through difficulties, whether mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually. I have had the privilege of supporting individuals on their path with depression, anxiety, (inter-generational) trauma, grief, chronic illness/pain, life transitions, and identity concerns. My perspective is that you are the expert of your own life and together we can create a safe space to explore your inner knowing and path forward.
Hi I'm Kristin! I have over ten years experience in walking alongside individuals who are going through difficulties, whether mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually. I have had the privilege of supporting individuals on their path with depression, anxiety, (inter-generational) trauma, grief, chronic illness/pain, life transitions, and identity concerns. My perspective is that you are the expert of your own life and together we can create a safe space to explore your inner knowing and path forward.
You're looking for much more than a therapist - you're here because you desire something to change in your life or relationships. I empower people and their relationships to overcome obstacles, connect, rediscover and reclaim their best and authentic lives. I work to create a safe and confidential space for all - to freely explore, acknowledge, resist external pressures and move towards what's right for you. I don’t “diagnose,” fix “disorders,” or pathologize “patients” - I collaborate with people in practical ways that consider their experiences, their needs, their style, their goals - at their pace.
You're looking for much more than a therapist - you're here because you desire something to change in your life or relationships. I empower people and their relationships to overcome obstacles, connect, rediscover and reclaim their best and authentic lives. I work to create a safe and confidential space for all - to freely explore, acknowledge, resist external pressures and move towards what's right for you. I don’t “diagnose,” fix “disorders,” or pathologize “patients” - I collaborate with people in practical ways that consider their experiences, their needs, their style, their goals - at their pace.
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Counselling, Psychotherapy, Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT, Conversational Intelligence & other modalities. Therapy for trauma, abuse, addictive behaviours, PTSD. Excellence Communication Skills Counselling to be the best version and have the best version of your relationships, personal, business & family. Marie Martin is the author of modality and book Metatron's Code available on Amazon. (Additional certificates: Master NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner & Certified Communications Specialist Certified Hypnosis Practitioner & Quantum, Conversational Intelligence Neuroscience)
Welcome! Congratulations on taking this first step towards the life you envision for yourself. I’m a counsellor-in-training, completing a Master’s in Counselling Psychology. I’m passionate about working with individuals who are caregivers for others, those experiencing women’s health issues that impact their quality of life, young adults experiencing life transitions or relational difficulties, and academic or professional burnout. I offer culturally responsive and trauma-informed treatment from the perspective of an IBPOC community member, supporting clients in integrating all facets of themselves into our therapeutic relationship.
Welcome! Congratulations on taking this first step towards the life you envision for yourself. I’m a counsellor-in-training, completing a Master’s in Counselling Psychology. I’m passionate about working with individuals who are caregivers for others, those experiencing women’s health issues that impact their quality of life, young adults experiencing life transitions or relational difficulties, and academic or professional burnout. I offer culturally responsive and trauma-informed treatment from the perspective of an IBPOC community member, supporting clients in integrating all facets of themselves into our therapeutic relationship.
Hi, I'm Ida. As a member in good standing of the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association, I am dedicated to supporting individuals through life's challenges. With a background in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression, I offer compassionate, evidence-based, trauma-informed care for individuals, couples, and families. Having completed my schooling at Rhodes Wellness College and residing in Kelowna for 30 years, I bring a diverse perspective to my practice. Whether online or in person, your well-being is my top priority. I am currently accepting new clients. Let's work together on your healing and growth.
Hi, I'm Ida. As a member in good standing of the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association, I am dedicated to supporting individuals through life's challenges. With a background in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression, I offer compassionate, evidence-based, trauma-informed care for individuals, couples, and families. Having completed my schooling at Rhodes Wellness College and residing in Kelowna for 30 years, I bring a diverse perspective to my practice. Whether online or in person, your well-being is my top priority. I am currently accepting new clients. Let's work together on your healing and growth.
Praveen is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) possessing a range of experience in delivering counselling services. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. Praveen has worked in various settings, where she has had the opportunity to assist individuals that have experienced anxiety, depression, trauma, and interpersonal difficulties. In addition, Praveen is an advocate for diversity and inclusion, and holds a particular interest and skill set in multicultural counselling.
Praveen is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) possessing a range of experience in delivering counselling services. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. Praveen has worked in various settings, where she has had the opportunity to assist individuals that have experienced anxiety, depression, trauma, and interpersonal difficulties. In addition, Praveen is an advocate for diversity and inclusion, and holds a particular interest and skill set in multicultural counselling.
