Family Systems Therapists in Nanaimo, BC
I use an eclectic evidence-based approach to address mental health concerns, blending CBT, DBT, IFS, Attachment Theory, Family Systems, and other therapeutic modalities to help you achieve your goals.
Do you feel bogged down by intense anxiety or stress? Do you feel hopeless or depressed about your life? Are the relationships in your life toxic or filled with tension? Does addiction have a tight grip on your life? Do you feel chained to the past and due to trauma? If you relate to any of those questions and would like help navigating difficult emotions, thoughts, behaviours, relationships, or trauma, come talk to me. I have been trained by some of the leading experts in the field of psychotherapy such as Dr Gabor Mate and Dr Patrick Carnes, and I would be honoured to be a part of your journey to help you achieve your goals.
I use an eclectic evidence-based approach to address mental health concerns, blending CBT, DBT, IFS, Attachment Theory, Family Systems, and other therapeutic modalities to help you achieve your goals.
Do you feel bogged down by intense anxiety or stress? Do you feel hopeless or depressed about your life? Are the relationships in your life toxic or filled with tension? Does addiction have a tight grip on your life? Do you feel chained to the past and due to trauma? If you relate to any of those questions and would like help navigating difficult emotions, thoughts, behaviours, relationships, or trauma, come talk to me. I have been trained by some of the leading experts in the field of psychotherapy such as Dr Gabor Mate and Dr Patrick Carnes, and I would be honoured to be a part of your journey to help you achieve your goals.
These approaches include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), family systems, mindfulness and somatic interventions, emotionally-focussed therapy, and play therapy.
Navigating life's challenges can be lonely, overwhelming, and exhausting. I seek to empower my clients along their path to growth and wellness through providing genuine, empathetic, caring, and skilled support. I work with a wide range of ages, from preschoolers to retirees. I offer individual counselling (youth and adults), play therapy, couples, and family therapy.
These approaches include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), family systems, mindfulness and somatic interventions, emotionally-focussed therapy, and play therapy.
Navigating life's challenges can be lonely, overwhelming, and exhausting. I seek to empower my clients along their path to growth and wellness through providing genuine, empathetic, caring, and skilled support. I work with a wide range of ages, from preschoolers to retirees. I offer individual counselling (youth and adults), play therapy, couples, and family therapy.
SPECIALIZED AREAS OF PRACTICE: Trauma (including developmental, relational, and intergenerational), EMDR, OEI, Substance Abuse & Problematic Coping Behaviours, Couples Therapy (Gottman & EFT trained), Strengthening Family Systems, Shame Resiliency/Processing Internalized Shame, Existential needs (finding meaning) Self-Compassion Facilitator.
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. I embrace a holistic and collaborative approach to working with others, respecting that successful therapy honours the values and beliefs of each client. I believe that one's trauma history, distress, and pain are often the foundations that strength, meaningfulness, and wisdom are built upon. I offer personalized short or long-term therapy individuals, couples, adolescents, or families. Resiliency need not be something one is born with, it can be cultivated. ~Christine
SPECIALIZED AREAS OF PRACTICE: Trauma (including developmental, relational, and intergenerational), EMDR, OEI, Substance Abuse & Problematic Coping Behaviours, Couples Therapy (Gottman & EFT trained), Strengthening Family Systems, Shame Resiliency/Processing Internalized Shame, Existential needs (finding meaning) Self-Compassion Facilitator.
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. I embrace a holistic and collaborative approach to working with others, respecting that successful therapy honours the values and beliefs of each client. I believe that one's trauma history, distress, and pain are often the foundations that strength, meaningfulness, and wisdom are built upon. I offer personalized short or long-term therapy individuals, couples, adolescents, or families. Resiliency need not be something one is born with, it can be cultivated. ~Christine
These include family systems and existential theories, and trauma-informed and response-based practices.
Are you struggling with difficult emotions or anxious thoughts? Are you experiencing changes, challenges or losses which make it difficult to function? I work with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by daily life, in their relationships or at work. Using a person-centred approach, I offer a safe space where you can feel comfortable, heard and understood. A place where we can work together on your goals at your pace, attending to your unique requirements and the situations you are responding to. I draw from various theoretical perspectives to gain insight into your life experiences and narrow the focus to what is important to you.
These include family systems and existential theories, and trauma-informed and response-based practices.
Are you struggling with difficult emotions or anxious thoughts? Are you experiencing changes, challenges or losses which make it difficult to function? I work with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by daily life, in their relationships or at work. Using a person-centred approach, I offer a safe space where you can feel comfortable, heard and understood. A place where we can work together on your goals at your pace, attending to your unique requirements and the situations you are responding to. I draw from various theoretical perspectives to gain insight into your life experiences and narrow the focus to what is important to you.
My approach is eclectic and holistic, using a wide variety of techniques such as Gestalt, Expressive Therapy, CBT, Solution Focus, Family Systems & others.
Let’s work together to explore the challenges creating uneasiness, confusion and pain in your life. We will work in a comfortable, accepting space to create a meaningful, grounding experience to help you gain new awareness, explore choices and promote positive and rewarding change and self-care. Traditional talk therapies are not the only way to explore your story, and I often use sand play, art, storytelling, journaling, metaphor and imagery to reach a deeper understanding.
My approach is eclectic and holistic, using a wide variety of techniques such as Gestalt, Expressive Therapy, CBT, Solution Focus, Family Systems & others.
Let’s work together to explore the challenges creating uneasiness, confusion and pain in your life. We will work in a comfortable, accepting space to create a meaningful, grounding experience to help you gain new awareness, explore choices and promote positive and rewarding change and self-care. Traditional talk therapies are not the only way to explore your story, and I often use sand play, art, storytelling, journaling, metaphor and imagery to reach a deeper understanding.
I integrate over 30 years of experience, graduate studies, ongoing professional training and continued personal exploration in the following modalities: Integrated Body Psychotherapy, Mindful Self-Compassion, Family Systems, Mind Body Nutrition, Eating Psychology, Narrative, Mindfulness, EMDR and Compassion focused.
Struggling with self-criticism, shame, low self-esteem, stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, eating disorders, family conflict, relationship struggles, life changes or grief? Needing support, new skills or help for moving forward? You deserve to find more peace and well-being. I can help. Together we will explore what is getting the way, heal what needs to be healed, feel what needs to be felt and learn what needs to be learned.
I integrate over 30 years of experience, graduate studies, ongoing professional training and continued personal exploration in the following modalities: Integrated Body Psychotherapy, Mindful Self-Compassion, Family Systems, Mind Body Nutrition, Eating Psychology, Narrative, Mindfulness, EMDR and Compassion focused.
Struggling with self-criticism, shame, low self-esteem, stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, eating disorders, family conflict, relationship struggles, life changes or grief? Needing support, new skills or help for moving forward? You deserve to find more peace and well-being. I can help. Together we will explore what is getting the way, heal what needs to be healed, feel what needs to be felt and learn what needs to be learned.
I have completed the following training: Basic EMDR; Levels 1-3 Gottman Method; Bowen Family systems practicum; and CBT Introduction.
It is my hope that through counselling, people who struggle with life’s adversities will grow and change towards living and feeling empowerment, love, and compassion. I work with individuals on a range of areas including relationships, trauma, grief, loss, addiction, anxiety, and depression.
I have completed the following training: Basic EMDR; Levels 1-3 Gottman Method; Bowen Family systems practicum; and CBT Introduction.
It is my hope that through counselling, people who struggle with life’s adversities will grow and change towards living and feeling empowerment, love, and compassion. I work with individuals on a range of areas including relationships, trauma, grief, loss, addiction, anxiety, and depression.
Jacqueline MacLennan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, BEd
Verified Verified
Nanaimo, BC V9R
I offer a client centered approach informed by strength based and family systems models.
Are you managing increased levels stress & anxiety? Let's work together to alleviate your symptoms while incorporating new ways of managing and thriving. I have been providing counselling support services for 25 plus years and am a skilled psychotherapist. I hold degrees in Social Work & Education. I am a member of the BC College of Social Work & the BCTF. Protecting the public is paramount to the BCCSW. MSW RSW's must adhere to the highest ethical standards governing clinical social work practice with annual reviews. Finding the right therapist is life changing!
I offer a client centered approach informed by strength based and family systems models.
Are you managing increased levels stress & anxiety? Let's work together to alleviate your symptoms while incorporating new ways of managing and thriving. I have been providing counselling support services for 25 plus years and am a skilled psychotherapist. I hold degrees in Social Work & Education. I am a member of the BC College of Social Work & the BCTF. Protecting the public is paramount to the BCCSW. MSW RSW's must adhere to the highest ethical standards governing clinical social work practice with annual reviews. Finding the right therapist is life changing!
The following therapies have aided in developing my eclectic therapeutic background: Brief therapies, Response-Based Practice, Solution-Focused Therapy, , Family Systems Therapy, Choice Theory, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Narrative Therapy.
When you searched the net or picked up the phone and called for help, you already started the change process. Through your life story, my experience and a solution-focused perspective we can explore possibilities, develop an action plan and create lasting change.Together we can explore how unique and dynamic you are as both an individual and as part of a collective.
The following therapies have aided in developing my eclectic therapeutic background: Brief therapies, Response-Based Practice, Solution-Focused Therapy, , Family Systems Therapy, Choice Theory, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Narrative Therapy.
When you searched the net or picked up the phone and called for help, you already started the change process. Through your life story, my experience and a solution-focused perspective we can explore possibilities, develop an action plan and create lasting change.Together we can explore how unique and dynamic you are as both an individual and as part of a collective.
Somatic techniques, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Hypnotherapy offer tools to invite deep, lasting shifts.
Ever feel stuck in a loop of frustrating patterns? Long for meaningful connection, but get lost in estrangement or conflict? Wonder why that joyful ease you occasionally glimpse feels buried under a sludge of anxiety, numbness, or anger? No matter how many "new leaves" we turn over — we find ourselves sinking back into the familiar muck. Here we go again! It's not just in your head. Pain and anxiety get encoded and frozen in the physical body, along with all the feelings it's not okay to feel. By adulthood, our nervous systems are hardwired to survive the situation we grew up in – and can get stuck there, replaying the same script.
Somatic techniques, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Hypnotherapy offer tools to invite deep, lasting shifts.
Ever feel stuck in a loop of frustrating patterns? Long for meaningful connection, but get lost in estrangement or conflict? Wonder why that joyful ease you occasionally glimpse feels buried under a sludge of anxiety, numbness, or anger? No matter how many "new leaves" we turn over — we find ourselves sinking back into the familiar muck. Here we go again! It's not just in your head. Pain and anxiety get encoded and frozen in the physical body, along with all the feelings it's not okay to feel. By adulthood, our nervous systems are hardwired to survive the situation we grew up in – and can get stuck there, replaying the same script.
These include Family Systems, Humanistic Counselling and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy which I use with many of my clients.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. And all of us can benefit from outside help at some point in our lives. It takes courage to reach out for that help and so welcome to my page. I treat each client differently because we are all different. What is common though in my counselling, is my belief in a collaborative approach. Together we can prioritize issues that you may be facing. I am trained in Family Systems and in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. In my experience, counselling can help us become more whole, more authentic and more happy!
These include Family Systems, Humanistic Counselling and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy which I use with many of my clients.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. And all of us can benefit from outside help at some point in our lives. It takes courage to reach out for that help and so welcome to my page. I treat each client differently because we are all different. What is common though in my counselling, is my belief in a collaborative approach. Together we can prioritize issues that you may be facing. I am trained in Family Systems and in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. In my experience, counselling can help us become more whole, more authentic and more happy!
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My approach is tailored to the needs of each individual. I emphasize the importance of a strong, compassionate therapeutic relationship and work primarily from a trauma informed, client-centered model. I incorporate elements of emotion focused, narrative, dialectical behavioural, internal family systems, parts work, attachment, strengths/resiliency based, and somatic approaches. I primarily work from a process oriented place by working on issues brought up in the moment and spending time breaking down the beliefs, emotions, and behaviours that accompany each issue.
My approach is tailored to the needs of each individual. I emphasize the importance of a strong, compassionate therapeutic relationship and work primarily from a trauma informed, client-centered model. I incorporate elements of emotion focused, narrative, dialectical behavioural, internal family systems, parts work, attachment, strengths/resiliency based, and somatic approaches. I primarily work from a process oriented place by working on issues brought up in the moment and spending time breaking down the beliefs, emotions, and behaviours that accompany each issue.
Specialized training include: • Autism Spectrum Disorder • Clinical hypnotherapy • Couples counselling • Eating disorders clinical practices • EMDR • Indian residential school generational impact • Indigenous cultural competency • Family systems therapy • Mindfulness based • Social thinking curriculums • Clinical Supervision Trauma and Ego States.
Chloe McKinley, a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) and behavioural consultant, offers a unique therapeutic approach for individuals and families seeking counselling support. Chloe specializes in addressing the psychological needs of children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, embracing cultural and gender diverse LGBTQ2 communities. She is one of the few counsellors on Vancouver Island to offer both clinical counselling and behavioural consultation. Chloe also serves the neuro-diverse community as part of the multidisciplinary team known as Cowichan Autism Team Services (CATS). CATS is accepting new referrals.
Specialized training include: • Autism Spectrum Disorder • Clinical hypnotherapy • Couples counselling • Eating disorders clinical practices • EMDR • Indian residential school generational impact • Indigenous cultural competency • Family systems therapy • Mindfulness based • Social thinking curriculums • Clinical Supervision Trauma and Ego States.
Chloe McKinley, a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) and behavioural consultant, offers a unique therapeutic approach for individuals and families seeking counselling support. Chloe specializes in addressing the psychological needs of children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, embracing cultural and gender diverse LGBTQ2 communities. She is one of the few counsellors on Vancouver Island to offer both clinical counselling and behavioural consultation. Chloe also serves the neuro-diverse community as part of the multidisciplinary team known as Cowichan Autism Team Services (CATS). CATS is accepting new referrals.
I use Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy in my sessions.
Hi I'm Leia! I have experience helping others navigate trauma or distressing life experiences that are affecting their daily life and relationships. I believe connection is key for removing barriers and working through problems. I provide a non-judgmental safe space where together we can do just this. My experience includes working with youth and young adults navigating addiction, anxiety, depression, oppression, and trauma who are diverse in culture. My education in counselling is through Adler University. Through personal identity I am familiar with injury and disability culture.
I use Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy in my sessions.
Hi I'm Leia! I have experience helping others navigate trauma or distressing life experiences that are affecting their daily life and relationships. I believe connection is key for removing barriers and working through problems. I provide a non-judgmental safe space where together we can do just this. My experience includes working with youth and young adults navigating addiction, anxiety, depression, oppression, and trauma who are diverse in culture. My education in counselling is through Adler University. Through personal identity I am familiar with injury and disability culture.
Ladona Pinder
Registered Social Worker, MA, RCC Can, RSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Nanaimo, BC V9S (Online Only)
I work from a family systems, attachment, trauma, and culturally informed perspective and I respect the unique experiences within each person that I encounter.
If you feel challenged in your relationships, are struggling with parenting&difficult behaviors, heightened states of anxiety, depression, anger, or total avoidance of others, you are not alone. Conflict, loss, major life changes, & relationship problems are painful and can lead to feelings of hopelessness, overwhelm, complete dysregulation, uncertainty and self doubt. I provide counselling to individuals, couples, families, and parents. My approach is informed by Gottman and Prepare Enrich methods, attachment focused interventions, family systems theory, and evidence-based trauma processing approaches that can all support healing.
I work from a family systems, attachment, trauma, and culturally informed perspective and I respect the unique experiences within each person that I encounter.
If you feel challenged in your relationships, are struggling with parenting&difficult behaviors, heightened states of anxiety, depression, anger, or total avoidance of others, you are not alone. Conflict, loss, major life changes, & relationship problems are painful and can lead to feelings of hopelessness, overwhelm, complete dysregulation, uncertainty and self doubt. I provide counselling to individuals, couples, families, and parents. My approach is informed by Gottman and Prepare Enrich methods, attachment focused interventions, family systems theory, and evidence-based trauma processing approaches that can all support healing.
These include CBT, the Gottman Method (Level 1 and 2), inner child work, person-centred therapy, mindfulness practices, Bowen Family Systems, and DBT, amongst others.
Updated October '24: I am accepting new clients with daytime availability and work with couples and individuals in my practice. Using a collaborative, supportive, and non-judgemental approach, I empower clients to work towards their goals, overcome obstacles, and create new, healthier patterns in their lives. I help a wide variety of clients with anxiety, depression, body image issues, life transitions, trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, and other challenges. Please feel free to book yourself into my schedule via emmadonaldcounselling.janeapp.com or reach out to me to ask any questions and learn more about my approach!
These include CBT, the Gottman Method (Level 1 and 2), inner child work, person-centred therapy, mindfulness practices, Bowen Family Systems, and DBT, amongst others.
Updated October '24: I am accepting new clients with daytime availability and work with couples and individuals in my practice. Using a collaborative, supportive, and non-judgemental approach, I empower clients to work towards their goals, overcome obstacles, and create new, healthier patterns in their lives. I help a wide variety of clients with anxiety, depression, body image issues, life transitions, trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, and other challenges. Please feel free to book yourself into my schedule via emmadonaldcounselling.janeapp.com or reach out to me to ask any questions and learn more about my approach!
Juliana Herlaar
Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Nanaimo, BC V9T (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My focus is in Transpersonal Psychology, Humanistic Psychology, Positive Psychology and Family Systems Theory.
Do you want to feel confident and on purpose? Are you ready to experience deeper more fulfilling relationships? Do you want to experience more ease? When we are children, we learn how to be in connection and our beliefs about what's possible on our relationship with our caregivers and our friends. Sensitive people & people with big hearts often lean towards putting their own needs on the back burner, this can lead to burnout, anxiety, depression & general unhappiness. Work with me through a holistic model to experience wholeness, connection & joy in your life and relationships. Please reach out for a free 1/2 hour consult.
My focus is in Transpersonal Psychology, Humanistic Psychology, Positive Psychology and Family Systems Theory.
Do you want to feel confident and on purpose? Are you ready to experience deeper more fulfilling relationships? Do you want to experience more ease? When we are children, we learn how to be in connection and our beliefs about what's possible on our relationship with our caregivers and our friends. Sensitive people & people with big hearts often lean towards putting their own needs on the back burner, this can lead to burnout, anxiety, depression & general unhappiness. Work with me through a holistic model to experience wholeness, connection & joy in your life and relationships. Please reach out for a free 1/2 hour consult.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), with a Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) from UBC. I feel incredibly lucky to work with Jan and Katelin and together we have formed Covalent Health Consulting, a health centre providing clinical therapy with extensive capacity. I have been working in private practice for the past 4 years at Three Story Clinic in Vancouver, in a practice devoted to children, youth and families. I have also had the great benefit of working at BC Children’s Hospital as a clinician, group therapist and teacher of psychiatric residents for 15 years. My experience at Children’s Hospital was invaluable and I g
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), with a Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) from UBC. I feel incredibly lucky to work with Jan and Katelin and together we have formed Covalent Health Consulting, a health centre providing clinical therapy with extensive capacity. I have been working in private practice for the past 4 years at Three Story Clinic in Vancouver, in a practice devoted to children, youth and families. I have also had the great benefit of working at BC Children’s Hospital as a clinician, group therapist and teacher of psychiatric residents for 15 years. My experience at Children’s Hospital was invaluable and I g
I offer person-centered, strength-based services to support clients with anxiety, low mood, OCD, trauma healing, addiction, relationships, and sexuality. My areas of focus include: LGBTQIA2+ Affirming Counselling: I offer a safe space to explore sexuality, gender identity, and the umbrella of diverse expressions within the community.
I offer person-centered, strength-based services to support clients with anxiety, low mood, OCD, trauma healing, addiction, relationships, and sexuality. My areas of focus include: LGBTQIA2+ Affirming Counselling: I offer a safe space to explore sexuality, gender identity, and the umbrella of diverse expressions within the community.
Virginia Reimer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nanaimo, BC V9R
Waitlist for new clients
I am committed to offering you insight into areas of your life you want to change and the tools to do so. Known for my forthright style, expect me to push you while balancing this with humour and compassion. Over the years I have helped many people get out of unhealthy relational patterns.
I am committed to offering you insight into areas of your life you want to change and the tools to do so. Known for my forthright style, expect me to push you while balancing this with humour and compassion. Over the years I have helped many people get out of unhealthy relational patterns.
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Family Systems Counsellors
Family Systems therapists view problems within the family as the result not of particular members' behaviors, but of the family's group dynamic. The family is seen as a complex system having its own language, roles, rules, beliefs, needs and patterns. The therapist helps each individual member understand how their childhood family operated, their role in that system, and how that experience has shaped their role in the current family.