Reality Therapy in Penticton, BC

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Gizella Samu
Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Penticton, BC V2A
What holds you back from fully enjoying and experiencing life? Is it difficult relationships, excessive worries, depression, loss of a loved one, a job or a lifestyle? I offer an empathetic, nonjudgmental, confidential therapeutic space to explore the cause of your unhappiness and find ways to start living a life filled with the outcomes you desire. My approach is simple, supportive, and experiential. I create a ‘unique to you and your needs’ individual, therapeutic experience which provides the self understanding that leads to lasting change.
What holds you back from fully enjoying and experiencing life? Is it difficult relationships, excessive worries, depression, loss of a loved one, a job or a lifestyle? I offer an empathetic, nonjudgmental, confidential therapeutic space to explore the cause of your unhappiness and find ways to start living a life filled with the outcomes you desire. My approach is simple, supportive, and experiential. I create a ‘unique to you and your needs’ individual, therapeutic experience which provides the self understanding that leads to lasting change.
(450) 485-5351 View (450) 485-5351
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Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Penticton, BC V2A  (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.
(782) 492-0201 View (782) 492-0201
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Allison Bells
Counsellor, RCC, RMT, MACP, BHSc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Penticton, BC V2A
Survivors of childhood trauma, individuals struggling in unhealthy relationships, emergency responders or individuals battling physical or mental illness all have the potential to develop a powerful mindset. A powerful mindset is about overcoming adversity and challenges that life presents. It’s about possessing, understanding, and being able to successfully use a set of psychological coping skills that allow you to be more effective, adaptive, and persistent while pursuing your goals. The foundation and quality of your life will be shaped by how how well you handle challenges and how open you are to improvement.
Survivors of childhood trauma, individuals struggling in unhealthy relationships, emergency responders or individuals battling physical or mental illness all have the potential to develop a powerful mindset. A powerful mindset is about overcoming adversity and challenges that life presents. It’s about possessing, understanding, and being able to successfully use a set of psychological coping skills that allow you to be more effective, adaptive, and persistent while pursuing your goals. The foundation and quality of your life will be shaped by how how well you handle challenges and how open you are to improvement.
(236) 300-2007 View (236) 300-2007
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OK Clinical Therapy Group - Kelowna & West Kelowna
Counsellor, RCC, MSW, RSW, CCC, MC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Penticton, BC V2A
Seeking a more fulfilling life? If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, or the lingering impact of trauma, you’re not alone. The pressures of life, parenting challenges, and daily stress can feel overwhelming. Many people today grapple with anxiety, search for purpose, and work to manage relationships while healing from past experiences. We believe that everyone has the potential to overcome these obstacles, find peace and joy, embrace change, and cultivate hope.
Seeking a more fulfilling life? If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, or the lingering impact of trauma, you’re not alone. The pressures of life, parenting challenges, and daily stress can feel overwhelming. Many people today grapple with anxiety, search for purpose, and work to manage relationships while healing from past experiences. We believe that everyone has the potential to overcome these obstacles, find peace and joy, embrace change, and cultivate hope.
(579) 700-6613 View (579) 700-6613
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Bettie Lou Tomashewski
Counsellor, Ba, Hsac
Verified Verified
Penticton, BC V2A
I am a counsellor of 25 years, with a diverse background in anger management, addictions, domestic violence, emotional trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am passionate about helping individuals process their anger and emotions without the emotional outbursts and rage that can be detrimental to their relationships. Over the years I have helped men and women get to the root of their anger and develop the communication skills to help them express their feelings verbally in a respectful way rather than explosively. I also help individuals find purpose.
I am a counsellor of 25 years, with a diverse background in anger management, addictions, domestic violence, emotional trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am passionate about helping individuals process their anger and emotions without the emotional outbursts and rage that can be detrimental to their relationships. Over the years I have helped men and women get to the root of their anger and develop the communication skills to help them express their feelings verbally in a respectful way rather than explosively. I also help individuals find purpose.
(647) 496-5963 View (647) 496-5963
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Erle Robert Jaeger
Counsellor, BA, MDiv, MSc, MFT, RCC
Verified Verified
Penticton, BC V2A  (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Erle Jaeger and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Clinical Counselor in an "Online Private Practice" in the province of BC. I have been a Mental Health Professional for over 30 years. I use a trauma sensitive, client centered approach using a combination of CBT, mindfulness, and generally speaking a narrative approach to therapy.
Hi, my name is Erle Jaeger and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Clinical Counselor in an "Online Private Practice" in the province of BC. I have been a Mental Health Professional for over 30 years. I use a trauma sensitive, client centered approach using a combination of CBT, mindfulness, and generally speaking a narrative approach to therapy.
(438) 600-3226 View (438) 600-3226
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Carol Loney
Counsellor, MA, RPC, MPCC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Penticton, BC V2A
Not accepting new clients
For 35 years I have been passionate about my role in people-helping. My work is grounded in enthusiasm and therapeutic skills, supported by years of experience, uplifting lives in empowering ways. My passion is encouraging men and women to develop their potential in the roles they choose to embrace in their lives. I support and encourage, helping people to 'find their voices' as they create nurturing, healthy and fulfilling relationships. I have extensive knowledge and experience in grief and trauma counselling. I work with individuals, couples, and families using drama, role-playing, spiritual teaching, and personal examples.
For 35 years I have been passionate about my role in people-helping. My work is grounded in enthusiasm and therapeutic skills, supported by years of experience, uplifting lives in empowering ways. My passion is encouraging men and women to develop their potential in the roles they choose to embrace in their lives. I support and encourage, helping people to 'find their voices' as they create nurturing, healthy and fulfilling relationships. I have extensive knowledge and experience in grief and trauma counselling. I work with individuals, couples, and families using drama, role-playing, spiritual teaching, and personal examples.
(236) 237-1668 View (236) 237-1668

Online Therapists

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Terri Forester Life Path Counselling
Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
Castlegar, BC V1N
Hey there, its nice to meet you! I enjoy helping others carve out their best life according to how they wish to walk the life path. I feel each of us is drawn to our own unique experience and earn our independence and illumination by making decisions and looking back on the outcomes of those choices. I want to honour your right to express yourself in whatever way you see fit, meeting you where you are with care and compassion.
Hey there, its nice to meet you! I enjoy helping others carve out their best life according to how they wish to walk the life path. I feel each of us is drawn to our own unique experience and earn our independence and illumination by making decisions and looking back on the outcomes of those choices. I want to honour your right to express yourself in whatever way you see fit, meeting you where you are with care and compassion.
(778) 718-8737 View (778) 718-8737
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Jim Robert Leitch
Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
Grand Forks, BC V0H
As a generalist, my intention is to provide broad service. I am currently employed as a college instructor, so I enjoy working with adolescent and early adult age people who may be dealing with anxiety or depression, or who find themselves stuck in making important life decisions. Also, one of my previous jobs was as a welder for CP Rail. So I am familiar with the very real issues faced in everyday work life. My training also includes family and couples therapy. Because I believe that we do not do well in isolation, helping individuals and families deal with the intricacies of family life is a vital to aspect of my practice.
As a generalist, my intention is to provide broad service. I am currently employed as a college instructor, so I enjoy working with adolescent and early adult age people who may be dealing with anxiety or depression, or who find themselves stuck in making important life decisions. Also, one of my previous jobs was as a welder for CP Rail. So I am familiar with the very real issues faced in everyday work life. My training also includes family and couples therapy. Because I believe that we do not do well in isolation, helping individuals and families deal with the intricacies of family life is a vital to aspect of my practice.
(587) 817-8281 View (587) 817-8281
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David Smyth
Counsellor, BA, MACP, CSCH
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Hello, I practice a realistic approach,with simple and real-life, empirically supported therapy techniques.I am focused on solutions for my clientele and provide over 20 years of experience with providing real life answers to real life issues. My goal will be to provide practical solutions with positive results for you.Please be assured that I am a compassionate person with a great deal of empathy for those who are suffering. Please open the door to improvement by calling, texting or emailing my displayed number 24/7. Your search for peace of mind begins here, believe in your inner ability to adapt and overcome, i can show you how.
Hello, I practice a realistic approach,with simple and real-life, empirically supported therapy techniques.I am focused on solutions for my clientele and provide over 20 years of experience with providing real life answers to real life issues. My goal will be to provide practical solutions with positive results for you.Please be assured that I am a compassionate person with a great deal of empathy for those who are suffering. Please open the door to improvement by calling, texting or emailing my displayed number 24/7. Your search for peace of mind begins here, believe in your inner ability to adapt and overcome, i can show you how.
(778) 760-1062 View (778) 760-1062
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Nicole Ripley
Counsellor, BA, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Embrace the potential for true change at any stage of life. Whether contending with anxiety, negative thought cycles, concerns about your child, PTSD, anxiety, or facing a separation, I offer tailored short-term counseling for specific challenges and long-term therapy to delve into historical issues and enduring patterns. Together, we craft a personalized treatment plan aligned with your current needs, motivations, and strengths. Utilizing evidence-based approaches such as CBT, EMDR, DBT, EFT, and more, I'm driven to guide you in overcoming symptoms and related distress.
Embrace the potential for true change at any stage of life. Whether contending with anxiety, negative thought cycles, concerns about your child, PTSD, anxiety, or facing a separation, I offer tailored short-term counseling for specific challenges and long-term therapy to delve into historical issues and enduring patterns. Together, we craft a personalized treatment plan aligned with your current needs, motivations, and strengths. Utilizing evidence-based approaches such as CBT, EMDR, DBT, EFT, and more, I'm driven to guide you in overcoming symptoms and related distress.
(819) 307-8016 View (819) 307-8016
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Jackie C Frasch
Counsellor, RPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1W
By initiating the process to schedule your initial counseling session, you have taken an important step forward. We recognize that embarking on a personal journey of self-improvement can evoke a blend of emotions, including a mixture of excitement and apprehension. Your needs encompass finding a nurturing and supportive environment where you can explore your challenges and acquire practical skills to effectively address them. It is clear that you are seeking guidance and inspiration to gain valuable insights into your personal journey, along with ongoing support to sustain your progress over time.
By initiating the process to schedule your initial counseling session, you have taken an important step forward. We recognize that embarking on a personal journey of self-improvement can evoke a blend of emotions, including a mixture of excitement and apprehension. Your needs encompass finding a nurturing and supportive environment where you can explore your challenges and acquire practical skills to effectively address them. It is clear that you are seeking guidance and inspiration to gain valuable insights into your personal journey, along with ongoing support to sustain your progress over time.
(844) 334-6819 View (844) 334-6819
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Kimberly Davidson
Counsellor, MTC, SEP, CISM, NARM, RCS
Verified Verified
Peachland, BC V0H  (Online Only)
I work with people who have experienced trauma and its impact in many forms. I specialize in working with PTSI & PTSD and complex trauma ,as well as vicarious trauma with first responders or other service provider populations ie: therapists, counsellors.
I work with people who have experienced trauma and its impact in many forms. I specialize in working with PTSI & PTSD and complex trauma ,as well as vicarious trauma with first responders or other service provider populations ie: therapists, counsellors.
(438) 795-5257 View (438) 795-5257
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Savery Bakker
Counsellor, RPC-c
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
I'm here to help you deal with life's challenges, whether it's managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, navigating relationship difficulties or dealing with grief or trauma. I will help you find understanding and compassionate support to feel truly heard and valued. I aim to enhance your emotional well-being, build coping strategies, and foster healthier relationships. I am a warm, empathetic and direct guide to help you on your journey toward personal growth and fulfillment by helping you apply practical tools, proven methods, and encouragement to thrive and reach your full potential.
I'm here to help you deal with life's challenges, whether it's managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, navigating relationship difficulties or dealing with grief or trauma. I will help you find understanding and compassionate support to feel truly heard and valued. I aim to enhance your emotional well-being, build coping strategies, and foster healthier relationships. I am a warm, empathetic and direct guide to help you on your journey toward personal growth and fulfillment by helping you apply practical tools, proven methods, and encouragement to thrive and reach your full potential.
(343) 321-8349 View (343) 321-8349
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Dean Cebuliak
Counsellor, RPC
Verified Verified
Vernon, BC V1T
Tired of feeling Stuck, Alone, or Hopeless in your relationships? Having the same old arguments, living separate lives together, or constantly failing in relationships? Specialized Relationship Counselling will teach you how to stop the pain. Learn instead to break frustrating barriers and painful relationship dynamics so you experience Joy and Connection instead. Learn skills necessary to grow closer over time, not drift further apart. Feel loved and appreciated, connected and supported, valued and respected, heard and understood. Feel confident that you can get through anything together because you have a strong foundation.
Tired of feeling Stuck, Alone, or Hopeless in your relationships? Having the same old arguments, living separate lives together, or constantly failing in relationships? Specialized Relationship Counselling will teach you how to stop the pain. Learn instead to break frustrating barriers and painful relationship dynamics so you experience Joy and Connection instead. Learn skills necessary to grow closer over time, not drift further apart. Feel loved and appreciated, connected and supported, valued and respected, heard and understood. Feel confident that you can get through anything together because you have a strong foundation.
(250) 260-7892 View (250) 260-7892
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Anne Chronnell
Counsellor, BFA, RTC, RPC, HBCE
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
I specialize in working with women going through Life's varying transitions - in particular with our "role" changes such as pregnancy, motherhood, menopause and also identity/self worth and esteem struggles. Life can stir up anxiety, depression, disempowerment, and loss of Self. I work to help ground you back to your inner strength, to Who You Are, and help you find ways to navigate the rough waters.
I specialize in working with women going through Life's varying transitions - in particular with our "role" changes such as pregnancy, motherhood, menopause and also identity/self worth and esteem struggles. Life can stir up anxiety, depression, disempowerment, and loss of Self. I work to help ground you back to your inner strength, to Who You Are, and help you find ways to navigate the rough waters.
(249) 505-0577 View (249) 505-0577
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Dr. Sylvia Peske
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Peachland, BC V0H
I work with clients who are seeking to connect, understand, and embrace their own authenticity; people who are looking for self-development and growth. You want to understand yourself in relation to your lived experience, of course pursuing symptom-reduction, but not just that. You want to work toward lasting change, not just a temporary reprieve from whatever is causing them distress. You are open to exploring parts of yourself that you do not like and make you feel uncomfortable because this is where your truth exists, and without knowing or embracing these parts, you will remain only half of your whole and change will not occur.
I work with clients who are seeking to connect, understand, and embrace their own authenticity; people who are looking for self-development and growth. You want to understand yourself in relation to your lived experience, of course pursuing symptom-reduction, but not just that. You want to work toward lasting change, not just a temporary reprieve from whatever is causing them distress. You are open to exploring parts of yourself that you do not like and make you feel uncomfortable because this is where your truth exists, and without knowing or embracing these parts, you will remain only half of your whole and change will not occur.
(825) 360-0520 View (825) 360-0520
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Tracy Kuiper
MSc, B Ed, MC, CCC
Verified Verified
Castlegar, BC V1N
My practice is designed to assist you in dealing with a variety of concerns, whether you are in a state of crisis or simply a bit ‘off course’. My personal belief is that we have, within us, the ability to find answers to our problems and my goal is to assist you in better understanding your thoughts, behaviours and feelings and how they are affecting your life. I believe that your course of treatment should be guided by your needs. Together, we will explore your strengths, values and beliefs in order to create healthier ways of coping with whatever you may be dealing with.
My practice is designed to assist you in dealing with a variety of concerns, whether you are in a state of crisis or simply a bit ‘off course’. My personal belief is that we have, within us, the ability to find answers to our problems and my goal is to assist you in better understanding your thoughts, behaviours and feelings and how they are affecting your life. I believe that your course of treatment should be guided by your needs. Together, we will explore your strengths, values and beliefs in order to create healthier ways of coping with whatever you may be dealing with.
(250) 687-8155 View (250) 687-8155
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Mykhaylo Mike Petrynyak
Pre-Licensed Professional, MACP
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y
I offer low-fee therapy for those without insurance coverage in my capacity as a Pre-Licensed Therapist completing the last 50% of my clinical hours toward licensing. If money has been the only thing holding you back from taking charge of your life, let me help!
I offer low-fee therapy for those without insurance coverage in my capacity as a Pre-Licensed Therapist completing the last 50% of my clinical hours toward licensing. If money has been the only thing holding you back from taking charge of your life, let me help!
(867) 670-5190 View (867) 670-5190
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Kimberly Castle
Counsellor, RTC, CAMC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
The quality of our lives is based partly upon the quality of the questions we ask ourselves daily. I hold a core belief in the power of people and relationships to heal and transform. I think that nothing should be labelled as good or bad, right or wrong, it is simply effective and ineffective. Therapy can allow us to find patterns that are no longer serving us, or beliefs that are keeping us from healthy connections with others. I aim to create a safe space, relaxed, empathetic and confidential environment. This positive context helps us explore new ways for your to connect to yourself, and to those you are in relationships with.
The quality of our lives is based partly upon the quality of the questions we ask ourselves daily. I hold a core belief in the power of people and relationships to heal and transform. I think that nothing should be labelled as good or bad, right or wrong, it is simply effective and ineffective. Therapy can allow us to find patterns that are no longer serving us, or beliefs that are keeping us from healthy connections with others. I aim to create a safe space, relaxed, empathetic and confidential environment. This positive context helps us explore new ways for your to connect to yourself, and to those you are in relationships with.
(778) 401-9773 View (778) 401-9773

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Is reality therapy evidence-based?

Reality therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioural or acceptance and commitment therapies. However, some research does indicate that reality therapy might be helpful for people with addiction, and may be effective in treating social anxiety in young people.

How long does reality therapy last?

Reality therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Reality therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of reality therapy long after treatment has ended.

Does reality therapy work?

Reality therapy can help a person manage concerns such as eating disorders, addiction, substance use, anxiety, phobias, and relationship difficulties. This type of therapy encourages a person to be accountable for their behaviours. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure. Reality therapy can be useful in one-on-one therapy or in group sessions. This method may be used with children, families, and adults.

What are the limitations of reality therapy?

This therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the therapist focuses on choices made by the individual in the present day. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over others. This format may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every client.