Therapists in Squamish, BC
I am open to all clients. I deeply believe that counselling can improve all of our lives in some way. Whatever your goals or struggles, I am committed to helping you work towards feeling better and living your best life. I believe that accessing self-compassion is a powerful route to healing and reconnecting to ourselves. Inspired by non-violent communication, mindfulness, internal family systems, polyvagal theory, and multicultural counselling, I hope to help you find inspiration, tools, and insights that leads to grace, growth, and health.
I am open to all clients. I deeply believe that counselling can improve all of our lives in some way. Whatever your goals or struggles, I am committed to helping you work towards feeling better and living your best life. I believe that accessing self-compassion is a powerful route to healing and reconnecting to ourselves. Inspired by non-violent communication, mindfulness, internal family systems, polyvagal theory, and multicultural counselling, I hope to help you find inspiration, tools, and insights that leads to grace, growth, and health.
It is my honour to deeply listen and support your personal journey through whatever life circumstances bring you to counselling. We can work through difficult experiences, relationship challenges, ( family, romatic, and workplace), through the lens of attachment, adverse childhood experiences, trauma, addictions/unhealthy coping mechanisms, grief, and shifting ongoing patterns that you want to change. I value your individual experience, and that you are the expert in your own life. I am here to deeply listen and help you find your meaning, purpose and understandings and to offer a personalized approach and a sense of belonging.
It is my honour to deeply listen and support your personal journey through whatever life circumstances bring you to counselling. We can work through difficult experiences, relationship challenges, ( family, romatic, and workplace), through the lens of attachment, adverse childhood experiences, trauma, addictions/unhealthy coping mechanisms, grief, and shifting ongoing patterns that you want to change. I value your individual experience, and that you are the expert in your own life. I am here to deeply listen and help you find your meaning, purpose and understandings and to offer a personalized approach and a sense of belonging.
I offer sessions in person in Squamish BC and virtually to clients throughout BC. I focus primarily on working with young adults, couples, and families. I practice from a biopsychosocial perspective, taking into account the whole person, their nervous system, social dynamics, and personal circumstances that impact their well-being. I utilize a number of different therapeutic modalities, including Solution-Focused, Family Systems, Nature-Based, Internal Family Systems, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Gottman Method.
I offer sessions in person in Squamish BC and virtually to clients throughout BC. I focus primarily on working with young adults, couples, and families. I practice from a biopsychosocial perspective, taking into account the whole person, their nervous system, social dynamics, and personal circumstances that impact their well-being. I utilize a number of different therapeutic modalities, including Solution-Focused, Family Systems, Nature-Based, Internal Family Systems, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Gottman Method.
I believe in the innate strength and resilience all human beings possess to move through overwhelm experiences towards greater growth, healing, and change. I specialize in trauma therapy, as well as grief and loss, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, and family of origin or attachment challenges. I support individual adults, first-responders, youth, and parents/caregivers. I offer in-person sessions in Squamish and online therapy throughout British Columbia.
I believe in the innate strength and resilience all human beings possess to move through overwhelm experiences towards greater growth, healing, and change. I specialize in trauma therapy, as well as grief and loss, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, and family of origin or attachment challenges. I support individual adults, first-responders, youth, and parents/caregivers. I offer in-person sessions in Squamish and online therapy throughout British Columbia.
Taylar Dykstra
Counsellor, MEd, BEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Squamish, BC V8B
Waitlist for new clients
Mental health and relationship challenges can be wild AND you don't need to navigate them alone. Whether this is for yourself, family, dependent, or relationship, I am deeply passionate about mental health and certain positive change can occur together. While therapy can seem nebulous, I believe in demystifying the counselling process. I use evidence-based best practices and empowering you through education and insights to address the roots of your concerns. At the moment, I have a waitlist, feel free to join! I hope to open up more availability in October, 2024.
Mental health and relationship challenges can be wild AND you don't need to navigate them alone. Whether this is for yourself, family, dependent, or relationship, I am deeply passionate about mental health and certain positive change can occur together. While therapy can seem nebulous, I believe in demystifying the counselling process. I use evidence-based best practices and empowering you through education and insights to address the roots of your concerns. At the moment, I have a waitlist, feel free to join! I hope to open up more availability in October, 2024.
Colleen Griffin
Counsellor, MSW, RCC, RSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Squamish, BC V0N (Online Only)
I draw from therapeutic tools such as CBT, EMDR (for trauma), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, DBT (for overwhelming emotions) and IFS (Internal Family Systems).
I am a therapist who works from where people are at, wherever that may be. This involves being non-judgemental, respectful, and providing a safe environment where individuals can work through and explore their personal issues. I have over 20 years experience that also includes working in the field of mental health outpatient services. When someone enters my virtual office, I try to fully understand, to the best of my ability, that individual's circumstance so that we can work collaboratively together and meet that person's goals. Together we explore one's inner and outer experience.
I draw from therapeutic tools such as CBT, EMDR (for trauma), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, DBT (for overwhelming emotions) and IFS (Internal Family Systems).
I am a therapist who works from where people are at, wherever that may be. This involves being non-judgemental, respectful, and providing a safe environment where individuals can work through and explore their personal issues. I have over 20 years experience that also includes working in the field of mental health outpatient services. When someone enters my virtual office, I try to fully understand, to the best of my ability, that individual's circumstance so that we can work collaboratively together and meet that person's goals. Together we explore one's inner and outer experience.
Life can throw people into confusion which brings us to a place of seeking consolation and clarity through curiosity. James considers it a privilege to walk alongside people facing internal and interpersonal confusion with compassion. James never takes for granted the challenge change presents for clients and therefore brings warmth and wonder in sessions with clients. James believes that collaboratively the client and counsellor can create an genuine connection for healing and hope with an integrated approach for client health and wholeness. Personal desolation to consolation happens from person to person.
Life can throw people into confusion which brings us to a place of seeking consolation and clarity through curiosity. James considers it a privilege to walk alongside people facing internal and interpersonal confusion with compassion. James never takes for granted the challenge change presents for clients and therefore brings warmth and wonder in sessions with clients. James believes that collaboratively the client and counsellor can create an genuine connection for healing and hope with an integrated approach for client health and wholeness. Personal desolation to consolation happens from person to person.
"Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one's thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
"Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one's thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Lisa Woolgar Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RCC, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Squamish, BC V8B
I'm a counsellor with over 12 years of experience and specialized training in supporting people through complex grief, trauma, anxiety/depression, and relationship challenges, including LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC, and non-monogamous people's lived experiences. I'm accepting new clients for individual in-person sessions in Vancouver and Squamish, and online sessions from anywhere in BC/ON. If you're grieving a major loss, facing big life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, overwhelming emotions, relationship issues, or are seeking deeper balance, meaning and purpose in your life, don't hesitate to reach out for support!
I'm a counsellor with over 12 years of experience and specialized training in supporting people through complex grief, trauma, anxiety/depression, and relationship challenges, including LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC, and non-monogamous people's lived experiences. I'm accepting new clients for individual in-person sessions in Vancouver and Squamish, and online sessions from anywhere in BC/ON. If you're grieving a major loss, facing big life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, overwhelming emotions, relationship issues, or are seeking deeper balance, meaning and purpose in your life, don't hesitate to reach out for support!
Hi there, I’m Graham. I work with individuals and folks in relationships (romantic, platonic, or professional) facing a broad range of challenges. I support clients struggling with the legacy of trauma; relationship concerns around communication, needs and boundaries, intimacy and sex, power dynamics, and systemic issues; as well as self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and distressing emotions. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected in some aspect of your life, these are all things we can work on together in counselling.
Hi there, I’m Graham. I work with individuals and folks in relationships (romantic, platonic, or professional) facing a broad range of challenges. I support clients struggling with the legacy of trauma; relationship concerns around communication, needs and boundaries, intimacy and sex, power dynamics, and systemic issues; as well as self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and distressing emotions. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected in some aspect of your life, these are all things we can work on together in counselling.
You are feeling stuck, alone, like no-one could possibly understand what you are going through. Yet, you don’t want generic talk therapy. You want someone that can connect with you authentically and applies an innovative approach to therapy as you navigate to overcome the patterns of anxiety, stress, trauma and relationship blocks. You are longing to discover the interconnected meaning behind it all and begin re-creating the life you love. If you’re ready to initiate change, I am here for you.
You are feeling stuck, alone, like no-one could possibly understand what you are going through. Yet, you don’t want generic talk therapy. You want someone that can connect with you authentically and applies an innovative approach to therapy as you navigate to overcome the patterns of anxiety, stress, trauma and relationship blocks. You are longing to discover the interconnected meaning behind it all and begin re-creating the life you love. If you’re ready to initiate change, I am here for you.
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The best way out is through—Robert Frost... And that's precisely where we'll go. Carefully, with skill, and while building resources, we can uncover that clear and peaceful part of you whose voice wants to be remembered. We can address the symptoms on the surface while looking beyond them to the root causes of your distress. Stress, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, relationships, food and body image issues, identity queries, goals, values: it's all welcome here. I've worked as an Eating Disorder and Body Image Coach for 5 years, teaching HAES and Intuitive eating principles in International boarding schools with youth and adults.
The best way out is through—Robert Frost... And that's precisely where we'll go. Carefully, with skill, and while building resources, we can uncover that clear and peaceful part of you whose voice wants to be remembered. We can address the symptoms on the surface while looking beyond them to the root causes of your distress. Stress, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, relationships, food and body image issues, identity queries, goals, values: it's all welcome here. I've worked as an Eating Disorder and Body Image Coach for 5 years, teaching HAES and Intuitive eating principles in International boarding schools with youth and adults.
Reaching out for help is one of the hardest things to do, so congratulations for taking that step. My name is Tom and I am a Clinical Social Worker based in Squamish BC and I provide private Counseling and Therapy sessions. Whatever the reason for you looking on Psych today there is a good chance I can help you.
Reaching out for help is one of the hardest things to do, so congratulations for taking that step. My name is Tom and I am a Clinical Social Worker based in Squamish BC and I provide private Counseling and Therapy sessions. Whatever the reason for you looking on Psych today there is a good chance I can help you.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) working with teens & young adults (13yrs to 40ish). I specialize in therapeutic conversations that support the unique experiences & challenges during this time in life. In particular, I am knowledgeable in supporting 2SLGBTQ+ folks, completing Hormone Readiness Assessments and psychedelic integration. I also offer supportive counselling sessions for parents & care providers. As a sex-positive therapist / Sexual Health Educator, I promote a healthy attitude towards human sexual behaviour & safer sex practices and I appreciate and respect gender, sexual & relationship diversity.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) working with teens & young adults (13yrs to 40ish). I specialize in therapeutic conversations that support the unique experiences & challenges during this time in life. In particular, I am knowledgeable in supporting 2SLGBTQ+ folks, completing Hormone Readiness Assessments and psychedelic integration. I also offer supportive counselling sessions for parents & care providers. As a sex-positive therapist / Sexual Health Educator, I promote a healthy attitude towards human sexual behaviour & safer sex practices and I appreciate and respect gender, sexual & relationship diversity.
Life is difficult. I work with clients to relieve pain and stress in their lives through somatic therapy, narrative therapy, psychoanalytic theory, and personality theory while using strategies such as CBT, with the goal of living a more meaningful life. As clients discover more about their morals and values, they understand more about their behaviour and emotions. Psychotherapy can be an incredible experience; I encourage clients to explore what is meaningful and purposeful in their life.
Life is difficult. I work with clients to relieve pain and stress in their lives through somatic therapy, narrative therapy, psychoanalytic theory, and personality theory while using strategies such as CBT, with the goal of living a more meaningful life. As clients discover more about their morals and values, they understand more about their behaviour and emotions. Psychotherapy can be an incredible experience; I encourage clients to explore what is meaningful and purposeful in their life.
Challenging situations can happen suddenly, or be built up over time, leaving us caught off guard or uncertain of the way forward. Throughout my career I have developed an expertise in counselling people going through distressing or unexpected life circumstances or difficult relationship dynamics. I assist people with grief and loss, relationship strain or change, workplace conflict, bullying, exhaustion/burnout, stress management, or anything which keeps them awake at night. If something has happened to you out of the blue, or you're fed up with some cycle in your life that keeps repeating itself, I can help you move through it.
Challenging situations can happen suddenly, or be built up over time, leaving us caught off guard or uncertain of the way forward. Throughout my career I have developed an expertise in counselling people going through distressing or unexpected life circumstances or difficult relationship dynamics. I assist people with grief and loss, relationship strain or change, workplace conflict, bullying, exhaustion/burnout, stress management, or anything which keeps them awake at night. If something has happened to you out of the blue, or you're fed up with some cycle in your life that keeps repeating itself, I can help you move through it.
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I take a trauma prospective where I work with the body to help calm the nervous system and process trauma memories using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Internal Family Systems, and somatic experiencing.
I work with individuals who have been through overwhelming and traumatic events - who are struggling with anxiety, panic or depression, where symptoms and triggers feel uncontrollable and unstoppable and those who feel like their past continues to resurface. By supporting your nervous system and working from a somatic approach, together we will process traumatic memories in a safe and controlled way so they are no longer needing to keep you in an activated state.
I take a trauma prospective where I work with the body to help calm the nervous system and process trauma memories using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Internal Family Systems, and somatic experiencing.
I work with individuals who have been through overwhelming and traumatic events - who are struggling with anxiety, panic or depression, where symptoms and triggers feel uncontrollable and unstoppable and those who feel like their past continues to resurface. By supporting your nervous system and working from a somatic approach, together we will process traumatic memories in a safe and controlled way so they are no longer needing to keep you in an activated state.
Liliana Bolaños - Summit Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, CCC, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Whistler, BC V0N (Online Only)
I also have specialization and 17yrs as a Marriage & Family Therapist.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle, disconnected, misunderstood, or overwhelmed in your relationship or personal life? Whether you’re an individual navigating emotional challenges or a couple struggling to reconnect, I understand how isolating it can feel when communication breaks down and emotions run high. unheard or unseen? You don’t have to go through it alone. I offer individuals and couples like you an outside, trusting perspective to empower you as you process your story & become unstuck. I’m here to help you find clarity, heal emotional wounds & rebuild stronger connections.
I also have specialization and 17yrs as a Marriage & Family Therapist.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle, disconnected, misunderstood, or overwhelmed in your relationship or personal life? Whether you’re an individual navigating emotional challenges or a couple struggling to reconnect, I understand how isolating it can feel when communication breaks down and emotions run high. unheard or unseen? You don’t have to go through it alone. I offer individuals and couples like you an outside, trusting perspective to empower you as you process your story & become unstuck. I’m here to help you find clarity, heal emotional wounds & rebuild stronger connections.
Online Therapists
Utilizing a combination of Family Systems Theory, experiential techniques, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Theory, and Hakomi.
Empowering you to navigate life's challenges. Meet Angella Cottreau, a professional Registered Clinical Counsellor specializing in stress-related issues such as anxiety, anger, depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, relationship issues and couples counselling. Life can be challenging, and not knowing how to navigate through it can be overwhelming.
Utilizing a combination of Family Systems Theory, experiential techniques, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Theory, and Hakomi.
Empowering you to navigate life's challenges. Meet Angella Cottreau, a professional Registered Clinical Counsellor specializing in stress-related issues such as anxiety, anger, depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, relationship issues and couples counselling. Life can be challenging, and not knowing how to navigate through it can be overwhelming.
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Family Therapy Counsellors
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.