Positive Psychology Therapists in Vernon, BC
Kae Roos
Pre-Licensed Professional, BEd, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vernon, BC V1T (Online Only)
I am a nonbinary, neurodivergent practitioner with a passion for helping individuals and families practice more loving ways of relating to themselves and each other. In my practice, I support adults, families, parents, kids and teenagers. Rooted in positive psychology and mindfulness approaches, my counselling sessions integrate several evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT, EFFT and somatic processing. I practice virtually only and welcome individuals of all backgrounds.
I am a nonbinary, neurodivergent practitioner with a passion for helping individuals and families practice more loving ways of relating to themselves and each other. In my practice, I support adults, families, parents, kids and teenagers. Rooted in positive psychology and mindfulness approaches, my counselling sessions integrate several evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT, EFFT and somatic processing. I practice virtually only and welcome individuals of all backgrounds.
Shannon Warner at Sagewood Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vernon, BC V1H (Online Only)
Having authentic connections can impact our ability to fully engage ourselves in the work needed to create change. I have found that sometimes the most profound, transformative healing takes place within the simplicity & safety of a supportive client-therapist relationship. Authenticity, trust & respect are the guiding principles of my trauma-informed, spiritually sensitive and culturally safe practice. Rooted in positive psychology and mindfulness approaches, my counselling sessions integrate several evidence-based therapies including EMDR for trauma, DBT and CBT for anxiety, narrative & rational emotive informed therapies.
Having authentic connections can impact our ability to fully engage ourselves in the work needed to create change. I have found that sometimes the most profound, transformative healing takes place within the simplicity & safety of a supportive client-therapist relationship. Authenticity, trust & respect are the guiding principles of my trauma-informed, spiritually sensitive and culturally safe practice. Rooted in positive psychology and mindfulness approaches, my counselling sessions integrate several evidence-based therapies including EMDR for trauma, DBT and CBT for anxiety, narrative & rational emotive informed therapies.
I have been working with children, youth, families and individuals for the past 30 years in a wide variety of settings. While I am able to draw on this experience, I believe that each person is unique and the author of their own story. I use an integrative style that allows me to match the therapeutic approach to the needs and wishes of the client. Choosing a counsellor can be a difficult and life-changing decision so I offer a free consultation to allow individuals to make an informed choice.
I have been working with children, youth, families and individuals for the past 30 years in a wide variety of settings. While I am able to draw on this experience, I believe that each person is unique and the author of their own story. I use an integrative style that allows me to match the therapeutic approach to the needs and wishes of the client. Choosing a counsellor can be a difficult and life-changing decision so I offer a free consultation to allow individuals to make an informed choice.
I am a licensed therapist specializing in C-PTSD/PTSD, Addictions and Recovery, families and partners affected by a loved one's substance abuse. As well as couples navigating ENM. My therapeutic approach is client centred and science based with complex psycho-education that I translate to be easily understood. I fundamentally believe we all want to know WHY we do what we do to make our lives difficult. WHAT happened to us to make life hard and HOW we get back to a state of peace. Almost every interaction we have is influenced by habits and belief systems that have been ingrained in us from the time we were little kids.
I am a licensed therapist specializing in C-PTSD/PTSD, Addictions and Recovery, families and partners affected by a loved one's substance abuse. As well as couples navigating ENM. My therapeutic approach is client centred and science based with complex psycho-education that I translate to be easily understood. I fundamentally believe we all want to know WHY we do what we do to make our lives difficult. WHAT happened to us to make life hard and HOW we get back to a state of peace. Almost every interaction we have is influenced by habits and belief systems that have been ingrained in us from the time we were little kids.
Hi, My name is Andie Mckillop and I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor. I have worked in the Human Services and Crisis Intervention field for the last 16 years, providing support to children, teens and adults to address mental health, addictions and domestic abuse concerns. Reaching out for support during difficult times can create feelings of uncertainty or fear. At Lotus Counselling, I strive to provide a warm, accepting and non - judgemental environment while meeting the very unique challenges faced by each individual.
Hi, My name is Andie Mckillop and I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor. I have worked in the Human Services and Crisis Intervention field for the last 16 years, providing support to children, teens and adults to address mental health, addictions and domestic abuse concerns. Reaching out for support during difficult times can create feelings of uncertainty or fear. At Lotus Counselling, I strive to provide a warm, accepting and non - judgemental environment while meeting the very unique challenges faced by each individual.
Ten66 Recovery-Substance Use Out-Patient Program
Counsellor, CCAC, CIAC, MATS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vernon, BC V1B
Is Substance Use having negative impacts in your life? Are you unsure of what to do next and how to go about doing it? The relationship that we have with substances can feel like handcuffs. It can be that force that tells you it will be different this time and then it isn’t different. It’s this cycle of chaos that can keep us stuck. Breaking the stigma and isolation by walking towards vulnerability and courage can feel like an overwhelming journey, but the rewards can be lifelong. If your substance use is keeping you stuck and hopeless, there is help.
Is Substance Use having negative impacts in your life? Are you unsure of what to do next and how to go about doing it? The relationship that we have with substances can feel like handcuffs. It can be that force that tells you it will be different this time and then it isn’t different. It’s this cycle of chaos that can keep us stuck. Breaking the stigma and isolation by walking towards vulnerability and courage can feel like an overwhelming journey, but the rewards can be lifelong. If your substance use is keeping you stuck and hopeless, there is help.
Jessa’s passion and experience has grown while working with youth as a School-Based Outreach Counsellor and with the LGBTQ2+ community. She will hold safe space for her clients to ensure they become the best version of themselves, through a variety of integrative methods. Clients appreciate Jessa's calm, upbeat approach leaving them feeling hopeful and motivated. She is on a mission to empower young people through individual counselling as well as holding small groups for youth and young adults. Whatever you are battling right now, you do not have to do it alone. I’m here to help.
Jessa’s passion and experience has grown while working with youth as a School-Based Outreach Counsellor and with the LGBTQ2+ community. She will hold safe space for her clients to ensure they become the best version of themselves, through a variety of integrative methods. Clients appreciate Jessa's calm, upbeat approach leaving them feeling hopeful and motivated. She is on a mission to empower young people through individual counselling as well as holding small groups for youth and young adults. Whatever you are battling right now, you do not have to do it alone. I’m here to help.
Inner Balance; Bronwyn von Niessen
Counsellor, RCC, CCC, CHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vernon, BC V1T
Hi! My name is Bronwyn. I'm a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and energy healer. I am trained and certified in a range of therapies from science-backed neurotherapies to traditional energetic and metaphysical healing practices. In-office, and virtual options available. Home visits may also be approved.
Hi! My name is Bronwyn. I'm a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and energy healer. I am trained and certified in a range of therapies from science-backed neurotherapies to traditional energetic and metaphysical healing practices. In-office, and virtual options available. Home visits may also be approved.
Felicia O'Gorman - Grief Loss And Trauma Counsellor
Counsellor, MC, CCC
Verified Verified
Vernon, BC V1T
Felicia has been a Clinical Counsellor for 15+ years, and has extensive experience and training in successfully supporting clients as they work toward their counselling goals. Her laid-back and genuine approach to building relationships puts clients at ease, and allows for good collaboration and a productive working relationship. She works with all ages, including children, teens, adults, couples, and families, and uses a wide range of modalities to best meet the needs of her clients. These include trauma informed interventions, play and art therapy, research-based parenting strategies, family systems, mindfulness, CBT, and EMDR.
Felicia has been a Clinical Counsellor for 15+ years, and has extensive experience and training in successfully supporting clients as they work toward their counselling goals. Her laid-back and genuine approach to building relationships puts clients at ease, and allows for good collaboration and a productive working relationship. She works with all ages, including children, teens, adults, couples, and families, and uses a wide range of modalities to best meet the needs of her clients. These include trauma informed interventions, play and art therapy, research-based parenting strategies, family systems, mindfulness, CBT, and EMDR.
As a mental health professional, I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with a variety of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, interpersonal conflicts, and personal growth. I am dedicated and passionate about helping my clients recognize their potential and overcome challenges. I enjoy working with a diverse range of clients, including youth, young adults, and adults, providing them with a safe and supportive environment to explore their emotions and experiences.
As a mental health professional, I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with a variety of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, interpersonal conflicts, and personal growth. I am dedicated and passionate about helping my clients recognize their potential and overcome challenges. I enjoy working with a diverse range of clients, including youth, young adults, and adults, providing them with a safe and supportive environment to explore their emotions and experiences.
OK Clinical Therapy Group - Vernon
Counsellor, RCC, RSW, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vernon, BC V1T
Welcome to our group practice, where compassionate master’s level counsellors are committed to supporting our community. We specialize in addressing a variety of issues, including trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addiction, and couples therapy. We recognize that finding the right counsellor can be a challenge, so our priority is to match each client with a professional who truly understands their unique needs and concerns. Our practice offers a diverse range of therapeutic approaches, tailored to support both individuals and families on their journey toward healing and growth.
Welcome to our group practice, where compassionate master’s level counsellors are committed to supporting our community. We specialize in addressing a variety of issues, including trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addiction, and couples therapy. We recognize that finding the right counsellor can be a challenge, so our priority is to match each client with a professional who truly understands their unique needs and concerns. Our practice offers a diverse range of therapeutic approaches, tailored to support both individuals and families on their journey toward healing and growth.
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I am deeply committed to women’s empowerment and equality. I am here to support you in discovering your best self while navigating anxiety, depression, past trauma, relationship challenges, or self-doubt. Together, in a compassionate and non-judgmental space, we will explore your emotions and behaviours. I firmly believe in your inner strengths to overcome obstacles and unlock your full potential. By building resilience, confidence, and nurturing healthier connections, we can pave the way to a life of fulfillment and empowerment. Let’s uncover your strengths together and illuminate your true potential.
I am deeply committed to women’s empowerment and equality. I am here to support you in discovering your best self while navigating anxiety, depression, past trauma, relationship challenges, or self-doubt. Together, in a compassionate and non-judgmental space, we will explore your emotions and behaviours. I firmly believe in your inner strengths to overcome obstacles and unlock your full potential. By building resilience, confidence, and nurturing healthier connections, we can pave the way to a life of fulfillment and empowerment. Let’s uncover your strengths together and illuminate your true potential.
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.
Grant M. Waldman - Healing Works Counselling
Counsellor, PhD, MCP, CCC
Verified Verified
Vernon, BC V1T (Online Only)
Have anxiety, depression, addiction, isolation, anger management issues, self-harm, or suicide ideation left you feeling concerned about the quality of your life? Perhaps you’ve struggled to resolve these issues on your own, to no avail? Are you ready to take 100% responsibility for your life and committed to making the necessary changes? Due to my own inter-generational trauma, I have a first-hand understanding of where you are in your life’s journey. I’d like you to know that the act of reaching out for help is a deeply courageous act, especially for most men, as most of us are conditioned to self-isolate and suffer in silence.
Have anxiety, depression, addiction, isolation, anger management issues, self-harm, or suicide ideation left you feeling concerned about the quality of your life? Perhaps you’ve struggled to resolve these issues on your own, to no avail? Are you ready to take 100% responsibility for your life and committed to making the necessary changes? Due to my own inter-generational trauma, I have a first-hand understanding of where you are in your life’s journey. I’d like you to know that the act of reaching out for help is a deeply courageous act, especially for most men, as most of us are conditioned to self-isolate and suffer in silence.
I support clients from diverse backgrounds with a range of experiences and difficulties. Many of my clients experience symptoms related to ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, disordered eating, ASD, and relationship difficulties. My clients come from a variety of cultural backgrounds, diverse sexual and gender identities and many identify as neuro-diverse. Counselling is an excellent way to develop effective coping tools to manage challenges, understand ourselves and cope with different symptoms better, improve relationships, communication and boundaries, and ultimately work towards making positive changes in our lives.
I support clients from diverse backgrounds with a range of experiences and difficulties. Many of my clients experience symptoms related to ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, disordered eating, ASD, and relationship difficulties. My clients come from a variety of cultural backgrounds, diverse sexual and gender identities and many identify as neuro-diverse. Counselling is an excellent way to develop effective coping tools to manage challenges, understand ourselves and cope with different symptoms better, improve relationships, communication and boundaries, and ultimately work towards making positive changes in our lives.
If you have experienced trauma through abuse or your family caregivers have failed you. If you need help for low self-worth, depression, anxiety and hopelessness; if you need direction and skills to better communicate and manage your intimate relationships while growing closer together.
If you have experienced trauma through abuse or your family caregivers have failed you. If you need help for low self-worth, depression, anxiety and hopelessness; if you need direction and skills to better communicate and manage your intimate relationships while growing closer together.
Are you successful in most areas of your life but alcohol or drugs are affecting your relationship, job or health? Maybe you don't require in-patient rehabilitation. Perhaps 12 step programs or time away from your job and family to attend private treatment aren't options. Addiction treatment is not a 'one-size-fits-all' solution. As an addiction counsellor and substance-use therapist, I utilize a 'coach-approach' to provide uniquely tailored programs based on individual needs and wants. Whether you are looking to cut back, take a break, quit completely or maybe you’re not even sure if you have a problem, there is an option for you.
Are you successful in most areas of your life but alcohol or drugs are affecting your relationship, job or health? Maybe you don't require in-patient rehabilitation. Perhaps 12 step programs or time away from your job and family to attend private treatment aren't options. Addiction treatment is not a 'one-size-fits-all' solution. As an addiction counsellor and substance-use therapist, I utilize a 'coach-approach' to provide uniquely tailored programs based on individual needs and wants. Whether you are looking to cut back, take a break, quit completely or maybe you’re not even sure if you have a problem, there is an option for you.
Hello! I’m Felicia, and I believe that people are astonishing, resilient beings who have the power to heal, grow, and reach fulfillment in life. Life stressors and negative past experiences can lead us to experience inner turmoil and cause us to question our decisions, feel adrift, and lose hope. It can be exhausting and overwhelming to navigate life while holding these experiences. I am passionate about helping those experiencing anxiety, depression and other challenges to improve life balance.
Hello! I’m Felicia, and I believe that people are astonishing, resilient beings who have the power to heal, grow, and reach fulfillment in life. Life stressors and negative past experiences can lead us to experience inner turmoil and cause us to question our decisions, feel adrift, and lose hope. It can be exhausting and overwhelming to navigate life while holding these experiences. I am passionate about helping those experiencing anxiety, depression and other challenges to improve life balance.
It is inspiring watching feelings of hopefulness grow! Perhaps you are contending with self-acceptance, boundaries, communication, anxiety, learning differences or a range of struggles. Together we will identify and explore your skills and strengths, creating manageable goals that build resilience and set you up for success within therapy and beyond.
It is inspiring watching feelings of hopefulness grow! Perhaps you are contending with self-acceptance, boundaries, communication, anxiety, learning differences or a range of struggles. Together we will identify and explore your skills and strengths, creating manageable goals that build resilience and set you up for success within therapy and beyond.
I work with adults and couples, specializing in relationship concerns, trauma, grief, men’s issues, end-of-life, chronic pain and illness, and stress. With lived experience overcoming significant personal challenges—including weight loss, chronic illness, cancer, chronic pain, grief, and trauma—I bring a unique level of empathy and understanding to my work. Passionate about health and well-being, I integrate sleep, nutrition, and exercise into my approach. I have professional and personal experience in treating trauma, personality disorders, men’s issues, existential concerns, eating disorders and obesity, insomnia, and grief.
I work with adults and couples, specializing in relationship concerns, trauma, grief, men’s issues, end-of-life, chronic pain and illness, and stress. With lived experience overcoming significant personal challenges—including weight loss, chronic illness, cancer, chronic pain, grief, and trauma—I bring a unique level of empathy and understanding to my work. Passionate about health and well-being, I integrate sleep, nutrition, and exercise into my approach. I have professional and personal experience in treating trauma, personality disorders, men’s issues, existential concerns, eating disorders and obesity, insomnia, and grief.
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How does positive psychology therapy work?
Positive psychology therapy derives from the work of Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania. He and others developed the field of positive psychology building on humanistic theory. Positive psychology therapy is similar to acceptance and commitment therapy, and it essentially quiets emotional distress through positivity, contentment, and well-being. This therapy does not reduce the individual to symptoms and conditions.
When do I know if I need treatment using positive psychology?
If an individual is overwhelmed by emotional distress and general negativity, they may feel trapped. A positive psychology therapist can help them view their emotions and behaviours differently, and approach life with a better understanding of their positive strengths. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from positive psychology therapy?
The patient may be asked to explore their signature strengths. The therapist will also ask the individual to talk about their goals, which should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. Discussing negative experiences and symptoms is important, but so is the exploration of positive experiences. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more positive and fulfilling way. This therapy is proactive and may use forgiveness, gratitude, hope, and compassion to help reframe negativity.
Is positive psychology effective in therapy?
Positive psychology therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with eating disorders benefit from this type of intervention. This therapy encourages the person to reframe their distressed thoughts and move into healthier patterns of functioning. This therapy also aims to move an individual toward what works well in their life. Positive psychology therapy can elicit lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.