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Kiya Giesbrecht
Counsellor, MACP, RCC, BKin
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Stn Main, Merritt, BC V1K
Waitlist for new clients
Let's Connect (873) 371-3629
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Kiya has a passion for working with children, youth and young adults in conjunction with their families. She is welcoming to all and supports LGBTQIA2S+ with a person-centred approach & curiosity. She specializes in trauma and crisis intervention for high-risk youth & families, including suicide intervention and rebuilding hope. Working with parents and their children/adolescents, Kiya facilitates a safe environment for scary conversations, often utilizing an emotion-focused model. Kiya practices from a trauma-informed lens to create a safe space that holds room for insecurities, empathy & compassion.
Kiya often utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, some CBT and DBT. She often tries to think outside the box to meet the clients needs and has an eclectic approach to counselling.
Call or Email Kiya Giesbrecht now for a free 15 minute consultation - (873) 371-3629
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Cheque, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- CVAP | Crime Victim
- First Nations Health Authority
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (873) 371-3629
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Kiya Giesbrecht
Counsellor, MACP, RCC, BKin
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 18854 Kiya Giesbrecht
- In Practice for 4 Years
- Degree/Diploma from University of the Fraser Valley Kinesiology / 2017
- Attended Yorkville Univeristy, Masters of Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2020
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Dual Diagnosis
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Body Positivity
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Intellectual Disability
- Life Coaching
- Peer Relationships
- Sexual Abuse
- Sports Performance
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Transgender
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Indigenous Peoples
I also speak
Dutch ,
Intermediate skill
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Indigenous Peoples
I also speak
Dutch ,
Intermediate skill
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Currents Counselling
293 1 Avenue
Kamloops, BC V2C
(873) 371-3629Call for a free consultation now - (873) 371-3629
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Kiya Giesbrecht
Counsellor, MACP, RCC, BKin