Parenting Therapists in V2A
![Photo of Jessie Carriere, MACP, CCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ea26a291-64cb-4098-bb61-411955cf21d4/1/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in anxiety, parenting, stress and burnout, and relationships.
Are you struggling to navigate life's challenges? Do you feel anxious, burnt out, or are struggling in your relationships? Do you feel disconnected from yourself and your values? Whether you’re facing challenges in your personal life or professional journey, I provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental space for you to explore and grow. Together, we will explore your values, identify barriers, and develop practical strategies to overcome obstacles for you to live a more meaningful life.
I specialize in anxiety, parenting, stress and burnout, and relationships.
Are you struggling to navigate life's challenges? Do you feel anxious, burnt out, or are struggling in your relationships? Do you feel disconnected from yourself and your values? Whether you’re facing challenges in your personal life or professional journey, I provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental space for you to explore and grow. Together, we will explore your values, identify barriers, and develop practical strategies to overcome obstacles for you to live a more meaningful life.
![Photo of Andrea McLaughlin - Full Potential Kids Professional Services, MS, BCBA](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5192a78e-2708-40d1-85fe-9d4afcb91e25/1/320x400.jpeg)
Parent differently.
My ideal clients are parents who want a more peaceful home. I have specific training in how we learning and teaching new skills to children (and adults)! You are the expert on your family; together we can encourage cooperation at home & school, & in the community, wherever you need support. I work with parents who are open to learning different parenting strategies instead of outdated, dysregulated emotional reactions (fear & punishment) to motivate their children. Families who want to break multi-generational cycles, confidently handle tantrums, arguing, anxiety, emotional regulation are welcome!
Parent differently.
My ideal clients are parents who want a more peaceful home. I have specific training in how we learning and teaching new skills to children (and adults)! You are the expert on your family; together we can encourage cooperation at home & school, & in the community, wherever you need support. I work with parents who are open to learning different parenting strategies instead of outdated, dysregulated emotional reactions (fear & punishment) to motivate their children. Families who want to break multi-generational cycles, confidently handle tantrums, arguing, anxiety, emotional regulation are welcome!
![Photo of Melanie Konynenberg One Journey Clinical Counselling, MC, RCC, BMus, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8953476b-434e-4423-86de-2c97b974aefc/2/320x400.jpeg)
Melanie Konynenberg One Journey Clinical Counselling
Counsellor, MC, RCC, BMus
Verified Verified
Penticton, BC V2A
Areas of practice include EMDR and other trauma therapies, anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, parenting, meaning, and spirituality.
I have a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Alberta and a master's degree in counselling psychology from Athabasca University. I have been married for 24 years and I am a mom to one teen and two young adults. I appreciate the beauty of nature, the power of music, and the companionship of dogs and other furry creatures. In my life, I have experienced both joy and pain, and have arrived at the other side with increased resilience and hope.
Areas of practice include EMDR and other trauma therapies, anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, parenting, meaning, and spirituality.
I have a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Alberta and a master's degree in counselling psychology from Athabasca University. I have been married for 24 years and I am a mom to one teen and two young adults. I appreciate the beauty of nature, the power of music, and the companionship of dogs and other furry creatures. In my life, I have experienced both joy and pain, and have arrived at the other side with increased resilience and hope.
![Photo of Lindsay Bysterveld, BA, MACP, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f5b5d4bc-0ae8-444c-bd6a-47f1d5300529/2/320x400.jpeg)
My areas of specialty include trauma (recent and historical), trauma as it pertains to the mind/body connection, sexual assault, abuse (emotional, physical, verbal, mental, sexual), intimate partner violence, coping skills, codependency, addictions, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, parenting, anger, and divorce.
I appreciate that negative experiences can create the window for change. I am also very mindful that no matter how uncomfortable the journey is, it will lead us into a path of healing that looks different for everyone. I enjoy working with and am extremely passionate about trauma informed methodologies, and incorporate Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy into my practice.
My areas of specialty include trauma (recent and historical), trauma as it pertains to the mind/body connection, sexual assault, abuse (emotional, physical, verbal, mental, sexual), intimate partner violence, coping skills, codependency, addictions, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, parenting, anger, and divorce.
I appreciate that negative experiences can create the window for change. I am also very mindful that no matter how uncomfortable the journey is, it will lead us into a path of healing that looks different for everyone. I enjoy working with and am extremely passionate about trauma informed methodologies, and incorporate Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy into my practice.
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We offer a variety of services including: Support for those who are Neurodiverse and non-neurodiverse, Parenting support, Individual counselling, Family support, Our services are designed to meet the unique needs of each person.
“Nothing about us without us” is a movement in the Autistic community that is foundational in the support provided to Neurodiverse persons and their families. I am passionate about helping individuals and families thrive. I work with families from diverse backgrounds and am dedicated to providing culturally-sensitive care. As a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor who also has lived experience as an Autistic person, I understand the nuanced needs of autistic adults and families needing support for their neurodiverse children.
We offer a variety of services including: Support for those who are Neurodiverse and non-neurodiverse, Parenting support, Individual counselling, Family support, Our services are designed to meet the unique needs of each person.
“Nothing about us without us” is a movement in the Autistic community that is foundational in the support provided to Neurodiverse persons and their families. I am passionate about helping individuals and families thrive. I work with families from diverse backgrounds and am dedicated to providing culturally-sensitive care. As a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor who also has lived experience as an Autistic person, I understand the nuanced needs of autistic adults and families needing support for their neurodiverse children.
![Photo of Crista Jones, MEd, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f8ebe338-1b9e-44db-bf0c-f1c45e6f85f4/1/320x400.jpeg)
I also have experience parenting in a blended family and raising neurodivergent children.
Life can be overwhelming and seeking support is one of the most courageous things people can do. One of my core beliefs is that we are all doing the best we can and, that, with support, we can discover new ways of coping with life's challenges. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental space for clients. I work from a strength based approach where building on strengths and identifying coping tools and techniques can empower clients to thrive. My approach is also person-centred. This means that I meet you where you are at emotionally and work collaboratively with you to build your confidence, strength and resiliency.
I also have experience parenting in a blended family and raising neurodivergent children.
Life can be overwhelming and seeking support is one of the most courageous things people can do. One of my core beliefs is that we are all doing the best we can and, that, with support, we can discover new ways of coping with life's challenges. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental space for clients. I work from a strength based approach where building on strengths and identifying coping tools and techniques can empower clients to thrive. My approach is also person-centred. This means that I meet you where you are at emotionally and work collaboratively with you to build your confidence, strength and resiliency.
![Photo of Brent Hayter, MACP, BKin, BEd, RCC, CCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8ea76de8-ca45-41b1-841b-55570ce31345/1/320x400.jpeg)
Demographic: Children, Youth, Adults - Specialties/Areas of Focus: Self-Esteem, Depression, Anxiety, Thoughts of Suicide and Self-harm, Addictions, LGTBQ+, Trauma (recent, acute, or historical), Grief & Loss, Addiction, ADHD, Stress, Family Conflict, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Sports Performance, Men's Issues.
Being of service to another human being and finding a way to help is a privilege I am grateful for whenever it is presented to me. My goal as a counsellor is to help my clients find a way to work through the challenges of life in a way that best suits who they are in a safe, non-judgmental and collaborative approach. You already have everything you need to be happy and overcome the obstacles life has put in your way. My job is to help you discover and develop those strengths.
Demographic: Children, Youth, Adults - Specialties/Areas of Focus: Self-Esteem, Depression, Anxiety, Thoughts of Suicide and Self-harm, Addictions, LGTBQ+, Trauma (recent, acute, or historical), Grief & Loss, Addiction, ADHD, Stress, Family Conflict, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Sports Performance, Men's Issues.
Being of service to another human being and finding a way to help is a privilege I am grateful for whenever it is presented to me. My goal as a counsellor is to help my clients find a way to work through the challenges of life in a way that best suits who they are in a safe, non-judgmental and collaborative approach. You already have everything you need to be happy and overcome the obstacles life has put in your way. My job is to help you discover and develop those strengths.
![Photo of Nicole Ripley - OK Clinical Therapy Group - Kelowna & West Kelowna, RCC, MSW, RSW, CCC, MC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1496bc54-8172-4b8e-a245-eba4bc747c41/2/320x400.png)
OK Clinical Therapy Group - Kelowna & West Kelowna
Counsellor, RCC, MSW, RSW, CCC, MC
Verified Verified
1 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.
![Photo of Erle Robert Jaeger, BA, MDiv, MSc, MFT, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/169465ce-4436-4c63-85f5-9b8d6b30c96f/3/320x400.jpeg)
Erle Robert Jaeger
Counsellor, BA, MDiv, MSc, MFT, RCC
Verified Verified
Penticton, BC V2A (Online Only)
I treat a variety of issues related to parenting, relationships, sexuality, spirituality, complex trauma, PTSD and how to deal with issues like stress, anxiety, depression.
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.
I treat a variety of issues related to parenting, relationships, sexuality, spirituality, complex trauma, PTSD and how to deal with issues like stress, anxiety, depression.
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.
![Photo of Laurie Hollingdrake, RCC, CCC, MCP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/95bfa2be-b3a9-43d1-9988-7b7cc33335b2/1/320x400.jpeg)
Laurie Hollingdrake
Counsellor, RCC, CCC, MCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Penticton, BC V2A (Online Only)
Whether you are coping with issues around sex, relationships, mental health, parenting, work, or behaviours that are outside your comfort zone, I look forward to sitting with you and listening to whatever it is you need to shed some light on.
Hi I’m Laurie, and I understand how lonely it can be to feel that there are things you can’t talk about with anyone in your life. I have experience working with folks who have dual diagnoses of mental health and substance use, folks questioning sexuality and gender identity, divorce, fertility issues, people working in the sex economy, stress, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and more. I hold a Master’s in Counselling Psychology, a diploma in Addictions Medicine, am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC, and am a Certified Yoga Instructor. I also provide clinical supervision to other mental health professionals.
Whether you are coping with issues around sex, relationships, mental health, parenting, work, or behaviours that are outside your comfort zone, I look forward to sitting with you and listening to whatever it is you need to shed some light on.
Hi I’m Laurie, and I understand how lonely it can be to feel that there are things you can’t talk about with anyone in your life. I have experience working with folks who have dual diagnoses of mental health and substance use, folks questioning sexuality and gender identity, divorce, fertility issues, people working in the sex economy, stress, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and more. I hold a Master’s in Counselling Psychology, a diploma in Addictions Medicine, am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC, and am a Certified Yoga Instructor. I also provide clinical supervision to other mental health professionals.
![Photo of Tosh Gordey, BSW, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8b4d00b1-8140-403d-8613-b52609b8da4e/2/320x400.jpeg)
Whether you are experiencing relationship challenges, a change in relationship, anxiety, or depression, grief, struggles with self esteem, challenges with boundaries or communication, or looking for ways to grow your capacity for joy, pleasure and self compassion, together we can examine root causes for patterns in behavior and enhance your ability to live a rich, meaningful, connected life. I have worked as a Social Worker for 16 years and am passionate about working with individuals and couples regarding trauma, grief and loss, burnout, attachment, 2SLGBTQ+, polyamory/non-monogamy, and parenting.
Whether you are experiencing relationship challenges, a change in relationship, anxiety, or depression, grief, struggles with self esteem, challenges with boundaries or communication, or looking for ways to grow your capacity for joy, pleasure and self compassion, together we can examine root causes for patterns in behavior and enhance your ability to live a rich, meaningful, connected life. I have worked as a Social Worker for 16 years and am passionate about working with individuals and couples regarding trauma, grief and loss, burnout, attachment, 2SLGBTQ+, polyamory/non-monogamy, and parenting.
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Sarah Gibson
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Penticton, BC V2A
Waitlist for new clients
Is your child or adolescent overly anxious as they struggle with low-self esteem and a lack of confidence? You may be observing them figuring out who they are and are exploring different facets of their identity, including questions around gender, sexuality, and how they express themselves in their clothing choices. During this process, they may be having difficulty making or maintaining positive relationships with those around them. At home or school, overwhelming feelings of worry and frustration are becoming harder to deal with and your child is in need of support. I can support your child to thrive through all of these changes.
Is your child or adolescent overly anxious as they struggle with low-self esteem and a lack of confidence? You may be observing them figuring out who they are and are exploring different facets of their identity, including questions around gender, sexuality, and how they express themselves in their clothing choices. During this process, they may be having difficulty making or maintaining positive relationships with those around them. At home or school, overwhelming feelings of worry and frustration are becoming harder to deal with and your child is in need of support. I can support your child to thrive through all of these changes.
![Photo of Calista Ward, MD, MA, BA, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/46956062-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with an M.D, I offer my clients more than just remarkable qualifications and a warm, welcoming environment - I provide effective strategies and perceptive insights developed from over 15 years of experience. It is the journey from hopelessness to hope, and then finally to the joy of a changed reality that makes my job truly rewarding. As a therapist, I don't guarantee an easy fix to the challenges you face, but I can promise it will be easier if we share the load and it carry it towards a solution together.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with an M.D, I offer my clients more than just remarkable qualifications and a warm, welcoming environment - I provide effective strategies and perceptive insights developed from over 15 years of experience. It is the journey from hopelessness to hope, and then finally to the joy of a changed reality that makes my job truly rewarding. As a therapist, I don't guarantee an easy fix to the challenges you face, but I can promise it will be easier if we share the load and it carry it towards a solution together.
![Photo of Maureen Carey-Barkley, MACP, RCC, ACS, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4888c10f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a registered clinical counsellor and approved clinical supervisor with extensive training and experience in working with trauma, as well as helping people with life's challenges. My experience and certifications include play therapy and EMDR. I am client-centred, believing in the importance of relationship as I walk with you during part of your life's journey. I counsel children, youth and adults.
I am a registered clinical counsellor and approved clinical supervisor with extensive training and experience in working with trauma, as well as helping people with life's challenges. My experience and certifications include play therapy and EMDR. I am client-centred, believing in the importance of relationship as I walk with you during part of your life's journey. I counsel children, youth and adults.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Penticton, BC V2A
Life is a journey, and like all journeys, the road can be unpredictable - sometimes smooth, other times rough. While we can handle most rough spots, sometimes we feel defeated by daily responsibilities, or generally exhausted, and we may not even know why. At times like this, it can help to explore what's going on with someone who is safe, supportive and understanding. Reaching out takes courage and wisdom. My goal is to walk with you through those rough times, offering hope, inspiration, skills and tools, and discovering your new best self. We learn and grow through challenges - let's take this road together.
Life is a journey, and like all journeys, the road can be unpredictable - sometimes smooth, other times rough. While we can handle most rough spots, sometimes we feel defeated by daily responsibilities, or generally exhausted, and we may not even know why. At times like this, it can help to explore what's going on with someone who is safe, supportive and understanding. Reaching out takes courage and wisdom. My goal is to walk with you through those rough times, offering hope, inspiration, skills and tools, and discovering your new best self. We learn and grow through challenges - let's take this road together.
![Photo of Peter Kok, RTC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b311ff9e-cb8e-4d7e-9450-378417a8ef44/2/320x400.jpeg)
I offer empathetic, integrative, and meaning driven counselling. Whether you are encountering separation from your authentic self, encountering a life transition, feeling a desire for more depth, undergoing a relationship difficulty, or facing other barriers in your life, I can offer the foundation for insight, awareness, self compassion, and motivation to help uncover what matters most. Using meaning and intention we will uncover what really matters along the way, building a foundation for the future that holds more potential, creativity and wholeness.
I offer empathetic, integrative, and meaning driven counselling. Whether you are encountering separation from your authentic self, encountering a life transition, feeling a desire for more depth, undergoing a relationship difficulty, or facing other barriers in your life, I can offer the foundation for insight, awareness, self compassion, and motivation to help uncover what matters most. Using meaning and intention we will uncover what really matters along the way, building a foundation for the future that holds more potential, creativity and wholeness.
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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.
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With intention and deliberate effort to build respectful relationship and trust with the Original Peoples of the unceded lands of the Syilx Okanagan territory, we acknowledge we are uninvited guests on these lands. We have a personal and professional responsibility to uphold the Calls to Action outlined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, with the goal to transition from ally to accomplice, ensuring the truth of the ongoing generational trauma of residential schools, the sixties scoop, MMIWG&Two-Spirited, and systemic racism is shared, never diluted, and never forgotten. Heartways commits to cultural safety.
With intention and deliberate effort to build respectful relationship and trust with the Original Peoples of the unceded lands of the Syilx Okanagan territory, we acknowledge we are uninvited guests on these lands. We have a personal and professional responsibility to uphold the Calls to Action outlined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, with the goal to transition from ally to accomplice, ensuring the truth of the ongoing generational trauma of residential schools, the sixties scoop, MMIWG&Two-Spirited, and systemic racism is shared, never diluted, and never forgotten. Heartways commits to cultural safety.
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I offer a safe and confidential experience to help you work through your personal difficulties. I can help with substance or behavioral addictions such as sex/porn, internet, gambling, family relationships and struggles of grief and loss. Offering compassion and empathy using my expertise and experience. You will find that I am open-minded, non-judgmental and I believe that we all have the capacity to heal. Working primarily with a solution focused and cognitive way of healing, together we can create an action plan to promote progress in your healing. I look forward to working with you toward wellness and emotional freedom.
I offer a safe and confidential experience to help you work through your personal difficulties. I can help with substance or behavioral addictions such as sex/porn, internet, gambling, family relationships and struggles of grief and loss. Offering compassion and empathy using my expertise and experience. You will find that I am open-minded, non-judgmental and I believe that we all have the capacity to heal. Working primarily with a solution focused and cognitive way of healing, together we can create an action plan to promote progress in your healing. I look forward to working with you toward wellness and emotional freedom.
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Parenting Counsellors
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.