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Alicia specializes in working with children, adolescents and their caregivers. Alicia works from a strength-based framework by respecting client stories and values. Alicia has a passion for balancing the unique needs of each individual client, through the lens of their family system. Alicia strives to provide a compassionate and non judgmental counselling environment. She uses a variety of therapies into her practice with youth and families.

Alicia holds Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology with a specialization in school and youth. Alicia is also actively working towards becoming a registered play therapist through the British Columbia Play Therapy Association.

Areas of Practice: - Individual Counselling for Children, Youth and their Parents - Play & Expressive Therapies - Parent coaching and support - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Emotional Regulation - Anxiety/Stress & Depression/Low mood - Grief & Loss - Life Transitions/School Difficulties

Alicia specializes in working with children, adolescents and their caregivers. Alicia works from... Read More

Sam is now accepting new clients; children ages 6 and up, teens and adults! Sam’s counselling practice is grounded in a trauma-informed, person-centered, and relational approach, emphasizing the importance of connection and safety within the therapeutic relationship. She integrates Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness-based somatic techniques to bring an attachment-focused perspective to her work. Her goal is to create a safe, playful and empathetic space where clients can explore their inner world, gain knowledge, and build resilience through curiosity, compassion, and connection.

Sam is now accepting new clients; children ages 6 and up, teens and adults! Sam’s counselling pra... Read More

Nicole (she/her) was born and raised in Kamloops, BC, and has recently made the Okanagan her home. Nicole’s journey with mental health and wellness began in 2016 with her undergraduate studies in psychology at Thompson Rivers University (T.R.U.). Since then, she has completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University, and worked as a Sessional Counsellor in the T.R.U. Counselling Office. Nicole has focused a lot of her training on trauma and violence, and was a Manager of the T.R.U. Sexualized Violence Prevention and Response Office.

Nicole’s practice creates a safe place for all individuals to show up as they are. She utilizes an integrative approach, understanding that each situation and client are unique. Nicole’s style is trauma informed, and highlights a deep understanding of intersectional identity, cultural competence, holistic wellness, and feminist ideologies. She strives to collaboratively set and work toward goals together, providing helpful tools along the way. Nicole is also actively engaging in expanding her work to focus on children and youth.

Areas of Practice: - Individual Counselling- Children, Youth, Adults - Neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism - Anxiety, Depression, Stress - Sexualized and Intimate Partner Violence - Relationships, Communication, Boundaries - 2SLGBTQ+ Affirming - Life Transitions - Self-Compassion, Self-Esteem, Coping

Nicole (she/her) was born and raised in Kamloops, BC, and has recently made the Okanagan her hom... Read More

Deanne is the creative vision and energy behind Stepping Stones Counselling Group. Deanne is a strong supporter of the use of creativity, nature and active self-care in the healing & wellness process.

Deanne’s education and training include a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, and an undergraduate degree in Psychology. Deanne is NMT Level 2 Certified and EMDR Level 2 Certified.

Areas of Practice: - Individual & Family Therapy - Play & Expressive Therapies - Trauma, Attachment, Grief & Loss - ADHD - Anxiety - Depression - Animal Assisted Therapy - Clinical Supervision and Professional Consultation

Deanne is the creative vision and energy behind Stepping Stones Counselling Group. Deanne is a st... Read More

Allison began practicing Social Work in 2000, she has since completed a Master of Counselling Psychology. Allison’s experience includes working with families, neurodivergent children and adults, Indigenous people, and supporting families through adoption.

Allison is person-centered and believes unconditional positive regard is essential in building a solid therapeutic relationship. Allison provides a non-judgmental and empathetic space to gain perspective and achieve personal growth.

Working from a biopsychosocial approach including solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, Adlerian therapy, and Bowen’s family systems theory Allison is adaptive and focused on the best fit for you.

Areas of practice: - Anxiety - Depression - Stress - Relationship - Coping & self-care - Self-esteem - ADHD & Autism - Case management support - Social skills & Skill development - Emotional Regulation - Diverseabilities - Transitioning youth with special needs - PEERS program for individuals with autism

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Tasha received her Master of Education degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria in 2002. Tasha has over 20 years of clinical experience providing mental health assessment and treatment, including crisis intervention, in community, hospital and residential treatment settings. Tasha utilizes Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotion Focused Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment theory as well as Collaborative and Proactive Solutions in her work. Tasha also obtained facilitator training In Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk (RRSR) by the American Association of Suicidology and Tasha has trained Child and Youth Mental Health clinicians as well as other health care providers throughout the province in RRSR. Tasha has a genuine, warm, collaborative, supportive and encouraging style that, when combined with her experience and expertise, assists clients to obtain the knowledge, insight and skills to achieve their goals.

Tasha is an approved Clinical Supervisor with the BCACC.

Areas of Practice: - Individual, group, and family interventions with adults, children, high-risk youth and families - Suicidality - Self-harm - Impulsivity - Depression - Anxiety - Trauma - Substance use - Psychosis - Neurodiversity - Borderline Personality Disorder

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Cheryl Scaife holds a bachelors degree in child and youth care from university of Victoria and a master of Inclusive Education from McGill University. She has worked for the past seven years as an autism consultant with the Lester B. Pearson school board in Montreal. She had specialized in running social skills groups based on Social Thinking curriculum developed by Michelle Garcia Winner. Cheryl also enjoys working with clients to help them understand their diagnosis and discover their individual strengths and needs. Cheryl is an experienced presenter on topics related to autism and has delivered workshops to parents, paraprofessionals, and professionals. She appreciates and values the perspective of others when creating a plan for a person with autism and works collaboratively to reach goals and increase social understanding and communication for individuals and in group settings.

Areas of Practice: - Workshops for parents, teachers, support persons. - Social skills groups - One on one support - Behavioural intervention planning based on best practice standards - School and parent support

Cheryl Scaife holds a bachelors degree in child and youth care from university of Victoria and a... Read More

Rebecca has a Master of Social Work from the University of British Columbia and a postgraduate Art Therapy Diploma from the Canadian Institute of Art Therapy. Rebecca has experience working with a variety of ages and mental health challenges. Rebecca’s education and experience have primarily focused on working with children, adolescents and parents. Rebecca is trained as a dialectic behavioural therapist through the Behavioural Tech Insitute and is working toward her AutPlay neurodiversity affirming framework certification. Rebecca is passionate about working with children, adolescents and their families to work with and empower individuals to overcome challenges in their lives. Rebecca works collaboratively with individuals using several therapeutic modalities to meet the needs of the individual.

Rebecca’s areas of practice include: - Individual Counselling - Parent Counselling - Children and Adolescents - Anxiety-related disorders - Depression - Emotion regulation and stress management - Adolescent relationships support - Individuals with neurodiversities

Rebecca uses techniques from the following modalities to guide her practice: - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Dialectic Behavioural Therapy - Narrative Therapy - Play Therapy - Expressive Art Therapies - Motivational Interviewing - Attachment-Focused Therapy - AutPlay Therapy

Rebecca has a Master of Social Work from the University of British Columbia and a postgraduate A... Read More