Tina Presta (She/Her)
Counselor/Therapist, CPCA MPCC- Provisional, CCPCPR.Cand
In-Person in Comox, BC V9M 3M2
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Saskatchewan, Yukon
On paper, you’ve built a life to be proud of. You are driven, successful, and the person everyone else relies on because you always appear to have it all together. But privately, the high standards you hold yourself to are leaving you feeling exhausted and deeply alone. Somewhere along the way of taking care of business and prioritizing everyone else, you’ve lost a piece of yourself. You are no longer satisfied with just going through the motions, and you are secretly questioning if the way you've been living actually works for you anymore. You are ready for a profound change and a return to who you truly are.
Navigating emotional stress, career challenges, or relationship strain. Life phase transitions, perimenopause, or burnout. Individuals experiencing anxiety, low mood or loss of direction. Those looking to build deeper connections and overcome people-pleasing patterns. Clients experiencing profound loneliness, self doubt & an absence of self -compassion.
If you’re feeling stuck, unseen, or simply ready for something to shift. I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll create a supportive path forward clarifying your goals, strengthening your coping strategies, and fostering meaningful change.
Client Focus
Session Format: Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Men, Military / Veterans, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
Approach Description: To support your unique goals, I draw from a variety of collaborative techniques tailored entirely to you, connecting both the mind and the body. We can use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to explore how your thoughts and behaviours interact, helping you untangle unhelpful patterns and build practical, everyday mindset tools. We may also use certain modalities to look at the different "parts" of who you are—like your inner critic or people-pleaser—with curiosity and compassion. When navigating burnout or major transitions, we can incorporate Existential therapy to hold space for the big questions around meaning, purpose, and direction. Furthermore, because stress lives in the body as well as the mind, we can gently bring in mind-body awareness and somatic elements to support your process.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 150.
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- A Set number of spaces reserved per month. Maximum of 5 appointments at a sliding-scale rate.
- Accepts Insurance
- Direct billing may be available for select extended health insurance plans upon request, including providers such as Sun Life and eligible TELUS Health , & Provider Connect plan participants. Please note that coverage varies between insurance policies. Clients are responsible for confirming their counselling benefits, eligibility, and reimbursement details directly with their insurance provider prior to their appointment.
Education & Credentials
Tina Presta CPCA MPCC- Provisional, CCPCPR.Cand
- Female
- License # 6051,3229
- Licensed in British Columbia
- Practicing Since 2024
Tina Presta Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Comox, BC V9M 3M2
- Available Online for residents of Multiple Canadian Provinces Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Saskatchewan, Yukon
- Online Therapy Details: Confidential Online Counselling: Prioritize your mental health from the comfort of home. My virtual practice uses Jane App’s secure, bank-level encryption to guarantee your complete privacy. Sessions are easy to access with a single click—no software downloads necessary.
I offer a mindful, trauma-informed approach to therapy that focuses on nervous system regulation, CBT, and mind-body awareness. Rather than trying to "fix" you, I work collaboratively to help you slow down, understand your patterns, and release the physical weight of stress and anxiety. Together, we will build practical, everyday tools so you can move out of overwhelm and step into an intentional, aligned way of living.
Early morning, evening, and Saturday sessions are available through my secure online platform.