Black / African American therapists in East Kootenay B, BC
Browse Black / African American therapists in East Kootenay B, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving Black / African American
Mia Klassen
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MPCC #3875, CT #2438, LSCC
I provide a structured, trauma-informed therapeutic environment grounded in empathy, consistency, and psychological safety. As past experiences emerge and affect current functioning, I offer steady support, clinical insight, and evidence-informed guidance to promote understanding, emotional regulation, and integration. All work is conducted within a framework of confidentiality, respect, and client autonomy, honoring your readiness and capacity for healing at each stage of the process.
10 Years Experience
Online in East Kootenay B, BC
Serving Black / African American
Mr. Paul Bains
Therapist, B.Sc., M.A., RCC
I believe that a person has the answers and wisdom within them to solve their issues. I will work collaborativley with you to help you get the life you want. Working together we will get to your answers and then I will support you in achieving your goals. I provide a safe & trusting environment.
33 Years Experience
Online in East Kootenay B, BC
Serving Black / African American
Liz Witzke
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CSAT
I’m trained in Partner and Betrayal Trauma Therapy and work with both those impacted by betrayal and individuals struggling with compulsive sexual behaviours. I offer a space where you can be honest about what’s happening without fear of judgment, while still making room for healing, accountability, and meaningful change that lasts.
2 Years Experience
Online in East Kootenay B, BC
Serving Black / African American
Reema Qamar
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC, CCC
Our life experiences—especially those marked by adversity, trauma, loss, or difficult relationships—shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. When painful experiences remain unresolved, they can contribute to anxiety, depression, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, persistent rumination, and deeply ingrained negative thinking patterns. Many people find themselves feeling disconnected from who they truly are, struggling to trust themselves, build healthy relationships, or find peace in the present.
My passion is helping individuals reconnect with themselves, heal from the impact of adverse life experiences, and cultivate a life guided by self-compassion, resilience, and authenticity. I understand that healing is not about "getting over" what has happened—it is about understanding how your experiences have shaped you, making sense of your emotional responses, and developing new ways of thinking, feeling, and relating to yourself and others.
I believe that much of our emotional suffering arises when we struggle to reconcile the gap between our lived reality and our expectations of ourselves, others, or life itself. Over time, this struggle can lead to self-criticism, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and a sense of disconnection. Together, we can explore these patterns with curiosity rather than judgment, helping you move away from surviving and toward genuinely living.
Whether you are coping with the effects of childhood adversity, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, chronic stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or a persistent inner critic, I will walk alongside you with compassion, empathy, and respect. My goal is to help you gain clarity, strengthen emotional resilience, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and replace cycles of rumination and self-doubt with greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and confidence.
I believe every individual is the expert on their own life and already possesses the capacity for growth and healing. My role is not to tell you who to become, but to create a safe, collaborative, and trusting therapeutic relationship where your strengths, values, and inner wisdom can emerge. Together, we will work at a pace that feels right for you, honouring your experiences while helping you build practical tools to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and emotional balance.
I strive to create a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment where you feel heard, understood, and supported. Therapy is a space where you can bring your whole self—your fears, hopes, struggles, and strengths—and know that you will be met with compassion, validation, and genuine care. Healing is a journey, and you do not have to walk it alone.
3 Years Experience
Online in East Kootenay B, BC
Serving Black / African American
Ida Uzelman
Counsellor/Therapist, MPCC-P, RTC
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted? You are not alone. Hi, I’m Ida. I offer trauma-informed counselling to help clients gain clarity, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful change. Trained in Vancouver and based in Kelowna for 30 years, I support individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, and life transitions. I foster resilience in a compassionate, confidential, and non-judgmental space. Research consistently shows that the therapeutic relationship between counsellor and client is one of the strongest predictors of positive outcomes.
It won’t always feel this painful. I would be honoured to walk alongside you on this important journey called life. A free 15-minute consultation is available if you have questions or would like to see if we are a good fit. Call now.
3 Years Experience
Online in East Kootenay B, BC
Black / African American therapists in East Kootenay B, BC Statistics
Black / African American therapists in East Kootenay B, BC average 14 years of experience and charge around $159 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (88%), Depression (84%), and Stress (80%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$159
Accept insurance
71%
Offer sliding scale
73%
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 88% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 84% | Depression |
| 80% | Stress |
| 78% | Loss or Grief |
| 76% | Self Esteem |
| 67% | Anger Management |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Senior |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Black / African American |
| 96% | Women |
| 90% | LGBTQ+ |
| 84% | Asian |
| 84% | Christian |