LGBTQ+ therapists in Port Alberni, BC
Browse LGBTQ+ therapists in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving LGBTQ+
Julie Taylor Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, MTC, RCS
With over 20 years' counselling experience let me help you find the life you wish for. I am the proud mother of 4 sons (now adult) and grandmother to 8 (a mixture of girls and boys)! In addition to counselling I’ve worked in hospital administration, construction, business, advertising/marketing and farming. I also love to learn. Neurodiversity explains how our brains work and affect our behaviour and enables us to use tools to level the playing field so that you get the absolute most from your life. Explore the connection between your reactions and your past and the strong connection between the body, the psyche and the brain (including polyvagal work). (I also ballroom-dance at every opportunity!)
26 Years Experience
In-Person Near Port Alberni, BC
Online in Port Alberni, BC
Serving LGBTQ+
Tina Presta
Counsellor/Therapist, CPCA MPCC- Provisional, CCPCPR.Cand
You don’t have to have your life perfectly figured out, and things don’t need to look flawless on paper to justify seeking support. Sometimes, you just feel a persistent sense that something is off, even if you can’t quite put your finger on it right now. Whether you are a creative, an entrepreneur, a business owner, a mother, or a father, it is incredibly common to find yourself quietly exhausted, feeling stuck, or questioning if the way you’ve been living actually works for you anymore. You might just feel ready for a change and a return to who you truly are.Traditional talk therapy is wonderful, but often the root of our pain or patterns lives deeper than words can reach. In my practice, I utilize Brainspotting—a powerful, neuro-experiential modality that serves as a way of working through deep-seated issues without having to talk through them endlessly. By integrating Brainspotting with nervous system regulation, CBT, and somatic tools, we look beneath the surface to safely locate and process hidden emotional stress, anxiety, or stored trauma. Together, we will finally take down the heavy things that have been "sitting on the shelf" for years, gently breaking them down into manageable, bite-sized pieces so your nervous system never feels overwhelmed.I support individuals navigating:A general sense of "stuckness," low mood, or a lost direction—even if it's hard to nameThe everyday pressures of running a business, creative burnout, or parenting demandsGently processing early life dynamics or long-standing patterns that still echo in your life todayReclaiming your personal boundaries and safely reconnecting with your body after times of stress or disruption. Overcoming deep-seated people-pleasing patterns, self-doubt, and an absence of self-compassionIf you’re feeling unseen or simply ready for something to shift, I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll create a supportive, collaborative path forward. I offer individual online therapy as well as healing group therapy sessions designed to help you reconnect and grow.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Port Alberni, BC
Online in Port Alberni, BC
Serving LGBTQ+
Tanya Master | Online Somatic & Psychosomatic Consulting
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Trauma-Informed Somatic Practitioner | Integrative Coach
I offer online somatic and psychosomatic consultations for adults experiencing chronic stress, life transitions, relationship difficulties, career uncertainty, and repeating patterns. My approach is integrative, relational, and grounded in the connection between the nervous system, emotions, and the body.
5 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Sanja Dejanovic
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, PhD
Hello and welcome. I'm Sanja. After more than a decade as an educator, I shifted professions because I found one-on-one work with individuals, the therapeutic setting more broadly, to be inspiring, fulfilling and meaningful. It has allowed me to show up and pursue deep learning differently than in a university classroom. I am passionate about caring for and witnessing others as they reconnect with themselves, explore their inner worlds and undergo transformation toward their therapeutic goals. If you are thinking of accessing therapy, connect with me to chat about your current experiences and how I could be there for you. I'm an experienced, skilled, and attuned therapist who has a variety of therapeutic approaches in her toolkit and integrates them in a way that works for you, whether you are seeking to navigate grief and loss, anxiety, depression, stressors, difficult emotions, familial and partnership challenges, addictions or other things weighing you down. I provide individual and couples therapy in Ontario and other provinces. Looking forward to connecting with you and collaboratively working with you toward your goals!
3 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Jonah Fialkow
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC
I specialize in working with people struggling with ADHD, anxiety, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. I have deep empathy for the experience of anxiety and relationship struggles, and I know how isolating and overwhelming it can feel. I know that anxiety often comes from a place of just wanting to get it right, and I'm skilled in working through the underlying issues that contribute to anxiety so that you can feel confident and secure instead of frozen and stalled.
I understand how anxiety affects all stages of relationships (including finding a partner in the first place) and I support my clients to move from feeling lonely and disconnected to confident and secure. In addition to my individual work, I offer evidence-based couples' counselling using the Gottman method, which goes beyond just communication skills and gives practical strategies to create real change.
3 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
LGBTQ+ therapists in Port Alberni, BC Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Port Alberni, BC average 12 years of experience and charge around $163 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (85%), Depression (73%), and Loss or Grief (66%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$163
Accept insurance
66%
Offer sliding scale
65%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 85% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | Depression |
| 66% | Loss or Grief |
| 66% | Self Esteem |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 63% | Stress |
| 53% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 68% | Senior |
| 51% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 92% | Women |
| 75% | Men |
| 61% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 49% | Asian |