LGBTQ+ therapists in Salmon Arm, BC
Browse LGBTQ+ therapists in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving LGBTQ+
Amelia Traer
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, PsiChi
Accepting New Clients
Feeling like your mind doesn't slow down, no matter how hard you try? Maybe you're overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in patterns you're not sure how to step out of, or navigating ADHD, anxiety, grief, or chronic health challenges without knowing where to turn. Maybe you're trying to understand yourself more clearly, or figure out how to move forward in a way that actually feels sustainable.
Together, we can slow things down, build insight, and help you feel more grounded and confident day-to-day. We'll start with a free consultation call.
I work with individuals 16+ from diverse backgrounds, including 2SLGBTQA+ and neurodivergent communities, as well as those living with chronic illness or disability. Currently completing my Master's degree, I offer a space that is affirming, compassionate, and non-judgmental. Somewhere you can show up without the mask.
My approach draws on CBT, ACT, DBT, ERP, and trauma-informed, mindfulness-based practices. I support clients with anxiety, burnout, OCD and phobias, ADHD, grief, life transitions, women's health, and chronic health concerns. Sessions adapt to you, with a focus on connection, emotional regulation, and practical strategies that fit your real life.
7 Years Experience
Online in Salmon Arm, BC (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Frances Brown
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.Ed, MPCC, MTC
Frances Brown, M.Ed., MPCC, MTC
Couples & Individual Counsellor/Therapist
North Vancouver, BC (Offers Online Therapy)
In person & Online Therapy for Couples and Individuals:
I am a highly trained, skilled professional therapist with years of experience working with couples, individuals and groups. I help couples get close again and individuals to move through the blocks that keep you feeling stuck. I continue to update my skills through ongoing professional training and consultation and have helped hundreds of couples and individuals feel happier in their lives and relationship.
My approach includes a number of evidence-based modalities: Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, (EFT), Bowen Family Systems Therapy, Gestalt, Rogerian Person-Centered Approach, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, (CBT), Imago Therapy, NVC Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication,and Re-evaluation Counselling.
Within a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental environment I support individuals to explore where you feel blocked and take the steps needed to make changes. With couples I help you to slow down and track the negative cycle the keeps you and your partner stuck, and to step out of repetitive actions that create distance, paving the way for new responses that bring each other closer.
18 Years Experience
Online in Salmon Arm, BC
Serving LGBTQ+
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 Salmon Arm, BC
Serving LGBTQ+
Rebecca Bonham
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Canadian Certified Counsellor, MPS, MTS
Each of us is on a sacred journey of becoming – to know and understand ourselves and the stories we find ourselves in. I am passionate about companioning with people to explore the hills and valleys of their life experiences and supporting them as they seek new ways to understand and identify themselves within their own stories.
10 Years Experience
Online in Salmon Arm, BC
Serving LGBTQ+
Anna Vaisser Psychotherapy
Counsellor/Therapist, MD, MEd, RCC
Life can feel confusing, heavy, or overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. In my counselling practice, I offer a calm, thoughtful space where you can untie the inner knots that keep you stuck, understand yourself more deeply, and build the resilience to face life with greater breath and grace. Drawing on neuroscience, trauma‑informed therapy, and mindful awareness, I help you make sense of your patterns, soften anxiety and tension, and reconnect with your inner strength. Clients often tell me they feel lighter, clearer, and more able to make meaningful choices after our work together. If you’re ready for compassionate guidance and lasting change, I’d be honoured to support your journey.
3 Years Experience
Online in Salmon Arm, BC
LGBTQ+ therapists in Salmon Arm, BC Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Salmon Arm, BC average 12 years of experience and charge around $160 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (89%), Depression (76%), and Loss or Grief (69%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$160
Accept insurance
68%
Offer sliding scale
68%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 76% | Depression |
| 69% | Loss or Grief |
| 68% | Self Esteem |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Stress |
| 54% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 70% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 93% | Women |
| 77% | Men |
| 59% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 49% | Christian |