Multicultural therapists in Salmon Arm, BC
Browse Multicultural therapists in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Multicultural
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
Multicultural
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
Multicultural
Dr. Claire Vines, Psy.D., Psychologist / Licensed /Psychotherapy / Psychoanalytic/
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage, Couples, LMFT. Psy.D. Trauma-Focused CBT
I assist adults in managing confusing emotions related to challenging life events, and away from negativity, to a more positive improved focus. The path to Emotional healing is Emotional Freedom leading to emotional wisdom. You will find the tools to better cope with symptoms related to anxiety, depression and unresolved conflicts.
21 Years Experience
Online in Salmon Arm, BC
Multicultural
Sanofer Ansari
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MACP
Therapy, to me, is a space where you don’t have to have everything figured out or carry everything on your own. It is a place to pause, feel heard, understand what you’re experiencing, and gently make sense of what may have been difficult to express or process. My approach is trauma-informed and emotion-focused, recognizing that our emotions, relationships, past experiences, and cultural backgrounds all shape how we navigate life. I aim to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can feel understood, reconnect with yourself, and move toward greater self-awareness, emotional well-being, and meaningful change.
7 Years Experience
Online in Salmon Arm, BC
Multicultural
Yuka Oshimi
Counsellor/Therapist, MC, RCC, RCC-ACS (c), DCP(c), ADHD-CCSP
Hi! My name is Yuka (She/Her), and I am glad that you are here.
I’m a neurodivergent Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) candidate with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors, and a person of colour with lived experience navigating neurodivergence. I hold a Master of Counselling degree from Monash University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of British Columbia with a Major in Psychology and a Minor in Law and Society. I am currently pursuing a Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy degree to further my education, deepen my expertise, and contribute to neurodiversity research and practice.
My personal journey, including undergoing brain surgery and navigating mental health challenges, has fueled my passion for clinical counselling and holistic well-being, encompassing both mind and body. Born in Japan, raised in Singapore, and now living in Canada, I bring a multicultural perspective that honours the intersection of culture, identity, and lived experience in every session.
5 Years Experience
Online in Salmon Arm, BC (Online Only)
Multicultural Therapy therapists in Salmon Arm, BC Statistics
Multicultural Therapy therapists in Salmon Arm, BC average 10 years of experience and charge around $154 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (89%), Self Esteem (84%), and Depression (79%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$154
Accept insurance
74%
Offer sliding scale
71%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 84% | Self Esteem |
| 79% | Depression |
| 76% | Stress |
| 74% | Loss or Grief |
| 66% | Social Anxiety |
| 66% | Women's Issues |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 74% | Women |
| 66% | LGBTQ+ |
| 66% | Men |
| 61% | Asian |
| 58% | Hispanic / Latino |