LGBTQ+ therapists in Smithers, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
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Serving LGBTQ+
Mariya Garnet
Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist ( Qualifying)
When everything looks right but something still feels off, somatic, trauma-focused therapy is where the work begins.
You already recognize the pattern. Understanding it hasn't closed the gap between knowing and feeling, because the real shift happens in the body, not the story.
Maybe you've done therapy already, and you still don't have what you came for: the ability to make a decision without arguing with yourself, to feel present in your own life, to sleep without your mind still running.
What this supports, over time, is a slow and gentle return to aliveness.
16 Years Experience
Online in Smithers, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
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 Smithers, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Psykhe Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP
At Psykhe Psychotherapy, we know life can feel overwhelming and hard to navigate alone. Whether you're facing relationship challenges, stress, trauma, or mental health concerns, we’re here to support you. Our work is grounded in evidence-based approaches and guided by empathy, helping you build tools and deepen self-understanding. We create a safe, welcoming space where you can explore, heal, and grow. If you're looking for compassionate, supportive care, we invite you to reach out.
8 Years Experience
Online in Smithers, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
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 Smithers, BC British Columbia
Serving LGBTQ+
Karina Ramdath
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, MSW
I believe in your ability to overcome struggles and problems, which is the reason I want to compassionately help you by using the skills I gained from serving people across Canada, the United Kingdom and the Caribbean. Through a reflective, thoughtful and effective therapy style, I will collaborate with you to use and develop your skills, strength, and resilience so you feel confident, in control, content, and fulfilled.
6 Years Experience
Online in Smithers, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ therapists in Smithers, British Columbia, Canada Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Smithers, British Columbia, Canada average 12 years of experience and charge around $161 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (89%), Depression (76%), and Loss or Grief (70%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$161
Accept insurance
68%
Offer sliding scale
67%
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
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 76% | Depression |
| 70% | Loss or Grief |
| 69% | Self Esteem |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Stress |
| 54% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 71% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 93% | Women |
| 78% | Men |
| 61% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 51% | Christian |