Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Okanagan, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
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Bill Arbuckle
Therapist, MCP, RCC
Whatever happened to you, something covered the authentic you. Let's find it.
You've been managing. Keeping it together. Showing up for everyone who needs you, handling what needs to be handled, and quietly wondering why it still feels like something is missing or wrong.
Maybe you've survived something hard. Maybe you can't quite name what's weighing on you, but you feel it. Maybe life looks fine from the outside, and that almost makes it harder to explain.
I became a therapist because I know what it feels like to need support and not receive it. I also know what it feels like to finally find it, and how much that changes everything. My own experience with trauma, addiction, and recovery shapes how I show up: with genuine warmth, without judgment, and with a deep belief that people can move forward no matter how stuck they feel right now.
I work with an integrative, person-centered approach and view anxiety, depression, and addiction by looking at underlying trauma. I want to find the root with you and heal the problem, not just manage symptoms.
Of course, how struggles show up is different for everyone, I don't believe there can be one-size-fits-all solutions. I listen to your story, understand you through how you survived, and work with you on the patterns that keep showing up. I want to truly listen and help you ask, and answer, "What do you really want now?"
If you've been waiting for a sign to reach out, this is it. I'd love to hear from you.
12 Years Experience
Online in Okanagan, BC British Columbia
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Melinda Freitas
Counsellor/Therapist, MACP, RCC, CCC
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor offering trauma-informed therapy to clients throughout Vancouver and British Columbia. Whatever you are struggling with, I provide a safe and authentic space to help you heal and move forward. Further, I fully recognize that your past experiences can quietly shape how you navigate the world today. Knowing that healing is a non-linear process, my goal is to provide the right guidance and support to help you make meaningful progress at your own pace.
14 Years Experience
Online in Okanagan, BC British Columbia
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Amanda Lazenis
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I work with individuals and couples who want to feel more grounded, empowered, and connected. I support clients in managing anxiety, depression, irritability, stress, improving communication, and navigating life transitions, while helping couples restore trust and emotional intimacy. My approach integrates CBT, SFBT, strengths-based therapy, and EFT.
1 Years Experience
Online in Okanagan, BC British Columbia
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Strength in Heart Counselling
Treatment Center, RSW, RCC, CCC
Seeking support shouldn’t add more stress to your life. Strength in Heart Counselling offers a welcoming, diverse team ready to make finding the right counsellor simple and comfortable. Whether you prefer to select your own therapist in Victoria, BC, Cobble Hill, BC, or connect online from anywhere in Canada, we’re here to help, or let our easy matching process pair you with someone who truly understands your needs.
Our process is straightforward, with fast booking and warm support at every stage. Let us handle the logistics, so you can focus on your well-being and start feeling better, sooner.
8 Years Experience
Online in Okanagan, BC British Columbia
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Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center is a practice built on the belief that healing takes time, safety, and depth. We are not a quick-fix model. We integrate neuroscience, attachment theory, trauma-informed care, and faith for those who desire it, so that change is not just behavioural but transformational. What sets us apart is our commitment to long-term relational work, nervous system stabilization, and whole-person care. We look at the patterns beneath the symptoms, the story beneath the survival, and we create a space where individuals, couples, and families can slow down enough to heal from the inside out. We are steady, clinically grounded, and rooted in the understanding that sustainable change happens when people feel safe enough to be fully seen.
29 Years Experience
Online in Okanagan, BC British Columbia
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada average 8 years of experience and charge around $154 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Stress (86%), Self Esteem (82%), and Anxiety or Fears (79%).
Average years in practice
8 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$154
Accept insurance
82%
Offer sliding scale
82%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 86% | Stress |
| 82% | Self Esteem |
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 75% | Women's Issues |
| 68% | ADHD |
| 68% | Depression |
| 68% | Codependency |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 57% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 61% | Men |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 32% | Middle Eastern |