Vanessa brings nearly 20 years of experience in social services, supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds. Her work has focused on outreach, harm reduction, life skills guidance, advocacy, and social justice. She is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and is excited to join the team at OK Clinical Therapy Group as a practicum student.

Vanessa collaborates with clients to navigate challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity exploration, relationship dynamics, and burnout. Using evidence-based approaches, she tailors her work to each client’s unique needs, guiding them toward greater clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose. She embraces life’s complexities, helping clients find moments of joy and humour, even in challenging times.

Vanessa’s practice is trauma-informed, strength-based, and intersectional, recognizing the influence of gender, sexuality, socio-economic status, and culture on well-being. She integrates Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Family Systems into her practice while providing neurodivergent and 2SLGBTQ+ affirming care.

Areas of Focus: - Anxiety and Depression - Identity and Self-Discovery - Personal Growth - Life Transitions - Relationship Dynamics - Career Exploration

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Jessica works as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC # 19149) and professional art therapist. She holds her Master’s degree in Art Therapy and Counselling Psychology from Adler University. From a compassionate and curious lens, Jessica strives to create a safe place for clients to explore and engage with their creative process and connect with their innate wholeness.

Using a combination of art and talk therapy Jessica works with a variety of presenting issues including, but not limited to anxiety, OCD, self-esteem, body image, burnout, trauma & PTSD, grief, and couples counselling. She has also worked extensively with addiction, first responders, families, and school related stress and issues.

Her client-centered, trauma-informed approach pulls from modalities such as EMDR, IFS, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness approaches, somatic therapy, and existential therapy.

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Please note: LA is not currently accepting new in-person clients in Trail. New clients are welcome to book in Castlegar, Nelson, or for virtual sessions.

With over three decades of collective experience dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families through various challenges, LA brings a compassionate and nurturing approach to her practice. Her extensive background encompasses expertise in assisting individuals grappling with eating disorders, navigating child protection issues, and fostering youth mentorship.

Drawing from a diverse toolkit of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), enhanced cognitive behavior therapy for eating disorders (CBT-E), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT), family-based therapy (FBT), and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), LA tailors her interventions to meet the unique needs of each client and their families.

LA’s areas of specialization include providing support for:

Eating disorders Depression and anxiety Custody and access matters Substance use concerns Perinatal counseling

With a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and affiliation with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counselors, LA is committed to delivering high-quality, empathetic care to her clients. Her dedication to fostering healing and growth underscores her role as a trusted ally on the journey toward holistic well-being.

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I am an experienced, supportive, down-to-earth Registered Clinical Counsellor who offers in-person and online sessions to youth and adults for a variety of concerns including, but not limited to ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. I have over 20 years of providing educational, career, clinical and crisis counselling to youth and adults within the post-secondary system including students with learning differences, are of Indigenous ancestry, international students, and those with a broad range of mental health concerns.

I believe that each person wants to make the best choices for themselves and sometimes we need some additional support in achieving our goals. I will work with you to identify goals and co-create a therapeutic plan, focusing on your needs. I will walk alongside you as you develop the tools necessary to make positive long-lasting changes.

Being a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I also hold a Masters degree of Education in Counselling from the University of Northern British Columbia and a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care from the University of Victoria. I work from a strength-based approach incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness-based practices, and clinical hypnotherapy in my work.

Areas of focus: - Life Transitions - Anxiety & Depression - Educational and Career Counselling - ADHD & Autism Spectrum Disorders - Clinical Hypnosis - EMDR

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Geoff Purdy is a Registered Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work, brings extensive experience, education and passion to his clinical counselling role. Trained in EFT and Gottman’s Method, he ensures high-level support in couples counselling as well as specialized techniques in supporting those through challenging mental health circumstances. Therapy, to Geoff, is a profound blessing, symbolizing personal growth and transformative change. He eagerly anticipates engaging with others to foster therapeutic relationships, aiming for not only successful but enjoyable therapy.

Having achieved academic milestones and a decade of clinical experience, Geoff is equipped with profound problem-solving skills. Acknowledging familiarity with challenges like anxiety, depression, addiction, and impulse control, he draws from personal experiences to guide others through life’s complexities with knowledge and compassion.

Geoff, fully trained in supporting couples, adults and teens, emphasizes collaborative work to appreciate differences and strengthen relationships discreetly. He looks forward to meeting individuals and couples, offering expertise and empathy to facilitate positive transformations in their lives.

When not working at the clinic, you can find Geoff riding motorcycles, fishing and spending time maintaining with his family and in his garden.

Areas of Focus:

Depression and Anxiety Men’s Challenges Relationship Issues Stress Management Substance Use/Dependence Youth Counselling

Contact Information:

Phone: 250-718-9291 Email: geoff@okclinical.com

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Daniel, a Pre-Licensed Counsellor, recently completed his Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MA) from Yorkville University. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in multidisciplinary Social Sciences from Trinity Western University. Daniel also has a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from the University of British Columbia. In addition to working as a counselling intern, Daniel is a public school teacher specializing in special/inclusive education, elementary learning assistance and school-based case management. This includes the support of children who have been designated by the BC Ministry of Education as living and learning with exceptionalities.

Daniel has been married for 32 years. Together with his wife, has raised five children ranging in age from 16-27. Nelson has been home for Daniel and his family for 20 years and considers it a privilege to support a diverse clientele that makes up this beautiful community.

With an intuitive sense of empathy and evidence-based approaches, Daniel supports clients in their life journeys from a strength-based and person-centered approach. Emphasis is on building and maintaining collaborative therapeutic relationships designed to bring about healing and life-long change. As a Pre-Licensed Counsellor, Daniel utilizes an integrative approach that includes: biopsychosocial treatment modalities, solution-focused and narrative therapies, family systems, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, somatic mindfulness and positive psychology, each through a trauma-informed and multicultural lens.

Areas of Focus include: - Mindfulness and Self-Compassion - Self-Esteem - Anxiety and Depression - Couples and Family - Children and Youth - Relational Conflicts  - Life Transitions - Problem-Solving - Stress Management

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Molly completed her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, supporting youth, couples, families and adults with diverse needs and abilities. She works from a trauma-informed perspective, using both somatic and cognitive behavioural modalities to help her clients move forward at their own pace. With a keen interest in the principle of neuroplasticity, she provides non-judgmental support to those who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, injury, violence, loss, anger, or navigating the demands of parenting. This spring and summer, Mary will complete the first year of her Somatic Experiencing training and begin her training in Internal Family Systems.

Areas of focus: - Anxiety & Depression - Trauma - Parenting - Neurodiversity - Somatic work - Voice work - Individuals, Couples, Families - Children (10+), Youth, Adults

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Cassandra was born and raised in rural northern BC, where her passion for nature-inspired mental health care began. Growing up in the North, mental health resources were scarce. As such, community members turned to the mountains, rivers, and forests for relief. This experience forged Cassandra’s love and admiration for nature and its healing properties. To combine her love for nature with mental health care, Cassandra completed a Bachelor of Science, Majoring in Biology (Ecology) and Psychology (Neuroscience) at Vancouver Island University. Continuing to seek nature’s gifts, Cassandra has travelled within Canada and internationally to work and recreate outdoors. This experience enabled her to work as an English teacher for children and adults in Indonesia and Vietnam, as well as a cave guide and healthcare worker in New Zealand and Australia.

Cassandra is now a practicum student at OK Clinical Therapy Group, completing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MA) from Yorkville University. Through this practicum and inspired mental health care, her goal is to provide nonjudgmental and compassionate care in a space where individuals feel seen, heard, and supported. She is very excited to immerse herself in the community and learn from her colleagues and supervisor.

Areas of Focus include: - Self-Esteem & Compassion - Anxiety & Depression - Relationships & Sexuality - Mindfullness & Solutions-Focused Therapy - Stress Management - Outdoor / Walk and Talk

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