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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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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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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Allison brings over fifteen years of experience working with adults and youth navigating mental health and substance use challenges. She has worked across a range of community and clinical settings. Moreover, Allison is passionate about building meaningful, authentic connections and deeply believes that each person is the expert of their own life. With the right support, she believes we can all access our innate capacity for healing and growth.

Allison holds a Master of Social Work with a clinical specialisation, as well as a Bachelor of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

She approaches counselling as a space of deep trust and human connection, and is committed to providing care that is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and person-centred. Additionally, her approach is collaborative and compassionate, supporting clients in gaining self-understanding, discovering meaning, and creating lasting change. Drawing on a range of evidence-based therapies, she tailors her work to each individual using interventions from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Motivational Interviewing and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT).

Allison is proud to call the Kootenays home. In her free time, she enjoys adventuring in the mountains, whether snowboarding, mountain biking, or hiking-and exploring the outdoors with her partner and their beloved dog.

Areas of Focus: - Substance Use & Addiction Recovery - Trauma-Informed Care - Emotion Regulation & DBT Skills - Grief & Loss - Youth & Young Adults - Life Transitions & Personal Growth

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