Mirrell Desjardins was born and raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She is a holistic counsellor whose origins began on Muskeg Lake Reserve. After spending 25 years abroad, Mirrell relocated back to Canada in January 2019. Since that time, she has worked for Northern and Interior Health as a Mental Health Clinician and has a strong commitment to lifelong learning and enhancing her helping skills.

Mirrell has been trained in Trauma Focused CBT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Brief Action Planning, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Observed Experience Integration Level 1. Most recently, Mirrell has also gotten basic training to enhance EMDR with Psychosensorimotor Therapy and Hypnosis. Her specialty is helping individuals navigate life transitions. She utilizes and blends many methodologies in her practice and collaboratively works with the client to identify growth areas, establish goals and support her clients to work towards these goals. She believes that everybody has the capacity to live a life worth living, and sometimes, all you need is a little support along the way.

Areas of Interest: - Trauma - Anxiety and Depression - Self-Harm - Group Facilitation - First Responders - Back to Work Programs - Couples/Marriage Counselling

Credentials: - M.Ed (International Counselling) Lehigh, University, USA - M.Ed (Applied Linguistics) Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia - PGCE(College Counselling) UCLA, LA, USA - CCPA: 10001749 - EMDR-BT: 100051404 - BCACC: 18258

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Olivia (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor holding a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and is a member in good standing with the Canadian Counselling Psychology Association and the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. She has completed training in Compassionate Communication, Mediation, and Grief Counselling. Olivia is also trained to provide Hormone Readiness Assessments and Reports.

As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Olivia strongly desires to uplift the marginalized and provide her clients with a safe space of caring and non-judgment. She has an eclectic solution-focused approach that helps build hope and optimism. Her goal is to walk alongside her clients as they discover strengths, build resilience, and create manageable goals. Olivia draws on modalities such as Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and more.

At home, Olivia adores her chickens, dogs, and humans. She is an active volunteer with a variety of animal rescues and often has fosters. Olivia appreciates all kinds of humour and believes laughter really can be some of the best medicine. With a previous career in archaeology, Olivia retains a passion for the preservation of culture and is sensitive to issues of social justice. Olivia thankfully acknowledges that she lives and works on the lands of the Syilx Peoples.

Areas of Focus: - Teens and Young Adults - First Nations Community (FNHA Coverage) - LGBTQIA2S+ and relationship diversity - Learning Differences - Depression and Anxiety

Office locations: Vernon and Online

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Cali (she/her) is a practicum student completing her Master of Social Work at UBC Okanagan. Born and raised in the Okanagan Valley, she has dedicated her career to supporting individuals in mental health and substance use setting. With a BA in psychology and over 6 years of experience in the field, Cali brings a holistic, compassionate approach to therapy that honours the complexity of each person’s journey.

Cali brings warmth, deep empathy, and a gentle presence into therapy. She strives to create a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their emotions, process trauma, and navigate life’s challenges. She believes in the capacity of every individual and focuses on empowering clients to recognize their strengths and resilience while accompanying them on their healing journey. 

Cali’s practice focuses on treating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, substance use, ADHD, and ASD. She integrates a variety of therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness, always tailoring her methods to meet the unique needs of each client. Rooted in a strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective, her work is guided by the belief that every person is the expert in their own lives and capable of growth, healing, and self-discovery.

Outside of her clinical work, Cali is passionate about animals and fosters dogs with a local rescue. She finds joy in reading, creative pursuits such as pottery, and spending time with her husband and beloved pets.

Areas of Focus Include: - Trauma & PTSD - Depression & Anxiety - Substance Use & Addiction - Grief & Loss - Neurodiversity Support (ADHD & ASD)

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Life can be overwhelming, but no one has to navigate it alone. Jasleen Gill is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. With years of experience supporting youth, adults, and families, she specializes in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions.

Jasleen is deeply committed to providing a compassionate, culturally sensitive, and non-judgmental space where clients feel truly heard and supported. Her expertise extends to individuals who have experienced high-stress or traumatic environments, helping them process their experiences and rebuild emotional resilience. Fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, she understands the importance of cultural context in therapy and works effectively with diverse communities.

She integrates evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and trauma-informed care, ensuring that every client receives tailored support aligned with their unique needs and goals. Jasleen’s work is grounded in empathy, a deep respect for personal experiences, and a commitment to helping clients cultivate clarity, strength, and resilience in their lives.

Outside of her professional role, Jasleen finds balance through hiking in the breathtaking landscapes of the Okanagan and cherishing time with her children. These moments of connection and reflection allow her to bring renewed energy, warmth, and dedication to her work with clients.

Areas of Focus - Anxiety and Panic Disorders - Trauma and PTSD - Depression, Grief, and Loss - Relationship and Family Dynamics - Identity, Life Transitions, and Emotional Regulation

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Dr. Laura brings over 30 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s many transitions. Furthermore, with an extensive academic background in Clinical Psychology, Health, and Counselling from institutions across Europe and North America, she holds the title ‘Doctor of Health’ from the University of Bath, and a combined master’s degree from the University of Hull (UK) and the University of La Verne (Greece/California). This foundation informs her integrated, education-based approach to therapy.

Laura’s counselling style blends clinical expertise with a strong passion for psychoeducation. In every session, she not only supports clients emotionally but helps them understand the why behind what they’re experiencing. Whether a client is asking, “Why am I feeling this way?” or “Why can’t I move forward?”, she explores the physiological, neurological, and emotional roots of distress, guiding clients toward deeper insight and sustainable change.

Dr. Laura is highly directive and supportive, offering structured tools while creating a warm, respectful space for clients to grow. She integrates holistic health principles. This includes mental, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual—into her work, helping clients improve brain-body awareness and rewire unhelpful patterns.

She is particularly skilled in working with anxiety and mood disorders, often helping clients shift from feeling overwhelmed to reclaiming energy and confidence in everyday life. Her main focus areas also include stress management, life transitions, parenting challenges, academic concerns, immigration and settlement issues, chronic illness, identity loss, and aging-related transitions.

Dr. Laura continues to be inspired by Rogerian principles—the belief that people flourish when the right conditions are present, both in therapy and in life. Clients who work with her often gain not only emotional clarity but a better understanding of themselves and how their brains work.

If you’re looking for a therapist who blends science, compassion, and education, Dr. Laura offers a grounded and empowering path forward.

Areas of Focus - Mood and anxiety disorders - Stress management - Life transitions - Academic challenges - Relocation/settlement issues - PTSD - Career coaching - Middle age transitions

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Marcia graduated with a BA in Psychology and a Teaching Certificate from Simon Fraser University. She then completed her Master of Counselling from Trinity Western Seminary. She is a member of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.

Marcia has worked with children and youth in both educational settings and in community groups for the last 25 years. She has worked in both the US and in Canada helping clients work through issues surrounding mental health, grief and spirituality. She has worked with street youth, victims of violence, behavioral and learning challenged children, children with special needs and those with anxiety.

Marcia utilizes Cognitive Behavior Therapy as well as prioritizing the therapeutic relationship with the client. She has been trained in trauma therapy and family systems as well as mindfulness and self-regulation techniques. Marcia wants children, youth, families and adults to feel safe with her as steps are taken to see change and wholeness. She also maximizes using solution, compassion, emotional focused therapy interventions. She has worked with people of all ages from young children to seniors and loves the honor of joining with people on their journey.

Marcia is new to the Okanagan and has spent most of her life in the Lower Mainland, but she is loving living just outside of Vernon. She has four adult/ teen children of her own and in her spare time is either with family or her two dogs enjoying the beauty of the Okanagan outdoors.

Areas of Experience:

• Children & Families • Anxiety/Depression • Spirituality • Grief & Trauma • Codependency, Relationship Addiction and Abuse • Behavior, Motivation and Learning Challenges

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Tami is a Registered Social Worker who has been working in the Okanagan in mental health-related positions since 2002 and is also currently a student completing her practicum in pursuit of a Master of Social Work degree through Dalhousie University. She has diverse experience with supporting people dealing with depression, learning to manage anxiety, experiencing crisis, as well as multiple other mental health concerns.

Tami believes in anti-oppressive, person-centered, strengths-based practice, and seeks to connect you with techniques and support that fit your unique situation. Tami understands the difficulty of finding the balance between caring for yourself as well as others. On a personal note, she is the parent of an adult child with Type 1 Diabetes, giving her a lived experience perspective with this condition, and a deep compassion for all people living with demanding chronic medical conditions and their loved ones.

We all need support when life gives us challenges, and sometimes we may not even know what the problem is, we just know we don’t feel our best. Tami is here to listen and support you on your journey to meet life’s challenges such as the ones listed in her areas of focus.

Tami believes in accessibility for all. If you need any accommodations to access support effectively due to a disability, please contact her and she will make it a priority to meet your accessibility needs.

Areas of Focus include: - Anxiety - Caregiver stress - Compassion Fatigue - Depression - Diabetes Distress - General Stress Management - Parenting Challenges - Relationship Difficulties - Stress Related to Chronic Medical Conditions - Workplace Burnout - 2SLGBTQIA+ Friendly

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please note, Janice is not accepting new clients at this time

Janice (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker in good standing with the British Columbia College of Social Work (BCCSW) and the British Columbia Association of Social Workers (BCASW).  She grew up in the beautiful Okanagan Valley and obtained her Master of Social Work from UBC.  Janice has experience working with people of all ages, in all stages of life, and with diverse abilities.  Her work with government organizations and community agencies has given her a diverse background working with children, parents and families facing barriers such as anxiety, depression, substance misuse, parenting and relationship challenges, and personal or work-related stress.  Janice strives to connect with clients through warmth, empathy, and understanding and walks alongside them on their path.   

As a Registered Social Worker, Janice has experience in solutions-focused approaches, motivational interviewing, attachment theory, family systems theory, as well as mindfulness-based techniques.  Her approach is evidence-based and trauma-informed.  Her goal is to empower clients to gain insight into their challenges and connect with their strengths to move past them. 

At home, Janice enjoys life with her husband, children, cats and dog.  Her family is frequently found having fun in the outdoors. 

Areas of focus include: 

• Families, children and youth 
• Anxiety and depression 
• Communication and navigating conflict 
• Personal and work-related stress 
• Mental health and substance misuse 

Phone: 236-844-2112  Email: janice@okclinical.com Book an Appointment in Kelowna or Vernon

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Zoe (she/her) is currently completing a Master’s of Social Work at the University of British Columbia Okanagan and is a post-intern, pre-licensed professional with OK Clinical Therapy Group. She has worked for nearly a decade in the social services sector and has a strong community resource and problem-solving background. She meets clients where they are at with compassion, empathy, and care. Zoe has a passion for working with clients to explore the challenges and opportunities life’s journey brings.

Zoe works with clients from all walks of life to address issues around self-acceptance, body image, and identity. She loves helping clients explore their values and goals, work on habit formation, reduce stress, and improve their quality of life. Moreover, she uses a holistic approach to explore an individual’s whole life picture, including their environmental, social, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Zoe tailors her therapeutic approach to fit the individual and what works for them.

Additionally, Zoe enjoys working with couples and individuals focused on relationships, healthy communication, emotional expression, and boundaries. This includes working with folks with a history of relationship and family trauma and abuse. She welcomes clients who are exploring sexuality, intimacy, friendship, and relationships of all types.

Furthermore, Zoe is experienced working with clients experiencing anxiety and depression. Also, she uses a non-pathologizing, mindfulness-based approach to explore the protective functions of these mental health challenges, and incorporates trauma-informed Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skill-building to manage and cope. In addition, she has also completed Gottman Couples Therapy Training Levels 1 and 2. Zoe is currently working on incorporating Nature Therapy and Walk and Talk Therapy into her practice, and is interested in working with folks experiencing climate and existential anxiety.

Zoe has an undergraduate degree in Human Ecology from the University of Alberta and has experience working with pregnant and parenting individuals, as well as folks in crisis and substance use recovery. Also, in her free time, she loves hiking, gardening, crafting, cooking, reading, and spending time with her partner and dog.

Areas of Focus include: - Life Transitions - Personal Growth, Identity and Self-Discovery - Anxiety and Depression - Perinatal Mood Disorders - Couples and Relationships - Self-Esteem, Body Image and Acceptance - Outdoor and Walk & Talk Therapy

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Shannon brings 20+ years of experience in community-based, clinical, and healthcare settings. She provides compassionate, anti-oppressive, spiritually sensitive, culturally safe, and trauma-informed counselling for individuals, couples, and groups. She also has experience working with people from diverse walks of life including first responders in the military and RCMP.

Shannon moved to Vernon in 1999 and has enjoyed being an active member of the local community. After completing her undergraduate degree in Social Work at UBCO, Shannon served women, children, and the elderly fleeing intimate partner violence. During this time, she developed key community programs to support the needs of vulnerable persons. As a result, She founded a community-based non-profit organization and developed a sexual health and relationships curriculum for middle school students. After completing her graduate degree, Shannon worked in various acute care units including psychiatry.

Furthermore, as a trauma survivor herself, Shannon has great empathy and experience helping others find relief from the impacts of trauma. Utilizing trauma-informed Counselling, she feels honoured when people experiencing mental health challenges and intra-personal distress allow her to walk a part of their healing journey with them. Additionally, integrating a tailored approach for individualized care, she aims to create a non-judgmental, comfortable, yet somewhat challenging therapeutic space. Additionally, Shannon will help you explore places you feel ‘stuck’ and assist in letting go of ‘old’ thoughts, feelings and behaviours that no longer serve you.

Shannon specializes in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR therapy both virtually and in person. She also utilizes methodologies such as CBT, DBT, Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness-based interventions and more in your personalized therapy experience.

Shannon enjoys spending as much time as possible outdoors in her ‘happy place’ with her dog walking or biking in the mountains and along our beautiful lakes and rivers. Spending quality time with her grandchildren is one of Shannon’s greatest joys.

Areas of Focus Include but are not limited to:

• Anxiety & Depression
• Life Adjustments & Transitions
• First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
• Trauma Reprocessing
• Grief & Loss
• Phobias
• PTSD
• Relationships
• Please note that Shannon is currently only accepting clients ages 19+

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Hallie received her master’s in counselling from Gonzaga University and BA Psychology through Simon Fraser University. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. She has worked for 20 years helping individuals identify and address barriers that impede progress towards living their best life. She believes that providing a warm, hopeful and non-judgmental space is the first step in creating a strong therapeutic relationship, which we will use to explore areas of concern and create an individual approach to meet your goals.

Hallie brings Person Centred and Cultural/Relational lens to her practice, while utilizing a variety of methods and techniques tailored to people’s needs, preferences and realities. She believes that we seek and find meaning and purpose through our relationship with ourselves, families, and the socio-cultural environment we live in. Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and ACT are some of the approaches she uses.

Hallie has a strong background in Vocational Counselling and enjoys helping people navigate life changes and challenges. She is interested in working with individuals with ADHD and those who identify as neurodiverse, particularly when (self)diagnosed later in life, to embrace their unique selves and abilities while strategizing life hacks for areas that cause stress or loss of confidence and esteem. She has worked with culturally diverse clientele and is an LGBTQQ2S+ ally.

Hallie lives with her family on a small acreage in Coldstream and is kept busy looking after a variety of four footed/hoofed and winged friends. She enjoys feeding the birds, hanging out with the horses, sitting by the creek and reading. When not hanging around the farm you might find her thrifting downtown, catching a movie at the Towne Theatre or enjoying time with friends.

Areas of Focus: - Anxiety & Depression - Vocational Counselling - Life Transitions - Neurodiversity & ADHD - Person-Centered Therapies - Cultural Diversity and LGBTQQ2S+ Advocacy

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