Find a Therapist in Victoria, BC

For 35 years I've had the good fortune to help adults feel better about themselves & their relationships. My style is warm, straight-forward, & collaborative. I use a strength-based approach and have had success helping with a broad range of life's problems. Issues I work well with include: changing relationship patterns, mid-life issues, women's issues, work-life balance, boundaries and "people-pleasing", assertiveness and self-confidence, and grief and loss. I love to work with family-of origin issues, and help to re-work faulty beliefs rooted in childhood. I work collaboratively with each of my clients to create a specific plan based on strengths, needs, and goals. Depending on what your needs are we may: 1. work psychodynamically: The goals of psychodynamic therapy are to increase self-awareness and understanding of how the past has influenced current life. From there you are freed up to experiment with new ways of being. When you take a risk and do something differently it becomes part of who you are. Old patterns are interrupted and new ways of living are created. 2. work cognitive- behaviorally: The goals of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) are to explore how distorted beliefs may be affecting your current feelings & behavior. By exploring and challenging negative or distorted thoughts, you are then challenged to change related feelings and behavior. 3. work to resolve abuse by weaving back and forth between the "here & now" and the past. I also have several non-clinical women's personal development groups and believe strongly in the power of groups. I'm a seasoned group psychotherapist and am a Certified Group Psychotherapist through the American Group Psychotherapy Association. If you'd like more info on one of my women's group I offer a 20 min informational call at no-charge. Group Offerings: Midlife Women's Group-- Alternate Wednesday eves 4:15-5:30pm. (75 minutes) $60 per session As of August 2026, this group has one opening. "30 Somethings" Women's Group: meets monthly on fourth Friday 12:30-2:15pm (105 min). $80 per session. As of August 2026, this group has 2 openings. "30-40 Somethings" Women's Group: meets monthly on fourth Friday 3:00-4:45pm (105 min). $80 per session. This group is currently full - inquire about waiting list. Group often becomes a meaningful touchstone for members - a space to share experiences, gain perspective, and engage in thoughtful, growth-oriented conversations with other women. These groups are not designed to treat mental illness, but to support self-growth, connection, and deeper self-understanding. Members tend to be self-aware, supportive, and content in most life areas. The group environment is encouraging and enriching, rather than focused on crisis support or clinical treatment. I'm also privileged to be a WA State Certified Clinical Supervisor, and enjoy supervising therapist associates as they work toward licensure.

I am accepting new clients. There is no question life has its ups and downs. Sometimes we all just need a little extra support. I work with people from many walks of life dealing with many different situations. I treat adolescents, adults, couples, and families with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life changes, relationships, addiction, trauma, and many other challenges. I use an evidence-based approach to psychotherapy drawing on theories core to psychology. I use an individualized combination of cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, and other strength-based strategies to treat clients and support them in achieving time-linked, measurable goals. I offer a free 10-minute consultation and look forward to hearing from you.

Prioritizing mental health today can be so difficult to do today, but is important now more than ever. Along with prioritizing mental health, many of us engage in school, work, relationships, family dynamics, and friendships. After a while, many of these pressures may start to affect us in different ways leading us to experience anxiety, stress, bouts of sadness, irritability, and so much more. I did not even mention any unresolved trauma or feelings that may be experienced on top of everything else! Therapy is a safe place to work through many of these issues, with undeniable positive regard and support. I have clinical experience with adolescents and adults and specialize in diverse populations. I understand the barriers that deter many, especially people of color from seeking out mental health services. Therefore, I strive to create a safe space strongly emphasizing cultural sensitivity and relevance. I also specialize and offer EMDR sessions. Ultimately, I believe that there is no "one size fits all" in therapy, and know when to use an integrative perspective to identify and harness each of my client’s individual strengths to tailor interventions based on presenting symptoms.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 33 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families from a broad range of ethnic, cultural, physical health, gender, socio-economic and sexual diversity. My experience includes many persons and families challenged by high conflict and multiple interlaced problems. I have extensive experience helping children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and the impact of grief, trauma and challenging relationships andor a family member's chemical dependency. My work is focused on helping relationships function well, whether I am assisting individuals, couples or families. My commitment is to listening closely and finely adapting my work to the unique person coming in for help. I use a variety of approaches that are collaborative and respect the inner knowing and ability of the client. Empowerment & respect are very important features of my approach. I also offer consultation and supervision to other professional therapists and have done so for 27 years.

I'm passionate about working with those who grew up in a family where they were given adult responsibilities at a very young age. You took care of everything and everyone. Today, you’re still taking care of everything. You’re exhausted, but saying no or asking for help is uncomfortable, so you don’t. Instead, you stuff your feelings down, pretend like everything is good, and act like you have it all together. At times, it becomes too much, and you explode. Shortly after, you feel guilt, and you “help” more to ease it. Then you become angry, feeling disrespected and stuck. Hopeless. You want things to change and don’t know how to make change happen. As a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), I provide skills to help you manage your emotions and advocate for yourself, so you’re not controlled by others or your guilt. I can help you strengthen your boundary-setting skills, so others learn how to respect you in the ways that matter most. Working with me can help you know your value and your worth. Together, we will move you toward your desired goals and empower you to make the changes you’ve been wanting. Call me, and let’s talk about how we can work together. I’m an experiential relationship specialist with a trauma-informed lens. My therapy style is integrative, with a foundation in systems and relationships. What this means is that I’m comfortable working with multiple people in the room, as well as considering those who are not. I look at the relationships you are a part of and consider how your experiences influence your emotions, perceptions, actions, and patterns of behavior. This also means that I’m not a cookie-cutter therapist. I don’t believe my clients are made from a single mold or that therapy is one-size-fits-all. I create therapy to fit the client’s needs and meet them where they are at. You can expect sessions to be relational and collaborative, a human experience where I will get to know you as a person while working toward your desired goals. Key methods used: experiential therapy, emotionally focused therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and trauma-informed care.

Feeling overwhelmed, stressed and stuck? Looking for changes in your life through therapy? I am an Art Therapist/Psychotherapist offering art therapy and counseling services to children, teens, adults and families in Bellevue, WA. Through art therapy or talk-therapy, I can guide you toward improving the problem areas of your life and bringing back happiness, conflict free family life with your children and spouse, and good problem solving skills without anger, sadness and stress.

I approach this work as a sacred, transformational journey of helping you embody your medicine, the unique presence and purpose you bring to the world. Your medicine offers the power to heal, nurture well-being, and embrace courageous wholeness. Dancing with all that obscures and blocks your true heart and spirit is a beautiful, challenging adventure of tapping into deep compassion, fierce love, and radical acceptance of yours and others authentic selves. A journey I invite you to take and am honored to support. I bridge the worlds of shamanic healing, contemporary psychotherapy, and life coaching. The blending of these modalities engages the invisible energies, the non-ordinary realities (however we each individually perceive these forces), and the physical world experiences and choices influencing our wellbeing. For more than 3 decades I have supported mine and others' journeys of healing, personal mastery, and authenticity through shamanic practice with deep integrity, compassion, fortitude, and intuition.

I am a psychodynamic (https:www.helpguide.orgmental-healthtreatmentpsychodynamic-therapy) and relational therapist who helps adults explore how past experiences and relationship patterns have shaped present feelings and choices. In a warm and attuned space we will uncover unconscious beliefs, process emotions, and practice new ways of relating. If you are ready for thoughtful and deep work that aims to create lasting change, I welcome you to reach out.

I work with individuals navigating trauma, complex family dynamics, and uncertainty about their life direction—especially those who feel caught between who they are and who they were expected to be. I specialize in trauma and family dynamics, with a particular focus on experiences within Asian families. Together, we can explore how your upbringing and cultural context have shaped you, process past wounds, and help you reconnect with a stronger sense of identity and purpose. I also support clients who feel stuck or unsure about their next steps. Whether you’re considering a career change, adjusting to life in a new country, or navigating shifting relationships, I offer a space to explore what matters most and move forward with clarity and confidence. I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and identities, and I’m especially committed to supporting those who identify as Asian and, more broadly, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour). I bring an understanding of how systemic and cultural factors can shape your experiences, relationships, and sense of self. In our work together, I show up as a real person. I will laugh and sit with you in difficult moments. I will support and guide you—but I will also gently challenge you when you’re getting in your own way, always with care and respect. I have experience supporting clients facing anxiety, depression, stress, fertility challenges, and the impacts of systemic oppression. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself in a deep and meaningful way, so you can begin to feel more grounded, safe, and aligned in your life. My lived experience as a trauma survivor also informs my work, allowing me to meet you with empathy, attunement, and a genuine understanding of what it means to heal and grow.

I am licensed in Washington (and Arizona) as a mental health counselor practicing in the tradition of relational psychotherapy. My hope is to further the growth of a client by exploring their problem(s) through the relational dynamic we create in therapy. I strive to address the whole person over any presenting problem and it is my belief that counseling should support and challenge clients in a safe and empathetic environment. I am eligible for most forms of insurance reimbursement and can assist you in verifying your coverage. When contacting me to start therapy, please include your full name, date of birth and current insurance. Thanks