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Kelli Gherasim
As a graduate student, Kelli brings warmth, empathy, and validation into each session, striving to co-create a safe, non-judgemental, and inclusive space for her clients. By using an integrative approach to healing, Kelli tailors her counselling style to best fit your unique needs.
In your sessions, Kelli will draw on a range of therapeutic modalities, including Person-Centred Theory, psychodynamic theory, mindfulness, strengths-based practices, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, to help you determine and achieve your therapeutic goals. Reflecting on and understanding how our life experiences influence our interactions with ourselves and the world can be incredibly freeing and healing.
Kelli’s areas of interest are anxiety and depression, relationship and parenting support, stress and burnout, as well as support with addictions. She is passionate about supporting you in creating the life you desire. With her formal education, training, and lived experiences, she offers a unique perspective as someone who has done—and continues to do—their own work.
As your therapist, Kelli intends to join you on your journey, providing a supportive environment to explore your thoughts, behaviours, and emotions. She looks forward to connecting with you so that you can recognize, understand, and overcome the obstacles in your path together.
As a graduate student, Kelli brings warmth, empathy, and validation into each session, striving t... Read More
Kathleen Krznaric
(She/Her/Hers)
Kathleen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vancouver Island University, a Post Degree Diploma in Interprofessional Mental Health and Addictions from Camosun College. She is completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) through Yorkville University.
Kathleen brings a wealth of life experience to her counselling practice. As a wife and partner of 17 years and mother of three, Kathleen recognizes that the nature of life and relationships is complex, dynamic, and, at times, challenging.
With a focus on supporting parents, caregivers, and youth, Kathleen aims to support your healing and self-discovery journey with compassion, safety, flexibility, and non-judgment. Whether you are a new parent navigating life transitions, seeking to create healthier connections, experiencing stress or burnout, struggling with self-esteem or managing trauma, Kathleen will work collaboratively with you to identify your goals, overcome barriers, facilitate growth, empowerment, self-discovery and self-compassion. Kathleen’s approach is grounded in client-centred, strengths-focused, growth, and resilience-oriented philosophies, utilizing a trauma-informed, inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming lens.
Beyond her professional life, Kathleen loves to spend time outdoors with her family and is an avid traveller who treasures exploring new places and cultures. She also enjoys spending time with her mini-labradoodle, baking goodies for friends and family, and playing piano.
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Michelle McElroy
(She/Her/Hers)
As a certified counsellor and trauma-informed specialist for young children, adolescents and female adults, Michelle compassionately guides you through your personal healing journey - from painful, emotional past events and traumatic experiences to a greater sense of strength, self-experiences, and compassion.
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Siobhan McElroy
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Lisa Mitchell
(She/Her/Hers)
MA, RCC
My career initially started with at-risk youth recreation programs. Being passionate about youth advocacy, I completed a B.A. and M.A. in Family Studies and Developmental Psychology from the University of British Columbia. I started out examining the impact of parent-child dynamics on attachment and autonomy development in young children. After a decade of working with families in the provincial court system, I returned to school and completed a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. Today, I continue to look for ways to help families cultivate and maintain healthy relationships.
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