I support adult clients
Callista is not currently taking any new clients at this time.
Counselling can be a daunting endeavor to take on, it takes courage, time, and trust. I know from my personal experiences and the experiences of my clients that it can feel like something we are terrified to do but we are also terrified to stay the way we are.
I try to meet every client where they are at and value and respect the wisdom they already hold. Through authentic conversations, reflecting what the clients share, and psychoeducation, I help clients to identify and build their own inner resources and strengths.
I hope to work myself out of a job as clients find peace and acceptance of themselves and new knowledge or tools to use in their lives.
My Experience:
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master’s degree in Counselling. Over the past six years, I have worked as a full-time youth counsellor in the School District, and a part-time adult and couples counsellor at Arnica Counselling. I have worked with people in various capacities for over 25 years with extensive background in trauma counselling and working with clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, addictions, as well as many more complex mental health needs.
I am an ally of LGBTQ2+ and POC humans and have years of feet-on-the-ground practice of being a support.
My Approach: I use a combination of different modalities which include, Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, Individuals and Families, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, CBT - all with the Rogerian principle of “the client knows best.” I am a lifetime learner and continue to take courses that help me stay current in the ever-changing understanding of mental health.
Additional Trainings: Core EFFT clinician training EFT Foundations and level 1 Foundations level Motivational Interviewing Trauma informed Counselling Practices training, grief, self-harm, and addictions counselling.
The concerns I help address: Anxiety, depression, diagnosed and undiagnosed mental health conditions
Early childhood and intergenerational trauma, couples work, family systems.
More than just my work: I am a mountain-biker, adventure seeker, and a bit of a wild soul. I find the most peace of mind and soul when in the bush walking, foraging, and exploring.
I love to laugh and would choose to hang out with a horse most days if that were possible.
“Barns burnt down–now I can see the moon.” - Mitzuta Massahide
