Carolyn McKenna she/her M.C., R.C.C.

Welcome! My name is Carolyn and I am grateful to be working as a Registered Clinical Counsellor here in the beautiful Fraser Valley, and the unceded territory of the Stó:lō People.

Do any of these statements sound familiar?

• “I feel like I’ve lost myself. I don’t know who I am anymore”

• “I feel stressed & overwhelmed- I don’t know how to cope”

• “I want to figure out my direction/next step”

• “Becoming a mom has been overwhelming/challenging”

• “I am exhausted. I don’t feel supported”

• “I worry a lot. I am always feeling anxious”

• “I don’t feel joy/pleasure anymore. I feel down all the time”

• “Being in nature makes me feel better/clear/calm/alive- I need more of that”

I work with adult women, and I am grateful to be invited into each individual’s unique therapeutic journey. I am passionate about helping women recognize their strengths, wisdom, self-worth, intuition, and personal goals within a supportive, collaborative, and strengths-based environment. I also offer therapeutic support in the area of perinatal mental health, and I am committed to helping women adapt to the changes and challenges that can come along with this life transition.

I work with youth (ages 12-26), and I am committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment regardless of race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. I support youth in a variety of areas such as: anxiety, depression, self-regulation, self-esteem, healthy-relationships, identity, and highschool/university transitions. 

Nature-based therapy 

Connecting with nature has been well researched as having an incredibly positive impact on mental health. Using this approach within a therapeutic setting might look like: Exploring nature’s impact on mental health (gaining new knowledge), learning therapeutic ways of connecting with nature, allowing other living beings to be wise-teachers, and nature-based “homework.” Although this can also include conducting some sessions outdoors, outdoor sessions aren’t a requirement of using a nature-based approach. If you are interested in learning how to tap into this aspect of healing and growth within your own therapeutic journey, I can help you. 

Areas of practice and focus:

* Women’s mental health

* Perinatal mental health (anxiety, depression, life-transitions)

* Youth mental health

* Intuition & sense-of-self

* Self-compassion

* Anxiety & depression

* Self-esteem & self-worth

* Stress & coping skills 

* Life-transitions & career exploration

* High-school & university transitions

* Nature-based personal wellness

I offer counselling services in both office-based settings (including telehealth), and nature-based settings (including walk & talk therapy).

Credentials:

• Registered Clinical Counsellor in good standing with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (member # 16002)

• Master’s of Counselling Degree (MC), City University of Seattle (Vancouver BC campus)

• Bringing Light to Motherhood - Perinatal Mental Health Certificate

• Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Psychology (BA), University of the Fraser Valley