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For Teens & Young Adults · Ages 13+

You don't have to
have it figured out
to start.

A lot of people who come to therapy don't have the right words yet — or any words. That's fine. You just have to show up.

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Does this sound familiar?

Sometimes it's hard to say what's wrong — it just feels like a lot.

Anxiety & overthinking

Your brain doesn't switch off. You worry about things you can't control, replay conversations, or feel a kind of dread that doesn't have a clear reason.

Shutting down or withdrawing

You've pulled away from people — maybe because it's exhausting, or because you're not sure they'd understand. It feels easier to be alone, even when it doesn't actually feel good.

Identity & figuring yourself out

Questions about who you are, how you fit in, what you believe — including questions about gender, sexuality, or just what you actually want from your life.

Something hard that happened

An experience — something that happened to you or around you — that's still affecting you in ways you can't quite shake.

Feeling stuck or numb

Not sad exactly — just flat. Going through the motions. Nothing feels that interesting, and you're not sure when that started or how to feel different.

Relationship stuff

Friendships, family dynamics, romantic relationships — the patterns that keep playing out or the situations where you don't know how to handle what you're feeling.

What to expect

Therapy with Sarah doesn't look like what you've probably imagined.

No clipboard. No "and how does that make you feel?" every five minutes. Sarah works at your pace, takes your perspective seriously, and won't make you talk about things you're not ready for.

Sessions are 50 minutes, in person at her Kelowna office or online. Most people start once a week and adjust from there. There's no set number — you go as long as it's useful.

The first session is mostly just getting to know each other. Nothing heavy is required right away.

What you say in sessions is confidential. Sarah won't share the content of your sessions with your parents. There are a small number of legal exceptions — for example, if there's a serious safety concern — and she'll explain these clearly at the start so there are no surprises.
You don't have to. Knowing what to do in therapy is Sarah's job — your job is just to show up as your real, authentic self. Whatever is on your mind when you walk in, that's enough to start. Sarah will take it from there.
Yes. Online sessions are available anywhere in BC and work exactly like in-person ones, just over video. A lot of younger clients actually prefer virtual sessions — you can be at home, in your car, or wherever you feel comfortable.
Sessions are $150. Many extended health benefit plans cover counselling — check with your parents' plan. If you've been affected by crime or a traumatic event, the CVAP program may cover sessions in full — Sarah direct bills CVAP, so there's nothing to pay upfront. Sarah also offers a free 15-minute consultation before you commit to anything.

Not ready to call?

Send a message. No pressure.

If picking up the phone feels like too much right now, that's okay. Send a message and Sarah will get back to you within one business day — no rush, no obligation, no pitch.

You can say as little or as much as you like. Even just "I think I might want to try therapy" is enough to start.

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Your contact info won't be shared with anyone.

Sarah responds within one business day.

Ready to take the first step?

Book a free 15-minute phone consultation — no commitment, just a conversation to see if this feels right.

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