Call/Text: 250-486-3008
Meet Our Clinicians
In-Person Counselling in Penticton and Virtual throughout BC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Alysha Punnett, MA, RCC
Specialty: Individual Adults & Young Adults
Issues: Anxiety/Depression | Career & Education |
Life Transitions | Grief & Loss | Self Esteem | Personal Growth | Menopause | Relationships | Climate Anxiety
Modalities: ACT | CBT | Mindfulness | Somatic Attachment Therapy | Trauma Informed
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Amy Thain, MA, RCC
Specialty: Individual Adults
Issues: Anxiety | Trauma | Stress | Compassion Fatigue/Burnout
Modalities: Somatic | ACT | Mindfulness-Based | Neuroscience-Informed | Person-Centred | Strengths-Based
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Anna Johnson, MA, RCC
Specialty: Couples Counselling
Issues: Addiction | Conflict Management | Relationship Breakdown | Trauma
Modalities: ACT | Emotion-Focused Couples & Family Therapy | Motivational Interviewing | Eye-Movement Integration (Level 1)
Pre-Licensed Counsellor
Cheryl Jaggers
Specialty: Adult Individuals, Couples & Youth
Issues: Anxiety/Depression | Stress | Trauma | Divorce | Grief & Loss | Narcissistic Abuse | Relationships
Modalities: Person-Centered | Trauma Informed | Solution-Focused | CBT | Emotion Focused | Gottman Method
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Christopher Kinman, MSC, PhD, ACS-RCC
Specialty: Individuals, Youth, Elders, Families & Clinical Supervision
Issues: Addictions | Anger Management | Conflict Resolution | First Nations | LGBQ2IA2S+
Modalities: Existential | Family Systems | Narrative | Strength-Based
Available for Virtual Sessions Only
Registered Social Worker
Deanna Buckner, BSW, RSW
Specialty: Adult Individuals & Couples
Issues: Trauma | Stress | Burnout/Compassion Fatigue | Grief & Loss | Divorce
Modalities: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) | Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) | Grief Treatment | Gottman Method | Integrative Therapy | Socratic Dialogue
Registered Social Worker & Canadian Clinical Counsellor
Jennifer Povoledo, MEd., RSW, CCC
Speciality: Child, Youth, & Families
Issues: Anxiety | Behavioural Issues | Trauma | Crisis Intervention | Parent Education | Separation/Divorce
Modalities: CBT | EMDR | Emotion Focused Family Therapy | Nature Informed | Mindfulness | Holistic Expressive Arts | Play Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Joanne Scofield, MPS, RP
Speciality: Individuals, Adults and Seniors
Issues: Anxiety/Depression | Stress | Grief & Loss | Trauma | Spiritual Distress | Eco-Anxiety
Modalities: Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) | EMDR | CBT | Narrative | Solution Focused
Registered & Canadian Clinical Counsellor
Lucy Stephens, MA, RCC/CCC
Specialty: Individuals, Couples, Children, Youth, & Families
Issues: Anxiety/Depression | Eating Disorders Behaviour | Parenting Education School Problems | Stress |Trauma | Grief & Loss
Modalities: CBT | CBT-E | SFBT | Trauma Informed | Adlerian | Family Systems | The Couples Institute – Developmental Model | Mindfulness-Based | Polyvagal Theory | Person-Centred
Available for Virtual Sessions Only
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Maddy Maxinuk, MC, RCC
Specialty: Youth & Young Adults
Issues: Anxiety | Depression | Disordered Eating | Body Image | Self-Esteem | Youth & Adolescent Issues
Modalities: Somatic Therapy | CBT | Mindfulness-Based | IFS | Person-Centered
Available for Virtual Sessions Only
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Nannette Hill, MEd, RCC
Specialty: Individuals, Children, Youth & Families
Issues: Trauma Recovery | Anxiety | Depression | Stress | Grief | Self-Esteem
Modalities: CBT | EMDR | Solution Focused Therapy | Emotion Focused Family Therapy | Mindfulness | Psychoeducation regarding the Neuro-Biology of Trauma | Narrative Therapy | Play & Sand Tray Therapy | Dialectical Behavioural Therapy | Internal Family Systems
Certified Music Therapist
Sarah Kennedy, CMT
Specialty: Individuals, Youth, & Groups
Issues: Anxiety | Chronic Pain | Emotinal Disturbance | Grief & Loss
Modalities: Music Therapy | Expressive Arts
Available for Virtual Sessions Only
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Sarah Krehel, MA, RCC
Specialty: Youth & Young Adults
Issues: Anxiety | Disordered Eating | Body Image | Self-Esteem | Life Transitions | Teen/Adolescent | Stress
Modalities: ACT | DBT | Person-Centered | Strength-Based | Emotion Focused Family Therapy | Mindfulness
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Canadian Certified Counsellor
Sheridan Clifford, CCC
Specialty: Adult Individuals
Issues: Anxiety | Depression | ADHD | Stress | Grief & Loss | Self-Esteem | Life Transitions
Modalities: ACT | CBT |Strength-Based | Trauma Informed
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Stephanie McAlister, MC, RCC
Speciality: Individuals & Youth
Issues: Anxiety | Trauma | Anger Management | Parenting
Modalities: ACT | CBT | EMDR | Gottman Method | Solution-Focused | Collaborative & Proactive Problem Solving
Student Interns
As part of South Okanagan Counselling's mission to make mental health support accessible we offer low-cost counselling through our Student Internship Program. Interns are Master's level trained students who are well supported and receive Clinical Supervision throughout their practicum.
Sessions are $50+gst.
Please note: intern sessions are not eligible for Extended Health Benefits coverage
Intern Counsellor
Gabrielle Krilow, she/her
Specialty: Adult Individuals, Youth & Children
Issues – Anxiety, Behavioural Issues, Depression, Trauma, Self-esteem, Stress, Family Issues, Parenting, ASD/ADHD
Modalities – Play therapy, DBT, Emotional Literacy, Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed,
Mindfulness
Mentored By Stefanie Iverson & Jennifer Povoledo
Intern Counsellor
Natalie Maxson, she/her
Specialty: Individuals, Youth, Adults
Issues: Anxiety | Depression | LGBTQ2IA2S+ | Spirituality | Grief/Loss | Chronic Pain |Purpose/Meaning
Modalities: Existential | Mindfulness | Solution Focused | Feminist | Narrative
Mentored By Dr. Christopher Kinman
Our Clinic Coordinator
Clinic Coordinator
Kayla Flahr
I am currently finishing my undergraduate degree in psychology with the hopes of attaining a Master of Counseling degree shortly after. Throughout my life I have worked with many youth programs. It is because of my past experiences I have chosen to dedicate my career path towards supporting youth and young adults. I am beyond excited to be working with South Okanagan Counselling as I continue my journey of becoming a counselor.
When I am not attending school, you can find me rock climbing or on an adventure in the mountains!
Meet The Founders
Director of Clinical Operations & Practicum Supervisor
Stefanie Iverson, MC, RCC
Director of Marketing & Creative Engagement
Lucinda Bibbs, MC, RCC
