Are you ready for change?
Rediscover your core values and learn how to make meaningful change.
It’s time to live a life you love.
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All of us have values and beliefs that are impacted and transformed by our lived-experiences, family systems, and societal expectations and norms.
But at the centre of us all, are our core values.
Sometimes they just need to be rediscovered.
We’ll work together to reclaim your sense of self, guiding you to new patterns, and a return to your authentic self.
I’m Katie
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), I adhere to the best-practice standards rooted in current evidence-based research and supported by the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.
Relying on current methods of practice such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), and self-compassion and acceptance, Katie works with each client to create a plan to address their specific needs to create lasting change that is aligned with their core values and therapeutic goals. In addition to working with clients to address mental health concerns such as anxiety and trauma, Katie works with parents using EFFT advanced parenting skills to foster more connection within the home. She also focuses on helping clients with boundary setting, conflict resolution, interpersonal communication, goal setting, and motivation. Katie works with teens, parents, and adult clients.
Located in Slocan Valley, Katie practices in Castlegar, British Columbia and is available for in-person and online sessions .
Take the leap!
Change is in your reach and I can help you get there.
Empowered to create change.
Therapy is an on-going process; however, a guiding principle of my practice is to empower my clients to lean into their core values and use that strength to create new patterns and a better sense of self to guide future behaviour and choices.
A fundamental tenet of my practice is for clients to leave feelings empowered and grounded in their authentic selves.
Hollytree Wellness Centre
2612 Columbia Avenue
Castlegar, BC V1N 2X6
phone: 250 859 4382
email: info@katiestrong.ca
Servicing the Castlegar Slocan Valley area for in person appointments, and online for any resident of BC 19 years of age or older.
A designation of BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
Katie has a robust educational education background rooted in research and the science practitioner model. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with honours in psychology from the University of British Columbia and a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology from the University of Lethbridge. She was awarded multiple research grants, including a national research grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.
Post-graduation Katie has continued with education taking courses such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, EMDRIA approved EMDR training, Neurodiversity and anxiety, and Suicide Risk Assessment.
Katie is a registered with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC – RCC#19260). Members of the BCACC rely on current mental health science to inform their practice and are held to the highest ethical standards.