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Child & Youth counselling in Squamish

Offering a diverse range of therapeutic approaches for children, youth, and caregivers

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Supporting Children, Teens & Families

We are a collective of therapists, psychologists, and counsellors who work with children and youth out of a shared space in Squamish, BC. Together, we offer a diverse range of therapeutic approaches, including art therapy, play therapy, sandtray, expressive arts, child psychology, parenting consultation, and sports psychology. United by a common purpose, we support children, youth, and caregivers throughout the Sea to Sky corridor. This website serves as a resource hub to help parents and caregivers connect with an experienced therapist that best fits their family and child’s needs.

Child and youth therapy — How we can help

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    Art Therapy

    Art therapy uses creative processes like drawing, painting and sculpting to help people express thoughts and process feelings that may be hard to put into words.

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    Counselling

    Counselling is a supportive process where a trained therapist helps people explore feelings, work through challenges, and develop coping strategies.

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    Sports Psychology

    Sport psychology focuses on injury recovery, building confidence, developing a balanced athletic identity, overcoming mental blocks, and strengthening motivation and goal setting.

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    Parent/Caregiver Consultation

    Parenting support with a therapist is an opportunity for caregivers and counsellors to share insights and strategies that will support the child’s emotional and developmental needs.

Why Get Therapy Support?

Social Skills Support

Depression

ADHD
Support

Anxiety

Disordered Eating

Major Life Transitions

Stress

Self-Esteem

Anger

emotional distress

Sports Psychology

Performance Coaching

OCD

Identity Challenges

Autism Support

Grief

Difficulty Making and Keeping Friends

Emotional Regulation

Trauma

Meet The Collective

Age: 5+

Black and white Portrait of Jodie Petruzellis, Registered Clinical Counsellor and Art Therapist in Squamish

Jodie Petruzzellis
RCC, DVATI

Registered Clinical Counsellor
Art Therapist

Ages: 5-11 years

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Jodi Wasylyk
BFA, DVATI, BCATR

Registered
Art Therapist

Age: 5+

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Nora Clarke
RCC

Registered
Clinical Counsellor

Age: 6+

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Tori Wood
RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor
Sports Psychologist & Coach

Age: 6+

Black and white portrait of Brittni Thompson, Registered Clinical Counsellor and Licensed School Psychologist in Squamish


Brittni Thompson
L.Sch.Psych & RCC

Licensed School Psychologist
Registered Clinical Counsellor

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Shana Murray
RCC

Registered
Clinical Counsellor

Age: 10+

The Space

The therapeutic space is on the second floor, accessible by a staircase. It is warm, airy and inviting, designed for play and art making with calming earth-tones. It includes an ensuite bathroom and a cozy couch area for therapeutic conversations, creating a safe and comfortable environment for reflection and connection.

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Cozy office with a red sofa, a white coffee table, a grey armchair, a beige rug, and a window with wooden blinds. Wall art and plants decorate the space.
A bright room with hardwood flooring, white walls, and a large window with blinds. The room features a small white table with a bench, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony, and a fire extinguisher near the window. There's a small kitchen counter to the right with a decorative hanging plant on the wall.

Child & Youth counselling

Frequently Asked Questions

Get in touch!

Connect with your counsellor of choice for a free 15 min discovery call.

Jodie Petruzzellis
RCC, DVATI

artofknowing.ca
jodie@artofknowing.ca

Jodi Wasylyk
BFA, DVATI, BCATR

art_therapy@me.com
604 338 1320

Brittni Thompson
L.Sch.Psych & RCC

btchildtherapy.com
btchildtherapy@gmail.com
604 360 1308

Shana Murray
RCC

sunbowcounselling.ca
sunbowcouselling@gmail.com
778 266 3074  

Join the Collective

If you are a therapist or counsellor in Squamish interested in joining the collective and working out of our space please reach out to jodie@artofknowing.ca