BIPOC Therapists

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Nancy Kinyewakan

British Columbia (Virtual)

Nancy has successfully provided counselling Indigenous clients for 15 years. She is Dakota Sioux and Oji-Cree from the Sioux Valley First Nation. She is trained in Somatic Attachment and EMDR trauma therapies. She is also a First Nations Health Authority mental health provider. Nancy works with individuals, groups, adults and youth. If you are feeling overwhelmed by life, either through grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, stress or addictions, her services aim to introduce clarity and grounding. 

Viveka Ichikawa

MSW RSW PhD (C)

British Columbia ( virtual)

I work with individuals, families, and couples, particularly from immigrant, racialized, and LGBTQ+ communities. I believe that the challenges and struggles people face are intricately tied to systemic and societal factors. Through collaborative and therapeutic work, my goal is to aid persons in cultivating a healthier and more fulfilling self-perception, interpersonal relationships and life experiences, alongside fostering transformative healing from trauma.

My therapeutic approach encompasses addressing (Complex) Trauma, how to repair and strengthen relationships, and enhancing emotional and physical intimacy. My therapy approach operates from trauma and culturally informed, intersectional, anti-racist, feminist, and 2SLQBTQ+-affirming values.

I am passionate about supporting people living with challenges associated with identity-based trauma, mixed-race identity, settlement, family issues, mental health and stress management with trauma-informed therapy. I would like to meet and learn about you as a holistic person. I have some sliding scale spots available according to your needs.

As a native Japanese speaker, her sessions are available in Japanese as well.

Stephanie Erickson

British Columbia ( virtual)

I am Stephanie Erickson, Holistic Wellness Counsellor and Founder of Strawberry Medicine Counselling. An Intuitive, Healer, and Humble Companion to those crafting the melody to their song of life.

Counselling as Ceremony. Working with all people across Turtle Island, I acknowledge Spirit first in my First Nations approach to healing because Spirit is the unifying dimension. I continue to embrace myself as an energy healer alongside my training as a counsellor as Psychology means “Study of the Soul.” My creative flow of healing involves “Wrapping each version of ourselves in healing, even the parts of ourselves we do not like to share with the world.” Working from a person-centred perspective, I allow myself to be guided by Creator, Spirit Guides, and Angel Team to bring forth the ceremony and messages you need. I use traditional medicines, smudge blends, and sound healing as an immersive healing experience. 

Strawberry Medicine. The teachings of the Strawberry and its Creation Story guide my values and intentions with my clients in guiding them back to their hearts so they can engage in life from a place of worthiness. It is through mending our hearts from grief and establishing a trusting relationship with ourselves that we can call our Spirits home back to our bodies. It is through this important relationship with ourselves that we are able to connect with the deeper world around us. 

Ola Abugharbiyeh

British Columbia (virtual)

Ola Abugharbiyeh is a registered clinical counsellor practicing in BC, Canada. She immigrated to Canada over a decade ago with her family. She is originally Palestinian, born and raised in Jerusalem. Ola speaks Arabic, English, and German.

She is a believer in the resiliency of the human spirit. She prides herself to walk alongside her clients and collaborate with them to alleviate the pain, hold hope, and motivate healing and progress during life challenges, grief and pain. Ola brings in over two decades of experience in the fields of mentoring, supervision and clinical counselling. She is a lifelong learner; she holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, and a Master’s in Human Rights and Education. She is currently pursuing her doctorate incounselling and psychotherapy.

Ola is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) - a form of psychotherapy to help trauma survivors process their troubling memories and beliefs. She also practices Emotionally Focused Therapy for individuals, couples and families - to identify their unconscious needs that cause arguments and discomfort. She is also trained in Satir Transformational Therapy and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP). Both modalities are based on the innate, hard-wired, and recoverable healing capacities of humans. Ola is also trained in motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, clinical hypnotherapy and sand tray techniques.

Languages: English and Arabic

Experienced in:Trauma therapy (childhood and adulthood)Relationships, discord, and reconciliation Life crises and transitions Anxiety, depression, BPD, and obsessions Sexuality and unresolved emotions Attachment issues

Couples: Emotional and sexual Intimacy and infidelity

Family Conflict Resolution: divorce, preservation, and reunification Grief and Loss Immigration, settlement, and racial or ethnic intergenerational trauma Identity Crisis, Self Esteem and boundaries

Ifeatu Nwankwo

MA, CCC, RP (qualifying) RCT-C

British Columbia (virtual). Evenings and weekends.

Meet Ifeatu (Iffy) Nwankwo: Your Guide to Healing and Resilience. With over two decades of expertise in counseling, Iffy embodies resilience and hope in the face of trauma. Specializing in guiding individuals through the depths of their experiences, Iffy offers a compassionate and insightful approach to healing.

As a trauma therapist, Iffy understands the unique challenges individuals face in overcoming past traumas. Drawing from her extensive experience and training, she utilizes somatic techniques, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and FLASH to facilitate deep healing and transformation.

But Iffy’s approach goes beyond just techniques; it's rooted in the belief that resilience is inherent within everyone. With her guidance, clients discover their inner strength and capacity to heal, reclaiming their sense of agency and empowerment in their lives.

In Iffy’s therapeutic space, clients find solace, support, and a pathway to healing. Her warm demeanour, insightful guidance, and unwavering dedication create a safe environment where clients can explore their experiences and emerge stronger than before.

If you're ready to embark on a journey of healing and resilience, Iffy’s is here to walk alongside you. Take the first step towards a brighter future and book a session with Ifeatu today. Your path to healing begins here.