Sea to Tree Health & Wellness Ltd.★ 4.6 (11 reviews)6653 Sooke RdOpen today until 9:00 PMView clinic

Briana Mikkelson

About Briana

Hello and welcome! My name is Briana, I am an Intern Clinical Counsellor here at Sea to Tree. It is a privilege to support individuals in such meaningful and personal ways during this chapter of their lives. A little about me: I was born and raised in a large family here on Vancouver Island and I feel incredibly grateful to call this beautiful place home. At the same time, I recognize that I live and work on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nuu-chah-nulth people, primarily T'Sou-ke, Scia'new, Pacheedaht, and Songhees Nations. These are not the lands of my ancestors, who came from Norway, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Prussia. I acknowledge the ongoing impacts of colonization and I am committed to lifelong learning and unlearning. Both personally and professionally, as I strive to support equity, justice, and inclusive care. For the past 10 years, I've been a Registered SociaL Worker (RSW) with the BC Association of Social Workers. In that time, I've worked in a non-profit setting offering programing and counseling to women and gender-diverse individuals who have experienced trauma, abuse and gender-based violence. At Sea to Tree, I look forward to working with individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences. Counselling is something I genuinely love. It is a deep honour to hear people's stories and to witness their journeys. I believe everyone deserves a safe, non-judgemental space to be heard and supported. My approach is collaborative and grounded in evidence-based practices. I aim to be flexible, open to feedback, and responsive to your needs as they evolve. When I'm not counselling, I enjoy time with my loved ones and being in nature. I feel immense gratitude for the opportunity to live on Vancouver Island. The beauty, strength, and resilience of nature are things that continue to inspire and ground me. Services I offer: I provide integrative therapy, a flexible and personalized approach that draws from multiple therapeutic modalities to best support your unique needs. Specialised Training in: - Strengths-Based Therapy - Person-Centered Therapy - Trauma-Informed Counselling - Somatic Experiencing (Levels 1, 2, & 3) - Walk and Talk Therapy - Internal Family Systems (IFS) Informed Therapy - Anti-Oppressive Practice Modalities I Commonly Incorporate: - Narrative Therapy - Mindfulness-Based Approaches - Solution Focused Therapy -Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Response Based Practice - Queer Informed Practice - Multicultural Informed Counselling Areas of Focus: - Trauma (all forms) - Depression & anxiety - Stress & overwhelm - Grief & loss - Life transitions - Gender based violence - Workplace conflict - Compassion fatigue - Boundaries & communication - Relationships - Parenting support - Building community & connection - Chronic pain & health challenges - Navigating adult ADHD - Self worth & self acceptance - Exploring direction & purpose Availability: I offer in- person and walk and talk sessions in Sooke and virtual sessions across British Columbia. Coverage: - RSW's are covered through some insurance programs - WIRTH - Sea to Tree Foundation - Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP)

Often treats: AbuseADHDAnxietyChronic Pain or IllnessCodependencyDepressionDivorceDomestic Abuse or ViolenceEmotional Abuse
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Family planningGrief, loss, bereavementParentingPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)Pregnancy, Prenatal, PostpartumSexual AbuseTraumaWomen's IssuesWorkplace stress
Sees: Adults (18+) · Teens (13-17)