Arnica Counselling Inc.

08/28/2026

Are you going through a major life-change? Therapy can help. Check out our newest blog for more

Going through a big change? Arnica Counselling offers compassionate life transitions therapy and support in Prince George, BC.

08/11/2026

We are welcoming another great clinician to our team! Melissa has a passion for working with neurodivergent people and the LGBTQ++ community. Book a free consult today

07/07/2026

🤔Do you struggle with expressing your emotions?

The first step is not finding the right words

It is actually identifying what you’re feeling first. You might say to yourself:

“I am feeling hurt”
“Wow, that felt harsh, I’m shocked”
“Ugh that makes me so sad”

Once you’ve identified and understood what is happening for you, then you can practice how you might say it to someone else.

And yes, therapists help with this. We will help you practice understanding your emotions, your thoughts and how you might begin to transform your relationships

Let us know if you’re ready.

06/29/2026

Have you been grieving and wondered: "should I get counselling for this?"
Read our newest blog for tips ⬇️⬇️

Not sure if grief counselling is right for you? Learn the signs that support could help, what to expect, and how grief therapy works in Prince George, BC.

06/22/2026

You wouldn’t see a dentist for a broken leg... 🦷🚫

So why do we expect one therapist to be able to treat every single mental health condition?

A lot of people start therapy, feel like they aren’t making progress, and walk away thinking, “Well, I guess therapy just doesn’t work for me.”

But the truth? You might just need a specialist, not a generalist.

🩺 The Generalist (Your Mental Health Primary Care)
Think of them like your family doctor. They are incredible, highly skilled professionals who are perfect for navigating everyday stress, life transitions, relationship tune-ups, mild burnout, or general anxiety. They have a broad, versatile toolkit!

🎯 The Specialist (Your Mental Health Targeted Expert)
Just like a medical specialist, these clinicians have completed extensive, advanced training to treat specific, complex conditions or use precise modalities. Going to a generalist for a highly specific issue can sometimes leave you feeling stuck.

Here are a few examples of when you need a specialist:
📒Trauma & PTSD: Often requires specialized, brain-body approaches like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Somatic Experiencing, or parts work.

📒 OCD & Phobias: Responds best to a very specific type of behavioral therapy called ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention).

📒 Complex Disorders (like BPD): Requires clinicians deeply trained in intensive modalities like DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).

📒 Severe Mental Illness: Conditions like Bipolar Disorder or Schizophrenia require specialists who understand the intersection of clinical psychiatric management, symptom tracking, and targeted coping strategies.

If you’ve felt like you’ve been spinning your wheels in therapy, it doesn’t mean you’re unfixable. It might just mean you need a specialist who speaks your exact struggles fluently. ✨

👉 Have you ever worked with a specialized therapist? Drop a 🧠 in the comments if this perspective helps!

05/27/2026

Do you ever ask yourself:
“What was I thinking?”
“Why did I react like that?”

Therapy can help you figure that out.

05/14/2026

Need Peace? Discover 'Calm Focus'! - https://mailchi.mp/159820b52a77/need-peace-discover-calm-focus

05/14/2026

Can you carve out 90 mins on Thursdays evenings?

Calm Focus Starts in 2 weeks

Visit https://arnicacounselling.com/calm-focus-group for more info

Link in Bio as well

05/07/2026

I was invited to speak on the Business Savvy Therapist Podcast! We recorded the episode this morning.

I have listened to Nicole McCance for HOURS and today I got to talk about my passion for my clinic, my gratitude for how far it has come, and what it took to get here.

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