ABOUT US
Kelowna EMDR Clinic is the first-of-its-kind clinic in the Okanagan that primarily focuses on EMDR therapy.
Every day we strive to be the go-to place for EMDR therapy in Kelowna. We do that by creating and cultivating an environment that attracts and retains the best EMDR therapists to our growing, team.
Ashley Phillips, founder
Kelowna EMDR Clinic
Our Therapists
We are taking on New Clients!
NAOMI LAURIN
MSW, RSW, B.A. Psych
Naomi is a registered Emergency Medical Assistant-First Responder and has been working as a firefighter for nearly 8 years. She leans on the most up-to-date research specific to first responders’ mental health, as well as the voices of clients and fellow first responders to inform her practice. Her specialties include trauma treatment (PTSD, ASD, C-PTSD), Mood disorders (Anxiety & Depression), Identity & Addiction issues, Individual & Organizational stress and Burnout.
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Alicia Gonzalez
B.A, MSW, RSW
Alicia is a Registered Social Worker and has an impressive amount of experience, through her work The Foundry and Third Space Charity. She works with youth, young adults, and students experiencing anxiety, depression, loneliness, shame, lack of compassion, lack of motivation, low self-worth, emotional awareness and expression, emotional regulation, loss of identity, relocation and cultural adaptation, academic stress, test anxiety, perfectionism, and overwhelming feelings of worry, tension, and panic. She grounds her practice in evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.
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Lori Oye
B.Ed, M.Ed, MC, CCC, RCC
Lori is our Clinic's youth and adolescent therapist trained in EMDR. Lori has had the privilege of serving the Okanagan community for over two decades, initially as an educator and later as a school counselor and behavioural interventionist. Since childhood, she has been drawn to supporting children in realizing their fullest potential. Lori prefers engaging in Play and Expressive therapies as well as the Walk-and-Talk approach where therapy is done outdoors. She helps her clients with social-emotional skills, coping strategies, and mindful practices.
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Janice Tuling
MSW, RSW
Janice is a Registered Social Worker and has been practicing social work for over 20 years with a variety of populations. She has supported many individuals living with emotional pain, attachment wounds, chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, infertility, loneliness, isolation, shame, guilt, loss, grief, fear, frustration, sense of not belonging, losses of identity, lack of self-compassion and purpose. Her specialties include chronic stress & burnout, displacement & isolation, anxiety & depression, loss & grief, and infertility.
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Kate Kemp
B.A Psych, MSW, RSW
Kate is the newest addition to our team and is completing her EMDR Basic training in August 2024. Kate's approach to counselling is to meet you where you are, offering a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment to explore your concerns. Her specialities include anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), relationship and sexual difficulties. Kate works with individuals of all genders, sexual orientations, age, ethnicity, or disability, providing support and understanding tailored to each person's unique experiences and needs.
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Bex Troock
MSW, RSW
Bex is a Registered Social Worker and EMDR Therapist who specializes in trauma, adverse childhood experiences, anxiety, depression, grief, forgiveness, and self compassion. Bex is a strengths based therapist with a compassionate and relational approach. Bex would be honored to assist in guiding you back to your whole & authentic self.
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Ashley Phillips
MEd (Counselling), CCC
Ashley specializes in PTSD & C-PTSD, recent traumatic events, perinatal death, binge eating disorders and phobias & fears (e.g. needles, spiders, heights, flying, enclosed spaces). Ashley is the founder of the Kelowna EMDR clinic and has over 10 years of experience working with individuals and groups to create meaningful change in their lives.
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Interested in joining our EMDR Practice?
We want to build a team of EMDR-trained counsellors who are dedicated to on-going professional development. We aim to create a fun, fair, and respectful environment. If you are the type of person who is more interested in working with clients and helping them get better than in figuring out how to build and run a counselling practice, we'd like to hear from you: info@kelownaemdr.ca
If you share our values but don't have EMDR certification, we can explore a path to you getting trained and joining our practice.
Admin Team
Jessica Ellingham
Client Care Coordinator
As your initial point of contact at our clinic, Jessica plays a pivotal role in matching you with a therapist and providing a great intake process. Jessica joined us in 2023 and brings a welcoming & empathetic ear, as well as a wealth of administrative expertise. Expect to hear from Jessica regarding bookings, new client intakes, scheduling and more. She will make sure you're well-prepared for your session, and informed every step of the way.
Lacey Molyneaux
Practice Coordinator
Lacey handles our back-end responsibilities ensuring that the clinic runs smoothly. She supports our intake team & handles all third-party billing and would be more than happy to answer all of your burning questions!
Ashley Phillips, founder of the Kelowna EMDR Clinic
About Kelowna EMDR Clinic
Hello, my name is Ashley Phillips and I am the founder of the Kelowna EMDR Clinic in the Okanagan. Over the course of my counselling career I noticed how frequently my clients’ problems stemmed from some experience of trauma earlier in their lives. In fact, prevalence of anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and other mental health issues in our society indicates to me that many of us have unresolved psychologically traumatic experiences that continue to adversely affect our daily lives.
So when I learned about the effectiveness of EMDR therapy in treating traumatic memories, I was naturally drawn to it. I ended up studying EMDR therapy under Sue Genest who is widely considered to be one of the best EMDR trainers in Canada.
When I started using EMDR therapy in sessions with my clients, it felt very satisfying and rewarding to see how quickly my clients were making progress. And because I recognize that there are many more people who can benefit from EMDR therapy than I can treat personally, I decided to start Kelowna EMDR Clinic, where I could work alongside other excellent EMDR practitioners.