We're looking for awesome people to work with our practice.
Want to make a change? Email info@kelownaemdr.ca.
ABOUT US
As the first clinic in our region to focus on EMDR, we aim to be the trusted home for EMDR therapy. Our warm, supportive environment helps clients feel safe, and our skilled EMDR therapists are committed to making a difference. Whether it's the beginning of your journey or a continuation of it, we’re here for you.
Our Therapists
Now welcoming new clients!
Ashley Phillips
MEd (Counselling), CCC
Ashley is the founder of Kelowna EMDR Clinic. She works with people who have PTSD, anxiety, phobias, birth trauma, ICBC claims, and other trauma related conditions, as well as people who struggle with binge/emotional eating and low self-esteem. As someone with ADHD, Ashley enjoyed working with other like souls. Drawn to the proven effectiveness of EMDR and with no trauma-focused clinical space in town, Ashley founded Kelowna EMDR Clinic to offer high-quality EMDR therapy with a team committed to lasting, trauma-informed healing.
Lisa Harder
M.A., R.Psych
Lisa is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC, the College of Alberta Psychologists, holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, and has 10 years of experience in her professional fields. Lisa conducts psychological assessments for adults that are comprehensive, strengths-based, and provide clear recommendations from a holistic lens. She has specific training with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessment tools.
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Janice Tuling
BA, MSW, RSW
Janice is a Registered Social Worker with a Masters in Social Work, an EMDR therapist, and has been practicing social work for more than 20 years. Janice's approach to counselling meets you wherever you are, focusing on creating an emotionally safe, trauma-sensitive space without judgement. Her work with adoptions connects her to people navigating grief & loss, infertility, attachment wounds, shame, trauma and multiple losses/gaps of identity. These are Janice's areas of focus, along with chronic stress & burnout, isolation, anxiety & depression.
Jack Parkyn
BA, MSW, RSW
Jack is a Registered Social Worker and EMDR trained therapist, working with young adult and adult clients PTSD, C-PTSD, and complex trauma. Jack helps people navigate anxiety, depression, fear, loss, overwhelm, and significant life changes, specializing in PTSD, C-PTSD, and complex trauma. With an open and welcoming approach, Jack provides a space to explore self, identify patterns, and see possibility in a collaborative and compassionate way - whether it's a journey of self-discovery or a sudden and unexpected change to daily life
Samantha Hanley
MA, MEd, RCC
Samantha is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and an EMDR trained therapist. She works with people experiencing anxiety, life transitions, neurodiversity, and identity development.
An advocate for inclusivity, Samantha is proud to be part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and brings this understanding into her practice. Drawing on CBT, Somatic Experiencing, and Mindfulness, Samantha creates a supportive space for healing, growth, and meaningful change. Samantha has expertise with Autism Spectrum Disorder and provides children & adults with support including teaching essential life skills, socio-emotional learning, self-regulation, and effective communication.
Suzanne Noel
BScN, MPH, MA, RCC
Suzanne is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, and is an EMDR trained therapist.
She strives to provide a compassionate and healing space to understand her clients and their individual situations.
Suzanne works with adults experiencing symptoms such anxiety, trauma, phobias, grief, or fear of change that keeps them feeling stuck and preventing meaningful change.
In addition, Suzanne works with individuals experiencing significant life events, including recent separation and divorce, to help navigate the complexities of moving life forward.
Debra Bailey
BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Debra is a Registered Social Worker with Masters in Social Work, is an EMDR trained therapist, and a member of the EMDRIA Association. A warm and gentle therapist, Deb works with both youth and adult clients. With a broad group of specializations, Deb focuses on anxiety, mood disorders, recent and complex trauma, PTSD, brain injuries and neurodiversity including ADHD and Autism. She has additional EMDR trainings in autism and neurodiversity, somatic and complex trauma, attachment injuries and chronic depression. Deb commonly uses Dialectical Behavioural Therapy alongside EMDR to enhance emotion regulation and interpersonal skills.
Bryanna MacLaren
BSW, MSW, RSW
Bryanna is Registered Social Worker and an EMDR trained therapist. Her experience includes Adverse Childhood Experiences & Complex PTSD. She has worked in Hospitals, Victim Services, Community Service Non-Profits and the Child Welfare System, which informs her commitment to supporting individuals through complex and systemic challenges.
Bryanna uses an attachment-based lens, drawing from Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy.
ABOUT KELOWNA EMDR CLINIC
Jeannette LeBlanc
Clinic Manager
A main point of contact, Jeannette touches on most aspects of daily life at our clinic. With a background in communications and business management plus a diploma in counselling,
she works in the space between therapy and business.
You'll connect with her in the office, by email, or on the phone.
Ashley Phillips
Clinic Founder & Owner
Ashley is the founder of the clinic and has more than 10 years of experience working with clients to create meaningful change.
An EMDR certified therapist and certified EMDR consultant, Ashley sets our practice standards
and offers clinical consultation for EMDR therapists.