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MEET OUR ABBOTSFORD TEAM

Our therapists are trained across a broad range of modalities because no two people heal the same way. Every person who walks through our doors brings a different history, a different nervous system, and a different set of needs. Each therapist on our team has their own unique clinical identity, built through years of specialized training and genuine passion for the people they work with. Your therapy should reflect that.

NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

Amanda Strider

16+

Registered Therapist —

RCC

Adults navigating ADHD, burnout, and chronic pain are who I work with most, especially women carrying the exhaustion of life transitions and executive function challenges. Using somatic, narrative, and acceptance-based approaches, I help you understand how your brain and body work so you can stop fighting yourself and start moving forward.

Cecilia Mannella

25+

Founder & Supervisor —

RCC

RSW

Supporting therapists is my focus, offering clinical supervision for registered counsellors and interns who want to deepen their practice, build confidence, and stay grounded in the work. With over 15 years of experience and a feminist, narrative lens, I bring curiosity, reflexivity, and genuine investment in your growth as a clinician.

Josh Miller

5+

Registered Social Worker —

RSW

Individual growth, youth mental health, and family dynamics are at the heart of my practice, supporting 2SLGBTQAI+ folks, & supporting people of all backgrounds in understanding themselves and navigating life's challenges. Using narrative therapy and a trauma-informed lens, I create an inclusive, non-judgmental space where you can explore who you are and build a life more aligned with your values.

Kayla Wild

25+

Registered Therapist —

RCC

RSW

Trauma, grief, substance use, and relationship conflict shape much of the work I do, supporting women, men, LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, families, and victims of crime. Using narrative therapy and feminist, anti-oppressive approaches, I create a collaborative, non-judgmental space to help you reconnect with yourself and move forward.

Tara Blake

16+

Registered Therapist —

RCC

Grief, trauma, PTSD, and the quieter challenges of aging, divorce, and chronic pain are what I work with most, with focused experience supporting first responders and survivors of abuse or partner violence. My relational, trauma-informed approach uses somatic and emotion-focused therapy to help you find clarity, resilience, and ownership of your own path.

Jenna Pankratz

0

Office Manager

Getting you connected to the right support is what I do, whether you're a new client figuring out where to start or an existing client with a scheduling or billing question. I handle intake, scheduling, billing, and the day-to-day admin that keeps the practice running smoothly. Reach me at admin@eternacounselling.ca.

Amrit Bhullar

16+

Registered Therapist —

RCC

Trauma, anxiety, grief, and complex family dynamics are at the heart of my work, supporting adults, mature youth, and professionals through life transitions, relationship challenges, and self-esteem struggles. My approach is grounded in genuine connection, drawing from narrative, CBT, and mindfulness-based therapy to honour your unique story.

Evan Vukets

18+

Registered Therapist —

RCC

I specialize in men's mental health, life transitions, and addiction — supporting men who look like they have it together but feel lost, burnt out, or disconnected inside. Using CBT, DBT, somatic therapy, and Adlerian approaches, I help you understand your patterns, rebuild your sense of self, and create a life that actually fits who you are.

Kali McVeigh

16+

Registered Therapist —

RCC

RSW

Trauma, grief, and substance use are at the core of my practice, working with adults, couples, and survivors of violence using EMDR, trauma-focused therapy, and DBT. My empowerment-based approach helps people rebuild resilience, rediscover their strengths, and reclaim a sense of safety and control.

Sarah McKay

18+

Registered Therapist —

RCC

With a background as a professional athlete and decades of clinical experience, I specialize in trauma, addiction, and sports psychology, working with individuals, couples, families, first responders, and athletes. My humanistic approach treats every client as the expert of their own experience, tailoring evidence-based tools to meet each person where they are.

Tatiana Carballo

5+

Registered Therapist —

RCC

As both a former nurse and a mother of a neurodivergent child, I bring lived experience to my work with parents of neurodivergent children and healthcare professionals navigating burnout. Using somatic, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming approaches, I help you release what your body has been carrying and reconnect with who you are beyond your roles.

Kurtis Stevenson

0

Brand Manager

Behind the scenes, I manage Eterna's marketing, communications, and website to make sure the practice shows up for the people who need it most. For anything related to our brand or online presence, reach me at kurtis@eternacounselling.ca.

Bailey Murphy

5+

Registered Therapist —

RCC

Families are at the center of my practice, specifically youth mental health, families affected by chronic illness or disability, and intergenerational trauma. Using attachment theory, IFS, and trauma-informed approaches, I help parents, kids ages 6+, and couples understand what they're carrying and build something different for the generations ahead.

Jenn Conway-Brown

16+

Registered Social Worker —

RSW

Harm reduction, substance use, and trauma inform everything I do, supporting 2SLGBTQAI+ folks, youth, adults, and people who use substances with a lens grounded in social justice and anti-oppressive practice. Using narrative, feminist, and trauma-informed approaches, I create a space free of shame and stigma where your story and expertise about your own life are always centered.

Kat Deschiffart

16+

Registered Therapist —

RCC

Chronic illness, eating disorders, and the overwhelming emotions that come with navigating a body or life that doesn't cooperate are what I understand deeply, both professionally and personally. Drawing from somatic therapy, emotionally focused approaches, and lived experience, I offer energy-aware support that meets you where you are, no toxic positivity, no pushing through.

Tamara Dueckman

13+

Registered Therapist —

RCC

RSW

Prenatal and postnatal mental health, parenting, and the anxieties and transitions that come with growing a family are where my heart is, alongside supporting youth and young adults. Drawing from narrative therapy, DBT, and emotion-focused family therapy, I bring warmth and curiosity to the work of building connection and navigating change.

Natasha Schlien

16+

Registered Social Worker —

RSW

I'm a Registered Social Worker, with a background spanning mental health, caregiving, and community support across all age groups. I work from a place of non-judgment, empathy, and genuine collaboration — creating space where you can feel your feelings, build on your strengths, and move toward real growth.

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