Meet your Therapist!

Hi, I’m Sarah Trevitt

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Nice to (virtually) meet you!

I am a Registered Social Worker (a.k.a. RSW) under the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW) and the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW). I completed my Bachelor of Social Work at McMaster University (go Marauders!), then moved to Kelowna to complete my Master of Social Work at The University of British Columbia Okanagan. I quickly fell in love with Kelowna as soon as I arrived, and made the easy decision to grow my counselling career here after I graduated.

I have experience working in the shelter system supporting families leaving abusive homes, and in supporting children ages 4 and up, along with their parents and caregivers, following experiences of sexual abuse and assault to the children. Working in these environments has allowed me to support individuals through crisis, safety planning, and the process of rebuilding their lives. My time in this work has deepened my understanding of how trauma can affect people at every stage of life. I strive to create a compassionate, supportive space where you feel heard, move at your own pace, and begin to reconnect with a sense of safety and trust in yourself.

Alongside trauma work, I support clients navigating anxiety, OCD, and relationship challenges. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you can show up as you are - free from people-pleasing and self-silencing.

Together, we'll move toward building a life that feels safe, meaningful, and not run by the “what ifs” of a body and brain in survival mode.

Book with me!

Sarah on Psychology Today

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Only offering virtual sessions for Alberta residents

My Approach To Therapy

  • I have training in, and use the following modalities most often:

    • Internal Family Systems/’Parts’ Work

    • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

    • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)

    • Strengths-Based Approach

    • Narrative Therapy

    • Level 1 Gottman (couples)

  • I support individuals age 16+ who experience the following challenges:

    • Trauma and PTSD

    • Intimate Partner Violence

    • Sexual Assault and Abuse

    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

    • Romantic, platonic, and family relationship challenges

    • Anxiety

    • Life Transitions

  • The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recognizes registered social workers (me) as official health care practitioners whose clinical services are exempt from GST/HST.

    Sessions paid out-of-pocket (not reimbursed under your insurance) can be claimed as a medical expense on your federal and provincial income taxes in Canada.

When I’m not in the Therapist Chair…

That’s me behind the goggles

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In the winter months, I'm an avid snowboarder at Big White.

In the warmer weather, my partner and I love to adventure up to the mountains.

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I have my best life-reflections in nature and take every opportunity that I can to be outside

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