Meet Our Team

All of our practitioners at Kelowna Trauma Therapy are Trauma Specialists. If you are suffering from the

PTSD or Trauma Symptoms, they’d love to help you!

Practitioners

  • Tamara Smith, MA, RCC

    Trained in EMDR, Family Systems, Daring Greatly, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Tamara has helped hundreds of individual clients find hope and healing from trauma over the last 10 years.

  • Tanya Wishlove, MTC, SEP

    In private practice for over 10 years, Tanya is a highly-effective practitioner, specializing in Somatic Experiencing, a breakthrough therapy for healing and renegotiating trauma stored in the body and nervous system.

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    Ryan Young, MA, RCC

    Trained in Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and EMDR, Ryan has his Master’s in Counseling, and shows up for his clients not only with professional training and experience, but with a deep well of personal healing and transformation.

  • Bonnie Kowaliuk, MA, RCC, MTA

    A registered social worker, accredited music therapist and business leadership consultant, focusing on mental health and the wellbeing of men and families, Bonnie is also certified in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, a fellow of Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music. Certified Coactive Coach.

  • Marcus Johnstone,

    Marcus Johnstone, MA, CCC

    Utillizing evidence-based approaches of Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness-based therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and Internal Family Systems (parts work), Marcus is passionate about helping his clients to reach their transformative goals and aspirations.

  • Coralee Thomas, MC, MEd., RCC, CCC

    Originally from Jamaica, Coralee is trained in EMDR, and has a counselling philosophy based on person-centred, solution-focused, trauma-informed, mindfulness-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and social justice theories of counselling.

  • Federico Vallin, CHT-CMS

    Federico specializes in working with people who are ready to heal physically of phobias, cancer, MS, irrational fears and more as well as from trauma, relationships of all kinds, while involving their soul and spirituality in their healing process.

  • Kasia Rachfall, MATP, MNLP, CPC, SKP

    Kasia is a trauma-informed bioenergetic kinesiology practitioner who blends science and spirituality to help chronic overthinkers release stresses, embrace self-awareness, and cultivate resilience, trust, and confidence. She has a Masters in Transpersonal Psychology, certifications in life coaching, NLP, Time Line Therapy™, hypnosis, numerology, and Akashic Records.

  • Angela Booy, M.Ed., M.A.C.P., RCC

    Angela, a Registered Clinical Counsellor with Master's degrees in Clinical Psychology and in Education, specializes in helping athletes discover their individual and collective identity beyond sports. Grounded in Internal Family Systems, Compassionate Inquiry, and Response-based Approach, she supports individuals dealing with grief, social justice issues, sexualized violence, and marginalized identities. Her approach is gentle, connective, and strengths-based.

  • George Gunther, MA, BAHons

    George completed his master’s degree in counseling from Yorkville University. Previously, he was previously a fitness trainer and enjoys exercise as an integral part of his life. George believes in a holistic approach when working with others, being mindful of the interconnection between mind, body, and soul within each respective environment.

  • Sam Stone, MACP, PGDip, BScHons

    Sam specializes in helping adults and adolescents with anxiety, depression, BPD, eating issues, addiction recovery, and neurodiversity. Sam’s holistic approach considers biological, psychological, and social factors, along with trauma. Sam integrates CBT, attachment theory, IFS, polyvagal theory, and culturally sensitive practices, along with Solution-Focused Therapy, ACT, and DBT.

Support Staff

  • Arend Smith

    Clinical Coordinator

    After years of working in the construction industry where he always enjoyed the relational aspects of working customers, Arend felt the desire for more. The call to not just see people live well, but to thrive. After renovating the offices of KTT, Arend stepped into a leadership role. Arend is often the first person that clients encounter, as he provides free consultations to connect each individual with the right therapist for their needs.

  • Mary Graydon, MC, RCC

    Human Resources and Team Support

    Mary helps to develop and support the clinic’s team members. Additionally, Mary has a private practice, offering EMDR, Internal Family Systems and Psychedelic Integration. As a trauma counsellor, she has an intimate understanding of what it takes to be a caring, effective therapist. Mary helps to create a connected, inspiring and safe team culture at KTT.

  • Jessica Funk, MA

    Marketing Coordinator

    Jessica supports our marketing efforts at KTT. She leads marketing initiatives, offering creative and administrative support. With a passion for creative campaigns, Jessica helps shape our brand's narrative.

  • Julia Graziani

    Executive Assistant

    Julia supports the client's needs through administrative support, scheduling, and communication. Julia assists Tamara Smith with document and correspondence management, as well as any office support at KTT. She is completing her Bachelor of Science Honours in Psychology and hopes to be a Clinical Psychologist one day.

  • Kandace Stoneman, CLC

    Creative Director

    Grounded in Cognitive Behavior Therapy Principles and masterful in teaching Social and Emotional Interpersonal Skills (boundaries, communication, emotional expression etc) her 3-Step Power-Up Process helps people break-free from the painful shackles of their internal turmoil and find satisfaction and harmony within their relationships and with self.

Know who you want to work with? Go ahead and schedule your first session with them.


Or you can schedule your free consultation with our Clinical Coordinator to discuss your options.