Mental Health Counsellor

Josephine Deschamps

Mental Health Counsellor - Houston

(250) 845-8688

Josephine became a member of the Houston Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society in 2022, bringing a wide variety of experience in the mental health field—including substance use, suicidality, and crisis management. Josephine holds a BSc in Psychology (UVic) and a M.Ed in Counselling (UNBC).

Josephine’s practice builds from a Person-Centred foundation, and prioritizes using a Trauma-Informed approach. Josephine also acknowledges how systems influence one’s experience in life, including the role of systemic discrimination and oppression. She recognizes that each person has their own unique story, and strives to empower the clients she works with. Through group and individual counselling services, Josephine has created a place where clients can feel safe, valued, and listened to.

Some of her focus areas include:

PTSD and Trauma Processing
Depression and Anxiety
Grief and Loss
Emotion Regulation and Anger management
Substance Misuse, including addictions.

Houston’s Dze L K’ant Friendship centre provides mental health counselling and support in Houston for adults who want a third party for support, coping, and problem solving. Trauma informed therapy helps us to feel more connection and life satisfaction.