Therapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor

Growing up and figuring out who you are can feel messy, confusing, and overwhelming at times. Janaya offers a warm, down-to-earth space for teens and young adults who are navigating ADHD, anxiety, identity exploration, and neurodivergence. She provides counselling online across British Columbia, helping young people better understand themselves, build confidence, and find their voice.

Janaya’s counselling approach is collaborative, compassionate, and client-centered. She focuses on creating a safe and non-judgmental environment where teens and young adults can talk openly about what’s really going on- whether it’s school pressure, relationships, focus and motivation, or a sense of not fitting in.

Drawing from Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS), Janaya tailors each session to her client’s unique strengths, goals, and pace. Her approach helps clients make sense of their emotions, build coping skills, and develop a stronger sense of self.

Before entering private practice, Janaya worked in acute in-patient psychiatry and community mental health programs supporting youth and families. These experiences deepened her understanding of how connection, safety, and empathy are essential for real change.

Clients describe Janaya as calm, genuine, and easy to talk to. She believes therapy is not about “fixing” who you are- it’s about helping you understand yourself better, uncover your strengths, and build the confidence to move forward in your own way.

Areas of Focus

1. Anxiety & Depression
Janaya helps clients navigate anxiety, low mood, self-criticism, and stress by developing awareness, coping tools, and self-compassion.

2. ADHD and Executive Functioning
With advanced training in ADHD treatment, Janaya works with both adults and teens to improve focus, motivation, organization, and emotional regulation. She helps clients understand how ADHD impacts their daily life and develop strategies for managing overwhelm, procrastination, and self-esteem challenges.

3. Trauma and Emotional Healing
Janaya offers trauma-informed counselling that helps clients process difficult experiences safely and at their own pace. Using approaches like IFS and somatic techniques, she supports healing from past pain, reducing triggers, and strengthening self-trust.

4. Relationships & Couples Counselling
Whether addressing communication struggles, conflict, or disconnection, Janaya works with couples to restore trust and mutual understanding. She also supports individuals navigating relationship transitions, boundaries, or patterns in dating and attachment.

5. Teens and Young Adults
Janaya has extensive experience working with youth and young adults navigating stress, identity, academic pressure, and relationships. She creates a space where teens feel understood, respected, and empowered to express themselves.

What to Expect

Clients describe Janaya as empathetic, genuine, and easy to talk to. She believes therapy is a collaborative process- one where curiosity, compassion, and honesty guide growth. Her goal is to help clients feel seen, supported, and equipped with tools to navigate both challenges and change.

Outside of Work

Outside of her work, Janaya enjoys running and hiking with her dog, reading on her porch with coffee in hand, and capturing memories through scrapbooking.

Contact Janaya

Email: Janaya@lakesideclinical.ca

Phone or Text: 250-258-2696.