Meet the Team
Together, we will create a brighter future filled with endless possibilities and boundless horizons.
At Creative Horizons Counselling, our team of Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) works collaboratively to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to communities throughout Victoria, BC and surrounding regions, offering a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to each person’s goals and circumstances.
We offer a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Art and Expressive Art Therapy, Play Therapy, and other trauma-informed modalities. Our work is grounded in a client-centred approach, supporting individuals in exploring their experiences, building resilience, and creating meaningful, lasting change.
Each member of our team offers a unique experience and areas of focus, allowing us to support a wide range of counselling needs for individuals (children, teens, young adults), couples, and families across the Victoria region. We recognize that each person’s journey is unique, and we strive to create a safe, inclusive, and culturally attuned space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered.
We invite you to explore each counsellor’s profile below to learn more about their approach and find the right fit for your needs.
Meet Our Team of Registered Clinical Counsellors:
Serving the communities of Colwood, Westshore, and Victoria, BC
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Michelle McElroy
Founder/Clinic Director
MC:CP, RSW, RCC, BCRPT, BCATR, EMDR, Eat Breathe Thrive Practitioner.Registered Play Therapist
Registered Art Therapist
EMDR Trained Children & Adults
Specialization in Sandtray for all ages Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
EMDR Groups - GTEP & C-GTEP
Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator
RCC Supervisor in TrainingMichelle is part of the following groups: EMDR Canada, EMDRIA, BCATA, BCPTA, BSCSW, Autplay, TC-TSY, and Eat Breathe Thrive.
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Lisa Mitchell : currently seeing caregivers and children 12 and under
Co-Founder/Clinic Director
MA, MA:CP, RCC, BCRPT, EXAT, SPT Certified, AutPlay Provider, EMDR, SPACE, SPACE - ARFIDRegistered Play Therapist
Expressive Art Therapist
Certified Synergetic Play Therapist
EMDR for Children
SPACE- Sensitive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions
SPACE - ARFID Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake DisorderLisa is part of the following groups: ACT, AutPlay, BCPTA, and SPT.
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Kelli Gherasim
MA:CP, RCC
Kelli is a Member in good standing with BCACC.
Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Accepting youth and adults only
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Kathleen Krznaric
MA:CP, RCC
Kathleen is a Member in good standing with BCACC.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Accepting youth (12+), adults and couples
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Sherry-Lynn Squitti
MA:AT, RCC, ACS
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Solution Focused Therapy
Gottman Couples Therapy
Parent Child Relationship Therapy
SPACE (Supporting Parents for Anxious Childhood Emotions)
Circle of Security
Motivational Interviewing
Critical Debriefing
Art Therapy
EMDR
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Reese
Clinic Support Dog
Animal Assisted Therapy
Trained to Support Children and Adults
Reese’s Trainer & Owner: Michelle McElroy, Clinic Director -
Otis
Clinic Support Dog
Animal Assisted Therapy
Trained to Support Children and Adults
Otis’s Trainer & Owner: Lisa Mitchell, Clinic Director