Christina
Director/Registered Social Worker/Counsellor
A Compassionate Guide on the Path to Healing
Meet Christina, a dedicated and highly accomplished Registered Social Worker who has devoted her career to helping individuals overcome their emotional challenges and achieve a healthier, more fulfilling life. With a background in both Social Work and Business, Christina possesses a unique skill set that combines empathy with strategic thinking, allowing her to provide exceptional client-centered care.
Christina’s journey began at the prestigious University of Regina, in Regina, Saskatchewan. Where she earned her degree in Social Work.
Her passion for understanding the complexities of the human mind and relationships led her to pursue specialized training in evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). As a certified EMDR practitioner, Christina has honed her expertise in trauma therapy, making her a valuable resource for ICBC clients struggling with the aftermath of distressing events.
With over 14 years of experience in the field, Christina has dedicated her career to studying various aspects of mental health, gerontology, and neuroscience. Her research and exploration have encompassed depression, OCD, anxiety, neurodiversity, relationship dynamics, senior care, and communication in relationships. This extensive knowledge enables her to provide comprehensive and effective solutions tailored to her client’s unique needs.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Christina’s compassion extends to her community involvement.
As a community volunteer and seniors’ advocate, she actively works to improve the lives of vulnerable individuals, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met. Christina’s passion for providing client-centered care is evident in her ‘Circle of Care’ approach, which places her clients’ well-being at the heart of every therapeutic journey.
Author and Recognitions: In addition to her counselling expertise, Christina is a prolific writer, having authored several published articles. Her contributions to the field have been acknowledged with prestigious recognitions.
Voted the top mental health counsellor in the Okanagan by Top3Rated.com and top marriage counsellor by Yelp.com, she continues to earn accolades for her unwavering commitment to her client’s growth and healing. As a verified member of Psychology Today, Christina remains dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in her profession.
Specialized Areas of Expertise: As a valued member of the Central Okanagan community, Christina extends her compassionate guidance to individuals facing a range of challenges. She specializes in counselling those dealing with trauma, OCD, anxiety, depression, stress, anger, life transitions, palliative care, and cognitive difficulties related to Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease. Through her expert guidance and evidence-based interventions, she empowers her clients to overcome obstacles and embrace positive change.
Christina’s journey as a Registered Social Worker has been marked by a profound commitment to her client’s well-being and a relentless pursuit of knowledge and expertise. With her exceptional skills in EMDR, CBT, DBT, and ERP, she stands as a beacon of hope for those navigating difficult emotional terrains.
Her dedication to client-centered care, community advocacy, and outstanding recognition make her a trusted and compassionate guide on the path to healing. Whether you’re facing trauma, relationship struggles, or mental health challenges, Christina is here to support you, offering hope and transformation one step at a time.
Christina is Rated Top 3 Marriage Counsellors in Kelowna and area.
Christina Fenske Contact Info
Phone: 236.361.0043
Email: christina@ovcs.ca
Christina is a passionate scholar-practitioner in the field of clinical Social Work that divides her time between clinical practice, training and consulting, and scholarly writing and research. In her clinical practice, she delivers cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) and other evidence-based treatments to adults with a wide range of emotional, behavioral problems, such as anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship problems.
In her consulting work, she has provided intensive supervision to over a dozen clinicians as they acquired skills to deliver CBT and DBT in their own practice. She continues to mentor students from a variety of universities in her Private Practice with Orchard Valley Counselling Services Inc.
She works as a consultant for many community organizations and supports seniors in our community within the Central Okanagan as her life’s work. Christina collaborates and does her own work on journal articles and research on topics that range from aging to anxiety and borderline personality disorders.
She has provided numerous workshops, seminars, and webinars on Anxiety, CBT, Caregiving, and DBT in her role as the Director of Orchard Valley Counselling Services Inc. She authors journal articles and treatment manuals on the topics of CBT, DBT, related to difficulties associated with generalized anxiety disorder, close relationships, stress, and trauma. In addition, she has been featured in our local community online through Kelowna Now’s InFocus business highlight, Psychology Today an online directory, and Top3Counsellors in the Central Okanagan.
Christina finds it gratifying to introduce clients and counsellors, alike, to DBT. She has had the privilege of witnessing dramatic transformations using DBT in clients with depression, anxiety disorders, suicidal ideation, and personality disorders. She is eager to apply her experience and compassion with clients as they begin to address issues that will help them to improve their quality of life and attain a sense of fulfillment.
Christina has received her BA with Honors from the University of Regina. She is a member of many professional organizations, such as the British Columbia Association of Social Workers, the British Columbia College of Social Workers, and Member of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce.
She has a vast knowledge of Trauma and PTSD. Her most recent certificate course in Trauma is – Strategies for Resolving the Impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Alongside this course she has taken numerous training courses in EMDR which includes but is not limited to:
- EMDR In Action: A Step-By-Step Master Class with Deany Laliotis
- Laurel Parnell’s Attachment-Focused EMDR Course: A clinician’s guide to healing trauma and developmental deficits
- EMDR: Personal Transformation Institute – September 2022, Training Certificate
She continues her goal of life-long learning and has helped many individuals to achieve their counselling objectives through the use of many different techniques. If you too, would like transformation, contact our organization today at admin@ovcs.ca.
Contact Christina Fenske using the email form below. Alternatively, you may also call her directly at:1.877.215.7759 toll-free or 236.361.0043
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Christina has been my counsellor for the last 6yrs and I keep going back to her when life becomes stressful and difficult to cope with. I find her easy to understand, knowledgeable, and super caring. I'm thankful she's been there for me. I wouldn't see anyone else because I find that she's the only person I trust to open up too. It was so lonely before I met her and with her in my life, I feel less alone and like someone finally gets me.
I was struggling with my anxiety for years but after coming to counselling now for a while I've noticed a huge improvement in my ability to cope. - Fred
My anxiety was a challenge but now I'm coping so much better now thanks to Christina.
