Our Counsellors
Meet Our Kamloops Therapy Team
Welcome
This is our brand promise and we exist to bring you, your family, and your community back to a healthy societal life.
We realize each person walks their own journey of healing, and the road may feel difficult and confusing at times, but you don’t have to do it alone. In our collaborative care, you will find a supportive foundation of belonging, love, and safety as your life transforms.
Our Team
Mary Widmer
(she/her)
BSc, BRE, BW, MDiv, RSW
Founder and Principal
An accomplished & highly recognized career social worker; certified with the BC College of Social Workers; member in the BCASW; recipient of the 2014 Heart of the Grasslands Award, 2015 Carey Award for Pastoral Care; Master of Divinity; co-founder Changing the Face of Poverty; founder of Living Bridges.
Sarah Widmer
(she/her)
BSW, MSW, RSW
Owner / Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor
A graduate from Thomson Rivers University with a BSW degree and MSW in 2021 through Dalhousie University. At Living Bridges, Sarah grew from business management to a managing partner; continually furthered her career with grief and trauma training and numerous therapeutic programs.
Tennille Phipps
(she/her)
BA, MA, MPCC
Owner / Counsellor
With 15-years’ experience in the field of mental health and addictions; certificated in trauma informed practice and Observed Experiential Integration (OEI) trauma treatment; has an educational background in counselling and psychology, leadership, and a master’s in counselling.
Tara Caffelle
(she/her)
BSW, MPCC
Marketing/Business Development, Counsellor
A Registered Professional Counsellor (RPC) and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) Tara is trained in Observed & Experiential Integration (OEI), Organizational and Systems Relationship Coaching; is an Educator for the Gottman Institute in charge of growing Living Bridges. Tara is seeking a publisher for her first book.
Robin Collins
(she/her)
MSc, RCC
Owner/Registered Clinical Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor
Robin Collins is certified as an Equine Facilitated Wellness Professional (EFW) having married her lifelong love of horses and her interest in psychology and counselling with a Master of Science in clinical counselling from Prescott College in Prescott, AZ. She has been supporting clients with a specialized team of horses since 2017.
Cristela D’Elia
(she/her)
BA, MSc, MFT, CAMFT, CCS
Counsellor and Associate, Clinical Supervisor
Cristela has a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and is a Canadian Certified Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor. She has experience working with couples, individuals, and adolescents who have struggled with relationship issues, divorce, depression, anxiety, addictions, and a variety of other mental health issues.
Mark Chase
(he/him)
BSc, MA, RCC
Clinical Counsellor and Associate
Mark is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. He is also an avid and devoted coach in the sport of hockey and holds an NCCP High-Performance coaching certification and has coached at various elite levels of youth hockey.
Elaine Corea
(she/her)
BA, MC, RCC
Clinical Counsellor and Associate
Elaine holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UVIC and a Master of Counselling from City University, Vancouver. She has a varied background in helping professions, having worked in Mental Health and as an Employment/Career Counsellor and an Academic Advisor at TRU.
Jaime-Lyn MacLeod
(she/her)
Clinical Counsellor and Associate
Jaime (she/her) holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) and a Bachelor of Science with a major in Psychology. Jaime has a background in mental health research and facilitating mental health groups for individuals of various ages. Jaime provides a warm and safe environment where her clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. She is passionate about holding space for individuals to find their own paths to healing and growth and will approach each session with an open heart and a readiness to listen.
Small Seeds Grow Tall
Mary pioneered the addressing of grief and loss in that little room and from those humble seeds we have grown into an entire group of caregivers dedicated to wellness and mental health in Kamloops, BC. We use a unique companioning model of holistic care with each one who comes our way. This means we advocate for your mental health and whatever you may need to build a living bridge to your own strong tomorrow.
If you’re unsure who on our team would be best suited to support you, please allow our Admin team to find a match for you. Every counsellor, associate, and staff member is committed to your healing.