Kelsey Berntson
MSW, RCSW · Therapist

Kelsey's Approach to Therapy
Kelsey works from a strengths-based, collaborative approach that helps clients feel at ease and supported without any sense of hierarchy; in other words, she doesn't take herself too seriously and shows up as a real person in the room. She brings curiosity rather than assumptions into each session, taking time to understand each person's story and adapting her work to their needs, pace, and goals. Known for her warm, down-to-earth style, she is also straightforward and honest when something needs to be named. She creates a space where meaningful exploration and lighthearted humour can coexist, working alongside clients as they navigate challenges and build the lives they want.
Kelsey's Specialties
Kelsey is a Registered Clinical Social Worker with a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of British Columbia, Okanagan, and over 12 years of experience in the mental health field. She works with individuals aged 12 and up, with specialized experience in supporting teens and emerging adults. Her areas of practice include anxiety, OCD, mood concerns, trauma responses, somatic symptoms, emotional distress, and eating disorders. Kelsey draws from CBT, DBT-informed skills, Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) to provide evidence-based, practical, and compassionate care.
Book with Kelsey
I am always interested in the strengths clients have had to develop just to get this far. Therapy can be a place to notice those strengths and build new supports around them.

















