Alex Franzius
Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Creating accessible, supportive, and flexible spaces for individuals and couples in British Columbia to navigate life's challenges.
Welcome: A Space for Healing and Growth
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or low? Has anxiety become a constant companion, or are you struggling to feel present in your own life? Perhaps you're navigating the intense journey of parenthood, healing from past experiences, or seeking ways to strengthen your relationships and build a more fulfilling future.
If so, welcome. My passion is creating accessible, supportive, and flexible spaces for individuals and couples in British Columbia to navigate life's challenges. Taking the first step towards therapy takes courage, and I'm here to offer a safe harbour where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to process difficult thoughts and feelings, develop new strategies, and move towards the life you truly want to live.
My Approach: Collaborative and Client-Centred
I believe therapy is a partnership. You are the expert on your life, and my role is to walk alongside you, offering guidance, support, and evidence-based tools. My approach is built on warmth, collaboration, and a deep respect for your unique journey.
Explore & Understand
Gently unpack your thoughts, feelings, and experiences to gain deeper insight.
Heal & Process
Create a safe space to work through challenging events, emotions, and patterns.
Build & Grow
Develop effective coping strategies, foster resilience, and build upon your inherent strengths.
Align & Thrive
Move towards a life that feels authentic and aligned with your personal values.
Areas Where I Can Help
While I have a special focus on perinatal mental health and trauma recovery, my practice is open to individuals and couples facing a wide range of concerns.
Perinatal Mental Health
Navigating the emotional landscape from trying to conceive through pregnancy, birth, and the first two years postpartum (and beyond). This includes support for anxiety, depression, birth trauma, adjustment challenges, and the unique pressures of parenthood.
Trauma & Complex/PTSD
Processing past distressing experiences and reducing their impact on your present life in a safe, trauma-informed way.
Women's Health
Addressing concerns like PMS and PMDD, and other challenges.
Anxiety & Stress Management
Developing tools to manage worry, panic, and the pressures of daily life.
Depression & Mood Concerns
Finding ways to lift the fog, rediscover joy, and manage mood.
Relationship Challenges
Enhancing communication, managing conflict, and fostering deeper connection for couples and individuals.
Life Transitions
Navigating changes in career, relationships, grief, loss, and personal growth.
ADHD Support
Developing strategies for managing symptoms and thriving with ADHD.
Our Work Together: Evidence-Based Practices
To ensure you receive the most effective support, I draw from several well-researched, evidence-based therapeutic methods. We will tailor our approach to your specific needs, potentially integrating:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
To identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
To help you clarify your values and build a life that feels meaningful.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
To understand and process emotions, fostering deeper connection with yourself and others.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
To build upon your existing strengths and find practical solutions.
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
To provide couples with tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and enhance intimacy.
My Background and Training
I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and am currently completing my Master of Clinical Social Work through an advanced internship at the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO). My academic foundation includes a Bachelor's degree with honours in Psychology.
For the past seven years, I've had the privilege of working in the mental health field, supporting a diverse range of clients, including youth, adults, couples, families, and individuals with intellectual disabilities. My professional development includes specialized training in both perinatal mental health and trauma work, ensuring I can provide informed and sensitive care in these crucial areas.
Why Choose My Practice?
My goal is to make therapy as accessible and supportive as possible:
Flexible Scheduling
Evening and weekend appointments are available to fit your busy life.
Convenient Formats
Choose between in-person sessions in Kelowna or online appointments accessible anywhere in British Columbia.
Parent-Friendly
As a parent myself, I understand the logistical and emotional challenges, and I strive to make therapy workable for you.
Lived Experience
My professional expertise is complemented by my own lived experience navigating mental health challenges as a parent.
Trauma-Informed Care
My training and experience ensure a safe and understanding approach to healing from trauma.
A Little Bit About Me
When I'm not in the therapy room, you can usually find me enjoying the beautiful lakes and mountains of BC – I was born here and can't imagine living anywhere else. I'm a passionate reader who always keeps a book closeby, and my home is joyfully ruled by two mischievous cats.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Finding the right therapist is a crucial part of the healing process. To help you decide if we're a good fit, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation call. It's a no-pressure opportunity for us to connect, discuss what you're looking for, and see how I can support you.
Reach out today – let's explore how we can work together towards the life you want.