Hello, I'm Shawn Michaud MACP, CCC, BSW, RSW

“As an individual and couples therapist, I’ll help you have a more vibrant life and more fulfilling relationships.”

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2023 Winner
Best Counselling Service

Exciting news! Twin Rivers Counselling has proudly received the 2023 Quality Business Award for Best Counselling Service in Kamloops. This prestigious honor reflects our unwavering commitment to exceptional support and guidance. Notably, only 1% of Canadian businesses achieve this recognition. Our consistent average quality score of 95% or higher over the past 12 months showcases our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of care.

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Covered By Most
Health & Disability Plans

Most extended health (benefit plans), and disability plans cover the services of a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). I am also a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and some benefits plans will cover the cost of a RSW.

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Areas of Focus

My approach is eclectic. I pull from a variety of therapy modalities depending on what works best for you. You and your problems are unique and therefore require a customized approach. I adapt my style and methods according to what works best for you.

How Distorted Thinking Increases Stress and Anxiety

I learned about cognitive distortions in the 1990s from a book by David Burns called Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy. I’d just moved from the faculty wing at U.C. Davis’ law school to serve as the dean of students. I knew how to teach law…but I didn’t feel competent to help students who were struggling emotionally. When I shared my concerns...

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