Gariba Mental Health & Wellness Practice, Victoria

Samuel provides compassionate, trauma-informed, and person-centered therapy to help individuals, youth, and families process life challenges, heal trauma, and navigate complex mental health needs.

He integrates evidence-based modalities tailored to each client's unique goals, including:
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Somatic-Informed & Trauma-Informed Care
• Harm Reduction & Substance Use Support

Specialized Areas of Focus:
• Anxiety, Depression, & Life Transitions
• Trauma & Stress Recovery
• Youth, Family, & Care Coordination
• Systems Navigation & Crisis Intervention

Services are offered [In-Person in Victoria / Virtually across BC]. Registered Social Work (RSW) services are covered under most private health insurance plans.

I offer a free initial consultation to see if we are a good fit. Reach out today via email or phone to get started

Samuel holds a joint Master of Science in Social Work and Welfare from the University of Stavanger- Norway and Aalborg University- Denmark alongside a Master of Arts in Child, Youth, Family, and Community Studies from the University of Victoria, BC.

As a Registered Social Worker in British Columbia, he is deeply committed to serving diverse populations—including youth, families, Indigenous communities, and individuals navigating systemic barriers—with empathy, cultural humility, and tailored clinical care.

Samuel provides trauma-informed, person-centered therapy using CBT, DBT skills, ACT, and somatic approaches. Grounded in harm reduction, cultural safety, and equity, he supports youth, adults, and families with complex mental health needs, crisis care, and system navigation.

Through compassionate, evidence-based care, Samuel helps clients reduce distress, heal trauma, rebuild resilience, and achieve meaningful personal wellness in a safe space.