First Name
Samuel
Last Name
Gariba
Gender
Male
Pronoun
He/Him
Biography
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
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
Education
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.
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.
Name of Business
Gariba Mental Health & Wellness Practice
Business Phone
Country
Canada
Province
British Columbia
City
Victoria
Registration Type
RSW
BCCSW Registration Number
18173
Office Locations
Victoria
Session Locations
- In-person counselling
- Online and In-person
Service Coverage
- Vancouver Island
Areas of Focus / Clinical Specialties
- Addictions/Substance Use
- Anxiety
- Career & Education
- Youth Counselling (11-13 yrs)
- Crisis Intervention
- Custody/ Separation / Divorce
- Custody and Access Reports
- Depression
- Family Caregiver Counselling
- Family Counselling
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Men’s Health
- Multicultural
- Parenting
- Post Traumatic Stress
- Relationships
- Suicidal Ideation
- Workplace Issues
Non-Clinical Services
- Case Management and Navigation Services
- Community Development
- Critical Incident Management
- Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging Review
- PWD Applications
Communities Worked With
- Indigenous
- Racialized Communities
Languages
- English
- Akan
- Twi
Age Groups Served
- Adults
- Older Adults
- Youth
- Children
Geographical Areas
- Lower Mainland
- Vancouver Island
Specialized Training and Methods Used
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.
Through compassionate, evidence-based care, Samuel helps clients reduce distress, heal trauma, rebuild resilience, and achieve meaningful personal wellness in a safe space.
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