Kenny Bodvarson

I am a Registered Social Worker and the owner of Elevate Counselling & Therapy. I hold a Master of Social Work and bring a grounded, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach to my work with individuals, couples, families, and organizations.

My practice is shaped by my experience in emergency services, non-profit work, group care with high-risk youth, community mental health, and private practice. I am passionate about creating safer spaces where people feel heard, respected, and supported as they work through life’s challenges.

I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship stress, workplace stress, emotional regulation, and major life transitions. My approach draws from evidence-informed practices such as Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), strengths-based counselling, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). I have advanced training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy and use this approach to support clients working through trauma, distressing memories, anxiety, and other difficult emotional experiences.

I also work with couples and have completed Level 1 and Level 2 training in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy approach. I support couples in strengthening communication, rebuilding connection, navigating conflict, and developing healthier patterns in their relationships.

I believe counselling should be approachable, relational, and meaningful. My goal is to support clients in feeling less alone, better equipped, and more connected to themselves and the people around them.