Stephen Hendriks

BSW, MSW, Registered Social Worker

Stephen Hendriks is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience supporting youth, adults, couples, and families. He offers a calm, grounded space where clients can feel understood while working through anxiety, life transitions, career changes, relationship challenges, and the impact of past experiences.

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Stephen Hendriks, Registered Social Worker

Who I Work With

Anxiety & Self-Esteem · Addictions · School & Adolescent Struggles · Family Conflict · Men’s Issues · Life Transitions · Complex & Attachment Trauma

Youth 12-18

I support teens in exploring their identity, managing stress, and navigating life’s challenges with empathy and practical tools.

Individual Adults

I offer a collaborative, compassionate approach to help adults process lived experiences, develop strategies to cope, and build self-esteem and confidence.

Couples

I provide couples counselling to adults, using a collaborative approach I support partners to open up and explore challenges.

Family

I provide family therapy using various therapy modalities, with years of experience supporting families in community mental health. Family therapy offers a new way to relate to the people you are closest with.

About Me

My approach is relational and trauma-informed. I draw from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) to support meaningful, lasting change. I work collaboratively with clients to better understand patterns in their thoughts, emotions, and relationships, while building practical strategies they can use in everyday life.

I bring experience from community mental health, youth justice, and intensive family-based treatment settings. This background shapes a flexible and thoughtful approach, allowing me to meet clients where they are—whether they’re navigating a current stressor or exploring longer-standing patterns.

I’m especially attuned to the realities of rural and close-knit communities, where trust, privacy, and relationships carry deep importance. My work reflects a genuine understanding of both the strengths and pressures within these environments, offering a steady, respectful space for people to make sense of what they’re going through.

My Trainings

• Unified Protocol (Trainer level)
• Motivational Interviewing (Trainer level)
• Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Level 1
• InterRAI Psychosocial Assessment Tool (Trainer level)
• Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Scale (CANS) (Trainer level)
• Comprehensive Treatment Planning and Documentation
• Addictions Certificate (in progress)

Areas of Focus

Childhood, developmental, and adult trauma
Attachment wounds and relationship difficulties
Anxiety (including worry, panic, and obsessive thinking)
Difficulty managing emotions or feeling overwhelmed by emotions
Early signs of psychosis and other serious mental health concerns
Substance use concerns, including when they occur alongside mental health challenges
Family therapy and support for parents and caregivers
Support with safety concerns and developing safety plans
Crisis support and help with stabilizing during difficult periods
Careful assessment to better understand symptoms and what may be contributing to them
Holistic assessment that looks at emotional, psychological, social, and life factors