Hi, I'm Mikara, and I'm here to help.I've spent more than 20 years working with people, helping them navigate life's twists, turns, surprises, and occasional dumpster fires.My journey started in an unconventional toy store in the BC Interior. I loved chatting with families, hearing their stories, and watching kids discover something magical. Selling stuff? Let's just say my strengths leaned more toward connection than convincing someone they needed one more thing in their shopping cart.After becoming a parent myself, I dove headfirst into the world of babies, schools, family programs, volunteering, and family support work. Somewhere along the way, I was also finishing post-secondary education, building a career, raising children, and trying to keep everyone fed, clothed, and emotionally regulated. Some days I absolutely nailed it. Other days, cereal counted as supper and survival was the victory.Over the years, I've worked in non-profits, schools, and social services. I've sat with people through some of their hardest moments, celebrated their successes, and learned that very few problems are as simple as they first appear. I've also learned that humans are remarkably resilient, even when they don't feel that way.Eventually, all those experiences led me here: creating a space where people can show up exactly as they are.At Momentum Counselling, we work together to make sense of what's going on in your world and figure out what comes next. I'm not here to tell you what to do, hand out life instructions, or pretend I have all the answers. If I had a foolproof life manual, I'd probably be on a beach somewhere instead of writing this bio.What I can offer is knowledge, experience, curiosity, compassion, and the occasional well-timed laugh. I can help you untangle what's feeling stuck, explore new possibilities, and reconnect with what matters most to you. Think of me as a guide, a collaborator, and sometimes a flashlight holder while you find your own way through the messier parts of life.Thank you for taking a few minutes to get to know me. I know your time is precious, and I'm honoured you've spent some of it here.All my relations,
Mikara