Clinical Counsellor | Summit Psychotherapy at The Health Nest
Evan Berger is a Registered Clinical Counsellor based in Vernon, BC. Evan specializes in supporting youth, tradesmen, and new dads—people navigating big life changes, high-pressure environments, or the weight of stress and isolation. He provides services through Summit Psychotherapy at The Health Nest.
Evan Berger, BEd, MA, RCC
Evan Berger is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Master of Counselling Psychology. He brings a grounded, practical, and compassionate approach to therapy, drawing from both professional training and lived experience in high-pressure work environments.
Evan specializes in working with:
- Youth navigating school stress, identity questions, and mental health concerns
- Tradesmen experiencing pressure, isolation, or burnout
- New dads adapting to the demands and emotions of parenthood
Education & Background
Evan Berger is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Master of Counselling Psychology. His professional path has been shaped by a unique combination of academic study, hands-on work experience, and personal growth.
Before becoming a therapist, Evan earned a Bachelor of Education and later built a career in the trades, holding a Red Seal Boilermaker Journeyman Ticket. This diverse background gives him a grounded, real-world understanding of the pressures people face—whether in demanding work environments, periods of transition, or while balancing the responsibilities of parenthood.
Evan’s counselling approach is informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and somatic therapy, evidence-based modalities that help clients manage stress, reconnect with their values, and feel more at ease in their bodies. His professional and personal experience allows him to connect authentically with clients from all walks of life, particularly youth, tradespeople, and new fathers navigating major life changes.
Today, through his private practice, Summit Psychotherapy, Evan brings together his professional training and lived experience to offer practical, compassionate, and effective counselling for individuals seeking resilience, clarity, and balance.
Counselling Therapy in Vernon
Evan provides individual counselling and specializes in supporting men, youth, and parents navigating life transitions, stress, and identity shifts. He has experience in:
- Work-related stress and burnout
- Anxiety and emotional regulation
- Life transitions and adjustment
- Fatherhood and parenting support
- Isolation and relationship challenges
- Grief and loss
- Trauma and recovery
- Mindfulness and nervous system regulation
- Values-based goal setting and motivation
- Building resilience and self-awareness
Evan’s grounded, practical approach creates a supportive space where clients can explore challenges, reconnect with what matters most, and develop tools for lasting change.
Treatment Approach
Evan integrates tools from:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Somatic therapy and nervous system regulation
- Mindfulness and body awareness practices
- Values clarification and goal setting
- Stress management and grounding strategies
He tailors each session to fit his client’s needs, offering a calm, collaborative space focused on practical tools and self-understanding. His approach blends evidence-based methods with lived experience, helping clients develop resilience, presence, and a greater sense of direction in their lives.
Contact Evan Berger
Evan offers counselling through his independant practice Summit Psychotherapy, based at The Health Nest in Vernon, BC.
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