Kenton Klassen M.A. RCC

Practice information:

Are you feeling lost in the woods, suffering from patterns of anxiety, depression, shame, or anger? Stuck in ongoing relational issues, family conflict, or attachment difficulties? Seeking greater self-knowledge, a stronger sense of self, or an understanding of what the next season of life is asking of you? Beyond the Pines Therapy is here for you.

My name is Kenton Klassen, I am a psychotherapist and Registered Clinical Counsellor offering compassionate trauma-informed therapy to adults, teenagers, and couples. I hold a B.F.A. in theatre from U.B.C. and an M.A. in Counselling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology. 

My approach is non-directive, collaborative, and highly exploratory. I primarily utilize psychodynamic, family systems, and attachment-focused approaches to provide in-person & online services for adults, teenagers, and couples. I offer trauma-informed treatment that extends beyond temporary symptom relief and helps you move towards a greater experience of wholeness.

Having grown up in northern towns all over Western Canada and moving 30 times by the age of 30, I am accustomed to building relationships with new people. I have enjoyed exposure to wildly different communities and have a background in various fields including industrial work, bartending, theatre/film, and education.

Outside of the therapy office you may find me at the cinema, exploring the coastline with my family, enjoying a very loud concert, rehearsing a new play, or immersing myself in a Steinbeck novel.

In our quick fix culture, where insurance companies incentivize one size fits all treatments, it can be difficult to find in-depth therapy that prioritizes authentic engagement with your story. If you are interested in getting started on a path toward lasting psychological change, I would love to meet with you for a free 20 min consultation.