Our AMAZING TEAM MEMBERS!

 Linda is not accepting clients at this time

Linda has completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP), through Yorkville University. Most recently, Linda completed Advanced Motivational Interviewing Skills. She has worked many years as an employment counsellor walking along individuals in their pursuit of work and a meaningful career. Throughout her career, Linda learned extensively about mental and physical wellness, disability management, addiction, abuse, trauma and grief and loss. Working in the multicultural Fraser valley, she has gained the understanding of  working with diverse population groups. Linda holds a deep sense of genuine empathy that lends itself to providing a warm, nonjudgmental and therapeutic space for clients. Working with ProMentality , Linda will mindfully assist her clients in this change process one step at a time. Linda is grateful to be working with the ProMentality team whose approach to wellness is wholistic and client-centered. 

ICBC & FNHA APPROVED PROVIDER

Jodi is not accepting new clients at this time..

Jodi completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University. She completed her Bachelor of Business Administration with a joint major in Communication at Simon Fraser University and went on to work in the financial industry for several years. Through a commitment to lifelong learning, a belief in holistic wellness, and an awareness of the importance of understanding our relationships with ourselves and others, she turned her focus to deepening that knowledge and has volunteered with citizens in residential care as well as providing advocacy for persons with issues related to socioeconomic challenges.  

She is a registered clinical counsellor with BCACC and a designated FNHA Mental Health provider. She has studied Indigenous Cultural Safety (Sany’as) as well as has certificates in DBT Skills for adults, for adolescents and ACT, as well as Trauma-Informed ACT. She values education and awareness as a means for prevention and healing. Her compassion and empathy will lend itself to creating an open, non-judgmental, therapeutic space for clients to safely explore their relationships with themselves and others. She believes in the importance of mindfulness and self-compassion in our daily lives, that we each know ourselves best and what is most important to us, and that her responsibility is to help you clarify those values and how you want to live them. 

Jodi is super excited to be working with ProMentality; learning and evolving as a part of this team! 

 ICBC & FNHA APPROVED PROVIDER 

 Sahar has completed her MACP at Yorkville University and excited to join the team at Promentality! She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Simon Fraser University focusing on interpersonal relationships. Sahar is trained in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and currently completing her diploma in Grief and Bereavement, and Domestic Abuse and Violence Awareness. Her approach to counselling is through warmth and acceptance, while also  providing the necessary tools and skills to allow the client to take the lead.   

GOTTMAN LEVEL ONE TRAINED

 James has completed his Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University. He received his Associate of Arts in Psychology at Lake Tahoe Community College and graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Upper Iowa University as a student-athlete. James is trained in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing. He has volunteered in the community and colloborates with diverse populations, including children, youth, and adults. James is excited to be at ProMentality and strives to create a welcoming environment and provide clients with the skills of empowerment to acknowledge their strengths. 

FNHA APPROVED PROVIDER

   Lipika has completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University. Lipika has also completed her Bachelor’s degree in human and social development, specializing in child and youth care at the University of Victoria. Lipika also received a diploma in Early Childhood Education from Island University. Lipika has been working in the field of social work with individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges for the last 15 years. Lipika believes in a collaborative, strength based approach, which honours each clients unique needs. She understands the importance of providing clients with a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment. Lipika is passionate about walking alongside others in their wellness journey and is excited to join the ProMentality team.

FNHA APPROVED PROVIDER

  Jo is empathetic, encouraging, and grateful. He joined the ProMentality team with years of experience as a helper. Jo holds a Bachelor of Arts majoring in psychology from the University of Winnipeg, where he also completed a teaching degree. Foundational to his success in teaching is listening to the concerns of students and facilitating pathways for their success. As a former athlete and long-time coach, Jo understands how to enhance performance in sport and life.

Jo graduated with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) from Yorkville University, a program that emphasized a Culturally Sensitive and Socially Just counselling approach, and Jo demonstrates care for a diversity of people. Jo is oriented to take an eclectic approach, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Adlerian, and Solution Focused therapy, depending on the client’s needs. Jo is considerate of spiritual matters with a degree in Christian Studies from what is now Canadian Mennonite University. Jo applies Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman method when working with couples and families. Jo’s work ethic, imagination, and interpersonal skills make him ready for therapeutic relationships though ProMentality.

ICBC APPROVED PROVIDER

(AWAITING CVAP APPROVAL)

Jaycee completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University. She has also received her bachelor’s degree and Master in Business Administration from Troy University in Alabama, where she played softball and coached after the completion of her playing career. Jaycee has an extensive background in sport performance and will also be pursuing her designation of Mental Performance Consultant with the Canadian Sports Psychology Association, her Precision Nutrition Level 1 certification, and training in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. She is beyond excited to learn from and work with the ProMentality staff to provide clients with a safe, caring, and non-judgmental space to facilitate growth in their walk in wellness.

ICBC APPROVED PROVIDER

Maria has completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) degree at Yorkville University. Her background is in medicine with a bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery (MBBS). This experience allowed her to work with the biomedical model and strengthened her belief in the biopsychosocial model. Maria aligns with the humanistic and person-centered approach. She is empathic, compassionate, views clients to be the experts of their lives, and aims to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients. She is in the process of completing DBT skills training. She plans on completing further training in DBT and CBT. She is excited to be a part of the ProMentality team and wishes to work in collaboration with her clients to support and empower them by providing them with the necessary skills. 

ICBC APPROVED PROVIDER

(AWAITING FNHA APPROVAL)

Krysia has completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and is excited to start work at ProMentality. Her background has been sports based but she also has experience working with individuals with autism and other developmental issues such as ADHD and FASD due to her prior work as a respite provider and behavioral interventionist. Through this work she has coached and counselled a variety of diverse individuals of all ages with different traumas, anxieties, depression and stressors.

She has Dialectical Behavioral Therapy training and will complete an EMDR certification by the end of summer 2024. She uses a holistic, client-centered approach and pulls on many different therapeutic modalities depending on client need and preference. She is warm and accepting and hopes to collaborate with her clients in finding the right solutions for them. She will also provide an open ear for those who wish to just talk.

Kirsten’s passion in counselling is to create a relationship based on warmth, trust, and hope. She aims to take a holistic, client-centred approach where clients feel accepted and challenged to grow in meaningful ways. Kirsten tailors her approach based on the specific goals and strengths of the client, so that each client experiences therapy that is a good fit for them. 

Kirsten has a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) degree from Yorkville University. She also holds a Bachelor of Education from UBC and has worked as an elementary school teacher and school counsellor. Kirsten is passionate about the healing benefits of nature and has completed advanced training in nature-assisted therapy. She has also received training in Brainspotting, Narrative Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Kirsten is honoured to support clients in their healing journey and strives to empower clients with tangible tools to bring about the changes they are looking for.