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

Ginny has completed  her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Simon Fraser University, with a joint major in Criminology and Psychology. Ginny has also worked with the Canadian Red Cross, supporting families whose children have been admitted to BCCH for extended stays. She is excited to be working with ProMentality and supporting clients.

 ICBC & FNHA APPROVED PROVIDER 

Jodi is not currently accepting new clients.

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 

 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. 

   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.

***Jo is seeing clients for Virtual Only***

   Jo 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. While he completed a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) from Yorkville University, Jo is growing aware of his positivity, caring, and capability to be strategic and resourceful on behalf of his clients. Jo is oriented to select from constructivist strains of psychotherapy, including Adlerian, Narrative, and Solution Focused approaches and carries humility and curiosity that allows for exploration from the client’s perspective. Jo is considerate of spiritual matters with a degree in Christian Studies from what is now Canadian Mennonite University. Jo is pursuing formal education in Marriage and Family Counselling, having previously worked alongside couples in a mentorship capacity. Jo is empathetic, encouraging, and grateful. Jo’s work ethic, imagination, and interpersonal skills make him ready for therapeutic relationships through ProMentality. 

 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.