Our AMAZING TEAM MEMBERS!

 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. 

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   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.

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  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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

Chantal’s approach to counselling is collaborative, strength-based, person-centered, and culturally sensitive. She recognizes the importance of maintaining a warm, nonjudgmental, and supportive space for clients to feel safe and empowered. Counselling sessions will be tailored to the client’s needs and goals to ensure each client receives appropriate support and care.

Chantal completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) degree at Yorkville University. She holds a B.Sc Psychology from the University of British Columbia and has over 10 years of experience working in church ministry with individuals and families of diverse backgrounds, with a focus on youth, young adults, and adults. Chantal utilizes a biopsychosocial approach to counselling and has trained in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). She is soon to complete training in Compassion-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CF-CBT) and Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) for individual counselling, as well as Gottman method for couples and family counselling.