Our AMAZING TEAM MEMBERS!

  Lipika is currently working on completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University. Lipika 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 as an intern. 

Jo joins 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 completing 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.

After an extensive career as a professional accountant, Angelique resolved it was time to partner her natural gifts of sensitivity, compassion, and discernment with her personal and professional experiences to pursue her Master of Arts in Counselling and Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University. Angelique is excited to join the ProMentality team. Angelique is passionate about helping individuals overcome life's challenges by exposing limiting beliefs, promoting positive psychology, and helping redefine a healthy self-perception. These skills and attributes were well utilized during her time as Director of a woman's transition house, focusing on addiction recovery, childhood trauma, and abusive relationships. She has also volunteered in the community through various organizations that support recovery from substance abuse and homelessness. 

Angelique is passionate about lifelong learning and has additional education and training, which includes a certificate in Critical Incident Stress Management from the Justice Institute of BC, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). Angelique will complete EMDR training and The Gottman Method Couples Therapy this fall. Angelique undertakes to empower her clients while providing a safe, non-judgmental environment.  

 Jaycee is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University. She 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.  

 Maria is currently completing 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 as an intern and wishes to work in collaboration with her clients to support and empower them by providing them with the necessary skills. 

Gurprit is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University. She received her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice at the University of the Fraser Valley. She has over 15 years of experience working with individuals who struggle with mental health and addictions.

Gurprit strives to create a safe, non-judgemental and empathetic space for healing. She works from a person-centered approach that empowers individuals to work on their personal goals, while feeling understood and supported. Gurprit is passionate about supporting people in their journey and providing the guidance and tools necessary to help them navigate through their challenges. Gurprit’s therapeutic approach includes a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness.

Areas of expertise include struggles with anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, life transitions/direction and personal growth, LGBTQ related issues, work related stress, burn-out, bullying, and self-worth.