Meet our team

Alexandra is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology through

Yorkville University. She has worked as a teacher for the past 11 years, which is where her

passion for helping individuals work through, and overcome, challenges began. Alexandra

believes in working collaboratively, to walk alongside her clients through their personal journeys

to best meet the unique needs of each client.

Alexandra aims to support her clients as they work through the potential challenges of life. Her

areas of interest include women’s mental health, specifically supporting women through their

motherhood journey, as well as those who may be struggling with prenatal or postpartum

depression and/or anxiety. Alexandra strives to support all individuals in gaining greater control

of their lives and developing a sense of empowerment by fostering client self-efficacy, increasing

self-esteem, and developing a sense of autonomy.

Alexandra’s practice focuses on a humanistic approach to psychology. This includes the use of a

strengths-based and person-centered approach, in which Alexandra aims to foster a welcoming

and empathic environment, building on the strengths of her clients in order to meet their

therapeutic goals.

Brenda is in the final stages of completing her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. With a background as a yoga and meditation teacher, she deeply values the potency of mindfulness and connection to the body. One of her interests within the therapeutic setting is to integrate and explore these practices to support your growth and healing.

Brenda takes a holistic approach to counselling, honouring the uniqueness of each individual. She is dedicated to creating a welcoming, nonjudgmental and supportive space where clients can explore their feelings and experiences safely. Brenda firmly believes that you are the expert of your own life and the architect of your future. She works collaboratively and compassionately alongside you to help uncover your own insights and strengths, aiming to foster the confidence needed to navigate whatever life gives you.

In her free time Brenda loves getting into nature, cycling, bouldering, and spending time with her cats and loved ones.

Brianne is currently in the masters of counselling psychology program at Yorkville University, and holds a bachelor’s of social work from Laurentian University. Her focus lies in empowering individuals to cultivate self-esteem and self-worth, and helping them navigate the difficulties of daily life and mental health challenges. She is passionate about supporting mothers struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety, and aims to foster self-confidence amidst the unique stressors of motherhood. She is committed to creating a safe, warm and welcoming space for her clients, that embraces collaboration, positivity and building goals that align with the client’s individual needs. 

Brianne’s areas of interests include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She also incorporates mindfulness and meditation in her approach to meet clients goals and needs.

Brittany is a student member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from St. Mary’s University in Calgary and is currently working towards her master’s degree in counselling psychology from Yorkville University.

Brittany is passionate about helping others. Throughout her school and career journey, she has followed an interest in working with and learning about people and cultures; she takes on a culturally sensitive approach in her work. Brittany also has experience working in early childhood education and she has done volunteer work with various children’s programs. As she progresses through her career she hopes that she can help parents and couples with managing change or navigating separation, especially as it relates to the children involved, in order to encourage resilience. 

Brittany has strength in a humanistic approach to psychology. She also enjoys several other methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Strength-Based Therapy. In school, Brittany has also had a concentration in trauma focused therapy.

Chantal (they/she) is currently an intern completing her practicum through Yorkville University. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Mount Royal University in 2018. She also minored in Art History and World Religions so she could explore connections with culture and religion in ways that are not typically taught. She believes deeply in the inherent creativity and resilience of humanity. Likewise, diversity, social justice, and intersectionality are instrumental to her approach—She wants to center the experiences that shape your reality.

Her areas of focus are varied and include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, attachment, ADHD/ADD, autism, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, trauma, personal growth, and eating disorders. 

She is passionate about many approaches and apply them in an integrative way that draws from multiple therapeutic styles depending on your unique needs. The styles that most inspire Her include:

- Humanism, which is defined by its focus on the client and their experience as the experts of their lives.

- Psychodynamics, which investigates the subconscious thoughts and meanings we derive from our experiences and the world around us.

- Narrative, which attends to how we see ourselves in the greater story of our life, and how we can change our place and function in that story.

- Existentialism, which focuses on what we believe gives our lives meaning, and how we can find meaning in life. 

However, she also believes in the value of Cognitive-Behavioural, Dialectic, and Solution-Focused perspectives as well, which independently focus on altering how we think about and interact with the world, ourselves, and our problems on a deeper level. When combined, these approaches can facilitate potent change.

She wants to collaborate with you to find your strengths, the best tools to help you in the moment and in the future, and to help foster confidence as you work together to build a life and self that gives you joy and a sense of fulfillment.

Growing up as a kid that fell between the cracks, she has a deep empathy for others and a personal understanding of the frustrations (and feelings of helplessness) that can come from our larger social, economic, and educational systems. These experiences catapulted her interest in psychology and passion for volunteering with and advocating for the community at large. 

Danica is a counselling intern on her way to completing her Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Her academic journey began with her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of British Columbia, where she discovered her passion for supporting individuals in overcoming life's hurdles.

Drawing from her background, Danica possesses valuable experience in assisting youth with developmental disorders, fueling her passion for supporting young generations. Danica’s areas of interest include ADHD, ADD, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. With a client-centred and strength-based approach, Danica focuses on building upon each client’s strengths, while creating a supportive environment where individuals feel empowered to explore their thoughts and emotions freely. Danica is dedicated to providing personalized care tailored to the unique needs of each client, ensuring they receive the support and guidance necessary to overcome life’s challenges.

In her free time, Danica finds joy in cooking, travelling, and spending quality time with her two beloved dogs.

Julia completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology through the University of British Columbia at the Okanagan Campus. She is currently in her practicum for her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University.

From previous work experience, Julia discovered a passion for supporting individuals who struggle with eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. She upholds a client-centered approach, using the power of empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard to create a safe and non-judgmental space for healing. While also tailoring the approach to the individual in order to address the client's unique needs, preferences, and goals. Her objective is to be a compassionate ally in the healing process and foster resilience and hope in the face of challenges.

She has an interest in the areas of Strength-Based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Humanistic Therapy. In her free time, Julia enjoys yoga, going on walks with her dog, and spending time with friends and family."

Sarah has a B.A. in Anthropology and Sociology from Simon Fraser University and is in the process of

completing her M.A. in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Her path has chased the

question of what it takes to be well. She has weathered storms, experienced abundance and strives for

continual growth, personally and professionally. Sarah recognizes that she is, like others, a work in

progress. She has guided skiing, biking, canoeing and hiking trips and has witnessed the transformative

effects of these experiences. Sarah believes that using nature as a therapeutic partner, can elevate healing

and strengthen connections. Sarah is dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgemental and compassionate

environment, where you can feel understood and acknowledged. She believes that almost all of us have

experienced some form of trauma and has a trauma-informed perspective. She honours diversity and

recognizes that each person's story, worldview and cultural factors shape their unique experience. Sarah

resonates with a person-centred approach and thinks that we are all the experts of our own lives and have

the power within to grow, heal and change. During her practicum, Sarah is keen to apply Solution-

Focused Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapies. She believes in the power

of overcoming and becoming and is in awe of the capacity people have to endure adversity and create

meaningful change.

Tracey (she/they) is completing a Master's degree in counselling psychology from Yorkville University. Tracey has a Bachelor in honours Social Work and Biblical and Theological studies, a diploma in social service work, a certificate in addiction counselling, and ASL & Deaf studies.

Tracey's areas of passion are in youth mental health, queer populations, people with disabilities and their families, and those experiencing trauma.

Tracey is EMDR trained and specializing in trauma, addictions crisis intervention, and suicide prevention. They have also completed training in counselling adolescence, diagnostic criteria, DBT, mindfulness and more. They are also a certified registered chaplain (badge #427) and critical incident stress debriefer (#82011)

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 Trent is completing his master’s degree in counselling psychology through Yorkville University and holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Saskatchewan.

Having worked as an engineer and Project Manager for nearly 20 years, Trent brings a wealth of life experience into his counselling sessions.  This context allows him to understand many factors that can make life and work challenging, including stress, burnout, conflict, relationships, boundaries, and anxiety.  It was against this backdrop that Trent experienced many of his own personal challenges, and his hope is to provide a counselling experience that is as beneficial and healing for his clients, as it has been for him.

Trent will work to understand your unique situation and challenges, bring proven counselling techniques to maximize the benefits to you, help you to identify your goals, and to discover some steps you can take to achieve the changes you want to see in your life.

Trent’s areas of interest include cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), mindfulness approaches, and Bowen’s family systems therapy (BFST).  Trent is trained in the Flash technique.  He is also being trained in eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and may be able to provide EMDR in certain situations.

When he is not counselling, Trent can be found perfecting his espresso-craft, and spending time with his family and friends.