Donna brings extensive experience, knowledge, and skills using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy in her work with individuals, families, and groups over the past two decades. She supports clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. She particularly enjoys the challenge of helping with the complex behaviors related to Borderline Personality Disorder. Responsible for pioneering new programming for the treatment of BPD in the Alberta public health sector, she is a passionate and dedicated expert on how complicated mental health issues are treated in the province. She founded Inner Solutions™ in 2003 and has since built a strong team that is committed to guiding clients to wellness and helping them build a life worth living.

 

She provides training, supervision and consultation to mental health professionals in the application of the DBT program. Donna is also highly regarded for her capacity to provide workshops and education sessions on a multitude of mental health topics. Please contact her directly if you wish to have her do a keynote at your convention or Annual General Meeting.

Note: Due to Jessica's caseload and diverse role on the team, she is not currently accepting new clients. This will not be reassessed until Spring 2020.

 

Jessica is one of our senior clinicians and serves as the Associate Director of Clinical Services by overseeing clinical services and program management. 

 

She also supervises the clinical work delivered by the team and supervises provisional psychologists registered with the Alberta College of Registered Psychologists.

 

We are very proud to announce that she is the first psychologist in Alberta to be Certified in DBT by the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification^TM (DBT-LBC), the most stringent certification available regarding the practice of DBT.

 

Her special interest is working with the parents of teens/young adults who experience BPD.  She carries a case load providing individual psychotherapy as well as facilitating both the DBT Skills Group and the DBT-A (Adolescent) Multi-Family Skills Group.  Jessica is also trained with experience in ‘Cognitive Behavioural Therapy’ and ‘Prolonged Exposure Therapy for Trauma.’

Jessica provides education and information via co-facilitating workshops hosted by Inner Solutions™ and talks to school counsellors and mental health professionals on the topic of BPD in adolescents and treatment with DBT.

 

When not at work she enjoys outdoor activities such as camping and hiking with her husband, daughters, and dogs. She understands the value of living a mindful life and practices mindfulness daily.

Erin is a Registered Provisional Psychologist and is trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Approaches. She has a Master's of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Although she works with clients of all ages, she specializes in working with adolescent and pre-adolescent clients. She is passionate about the process of DBT and helping clients learn the skills to change problematic behaviours and learn to create a life worth living. Her areas of interest are depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and grief.

 

Her decision to pursue a career in the mental health field was made after the sudden loss of her younger brother in her early 20s. Going through grief counselling herself and then volunteering for a grief counselling program ignited her passion for the profession.

 

Outside of work Erin enjoys playing outside with her family and animals (cats, dogs, and horses)!

Chaya is a registered clinical social worker, having completed a Master of Social Work degree at New York University in 2008.

 

Chaya is passionate about all aspects of mental health, having practiced in outpatient, acute inpatient, and long term care settings. She is trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and has experience in working with depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, trauma, and relationships. Chaya is also sensitive to the impact of concurrent medical issues on mental health. She has experience facilitating psychoeducational groups for kids on topics such as relationships, feelings, and abuse.

 

When not at work, Chaya enjoys spending time with her family, particularly when that time is spent baking, playing guitar, or enjoying the outdoors.

 

This therapist is currently on leave.

Brittany is a registered psychologist, graduating in 2015 with a Master's Degree from Adler University in Vancouver, B.C. She is passionate about mental health, well-being, and the field of psychology as a whole.

 

Brittany has been effective in combining cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy with a personalized, compassionate approach. She finds it very important to balance both acceptance and change in the therapy process, so that clients feel understood, while also gaining the skills needed to make real shifts in their lives. Brittany prides herself on being authentic and transparent throughout the therapy process, and joins with individuals to determine goals and develop the necessary skills to create a life worth living.

 

Brittany has worked with many mental health concerns, but is experienced in working with: anxiety/panic, addiction, trauma, depression, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, positive psychology, and group therapy. Through her work, Brittany has developed compassion for treating individuals with complex mental health concerns such as Borderline Personality Disorder.

 

Brittany is warm, empathetic, and passionate about helping people to flourish. She loves to have exciting experiences, and finds new things to do every chance she gets. In her spare time, you can often find her by the water, camping, or somewhere in the mountains. When she is at home, she is often spending time with friends and family, enjoying yoga, cooking, being crafty, or learning.

Travis holds a Master's of Social Work degree from the University of Calgary, with a Clinical Specialization.

 

Travis knew at a young age that he wanted to be a therapist. His experiences have included working with moderate to severe mental health concerns, crisis intervention, addictions, anger management, emotional regulation, and acting as a group facilitator with a focus on mental health skills training. His practice is guided by Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapies, and mindfulness-based interventions.

 

He pursued a career in counselling to have a direct and positive impact on the lives of others, and help people thrive in their circumstances. Recognizing that asking for help is one of the hardest things an individual can do, he provides his hard fast support to help those willing to make a commitment to overcome the barriers and challenges they face.

 

In his spare time Travis enjoys reading, rock climbing, swimming, travelling, and spending time with family and friends.

Janice is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists and completed a Master's of Counselling Psychology degree from Athabasca University.

 

Janice has experience working with youth and adults in the areas of mental health, grief, mindfulness, as well as youth employment. Janice has facilitated a variety of psychoeducational and therapeutic groups for grief, employability skills, mental health, and family support for a loved a one with a mental illness.

 

Janice is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and person-centered approaches. She uses a warm, validating, and empathetic approach to collaborate with clients to identify challenges and create meaningful change. She is passionate about every individuals’ unique journey to living an authentic and meaningful life.

 

Janice believes in gratitude, laughter, and the power of human connection. In her spare time she can be found hiking or skiing in the mountains, travelling, gardening, cooking, or spending time with friends and family.

Andrew is a Registered Psychologist with a Master of Science degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Calgary.

Andrew believes in the inherent worth and value of every client who comes through the door, and is dedicated to joining with them and helping to harness their capacity to overcome challenges. He strives to create an inclusive and validating therapeutic experience that finds the balance between acceptance and change. Andrew has a background in working with adolescents and young adults, and has expanded his work with adults of all ages and stages. Andrew’s practice is informed by Dialectical Behaviour, Cognitive Behavioural, and Client-Centred therapies, and he has experience working with a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, grief, emotion regulation, family conflict, ADHD, and self-esteem.

 

Outside of work, Andrew enjoys spending time with his family and friends, writing and performing music, and playing board games.

Andrea works with children, adolescents, and adults providing psychological assessment, consultation, and psychoeducation. Andrea has worked in public and rural schools, not-for-profit agencies, and mental health clinics with a wide range of clients of all ages and with unique strengths and areas of need. She has extensive training and experience in the assessment of learning disorders, intellectual ability, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), mood and anxiety disorders, language disorders, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. With her training and experience in educational psychology, Andrea is able to provide consultation to your child’s school for individual program plan (IPP) development or effective strategies for the classroom.

Andrea especially enjoys working with young people and their families who are searching for an answer as to why they are struggling at school, at work, or in their daily experiences. She takes a comprehensive, systems-approach to assessment, seeking input from families and schools to fully understand the individual and their experience.

When she gets a spare moment, Andrea enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, staying active, knitting, and crafting.