Donna brings extensive experience, knowledge and skills using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral 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.

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 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 Behavioral 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 dog. 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 Behaviour Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Approaches. 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)!

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 behavioural 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 life. 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.

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.

Travis holds a Masters 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 behavioral, cognitive behavioral 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.

Sheena’s background in counselling comes from her work in community mental health as well as her work in frontline care. She is trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

 

Her areas of interest include: trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse/addiction, self-esteem and stress management.

 

She has valued working with a diverse range of clients and has worked with both individuals and couples. She entered into counselling because she is passionate about helping people create lasting and meaningful changes in their lives.

 

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her young son and husband. She likes to travel and be outdoors whenever possible. She also enjoys art, museums and making crafts with her son.

Andrew is a Registered Provisional Psychologist, with a Master of Science degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Calgary. Andrew will be completing his provisional requirements and licensing as a fully registered psychologist this fall.

 

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.

 

Outside of work, Andrea is completing her PhD in School and Applied Child Psychology. When she gets a spare moment, Andrea enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, staying active, knitting and crafting.