Therapists in R3C

There are times when we may develop thoughts and feelings about ourselves that are no longer useful, that disconnect us from who we really are and from the important people around us. If you are feeling stuck in your thoughts, feelings, or behaviours due to issues such as family conflict, relationship issues, trauma, mental health issues, loss, or addictions, therapy can help you to grow and connect with yourself and those close to you again. Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself or with your partner or family, my approach focuses on helping you to find more presence, compassion, and clarity in your life and relationships.

I hold a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and am a registered Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship issues, stress, or any other mental health challenges, my goals as a therapist remain the same. First, I will learn about these challenges from your perspective. Second, I will try to understand how you have historically attempted to solve these issues on your own (or with help). And third, we will work together to form new and more effective strategies.

Many adults have experienced various forms of childhood trauma and/or neglect, self-criticism, or the feeling that significant relationships have been left unresolved. People often carry old solutions from childhood into their adult lives that are no longer serving them. If you are hoping to get to the root of deep issues and feel better, Jacqueline is passionate about helping people to better understand, accept, express, and positively transform their emotions. Jacqueline believes that a safe, genuine, non-judgmental, and warm relationship with clients is central to the work of therapy.

***IN PERSON AND ONLINE SESSIONS AVAILABLE. Our work has been informed by a number of different therapeutic models. In the last sixteen years we have been dedicated to integrate Narrative Ideas and Social Justice models into our practice. In those conversations that happen in our offices, people can reclaim their own preferred stories and re-define themselves by centering on stories that don't restrict their lives to the definition that the problem imposes on them. It's in the core of our work to believe that people that seeks for counselling come to it with a number of skills, beliefs, values, commitments and abilities.

I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor with over 30 years of experience in both public and private practice settings. I work with adults, couples and families. As Founder of Birch Wellness Center, a multidisciplinary collaborative private practice located in the heart of Winnipeg, I am committed to providing excellence in psychological, emotional and physical health. As an experienced clinician, I help clients resolve issues related to trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. Often clients present with recurrent problematic behaviors that are holding them back, personally and in their relationships with others.

Currently accepting new clients with diverse reasons for referral such as anxiety, panic attacks, depression, relationship issues, and stress management.

I have extensive experience providing therapy and education on a wide range of mental health topics to youth, adults, families and communities. I help people struggling with symptoms consistent with their diagnosed disorders, such as anxiety, and mood disorders as well as those struggling with a compilation of stress in their lives, such as job, family/relationship, trauma, grief or addictions. At times we need extra support and guidance in dealing with life's challenges. I like to build on a person's strengths empowering them to make positive changes, reducing their negative coping and negative thought patterns.

The quality of the relationships we have with ourselves and others really determines the quality of our lives. I believe that within the right therapeutic relationship we can understand the origins of our feelings, impulses, patterns and reactions and begin to feel more in control. I enjoy working with individuals and families who are seeking to deepen their sense of peace within themselves and their relationships.

Welcome to West End Therapy, where the focus is on taking care of your emotional and relationship health. We are a group of compassionate and skilled Marriage & Family Therapists who are here to listen, seek to understand, collaborate with you and share expertise to support your mental health and the health of your relationships. We can help you figure out what patterns are causing distress and find a path that can support you and the ones you love move toward flourishing.

I believe that you carry inherent wisdom about yourself and your needs, and that my role is to approach you with curiosity, respect and validation. If I am invited to join you on your wellness journey I will help you explore your hopes as well as to develop a stronger sense of self-knowledge, self-compassion, and personal wellness. This may be achieved through exploring and altering thought patterns and personal narratives, exploring your relationship with emotions, becoming more in-tuned to your body sensations, exploring attachment and relationship patterns, and considering which coping strategies and behavioral patterns promote wellness or are constricting.

When I began my Practice in 1990, I knew that I was blessed to have landed in a role that captured my brain and my heart but I never could have imagined that it would bring me to the place I am today. Life is full of challenges. It is also potentially full of joys and celebrations. If you find yourself in a difficult or confusing time in your life, give me a call. I can promise a warm and attentive environment as we work together. Please note that I will see you individually, in your relationship, or, within your family unit.

Accepting new clients - I am trained to help individuals with high levels of stress, along with supporting people with anxiety and depression. I am neuro-affirming and often work with people who burnout due to the demands and pressures of the modern world and/or the assumption of a neurotypical world. Often the stress of a job, relationship change, a loss, or a life transition can lead you to feel unsteady. Anxiety and/or depression can also show up in the mix of reactions to a stressful time in your life. You don't have to do this alone.

Sometimes our experiences in life can create challenges that negatively impact our well-being, the relationships we have with others and ourselves, and our view of the world. Reaching out for support when you need it is a sign of self-awareness – a marker of hope that things can feel different and a readiness to explore how. My goal is to provide a space where we can talk openly about the challenges you’ve been experiencing and work towards change that brings greater enjoyment in relationships, including the one with yourself, and life in general.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile and consider me as your therapist. I approach therapy with the belief that my clients' lives contain the necessary ingredients to change, grow and heal themselves and their relationships. My role as your counsellor is to create an environment where you will feel heard and accepted. From here, you will be in a good position to gain insight into yourself, your behavior and your relationships. Once we have this type of insight, we can get to work and create lasting change. I will be there to support you every step of the way.

I am a sex and intimacy counsellor and educator. My approach is sex positive and practical. I provide guidance to improve the sex and intimate life for those single or coupled, of all genders and sexual orientations. My therapeutic approach involves mindfulness, relaxation (CBT), pleasure orientation and somatic awareness. I offer teachings that bring attention to choice and desire, that gives voice to clarity around needs and requests and that centres the requirement of true consent in the sex and intimacy realm. I am a certified Somatic Sex Educator with a masters degree in Educational Leadership, a former nurse and social worker.

The focus of my private practice is on healing unresolved trauma and on developing healthy relationships. The symptoms of unresolved trauma include PTSD, substance abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, OCD, etc... My training in trauma work started in 2007 and is based on the work and teachings of Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing model. Whether you are going through a crisis or wanting to resolve a long-standing issue, therapy can help you gain some insight and can assist you in creating the life you want to live.

Are you a teen or young adult feeling overwhelmed by daily challenges and obstacles? Finding it difficult to manage school, work, relationships and personal identity? You are not alone, many people struggle to navigate these areas. Take a moment in a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without any judgment. As a therapist specializing in adolescent and young adult counselling, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where one can explore their thoughts, inner feelings and concerns openly.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS, DAYS, EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS -Free mindfulness worksheets in my photo gallery below- Let me pour you a cup of coffee or tea and let’s talk. I want to know more about you. You will achieve your goals, in a non-judgemental, safe environment where you can be yourself and speak freely. I primarily work in areas including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, sleep, stress, parenting , coping skills, women’s issues, relationships, conflict, divorce, behavioral issues, and anger management.

We all experience difficult events in our lives. Some of these events happened a long time ago, and have influenced the way that we interact with ourselves and the world. Some of these events are more recent and throw us off the course we were on. We can become stuck in ways of being that are no longer helpful to us end up causing distress. I believe therapy can be a helpful way to process what has or is happening in our lives and encourage healthy adaptation and growth, so we can live our lives with more peace, happiness and connection.