Relationship Issues Therapists in R3C

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I believe connections are the most important part of the human experience. Connections with the self, with others, with nature – all connections are crucial to wellness. It is from this perspective that I approach therapeutic practice. Influenced by attachment theory and postmodern approaches, I work primarily with collaborative and solution-focused methodologies. In summary, this means that I see you as the expert in your life, and myself as a skilled conversational partner who can help you to shift perspectives and reach your unique goals.

***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 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.

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

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 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.

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.

I come to this profession by way of lived experience, having spent decades in deep emotional pain, always feeling I was never “enough.” Consistently engaging in counselling, as well as tools and psycho-education for trauma resolution, has led me to find safety in body I had once disowned. I now have a sense of worthiness and peace that I never imagined possible. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, self-criticism, relationship issues, or symptoms of trauma, we will co-create a compassionate container for exploration and healing.

EMDR trained Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 17 years experience working in addiction services and mental health as a Clinical Counsellor and also as a Clinical Supervisor. I have recently moved back to Winnipeg from Vancouver where it is my hope to continue my passion of doing one to one clinical work. I have worked extensively within the 2SLGBTQQIA+* community, addictions, mental health, couples counselling, grief and loss and trauma. Fees are $140for individual sessions and $150 for EMDR sessions.

I’m so glad you’re looking to take good care of yourself and reach for support. Whether you’re wanting to establish better self-care habits, processing childhood trauma, cope with ADHD, depression or anxiety, or explore aspects of your identity, I'm in your corner. Taking a narrative therapy approach with an anti-oppressive lens, I utilize somatic and mindfulness interventions integrated with a cognitive behavioral mindfulness (CBTm) framework. I’m here to support you in owning your story and living well today.

Being human can be really hard. In therapy, we can co-create an atmosphere that is safe for you to share and facilitates growth. Areas of exploration may include: tools for nervous system safety, stabilization and recovery. How unmet expectations you have of yourself, of others, or from others may be impacting you. How to effectively work with guilt, grief, trauma and shame. How to manage personal and/or work stress and how to maintain healthy relationships through connection to self and community care. Currently I have a waitlist however, low rates may be available through the student therapist who works under my supervision.

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.

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.