MCP/BEdu/RCC

Life is hard enough that you shouldn't have to go through it alone. You have a life full of experiences that are uniquely your own. Anxiety and depression can challenge these thoughts, quietly at first, but then grow to feel like chaos all at once. I focus my clinical work with school aged children, adolescents, people with Autism, and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and self harm. We work together to make sense of the difficult feelings and to experience them together as we work together to undo aloneness. As we explore different emotions, I provide space for growth in self-awareness and self-compassion.

Through curiosity and self-compassion, you and I will integrate all the pieces together, including past events and feelings about the future to encourage your growth as a perfectly, imperfect individual. I use an integrative counselling approach based from a Somatic lens, drawing on Narrative therapy and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy.

You are not alone in this world; I want to be able to come along side you to strengthen your skills that you've adapted along the way, as well as collaborate on new pathways we can explore together towards increased self-awareness. You know you best, and if you choose, I want to be able to walk with you and support you in a way that adds new insight.

I have a Masters of Arts of Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, as well as a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Bachelors of Education from Trinity Western University. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#17779) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC).The focus of my clientele ranges within 14 -30 of age, dealing with presenting issues of anxiety, stress, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, grief and loss, and traumatic events.

I am experienced as a full-time teacher and counsellor with the Public School District, which has imparted me with additional skills and understanding when dealing with educational stress and working towards advocating for the least restricted learning environment.

Masters of Arts of Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology
Bachelors of Education from Trinity Western University
Registered Clinical Counsellor (#17779) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC).

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New clients please contact me directly for any inquiries or to book first session.
Initial session is not bookable online.

E: janelletraber@thrive-life.ca

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