About Jade | V.I.T.

I have spent most of my career working with individuals, couples, and families. I have worked in numerous community mental health agencies, as well as co-operated a company focused on helping families through the challenges of addiction. I have specialized training in individual therapy, couples’ therapy, family therapy, interventions, conducting assessments, crisis-intervention, and group therapy.

I hold a diploma in Criminology and a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology from Malaspina University (now Vancouver Island University). I have a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology from The University of Athabasca. I am dually licensed as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and a Board Registered Interventionist (BRI).

I have additional training and specialization with multiple approaches to addiction, relationships, and trauma. Some of the approaches I believe in and received training are Satir family therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Bowen family systems, Relational Empowerment therapy (RLT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Sex addiction therapy (CSAT). I am also qualified to assess substance use and placement, sex addiction and partner trauma from sex addiction. I am a board registered Interventionist, which means I have extensive experience working with families in areas of substance and process addictions, as well as mental health challenges. If you are curious to know more about my experience, training, and credentials, please contact me and I will be happy to send you a copy of my CV.

I am inspired seeing individuals grow and face the challenges in their lives. I am passionate about working with couples to heal and strengthen their relationships. I love witnessing families find systemic health and communication. I love what I do and am happy to help in any way I can.

In addition to my training and experience, I believe my fun-loving, honest, down to earth personality will immediately put you at ease! I am known for being direct, caring, approachable and supportive. I am compassionate and create a presence to attend to whatever you bring to our work together. I see you and your relationships holistically. I have a passion for helping others while they navigate through vulnerable, challenging and exciting times in their lives. I am not an expert, but instead, an informed, ethical and trained guide. I have faced adversity myself in life and landed on the other side more enlightened and content. I want to help you in the same way. I will guide you through the process to you see what is holding you back and live life to the fullest.

In addition to having a career I love, I am a parent, a grandparent, a wife and a member of a family. These rich roles and experiences make me who I am and inform my work with you. It is my hope for you to look forward to therapy sessions and see the value of having a trained professional assist you with your process. My goal is to have you find the help you are looking for. I am honoured to walk with you on your journey!

You can contact me through my company and collaborative, Vancouver Island Therapy, at info@vancouverislandtherapy.ca or 778-269-4673.

Vancouver Island Therapy

Jade is the owner and director of Vancouver Island Therapy. Vancouver Island Therapy offers individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and trauma treatment. We also offer sex addiction treatment for the addict and spousal trauma for sexual addiction. Additionally, we facilitate interventions, ongoing family meetings, and recovery coaching. We also have many other practitioners in the healing field such as acupuncture, massage therapy, naturopathic services available or able to refer to practitioners we trust. There are also options for graduate practicum supervision, peer supervision, and supervision and ongoing professional development. Please inquire at info@vancouverislandtherapy.ca

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