Experience:
3+ years, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with BC Association of Clinical Counsellor (BCACC), Membership with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), Masters of Science in Psychology (MScP).
Specialties:
Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Trauma, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Family Therapy, Adolescent & Youth-Centered therapy.
Approach:
Therapy should not be a one-size-fits-all experience. A fully customized plan that is molded for each individual is far more beneficial and maintains the sole focus on the client. Additionally, I believe that the most crucial work is done outside of sessions which is why clients are often equipped with tools in the form of activities, assignments and supplementary resources to be utilized in between appointments.
Experience:
3+ years, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with BC Association of Clinical Counse...
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Jessica Kalia is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in good standing with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. She obtained her Master of Counselling Psychology from City University of Seattle while being on the Dean’s List throughout her graduate program. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Being passionate about the mental health field, she published a Master’s Thesis titled, “Child and Adolescent Depression: Using a CBT Approach”. Further, in May 2016, she attended the Neuroscience for Clinicians: Brain Change for Stress, Anxiety, Trauma, Moods and Substance Abuse conference in Houston, Texas. Since 2005, Jessica has been passionately working in the mental health field serving children, adults and seniors. Her specialities include: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief & Loss, Relationship Issues, ADHD, Parenting, Addictions, Stress Management and Personal Growth. She sees a vast variety of patients including: private, ICBC, CVAP, Employee Assistance Programs and many others.
Jessica Kalia is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in good standing with the BC Association of Cli...
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