Service Description

Jake is a Marriage and Family Therapy intern who is passionate about creating a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel safe to share their stories at their own pace. He believes that healing often begins when people feel seen, heard, and understood. Jake works from a trauma-informed and family systems perspective, walking alongside clients with curiosity, compassion, and care as they navigate life’s challenges. Jake has experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and adults in community and mental health settings. He is particularly drawn to working with individuals navigating anxiety, stress, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, and relational challenges. His approach is client-centered and collaborative, helping clients explore their experiences while recognizing their strengths, resilience, and capacity for growth. He also has a growing interest in Narrative Therapy and appreciates its collaborative and strength-based approach to helping clients explore and re-author their stories. Areas of Focus: Anxiety and stress Depression Grief and loss Trauma and adverse life experiences ADHD and attention-related challenges Youth and adolescent concerns School and life transition challenges Emotional regulation Relationship and family dynamics Self-esteem and identity exploration Addiction and recovery support Navigating early adulthood and life transitions and more... Summary of Qualifications: Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (In Progress), Trinity Western University Bachelor of Arts in Human Services: Counselling Diploma in Youth Work Training and Therapeutic Approaches: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Satir Model of Therapy Family Systems Therapy Trauma-informed practice