Jena works with youth (13 - 18 years old) and adults who suffer from trauma, stress, relationship issues, boundary setting, anxiety, depression, and sexual and gender exploration. Jena has a special interest working with the LGBTQ* community and strives to make a safe and welcoming space for them. She also has a passion for working with addictions and has 10+ years experience working with this population in residential treatment settings and, more recently, private practice. Recently she taught psycho-educational workshops in a residential inpatient setting. The workshops were about concurrent disorders, self-esteem, anger management, and healthy communication.

Jena works primarily from an attachment lens and is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). She also uses techniques from Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused Therapy.

Jena is a Registered Psychologist, Psychologists Association of Alberta member, and EMDR therapist. She received her Bachelor of Science, Specialization in Psychology with Completion of the Industrial Internship in Psychology from the University of Alberta (2013). She completed her Masters of Counseling Psychology at City University of Seattle - Calgary Campus.

In her spare time, Jena can usually be found doing something active like climbing, hiking, Muay Thai, or lifting weights. When not being active she likes to spend time with her nephew, reading books, or sitting down with her partner watching movies or playing video games.

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Welcome! I’m a queer arab therapist and I provide therapy to adults from all walks of life. I’m especially passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ population and women in the trades. Coming from a background of various physically demanding jobs, I understand the unique experience of this type of work. The most important aspect of therapy for me is building strong therapeutic relationships. We are humans helping humans through hardships, so I prioritize building a trustworthy, safe, and warm foundation for you to feel comfortable in those vulnerable moments.

I approach therapy collaboratively where you are an active participant in the process. I typically work from a cognitive behavioural lens, so I explore problematic thoughts, emotions, and behaviours based on what you’re struggling with. Together, we will come up with a treatment plan that feels good to you.

Growth isn’t always a linear process and I understand that the journey of therapy can be difficult. There will be times of discomfort and lots of emotions, but I will walk that path with you. I’m keen on adding a touch of humour to my sessions or referencing nerdy things, so if that sounds like a good fit then don’t hesitate to reach out!

Welcome! I’m a queer arab therapist and I provide therapy to adults from all walks of life. I’m e... Read More