Navigating life’s challenges—depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, career stress—can feel overwhelming. But you don’t have to face them alone.
I approach therapy with a trauma-informed, compassionate lens that prioritizes your experiences. My goal is to foster deeper self-awareness and equip you with practical tools to help you move forward with confidence.
In our counseling sessions, we’ll create a safe and supportive environment to openly address barriers that have been holding you back. Together, we’ll uncover the hurdles impacting your life and relationships, helping you recognize your strengths and build resilience. Over time, this process can make daily experiences feel less overwhelming and more manageable.
I deeply believe that every individual carries an innate ability to grow and heal—even if it’s not immediately apparent. With extensive personal experience and a strong commitment to recovery, I offer an authentic understanding of what it feels like to be in the client’s shoes. Taking the first step toward healing is both intimidating and empowering, and I’m here to guide you through it.
Who I Work With
My practice is inclusive, serving: ✔ Young teens & young adults ✔ Couples & individuals ✔ Single mothers & single men ✔ LGBTQ+ clients
I offer therapy for challenges such as:
- Anxiety & social anxiety
- Relationship struggles
- Depression & career stress
- Parenting difficulties & school avoidance
- Trauma & adolescent development
- LGBTQ+ identity exploration
Based in Coquitlam, BC, I work with clients from surrounding areas including Surrey, Langley, Kelowna, Vancouver, Ontario, and more.
Professional Experience & Advocacy
In addition to my work as a Registered Professional Counsellor, I serve as a Designated Representative with the Immigration and Refugee Board and have worked as a mental health worker at Riverview Hospital. For over a decade, I’ve led community initiatives supporting vulnerable populations. I actively advocate for mental health awareness, particularly for crisis intervention teams in the Lower Mainland.
Training & Qualifications
- Diploma in Counselling Therapy for Private Practice (Academic Distinction), 2024
- Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (In Progress)
- Internal Family Systems Trauma Treatment Program (In Progress)
- Gottman Method for Couples – Level 1, 2024
- Decolonizing Mental Health for Complex PTSD, 2024
- Health Care Assistant Certificate, 2021
- Community Mental Health Worker Certificate, 2020
- When Love Hurts Training Workshop, 2008
Professional Memberships
🛡 Canadian Professional Counselling Association – Member since 2024
🛡 Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists – Member since 2024
Let’s take this journey together. You are capable of healing, growth, and transformation—I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Jessa Turner, RPC-c CPCA (#4638)