Hi, I’m Kristy, a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in BC and Alberta, coffee enthusiast and intern at Jody Cook Counselling. I have fifteen years of experience working with complex and diverse populations, with individuals and families in numerous settings and systems. I have a passion for people, for hearing their unique stories, and supporting them through the highs and lows of life.

In 2024, I began the Master of Social Work program at Wilfrid Laurier University to deepen my expertise and to help individuals and families heal and thrive in creative and meaningful ways. Counselling tools are limitless, and with some work and non-judgmental support, you can explore your past and present challenges to navigate and celebrate your future. It can also be used as a form of maintenance for those who simply need an honest and encouraging sounding board.

I bring compassion, curiosity and a warm, practical nature to my practice. Using a collaborative, client-centred and trauma-informed approach, I strive to establish a trusting and inviting space for you to “unpack” your stories at your pace. We will incorporate various evidence-based modalities depending on your symptoms, needs, individual preferences, strengths and goals. My typical practice areas include attachment, trauma, relationships including domestic violence, mood disorders, parenting, family systems and estrangement, boundaries, bereavement, sexual abuse and rural mental health and wellness.

It would be an honor if you chose to share your stories with me, and allowed me to walk your counselling journey with you. Please reach out if you’d like to schedule a consultation, to ask me questions, or to find out how we can work together.

If you are interested in working with me, but don’t see hours that align with your schedule, please reach out so we can figure out a mutually beneficial time to meet.

Hi, I’m Kristy, a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in BC and Alberta, coffee enthusiast and intern ... Read More

Specializes in working with adults, couples and groups in the areas of adjusting to parenthood, postpartum/perinatal mental health, depression, anxiety, life transitions and grief/loss. Has Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)

I am a Registered Social Worker in Alberta, practicing in the Edmonton area and a Licensed Social Worker in Northwest Territories where I am able to provide telehealth therapy. I have been employed as a social worker for over twenty years. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Alberta in 1996 and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Calgary in 1999. In 2020, I completed the Master of Social Work program through Wilfrid Laurier University.

My areas of special interest and expertise include depression, anxiety, postpartum mood disorders, grief and loss, relationship issues and adjustment to new or stressful life circumstances. I offer group therapy for women experiencing postpartum depression and/or postpartum anxiety.

My goal is to work collaboratively with clients in order to support individuals and couples in achieving goals they have set for themselves using a client-centered approach.

Specializes in working with adults, couples and groups in the areas of adjusting to parenthood, p... Read More