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Janine Oleski - M.A. CCC

Janine Oleski - M.A. CCC

Janine Oleski - M.A. CCC

  

Janine has over 10 years of experience and training. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and has provided clinical services through the St. Boniface Hospital Department of Clinical Health Psychology and the Victoria General Hospital Department of Research and Evaluation. She also organizes research projects on the efficac

  

Janine has over 10 years of experience and training. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and has provided clinical services through the St. Boniface Hospital Department of Clinical Health Psychology and the Victoria General Hospital Department of Research and Evaluation. She also organizes research projects on the efficacy of health and mental health services. Janine has studied the process of inner awakening, various meditation techniques (Buddhist, Transcendental, Yogic, Insight Oriented), the perennial philosophy, and esotericism.

Janine has trained in person-centered therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, emotion focused therapy, group therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, clinical hypnotherapy, crisis intervention, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and experiential psychotherapy.

Janine has the ability to feel energetic vibrations intuitively and can sense the multidimensional experiences of others. She works with a holistic approach using techniques which best suit the client’s needs, assisting them to assimilate their experience and achieve a more balanced state of being.

Melissa Clark - MSc, MA

Janine Oleski - M.A. CCC

Janine Oleski - M.A. CCC

  

  

Are you fatigued of battling in an endless loop, feeling helpless and angry, waking up in the middle of the night, experiencing flashbacks and anxiety, and feeling exhausted, depressed, and hopeless? Do you find your water glass always overflowing, no matter what you do to alleviate the stress that is occurring in your life. 


Have you 

  

  

Are you fatigued of battling in an endless loop, feeling helpless and angry, waking up in the middle of the night, experiencing flashbacks and anxiety, and feeling exhausted, depressed, and hopeless? Do you find your water glass always overflowing, no matter what you do to alleviate the stress that is occurring in your life. 


Have you commenced using negative coping mechanisms such as alcohol, Netflix, food or narcotics to numb away the pain that you’re experiencing on a daily basis. Sometimes life throws us wicked curveballs, testing our strength and weaknesses, where we often feel like we are constantly stuck in a dark place feeling hopeless. I would love to walk alongside you, and help you build and gain the strength and confidence to defeat life’s battles.


With my empathetic, non-judgmental and helping personality, I am able to create a safe environment for you to feel comfortable in this journey. Through my own personal experience, I know that life can be cruel, but there is always a helping hand that will guide you out of the darkest days. I highly value therapeutic relationships and believe it is the key to making the journey easier. I am here to help you build resilience, to connect with your emotions, reprocess your trauma and regain your sense of self that has been lost in your traumatic experiences.


I hold two Master degrees, one in Psychology from the United Kingdom and a Masters in Counselling Psychology from Canada. I have four years experience working with incarcerated youth and applying CBT. I also have experience using other interventions such as SFBT, EFT, TF-CBT, Client-Centred approach and others. Finally, I have my training certification for clinical interventions for cPTSD such as EMDR and am biligual in french and english.  


Choosing to start your journey and choosing the perfect person to experience those dark moments with, can be frightening. Life’s a climb, but the view is great, and hopefully I can be the one to show you that.

Jennifer Cooke, M.A. Psych, Psychotherapist

David Lazarko Psychotherapist, B.Sc.(Maj.), B.Ed., M.Ed.

David Lazarko Psychotherapist, B.Sc.(Maj.), B.Ed., M.Ed.

 

  

 

Welcome! I look forward to meeting you and walking with you on your journey. I am trained in a variety of counselling styles including CBT, Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Emotion Centered Therapy and Play Therapy. I work from an eclectic perspective and incorporate person- centered techniques into my work. 

I hold a Master

 

  

 

Welcome! I look forward to meeting you and walking with you on your journey. I am trained in a variety of counselling styles including CBT, Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Emotion Centered Therapy and Play Therapy. I work from an eclectic perspective and incorporate person- centered techniques into my work. 

I hold a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and post graduate diplomas in Play Therapy and School Counselling. I have worked in English and Immersion schools, on reserves and in Winnipeg. 

I am nonjudgemental and have worked with clients referred through the justice system. Prior to becoming a parent, I volunteered with Circles of Support and Accountability and believe in the innate goodness of every human. 

I am the proud mother and auntie of BIPOC girls who are neurodivergent and have challenged me to see the world through different lenses. I understand the difficulty and joy of single parenting in today’s economy. 

English is my first language but I speak French fluently. It is my hope that through our work together, you will enjoy reduced stress and anxiety and enjoy greater mental wellness. 

David Lazarko Psychotherapist, B.Sc.(Maj.), B.Ed., M.Ed.

David Lazarko Psychotherapist, B.Sc.(Maj.), B.Ed., M.Ed.

David Lazarko Psychotherapist, B.Sc.(Maj.), B.Ed., M.Ed.

 

  

David brings a unique perspective to his journey as a counselor, having served as a treatment foster parent and a teacher within the public school system. Currently pursuing his Master's in Counseling Psychology, he is dedicated to integrating his experiential knowledge with formal training. His therapeutic approach is rooted in client

 

  

David brings a unique perspective to his journey as a counselor, having served as a treatment foster parent and a teacher within the public school system. Currently pursuing his Master's in Counseling Psychology, he is dedicated to integrating his experiential knowledge with formal training. His therapeutic approach is rooted in client-centered principles, emphasizing emotional and somatic processing. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems, and Jungian and Existentialist ideas, David addresses a wide range of emotional concerns. Mindfulness techniques and trauma-informed perspectives enrich his practice, promoting holistic healing.

Central to David's philosophy is the belief in the innate resilience of the human spirit and the body-mind's capacity for self-healing. He strives to create a safe and transparent environment where clients can explore their experiences without judgment. Respect for professional and personal boundaries and client autonomy is paramount in fostering a trusting therapeutic relationship. David views life's challenges as opportunities for personal evolution and development. He values the integration of the spiritual and psychological dimensions of healing

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