Everyone deserves quality mental health care
Mental health services are not accessible to many people. Everyone should have access to quality mental health services when they need it. I am happy to partner with graduate students to offer low-cost counselling appointments to those in need.
How does this work?
Psychology/counselling graduate students require supervised practice as part of their degree requirements. Students are very interested in learning and developing their clinical skills. Because they are still in training, we are able to offer their services at reduced rates
All graduate interns at Hopeful Horizons are under the direct supervision of Ashley Bishop Lapierre, Registered Psychologist, and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C).
Graduate interns have a special interest in women's mental health and train in this specialty area as part of their internship. I only take on students with whom I feel confident about their therapeutic knowledge and skills.
Quality Counselling Care
Graduate intern therapists can offer ethical and effective counselling services. The quality of your counselling experience is not jeopardized by working with a student. In fact, many students are eager to learn and spend a lot of time reflecting and preparing for client sessions.
Furthermore, all client work is overseen by a Registered Psychologist. You get the two of us on your team.
Low-cost Counselling for Alberta Residents 18+
Low-cost counseling appointments are available to Alberta residents (18+) for a fee of $50 per session (or less if needed - just ask and we will accommodate)
Are you ready to start your therapy journey?
Meet Jessica Giesbrecht!
BScN, RN, Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology Student
"Hi! My name is Jessica, and I am a graduate intern therapist at Hopeful Horizons.
I have worked in healthcare as a Registered Nurse for nearly 20 years and began working exclusively in Mental Health in 2017. Since then, I’ve been able to work in Child Psychiatry, Community Treatment Order programs, Intellectual Disability programs, and general mental health walk-in clinics.
While working as a nurse in busy hospitals, I developed an interest in mental health. I began seeking education to support people in mental health distress and soon fell in love with psychology and therapy.
I am interested in working with women and those struggling with medical conditions. I am a strong advocate for social justice and have always been interested in working with neurodivergent clients. With a background in nursing, I also have a great deal of experience with physical health conditions and understand the struggle of having to explain yourself to a multitude of providers.
When you break a bone, you get help from a professional. When you are having a hard time mentally, it is important to receive the support you need.
Outside of work, I am a mother, wife, child, sibling, aunt, friend, and woman. I enjoy being in nature and spending time with the people I love."
Jessica works under the supervision of Ashley Bishop Lapierre, Registered Psychologist.
Book a Low-Cost Counselling Appointment
Schedule an appointment with Jessica today!
If you have any questions about the Low-Cost Counselling Program, email ashley@hopefulforizons.ca or CONTACT through this website.