As Intrinsic’s multifaceted collaborator, Jaimee is a Registered Psychologist and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology from Mount Royal University, as well as a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Her diverse experience in community-based rehabilitation, non-profit organizations and private practice have equipped her with a holistic view of the mental health field. Today, Jaimee gravitates towards helping others navigate their healing journey as they face challenges with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, trauma, stress, poor self-esteem and confidence, work concerns, PTSD, and chronic health concerns.

Nurturing through validation and acceptance, Jaimee’s aim is to harbour a therapeutic relationship built on mutual trust and collaboration. But it’s not all so serious—she also embraces humour to bring a light-hearted and relatable feel to every session. With formal training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure Treatment for PTSD, Jaimee uses her diverse background to weave in strategies that will empower you, build and foster resilience, and teach skills to help you live a fulfilling, worthwhile life. In this mutual exchange, Jaimee appreciates the lessons she can learn from her clients and finds pride watching on as they achieve their goals.

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As Intrinsic’s community-cultivator, Cari is a residing counsellor and educator and holds professional designation as a Registered Social Worker with the Alberta College of Social Work. B.C. born, Cari completed her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work close to home. She then pursued her Masters in Social Work, with a practicum centred on concurrent substance use and mental health concerns. For the past eight years of Cari’s social work practice she has held the privilege of working within a variety of healthcare and wellness settings focusing on sexual trauma, substance misuse, mental health, managing breakups, divorce, and intimate partner and gender-based violence. Cari takes pride in establishing and restoring healthy relationships with self and others, finding joy in sharing presence with people as they show up for themselves and shift from surviving to thriving.

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As the leader behind Intrinsic, Cristina Kalas holds accreditation as a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. In 2016 Cristina founded her company as she was eager to cultivate an environment that aligned with her desire for people-centric support. Cristina’s education includes a Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences with a major in Biochemistry, a Masters in Counselling Psychology; nowadays you can catch her dabbling in physics and quantum theory. Naturally curious, Cristina considers herself a life-long student, having traversed the globe intent on experiencing unique cultures and ways of knowing. Her diverse training and experience enables an ability to relate to a spectrum of mindsets, firmly believing that unique perspectives are what makes our world turn. Her philosophy is rooted in the understanding that intrinsically, all people deserve to feel fulfilled and define the life they desire regardless of barriers or the perceived size of struggle.

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