Jordan Olischefski

My name is Jordan Olischefski, Registered Psychologist, and I look forward to collaborating with you! Coming prepared with well over a decade in the mental health field, I am experienced in facilitating others’ abilities to expand their adaptive coping skill sets, examine emotional and relational patterns, resolve problems and invest in themselves via the therapy process.

Should we meet, we’ll begin by assessing whatever conditions bring you to seek out a therapist. We’ll explore how I can support you to realize your potential, whether it be through optimizing mental health, strengthening personal relationships, or in clarifying and extending your day-to-day sense of self, to help you feel fulfilled and connected to your world. I’m a professional who believes in your innate capacity to grow, to actualize change, and to strive toward greater well-being across all dimensions of life. More than anything, I consider it a privilege to be in a position to help!

I have been delivering mental health services for 15+ years across a variety of settings, working with youth and adults in equal measure. I spent a decade working for Alberta Health Services, most recently providing community addiction treatment for adults, and thus I have a wealth of specialized experience conducting both individual and group therapy for addictions. Clinical issues that I am skilled in addressing include substance or process addictions, depression and emotional concerns, anxiety, stress, grief, loss, and relationship difficulties. I have also facilitated numerous counselling groups specifically for men.

My approach to therapy is integrative, informed by complementary perspectives and a belief in your uniqueness, while attending to the psychological, biological and social domains of life. I draw on Motivational Enhancement, Relapse Prevention, and Cognitive-Behavioural and Dialectical-Behavioural therapy, and am particularly skilled in the practical application of mindfulness. I am also experienced in sensitively addressing trauma-related issues and the structural or environmental factors that can present barriers to positive change.

Personally speaking, I’m compassionate by nature, and you can trust that my approach will be open, curious, and always non-judgmental. I am client-centred and humanistic, making efforts to be flexible and always inviting of your feedback!