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Healing Journey Collective

Healing Journey Collective is a Calgary-based counselling practice supporting individuals, couples, and families.

Our team offers trauma-informed, culturally responsive care using approaches like EMDR, DBT, CBT & Gottman Method.

12/05/2025

You don’t need to avoid or blame to understand.
You need curiosity.
It changes everything.

When we stay curious, we create space instead of stories.
We ask what happened instead of deciding who’s at fault.
We listen instead of react.
And that shift alone can soften conflict, deepen connection, and open the door to real understanding.

Curiosity doesn’t mean you excuse harm.
It means you choose clarity over defensiveness and understanding over assumptions.

If this landed for you, let it live with you today.
Try curiosity first — especially in the moments that feel hardest. 🤍

Disclaimer: This content is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or mental health treatment.

12/03/2025

When I say “rules I break,” what I really mean is that I practice intentionally, ethically, and human-first — not rigidly or behind outdated myths of what therapy is “supposed” to look like.

Every choice I make in the therapy room is grounded in clinical training, professional standards, and what best serves the client or the relationship in front of me. Talking about real-world stressors, using thoughtful self-disclosure, interrupting unhealthy cycles in real time, celebrating meaningful moments, and naming harm when it shows up — none of this is breaking rules. It is ethical, relational, and trauma-informed care.

Therapy gets to be both professional and real. 🤍

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute mental health treatment. Therapy is not provided through social media. For individualized support, please connect with a registered mental health professional.

12/02/2025

Tell me your dreams in the comments 🤍

Crazy to think that I took a leap and started my private practice in my 20s. It’s okay to build something meaningful while still feeling fearful — honestly, you will never feel fully ready. And yet, you do it anyway.

This year, I took another leap… growing Healing Journey Collective into a group practice. A dream I once whispered about is now something I get to live every day. If you’re sitting on a dream too, this is your reminder: start small, start scared, start imperfect — but start. ✨

Disclaimer:
This content is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or personalized mental health advice. If you are seeking support, please connect with a licensed mental health professional.

12/01/2025

Grounding isn’t just a technique — it’s a way of coming home to yourself.
These somatic practices are simple, accessible, and powerful tools you can use anywhere to reconnect with your body and your breath. 🤍

And if you’re wanting support as you navigate your healing journey, therapy can offer a compassionate space to explore what you’re carrying. I offer complimentary 15–20 minute consultations to help you get a sense of what working together might feel like.

Disclaimer: This post is for general information only and is not a substitute for therapy or mental-health treatment. This does not establish a therapist–client relationship.

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11/29/2025

Some seasons are about thriving, and some are about simply making it through the day. If this year felt heavy, slow, or nothing like what you planned—you’re not alone. Survival is still a story of strength. Your journey doesn’t need to match anyone else’s pace or highlight reel to be meaningful. Your softness, your rest, your breath… they all count. 🤍

- Be gentle with yourself as the year wraps up.
- Honour the chapters no one else sees.
- Your journey is still worthy.

Disclaimer: This post is for general reflection only and is not a substitute for professional therapy or mental health advice.

11/24/2025

Relationships don’t fall apart overnight — they drift, quietly, in the moments we stop checking in with each other.
Maintenance therapy isn’t about “fixing something broken.”
It’s about tending to your connection before the cracks deepen.

Just like flowing water, love stays strong when there’s movement, intention, and care.

If you’ve been feeling a little disconnected lately, this is your gentle reminder: you don’t have to wait for a crisis to invest in your relationship.
Small tune-ups now can prevent big ruptures later. 💛

We offer Gottman-informed and EFT-based couples counselling at Healing Journey Collective.
Complimentary 15-minute consultations available.
✨ Link in bio to book

Disclaimer: Content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or professional advice.

11/10/2025

As a couples therapist trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I’ve learned so much about what truly helps partners reconnect.

It’s rarely about communication techniques or finding the “perfect words.” It’s about creating emotional safety, a space where both people feel seen, valued, and safe enough to be vulnerable. That’s where healing begins. 🌿

I’ve watched couples transform when they start recognizing the deeper emotions beneath their conflict, when they reach for each other instead of turning away, and when they repair instead of retreat.

Love isn’t about getting it right every time. It’s about learning how to find your way back to each other, again and again. 🤍 💚

Disclaimer: This content is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for professional therapy.

11/04/2025

When your partner says “Look at that bird!” — they’re not testing your eyesight 🐦
They’re reaching out for connection.

In Gottman’s research, these small moments — called bids for connection — are the tiny threads that hold relationships together. They might sound simple: a comment about the weather, a story from work, or a shared glance across the room. But how we respond to those bids shapes the entire emotional climate of the relationship.

We all have countless opportunities each day to either turn toward, turn away, or turn against our partner.
Turning toward might look like a smile, a small “tell me more,” or putting your phone down for a second. It’s less about the bird — and more about saying, “I see you, I’m with you, you matter.” 💞

It’s these micro-moments of presence and care that build emotional safety and long-term trust.
Not grand gestures, not perfect communication — just everyday awareness and gentle attention.

So the next time your partner says, “Look at that bird!” — pause, look up, and turn toward. You might just be building something beautiful, one moment at a time.

11/03/2025

Thinking about starting therapy but not sure where to begin?
We’ve made it simple — and gentle. 💚

At Healing Journey Collective, we believe therapy should feel safe, supportive, and paced around you.
Here’s how to begin:
1️⃣ Reach out.
2️⃣ Book a time that feels right.
3️⃣ Complete your intake forms.
4️⃣ Meet your therapist.
5️⃣ Begin your healing journey.

You don’t have to do it all alone — we’ll walk beside you every step of the way.

📱 Screenshot the QR code at the end of this video and tap on it to visit our booking link or get started today.

Disclaimer: Content shared by Healing Journey Collective is for educational and informational purposes only and should not replace individualized mental health care or therapy. If you are in crisis, please contact your local distress line or call 911.

10/22/2025

Trying to fix your partner often comes from love but it can backfire.

According to Gottman’s research, the healthiest relationships are rooted in acceptance, understanding, and appreciation, not correction.

When we focus on changing our partner, we unintentionally trigger defensiveness and the Four Horsemen — criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling — that slowly erode connection.

Instead, focus on curiosity and gratitude. Notice what your partner does right, express appreciation often, and approach challenges as a team. That’s where growth begins. 🌿

Disclaimer: The content shared on this page is for educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for professional psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

10/20/2025

Relationships aren’t about avoiding conflict , they’re about learning how to turn toward each other, even when things feel hard.

These gentle reminders from couples therapist Jess Parker, invite reflection, curiosity, and compassion in the moments that matter most.

If these messages resonate, you don’t have to navigate it alone. 💚
Book a session with Jess to explore these reminders more deeply and begin strengthening your connection together.

🌿 Link in bio to book a session.

Disclaimer: The information shared in this post is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional therapy or advice. If you’re struggling in your relationship or your mental health, please reach out to a qualified professional for support.

10/07/2025

Therapy isn’t just about talking, it’s about being seen, supported, and gently guided back to yourself.

With Jess, therapy feels safe, compassionate, and deeply human.

🌿 Book a complimentary consultation with Jess today (link in bio).

Disclaimer: Posts are for social media engagement only and do not constitute a therapeutic relationship or replace therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional.

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Calgary, AB

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Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm

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+15872207789

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https://healingjourneycollective.ca/

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About Me

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist that specialize in working with youths, adolescents and families. I am a compassionate and authentic individual that will offer you unconditional positive regards and genuine empathy. As a therapist, I am very person-centered and uses integrate techniques and strategies from the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Model, Solution Focused Brief Therapy Model, Narrative Therapy and Mindfulness to best support clients' personal needs and discover their personal strengths.

Change and growth is constantly occurring throughout our life span and as such I work with clients to recognize positive changes, build resiliency, and explore their inner strength. I strive to provide clients with a trusting, caring, understanding and supportive environment, which allows clients to explore their healing journey.