Accepting new clients
Jenna Boutilier
Registered Provisional Psychologist | She/Her
Jenna is a registered Provisional Psychologist who is passionate about supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth. She believes that everyone possesses the capacity for positive change and strives to help clients access their inner strengths while building the tools and strategies needed to live a fulfilling and authentic life.
What Therapy with Jenna Feels Like
Jenna understands that beginning therapy can feel vulnerable, and she is committed to creating a space where clients feel comfortable showing up exactly as they are. She believes that meaningful change happens through connection, curiosity, and compassion, and considers it a privilege to walk alongside clients as they navigate challenges, build on their strengths, and move toward the life they envision for themselves.
Jenna likes to incorporate humour where appropriate during her sessions and prides herself on her ability to make others laugh, even after a difficult session. You can expect warmth, compassion, humour, and humility throughout your sessions.
A Bit More About Jenna
Therapy Superpower
Jenna’s therapy superpower is knowing when a little humour can help. She brings warmth and laughter into sessions when it feels natural, helping clients feel more comfortable being themselves. Her humour makes room for connection and relief while respecting the depth of what clients share. She values those moments when a difficult conversation can end with a shared laugh, allowing clients to leave feeling understood and a little lighter.
Guiding Values
Jenna’s work is guided by connection, curiosity, and compassion. She values building trusting relationships where clients can speak openly and feel understood. She approaches each person’s experiences with curiosity, taking time to understand what matters to them and offering compassionate support as they work toward their goals.
Favourite Quote
“Ours is not the task of fixing the entire world all at once, but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our reach.”
-Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes, from “We Were Made for These Times.”
Outside of Work
Outside the therapy room, Jenna enjoys fishing, camping, and spending time outdoors. She also makes time for the gym, dancing, and catching live music at shows and festivals. Whether she’s enjoying a quiet day by the water or the energy of a concert, she values time to unwind, have fun, and connect with the things she loves.
Languages
English
Communities
• Métis community
• Neurodivergent community (ADHD/ADD)
• Complex trauma survivors
• Healthcare professionals
• Reading and writing communities
• Lived experience with anxiety, depression, and trauma
• Small-town communities
• Addiction recovery community
• Rave and electronic music community
Area of Specialization
• Trauma and Attachment: Understanding Relationship Patterns, Building Connection, and Supporting Recovery
Fun Fact
Jenna has a daily goal: make someone smile, share a laugh, or give them a reason to feel good about their day.
Works With
Teens
Adults
Older Adults
First Responders
2SLGBTQIA+
BIPOC
Focus Areas
• Addictions (Substance Use and Behavioural Addictions)
• Trauma, Complex Trauma, and Attachment Wounds
• Mood Disorders (Anxiety and Depression)
• Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence
• Personality Disorders and Emotional Regulation
• Boundaries and Self-Compassion
Approach
Attachment and relational framework
Client-centred
Strength-based
Trauma-informed
Warmth, compassion, humour, and humility
Availability
Mondays, Tuesday and Thursdays 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Sundays 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Accepting NEW counselling clients, including WEEKEND availability
Professional Summary
Jenna completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Concordia University of Edmonton and went on to complete her Master’s in Counselling through City University. Jenna has worked in the mental health field since 2018 and has experience with a multitude of populations.
She worked as a Peer Support Team Lead during her undergraduate degree while also providing respite care to children and adults with disabilities. After completing her undergraduate degree, Jenna worked on the front lines of the opioid crisis, offering professional harm reduction services as well as overdose response.
She then transitioned into a role on a multidisciplinary team at an inpatient psychiatric facility, giving her years of experience working with numerous populations, including individuals experiencing challenges related to personality disorders, forensic charges, eating disorders, depression and anxiety, and OCD-related disorders.
During her Master’s internship, Jenna supported families and individuals experiencing domestic violence. Jenna enjoyed this work so much that she continued as a volunteer therapist for an additional year post-internship, at which point she was granted her provisional license by the College of Alberta Psychologists.
Jenna Supports Clients Experiencing
Trauma, Abuse, Stress and Personal Safety
• Trauma and Complex Trauma
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Abuse
• Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence
• Bullying
• Adjustment Disorders
• Stress and Burnout
• Workplace Stress
Neurodivergence and Personality
• ADHD
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Personality Disorders
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)
Anxiety, Mood, and Emotional Regulation
• Anxiety
• Social Anxiety
• Panic Disorder
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Depression
• Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
• Bipolar Related Disorders
• Mood Disorders
• Emotional Regulation
• Suicidal Ideation
Addictions and Compulsive Behaviours
• Substance Use and Behavioural Addictions
• Alcohol and Drug Use Concerns
• Gambling Addiction
• Compulsive Behaviours and Loss of Control
• Cravings, Triggers, and Coping Skills
• Harm Reduction and Recovery Support
• Relapse Prevention and Recovery Maintenance
• Shame, Boundaries, and Relationships in Recovery
Eating, Sleep, and Health-Related Concerns
• Eating Disorders
• Body Image Concerns
• Insomnia and Sleep Concerns
• Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness
• Somatic Symptom Disorder
Relationships, Identity, and Self-Compassion
• Relationship Issues
• Boundaries
• Loneliness and Social Isolation
• Shame and Identity
• Self-Esteem
• Self-Compassion
• 2SLGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
• Women’s Mental Health
Therapeutic Modalities
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centred (Rogerian) Therapy
Culturally Responsive Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Feminist Therapy
Harm Reduction Approach to Addictions
Integrative Therapy
Relational Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Strengths-Based Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Credentials
Academic Background
Master of Counselling, City University of Seattle (2025)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Concordia University of Edmonton (2021)
Certifications & Trainings
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Basic Training, Thrive Publications (June 2026)
Intensive Trauma Treatment Certification Workshop, PESI Canada (June 2026)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Certification Training, PESI Canada (June 2026)
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI), Recovery Alberta (February 2026)
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Canadian Mental Health Association (February 2020)
What makes you “Authentically” you?
A Glimpse into Jenna's Lived Experience
Jenna’s path into mental health began with the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfires. The day the fire reached her community became the last day of her high school career. Seeing its impact on those around her sparked a lasting interest in how people heal, adapt, and rebuild after trauma.
Through her undergraduate studies and work in mental health, Jenna saw how stigma can prevent people from seeking support. These experiences strengthened her commitment to counselling psychology and to helping people speak openly about their struggles without shame.
Jenna believes mental wellness looks different for everyone. She works with clients to understand what matters to them and find approaches that fit their lives. She especially values moments when someone gains a new perspective, recognizes a strength, or begins to see themselves with more compassion. Her warmth, enthusiasm, and humour help make room for honest conversations and connection, even when the work feels difficult.
Outside the therapy room, Jenna enjoys fishing, camping, strength training, dancing, and live music. A fan of electronic music and local artists, she also volunteers at summer festivals, providing harm reduction and mental health support. This work reflects her belief that people deserve access to practical information and compassionate care in the communities where they spend time.
At home, her two sphynx cats bring plenty of affection, laughter, and personality. She has a soft spot for animals, including hedgehogs, turtles, and lizards. Jenna also makes time for her own well-being, practising the self-compassion and balance she encourages in others.
Connection, curiosity, and compassion guide how Jenna shows up. She wants clients to feel comfortable asking questions, sharing what is hard, and being themselves. Helping someone feel understood, gain clarity, or leave a difficult session with a smile remains one of the most rewarding parts of her work.
