Journey to Healing: The Roadside Way
Hi, Sunshine
Welcome to Roadside Therapies. My name is Janice, and my journey as a therapist is deeply rooted in my family’s rich heritage of healing. Coming from a long line of healers, I have been inspired by generations who nurtured their communities through compassion, tradition, and a holistic view of wellness.
My maternal grandmother believed in the power of food and conversation to create healing spaces, while my paternal great-grandmother and grandmother dedicated their lives as doulas, bringing comfort and care to families throughout their communities. My father and paternal grandfather passed down traditional knowledge of herbs and natural remedies, a legacy of wisdom sourced directly from nature.
At Roadside Therapies, I strive to bring that same spirit into my practice. I believe in meeting each person where they are on their journey and empowering them to discover their own capacity for healing. As a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the CRPO, a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the CCPA, and a member of the Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta (ACTA), I am committed to providing professional and compassionate care. My training includes Brainspotting, Flash Technique, CBT, DBT, ACT, SFBT, and trauma-focused therapies.
Roadside Therapies was created with the belief that healing is innate within us all and that, given the right time and space, we can each find our way forward. I have experience supporting first responders, healthcare professionals, educators, corporate professionals, therapists, post-secondary students, entrepreneurs, and young mothers. I aim to provide a supportive space where individuals feel empowered to heal and grow in a way that honours their unique experiences.
I’m honoured to carry my family’s legacy forward and to walk alongside those who seek support, clarity, and transformation.
APPROACHES
TRAINED THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Intensive (ACT)
- Brainspotting Phase 1&2
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- Trauma Counselling Certification Level 2
- Advanced Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification (CBT)
- Advanced Flash Technique (EMDR) Certification,
- Advance Solution Focus Brief Therapy Certification (SFBT)
- Certified Bereavement Educator,
- ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
- Refugees and Trauma- Understanding and Supporting Resilience
- EFFT Eating Disorders and Substance Use Disorder,
- Orthorexia, Diet Culture and Eating Disorder: What they are and clinical roles in healing
- Eating Disorder and Substances: An Integrated Model of Care
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Training
- Sto:lo Tours – on Indigenous Cultural and History
- San'yas: Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
- ASK: Assessing Suicide in Kids (Children version of ASIST
- Demystifying FASD and other Neurobehavioural Disorders: Understanding and application of a brain-based approach
- Trauma Counselling Certification Level 1
- Program Evaluation for Youth Wellbeing Certification,
- CTI Training: Harm Reduction/Crisis Intervention/ Crisis Response Intervention/ Crisis Prevention
- Safe Talk – Living Works Education
- Mental Health First Aid Training
- Lean Healthcare White Belt, Leading Edge Group
COMPLIMENTARY APPROACHES
- Mindfulness-based therapy
- Trauma therapy
- Attachment-based therapy
- Person-centered therapy
- Family systems therapy
- Existential therapy
- Grief-focused therapy
- Multi-cultural and culturally sensitive therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Integrative therapy
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Polyvagal Theory