Jamie Whitehead Clinical Counsellor (MA, RCC)

Meet Jamie (she/her)

CBT • Somatic Therapy • Narrative Therapy • Family Systems • Youth & Family Mental Health

Jamie specializes in mental health support for kids, teens, young adults, and adults, helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges and achieve their goals. With 17+ years of experience, she has worked as a clinical lead in treatment centers and community health settings. Her passion lies in supporting young people, but she is also happy to assist clients of all ages with issues like ADHD, family conflict, outbursts, goal setting, and more. Jamie helps you find the support you need. She offers individual and family sessions, along with resource consultations to support your unique needs. Specializing in areas like neurodivergence and gender identity, she can help clients and families navigate challenges like learning to navigate the public health system. Jamie can help you find the right support, whether you're navigating mental health challenges, seeking resources, or just need guidance.

Who Jamie Works With

• Children who are navigating emotional outbursts, family conflict, or transitions at school. Jamie helps children build emotional awareness, develop coping skills, and feel more confident in themselves. Her approach includes working closely with caregivers to support the child’s nervous system, behaviour, and voice in a collaborative way.

• Youth and young adults who are facing anxiety, identity exploration, academic pressure, or relational stress. Jamie supports teens and young adults in finding clarity, confidence, and self-trust. Her work helps them navigate complex life stages while developing tools for self-regulation and emotional resilience.

• Adults who are moving through grief, life transitions, neurodivergence, or relational patterns Jamie offers a compassionate, structured space for adults to better understand their inner world, build capacity, and realign with their values and goals.

• Families who are seeking more easeful connection, clearer communication, or support through conflict. Jamie provides family therapy and system navigation support to help households reduce tension and improve collaboration. She is especially skilled at supporting families impacted by ADHD, school-related stress, or difficulty accessing public services.

Areas of Specialization

Jamie’s work is grounded in a holistic, trauma-informed lens. Her areas of focus include:

• Neurodivergence (ADHD, autism spectrum)

• Anxiety and emotional dysregulation

• Identity and gender exploration

• Family conflict and school-related stress

• Grief, loss, and major transitions

Approaches Used in Therapy

• Somatic Therapy

  To support regulation, embodiment, and release of long-held stress through body-based awareness.

• Mindfulness and Grounding Practices

  To support emotional presence, nervous system balance, and stress recovery.

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  To help shift limiting thought patterns and support behavioural change.

• Family Systems:

  To understand family roles, relationship patterns, and intergenerational dynamics that impact behaviour and connection.

Jamie’s integrative approach weaves together these modalities in response to each client’s unique needs, always grounded in respect, attunement, and emotional safety.

What To Expect

Sessions with Jamie are collaborative, respectful, and grounded in real-life goals. She brings a steady and caring presence, helping clients feel safe enough to explore difficult emotions, long-standing patterns, or systemic stressors. Whether you’re seeking help for yourself, your child, or your family, Jamie works with you to build a sense of clarity, support, and next steps,

Online and In-Person Therapy in British Columbia

Jamie offers both online and in-person counselling sessions. In-person sessions are held at our Cloverdale office in Surrey, easily accessible from Langley, Delta, and White Rock.

Online therapy is available across BC, including Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, and rural communities, using secure JaneApp video sessions.

Her flexible scheduling options make support more accessible for families, students, and working adults.

Ready to Begin?

If you’re looking for a therapist with warmth, skill, and a deep understanding of both youth and adult mental health, Jamie may be a great fit.

Book a Free 15-minute Consultation or complete our New Client Form to get started.

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