Jessica
Hi, I'm Jessica (she/her)!
Hi there! My name is Jessica Atnikov, RCC #19149 I work as a Registered Clinical (RCC# 19149) Counsellor and professional Art Therapist. I completed my Master of Clinical Psychology from Adler University and my BFA in Art History from the University of Victoria.
I am inspired by the creative process and its intrinsic ability to reveal, connect, and heal. From a compassionate and curious lens, I strive to create a safe place for clients to explore and engage with their creative process and connect with their innate wholeness.
I have a wide range of experience working with children, youth, adults, families, and couples. My areas of interest include, but are not limited to self-esteem, body image, healing trauma & PTSD, anxiety, and couples counselling. I have also worked extensively with addiction, first responders, families, and school related stress and issues.
My client-centered, trauma-informed approach pulls from modalities such as EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness-based modalities, somatic therapy, CBT and existential therapy.
I am an ally of LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC communities. It is my mission to provide a safe and welcoming environment to individuals from all walks of life
Education & Training
- Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (#19149)
- Master of Counselling Psychology: Art Therapy -Adler University
- Bachelor of Fine Arts: Art History – University of Victoria
- Standard Basic EMDR training: Envision
- Gottman Institute: Level 1 Gottman Method Couples Counselling
- Adlerian Counselling Art Therapy training in Cows Can Be Purple
- Cultural Competency Course: Indigenous Canada through University of Alberta
- Sex and Trauma: Helping Clients Move Beyond Trauma & Reclaim Their Sexuality: AASECT approved
- Calming the Inner Critic: Working with Punitive Introject, Ego States & Dissociative Parts
- Emergency First Aid for Industry (OFA Level 1): St. John Ambulance
- Attachment-Based Healing Interventions to Help Clients Heal from Attachment Traumas
- Resisting Burnout & Vicarious Trauma & The Zone of Fabulousness
- Trauma and Resiliency Informed Practice (TRIP)
- Transcending Trauma: Treating Complex PTSD with Internal Family Systems (IFS) Presented by Frank Anderson, MD