At Nest and Anchor we are all Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) and the services are covered by most extended health insurance providers.
Our team
THERAPIST (RCC)
Jodie Laframboise, M.Ed, RCC
My career working with children and youth has spanned 20 years. The first decade I enjoyed being a classroom teacher from kindergarten to grade 7 in the lower mainland, where I worked within high ELL and Refugee communities. I then completed my Masters in Counselling in 2013 and moved into the area of School Counselling. My therapeutic approaches focus on sandtray therapy, play-based therapy, animal assisted therapy and nature-oriented healing. I strive to create a treatment plan and goals that are as individually unique as we all are. I currently still hold my role as a school counsellor in SD 62 (Sooke) and work closely with teachers and parents as I find a community and family systems approach to be the most effective. My skills in helping parents navigate the school system while advocating for their child’s emotional needs is a strength of mine.
Although I have extensive education and training as a therapist, I would consider my lived experience as a mother to 4 amazing kids (ranging in age from 16 to 2) to be my richest asset in assisting others on their healing path. Parenthood is an intense experience and I strive to empower families to connect and support each other as deeply as possible.
Katie Lutes B.A., B.Ed, MC (RCC)
Katie is an experienced school counsellor and private practice therapist specializing in supporting children, youth and adults through life's challenges. With compassion and empathy, Katie utilizes her expertise in play and sandtray therapy, as well as nature-based and animal assisted therapy. With emotional regulation and healing at the forefront, Katie applies these therapeutic approaches to allow clients of all ages to express themselves and connect with the natural world.
Working closely with families, Katie empowers them to better support their children’s mental and emotional well-being. With a focus on resilience, emotional growth, and healthy coping strategies, Katie is committed to guiding people of all age through difficult times and helping them thrive.
Katie is now practicing out of the Nest and Anchor clinic and if you would like to book with Katie please visit her website by clicking here.