Jaymie Friesen

My own journey has taken me through the depths of depression, OCD, anxiety, and depersonalization. These experiences have shaped not only my compassion, but also my clinical expertise. I am deeply committed to supporting individuals navigating these mind–body states. My Master’s Capstone, Small Steps of Trust, offers an integrative framework for treating lesser-known forms of OCD, including Pure O and themes related to harm, scrupulosity, relationships, spirituality, health, and sexuality.

I am highly attuned to the ways our sense of meaning, aliveness, and connection can fracture in seasons of physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual/existential pain. I believe that the wounds we carry, and the suffering we endure, can become openings to our own wholeness and healing. I walk with clients through loss, uncertainty, and darkness, offering tools to manage distress while also addressing the deeper roots of their pain. My approach to therapy is deeply collaborative. I seek to understand and honour each person’s values, wisdom, goals, and strengths, co-creating a path forward that feels authentic and congruent with who they are.

The primary therapeutic modalities I draw on include Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). When working with OCD, I also integrate Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to support meaningful, lasting change.