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Juno House - Associate Therapists
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" Learning how to be comes from being with." |
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Danelle Spence, MA, R.Psych.
Registered Psychologist
 Danelle is a Registered Psychologist with a passion for psychology rooted in over 10 years experience working with children, adolescents and young women. Danelle has worked as both a teacher and a counsellor in elementary and junior high schools, where she eagerly immersed herself in the adolescent culture. Through these challenging roles, she discovered her passion for working with young girls, and proceeded to develop school learning centres, self-esteem workshops and body image in-services. Before joining Juno House, Danelle worked in private practice, as well as the Calgary Counselling Centre, working specifically with those struggling with eating disorders, self-harm behaviours, anxiety and depression.
Danelle completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at the University of Calgary, where she concentrated her course work on brain behaviour, physiology, and neuropsychology. She then went on to pursue an Education degree before completing a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from Gonzaga University. In addition, Danelle has completed her EMDR certification.
A key component to Danelle’s counselling technique is through active participation, genuine regard, empathy and humour. She believes that young women are complex and often unaware of the many factors that may be influencing them. Going beyond the targeting of symptoms, Danelle aims to help individuals find meaning in their lives, strengthening their relationship with themselves and the people around them.
Danelle Spence
Phone: 403-668-7060
Email: danellespence@gmail.com |
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Raechelle Paperny, Ph.D., R.Psych.
Registered Psychologist
 Raechelle is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists since 2000. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Simon Fraser University, and both a Master of Science and Doctorate in Developmental Psychology from the University of Calgary. Her graduate research specialized in the area of attachment.
Prior to joining Juno House, Raechelle began her therapeutic practice working with foster and adopted children along with their families. It was here that she first applied attachment theory to helping individuals and families heal past trauma and form healthy bonds. With two young children at the time, Raechelle left clinical practice to teach psychology at both the University of Calgary and at Mount Royal University. She also conducted psychological assessments and served on the Executive Board of a local social service agency. However, the desire to return to clinical practice beckoned and brought her to Juno House.
As the mother of a teenage daughter she is particularly attuned to the fascinating and complex inner-lives of girls and young women. It is a dynamic and often confusing developmental period in a girl's life that brings along its own challenges and pitfalls. They need adaptive communication and reflective skills otherwise they are left unprepared to resolve both inner- and real-world conflict. With an open heart and an open mind, Raechelle establishes an atmosphere of warmth, security, and acceptance. With this as the foundation, her clients can feel safe to explore, reflect, and ultimately repair emotional difficulties. It gives her great pleasure to see young women develop greater self-awareness, confidence, and voice to express themselves!
Raechelle's passion and therapeutic focus continues to be in the area of attachment as it applies to depression, anxiety, eating disorders and self-harm. Her approach has been enhanced by her interest in the field of neurodevelopment and the completion of EMDR Level 1. As a former dancer, movement remains a big part of her life. She is a runner, cyclist, yoga practitioner, and doesn't need to be asked twice to "bust a move"! She is drawn towards mind/body work and brings that awareness and approach to her practice.
Raechelle Paperny
Phone: 403-243-7285
Email: raechelle@paperny.ca |
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Talia Zink, MSW, RSW
 Talia is specialized in clinical counselling with children, youth and their families and has been passionate about working with this population for close to ten years. She completed her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Victoria before pursuing a Masters in Clinical Social Work at the University of Calgary. During her degree she had the opportunity to train with renowned family therapist, Dr. Karl Tomm. Talia has pursued extensive training since her masters in areas such as: trauma, grief and loss, family conflict, and youth at risk. She is also a trained Mediator.
Talia has completed her EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) level I and will be pursuing further training in the fall. EMDR is a core treatment modality used at Juno House to help our clients move through early developmental wounds and/or traumatic experiences. Additional areas of interest for Talia include: family systems theory, the latest research in brain development and the neurobiology of early attachment-related issues.
Prior to joining Juno House, Talia worked for Alberta Health Services. During this time she worked as a mental health therapist in a program for at risk youth. In addition to clinical counselling, she was responsible for coordinating and supervising the treatment and rehabilitation plans for high risk young offenders in the province. She later worked as a family counsellor providing in-school support for youth and their families in elementary, junior and senior high schools. Talia then founded her own private practice. Talia has taught the Family Assessment Skills course to students in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary. She has also given presentations at both national and international forensic conferences. Before starting her career in counselling, Talia spent significant time travelling, studying and working overseas in areas such as international development and education.
Talia’s warm and compassionate approach allows her to build strong therapeutic relationships with young women to support them to overcome a variety of challenges such as: anxiety, depression, family conflict, trauma, grief and loss, self- esteem, eating disorders, and difficult life transitions. She strives to ensure that youth feel respected and strongly understood before supporting them to uncover and overcome the roots of the challenges they face.
Talia Zink
Phone: 403-457-1775
Email: talia.juno@gmail.com |
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Sacha Williams, MCP
Certified Canadian Counsellor
 Sacha has a strong interest in the field of counselling psychology working with adolescent girls, young women, and their families. She worked at Juno House for her clinical practicum, and has since stayed on to become an Associate Therapist at Juno House. Sacha’s interest in the field of psychology stems back as far as she can remember. Her work at the YWCA in Vancouver facilitating groups to empower young girls in their transition from elementary and junior high school to high school further sparked her interest to work with young women.
Sacha completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at the University of Victoria, where she concentrated her course work on developmental and neuropsychology. She completed her Masters degree in Counselling Psychology at the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Vancouver, BC. Sacha has also obtained her EMDR certification. In addition to being and Associate Therapist Sacha is currently working as the Juno House intake coordinator, fielding calls from prospective clients and families of Juno House.
Sacha believes that every young woman has a voice that needs to be heard. Through the use of empathy, genuine regard, and congruence Sacha strives to help girls and young women grappling with anxiety, depression, self esteem, eating disorders, family conflict, self-harm, and life transitions to uncover their strengths and potential to overcome challenges fostering healthy and thriving futures.
Sacha Williams, MCP, CCC
Phone: 403-540-2361
Email: sacha.juno@gmail.com |
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Ella Solin, MSc.
Registered Psychologist
After three years at Juno House, Ella Solin has moved to Bowen Island to be closer to home and raise her family. We wish her all the best. To reach Ella, please contact her at http://www.mindbodytherapy.ca or email at esolin@shaw.ca |
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