Jody Lambert, RMFT, MA, CCC, RCC

I made the choice to become a Marriage and Family Therapist because of my passion for connection and my belief that it plays a vital role in our lives. When people have supportive, enriched connections in their life they are less likely to get sick, feel pain, or make harmful decisions. In fact, people who feel secure in their social connections (partners,  families, friends, etc.) are more likely to take risks, be resilient through change, and report feeling happier with their lives. I seek to help people find and nourish these types of connections in their lives. This might include repairing current connections that have been lost or impaired or it could mean using the therapeutic environment to explore internal fears and doubts that prevent us from functioning to the best of our abilities. I feel honoured every time someone chooses to process their journey with me.

 

Education

Master of Marriage & Family Therapy University of Winnipeg, 2015

Master of Arts - Behaviour Psychology University of Manitoba, 2009

Registration

  • Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) #13168 with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)

  • Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) #12269 with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

  • Registered Marriage & Family Therapist (RMFT) #2017782 with the Canadian Association for Marriage & Family Therapy (CAMFT)

Experience

I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families with neurodiversity and/or mental health issues. I have provided therapy in a variety of settings including clinics, hospitals, institutions and in private practice. Many of those who come to work with me have concerns about anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, gender identity, gender expression, addiction, mental health, as well as spiritual awareness and growth. In addition to my work as a therapist, I am also a Clinical Director of The Centre for Counselling & Therapy in Victoria, BC.

Approach

My therapeutic approach is systemic, holistic, collaborative and client-centered. I have been trained in psychotherapy approaches (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, Emotion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Strategic, Attachment, etc.) as well as several behavioural therapeutic approaches (i.e., Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). For couple work, I predominantly use Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). My training history, in my opinion, has given me a wonderful combination of perspectives through which I can base my therapeutic treatment. I believe that everyone has unique skills and challenges to get through their every day lives. It is my job to help them navigate this process.