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Sheri Johnson, MSW, RSW
QUALIFICATIONS I am the Founder, Clinical Director and a Psychotherapist for FreeMind Therapy, a Registered Social Worker in BC and Ontario, and a Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) practitioner, with over 12 years of clinical experience. I hold a Master of Social Work from the University of Calgary, a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of the Fraser Valley, and I am a member of both the Canadian and British Columbia Associations of Social Workers. I have completed over 300 hours of RRT training with the Institute for Rapid Resolution Therapy. Currently, I conduct online counselling for individuals and couples while developing a group practice of highly skilled therapists. |
BACKGROUND
In the helping field since 2003, I am always increasing my skills and knowledge in mental health and trauma so I can provide the most effective results for my clients. I have worked with adults, children, youth and seniors, as well as refugees, chronic illness, and drug entrenched populations. I also have a focus on serving indigenous peoples in the context of existing structural violence and historical trauma. I have worked in private practice, outpatient care, emergency & ICU, elementary schools, home settings, community settings and police settings. My leadership skills have served me in roles within risk management, patient relations investigations, quality improvement, accreditation, consulting and management, all in the health and human services industry.
In my spare time, I enjoy painting, meditation, travelling, rollerblading, hiking, and spending quality time with my family and friends. I also work part time as Executive Director for a nonprofit that serves survivors of sexual violence.
PHILOSOPHY OF PRACTICE
My goal is to equip you with full access to the resources and resiliency within you. Your time is valuable – my priority is for you to walk away from your counselling experience having had a positive breakthrough in areas that were of concern. I offer a non-judgemental space where you can be heard, empowered and energized toward your goals. Using an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed lens, I utilize a combination of evidence-based and alternative approaches including Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT), Multi-level communication, Family Systems, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Crisis Intervention, Coaching, and Person-Centred & Strengths-Based therapy.
In the helping field since 2003, I am always increasing my skills and knowledge in mental health and trauma so I can provide the most effective results for my clients. I have worked with adults, children, youth and seniors, as well as refugees, chronic illness, and drug entrenched populations. I also have a focus on serving indigenous peoples in the context of existing structural violence and historical trauma. I have worked in private practice, outpatient care, emergency & ICU, elementary schools, home settings, community settings and police settings. My leadership skills have served me in roles within risk management, patient relations investigations, quality improvement, accreditation, consulting and management, all in the health and human services industry.
In my spare time, I enjoy painting, meditation, travelling, rollerblading, hiking, and spending quality time with my family and friends. I also work part time as Executive Director for a nonprofit that serves survivors of sexual violence.
PHILOSOPHY OF PRACTICE
My goal is to equip you with full access to the resources and resiliency within you. Your time is valuable – my priority is for you to walk away from your counselling experience having had a positive breakthrough in areas that were of concern. I offer a non-judgemental space where you can be heard, empowered and energized toward your goals. Using an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed lens, I utilize a combination of evidence-based and alternative approaches including Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT), Multi-level communication, Family Systems, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Crisis Intervention, Coaching, and Person-Centred & Strengths-Based therapy.
COUNSELLING SERVICES
Services: Individual counselling (virtual only)
Clientele: Adults & youth age 15 and older
Rate: $155 (50min individual session) | $185 (50min couples session) | $400 (2.25hr Rapid Resolution Therapy Intensive)
Coverage: First Nations Health Authority | ICBC | Extended Health Plans (check with yours)
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations can be made at least 24hrs prior to the booked session, without charge.
After that, the full fee is due.
I specialize in PTSD, sexual violence and trauma, but clients seek my unique approach for a wide variety of issues:
Services: Individual counselling (virtual only)
Clientele: Adults & youth age 15 and older
Rate: $155 (50min individual session) | $185 (50min couples session) | $400 (2.25hr Rapid Resolution Therapy Intensive)
Coverage: First Nations Health Authority | ICBC | Extended Health Plans (check with yours)
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations can be made at least 24hrs prior to the booked session, without charge.
After that, the full fee is due.
I specialize in PTSD, sexual violence and trauma, but clients seek my unique approach for a wide variety of issues:
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Client Testimonials
MILITARY PTSD & CHILDHOOD TRAUMA
"My sessions with Sheri were amazing. I had experienced a trauma filled childhood, which was then followed by suffering from PTSD, anxiety and depression after serving in the military. Sheri was able to help me process my past trauma and give me new perspective. My day to day thoughts and the way I process negative situations are now more positive... By changing neural pathways, your mind is then able to have a better understanding and outlook on life experiences. If it wasn't for Sheri and her expertise, patience and knowledge, I would still feel lost and a sense of suffering from my life traumas. I am very appreciative of the time Sheri spent with me". (JAY)
WORLD CLASS
"Thank you for an incredibly liberating session. You helped me tremendously. You are a world class therapist. I am absolutely amazed at your skill. Looking forward to our next call". (DAVE)
BIRTH/LABOUR TRAUMA
"I initially came to Sheri for an RRT session in hopes to resolve some of the trauma I held in my body following the birth of my son. It had been 3 years and I still could not talk about my birth without experiencing strong feelings of grief, sadness, shame and anger... Ever since my session, I’ve been very surprised and happy to observe that I can freely talk about my previous birth objectively and without tears... I was able to not only speak all about it but I found myself laughing about some of the details. Much different than [before]... where I sobbed as I recounted the experience. I feel completely unburdened now by what was a deeply traumatic event in my life... I am so grateful for Sheri’s gifts and expertise and I highly recommend an RRT session to anyone with a traumatic birth experience". (AUGUST)
WORK PRESSURE & STRESS
"I started going to Sheri for counseling when I was starting this new project at my work... A few years ago, I was in so much stress that I had a complete melt down. I wanted to avoid all that again... Sheri helped me not only deal with that specific time, but also about other small aspects of life. She always explained things to me backed by science which I really appreciated as it was easy for me to digest and actually understand a follow. This was my first experience with a counsellor and I had a bit fo a wrong notion about it... it felt like talking to a friend, a very reasonable and smart friend. She would give me suggestions or ideas that I can try out to deal with tough situations. Needless to say, the time went by like a breeze. Project was successful and I was in a very good mental state. I am still applying all the little things we talked about during the session". (ATHENA)
PTSD - CAR CRASH
“I have loved my results from RRT! I was living with crippling driving anxiety caused by my car accident. After only one session I experienced immediate changes. My thought processes while driving had been stuck on repeat but now they just flow through the way they are supposed to, and no longer affect me when I drive. RRT works!”. (JEN)
CHILDHOOD RAPE
"I was desperate to find something that would help me finally live my life the way I wanted to. After searching for months (off and on) I came across Sheri... Everything else I was trying was working, but it was working slowly and took a lot of effort to maintain the consistency I would need to see results... Sheri exceeded my expectations. After only 2.5 hours, the haze had lifted from my mind, the world looked brighter and more clear; I kept looking for the pain that was always there and no matter how hard I searched in myself, it was gone, completely gone. I was in shock... Everyone says that working through trauma is hard... quite honestly, it was one of the easiest things that I have ever done". (JANET)
ANXIETY & INSOMNIA
“I had a session of RRT with Sheri to help me with my anxiety about my young son. Before seeing Sheri I would regularly wake up in the middle of the night worrying about the terrible things that could happen to my son and all the difficulties he will face in life. Since doing the one hour session several months ago, I haven’t felt any anxiety about my son. The session felt easy and I didn’t even have to delve into difficulties from my past. I will definitely go back for more sessions to work on other things I’m struggling with”. (TRACEY)
PAINFUL BREAKUP
"I feel 100% better today. It totally cleared stuckness and my emotional reaction. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your genuine wholehearted presence, sensitivity and flexibility. I would not have been able to shift things in my mind without your help". (MARIANNE)
TRAUMATIC MEMORIES
“Since doing the RRT with Sheri I can now look at my past issues objectively, and when disturbing memories of certain events are brought up, they just seem to easily pass without effort. I am so happy and feel relieved I don’t have to live with that heaviness anymore. Thank you!”. (ADAM)
REFRESHING & EFFECTIVE
”I really appreciate how this therapist was personable and made sure she fully understood my needs and what I came in for. I found RRT refreshingly simple, focused on the positive, and really effective for me. I could hear how she chose her words wisely as she sent me on an interesting imagery journey. I have to say, this therapy process was unique from any other conventional therapies I have tried in the past and was very effective”. (DEB)
"My sessions with Sheri were amazing. I had experienced a trauma filled childhood, which was then followed by suffering from PTSD, anxiety and depression after serving in the military. Sheri was able to help me process my past trauma and give me new perspective. My day to day thoughts and the way I process negative situations are now more positive... By changing neural pathways, your mind is then able to have a better understanding and outlook on life experiences. If it wasn't for Sheri and her expertise, patience and knowledge, I would still feel lost and a sense of suffering from my life traumas. I am very appreciative of the time Sheri spent with me". (JAY)
WORLD CLASS
"Thank you for an incredibly liberating session. You helped me tremendously. You are a world class therapist. I am absolutely amazed at your skill. Looking forward to our next call". (DAVE)
BIRTH/LABOUR TRAUMA
"I initially came to Sheri for an RRT session in hopes to resolve some of the trauma I held in my body following the birth of my son. It had been 3 years and I still could not talk about my birth without experiencing strong feelings of grief, sadness, shame and anger... Ever since my session, I’ve been very surprised and happy to observe that I can freely talk about my previous birth objectively and without tears... I was able to not only speak all about it but I found myself laughing about some of the details. Much different than [before]... where I sobbed as I recounted the experience. I feel completely unburdened now by what was a deeply traumatic event in my life... I am so grateful for Sheri’s gifts and expertise and I highly recommend an RRT session to anyone with a traumatic birth experience". (AUGUST)
WORK PRESSURE & STRESS
"I started going to Sheri for counseling when I was starting this new project at my work... A few years ago, I was in so much stress that I had a complete melt down. I wanted to avoid all that again... Sheri helped me not only deal with that specific time, but also about other small aspects of life. She always explained things to me backed by science which I really appreciated as it was easy for me to digest and actually understand a follow. This was my first experience with a counsellor and I had a bit fo a wrong notion about it... it felt like talking to a friend, a very reasonable and smart friend. She would give me suggestions or ideas that I can try out to deal with tough situations. Needless to say, the time went by like a breeze. Project was successful and I was in a very good mental state. I am still applying all the little things we talked about during the session". (ATHENA)
PTSD - CAR CRASH
“I have loved my results from RRT! I was living with crippling driving anxiety caused by my car accident. After only one session I experienced immediate changes. My thought processes while driving had been stuck on repeat but now they just flow through the way they are supposed to, and no longer affect me when I drive. RRT works!”. (JEN)
CHILDHOOD RAPE
"I was desperate to find something that would help me finally live my life the way I wanted to. After searching for months (off and on) I came across Sheri... Everything else I was trying was working, but it was working slowly and took a lot of effort to maintain the consistency I would need to see results... Sheri exceeded my expectations. After only 2.5 hours, the haze had lifted from my mind, the world looked brighter and more clear; I kept looking for the pain that was always there and no matter how hard I searched in myself, it was gone, completely gone. I was in shock... Everyone says that working through trauma is hard... quite honestly, it was one of the easiest things that I have ever done". (JANET)
ANXIETY & INSOMNIA
“I had a session of RRT with Sheri to help me with my anxiety about my young son. Before seeing Sheri I would regularly wake up in the middle of the night worrying about the terrible things that could happen to my son and all the difficulties he will face in life. Since doing the one hour session several months ago, I haven’t felt any anxiety about my son. The session felt easy and I didn’t even have to delve into difficulties from my past. I will definitely go back for more sessions to work on other things I’m struggling with”. (TRACEY)
PAINFUL BREAKUP
"I feel 100% better today. It totally cleared stuckness and my emotional reaction. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your genuine wholehearted presence, sensitivity and flexibility. I would not have been able to shift things in my mind without your help". (MARIANNE)
TRAUMATIC MEMORIES
“Since doing the RRT with Sheri I can now look at my past issues objectively, and when disturbing memories of certain events are brought up, they just seem to easily pass without effort. I am so happy and feel relieved I don’t have to live with that heaviness anymore. Thank you!”. (ADAM)
REFRESHING & EFFECTIVE
”I really appreciate how this therapist was personable and made sure she fully understood my needs and what I came in for. I found RRT refreshingly simple, focused on the positive, and really effective for me. I could hear how she chose her words wisely as she sent me on an interesting imagery journey. I have to say, this therapy process was unique from any other conventional therapies I have tried in the past and was very effective”. (DEB)