Meet our Team
Our team of hand-picked counsellors have been chosen for their skill, compassion, integrity
and dedication to providing the highest level of care and tools to support their client’s mental health.
Dr. Sam Berg
DIRECTOR OF COUNSELLING
D.MIN., RMFT
Sam is our Director of Counselling Services and specializes in marriage and family counselling, depression, grief and working with adolescents. Sam has been with The Caring Place for over 25 years.
Sam works in depth with our counselling interns, supporting them as they progress in their professional journeys as therapists.
*Please note that Sam is taking
limited new clients at this time.*
Danyelle Renaud
Executive director, Counsellor
M.A., RP
Danyelle specializes in personality and mood disorders, complex trauma, neurodevelopmental disorders, personal identity concerns, and in church hurt/spiritual abuse.
Danyelle uses elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Behavioural Analysis, and Narrative Therapy to best support her clients holistically and individually. She believes everyone has a purpose and place to belong in the community.
*Please note that Danyelle is on maternity leave,
and expects to return in early 2026.*
Jennifer Kerr
Interim executive Director, Counsellor
MAMFT, RMFT, C.C.C.
Jennifer specializes in supporting clients who struggle with anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, grief, life direction and change, relationship challenges, and navigating emotions. Her training as a marriage and family therapist helps her work with individuals age 8 and up, couples and families, and she is especially passionate about helping adolescents and young adults develop confidence and trust in their own strengths and values. Jennifer also utilizes Somatic Experiencing therapeutic strategies, which help clients connect with their body and work with their nervous system.
*Please note Jennifer is not taking
new clients at this time.*
Kevin Eby
Counsellor
M.A., MFC
Kevin meets with individuals, couples and families supporting them with their concerns. He promotes a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere in sessions. He focuses on looking at client’s situations from a systemic perspective. Kevin can address a variety of challenges that individuals come with including trauma where he uses Eye Movement Integration (EMI) as the modality. He also has cross-cultural experience working with Indigenous people for over 30 years
Ben Feere
Counsellor
M.C., C.C.C.
*Virtual and Phone Sessions Only*
Ben Feere, Canadian Certified Counsellor, offers trauma-informed therapy tailored to individuals, couples, and families. With training in EMDR, Gottman Couple’s Therapy, Narrative Therapy, CBT, Bowenian Family Systems, and IFS, Ben supports clients in overcoming trauma, improving relationships, and managing stress. His approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practices to help clients achieve meaningful change and deeper well-being.
Antonnette Hariram
Counsellor
M.ED, C.C.C.
Antonnette has experience providing clinical counselling to individuals, families, and couples. Antoinette strives to support individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, and relationship problems. She uses a variety of evidence-based approaches and strategies, including person-centred, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and solution-focused brief therapy. Antonnette is also trained in EMDR and Play Therapy.
Patience Okao
Counsellor & SOCIAL WORKER
RSW, MSW
Patience has several years of experience in human services and mental health care. She brings a compassionate, client-centred approach to therapy. Patience has experience in case management, crisis intervention, and advocacy, She integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-informed practices. Her warm, collective style helps clients to build resilience, find clarity, and navigate life with increased confidence and strength.
Dallas Gold
Counsellor
MACPC
Dallas is passionate about helping clients embrace their authentic selves while navigating life’s complexities. He offers a compassionate, non-judgemental space and uses an existential and person-centred approach. Dallas has experience supporting individuals through unhelpful thought patterns, relationship dynamics, spiritual abuse, and seeking meaning and authenticity in their lives.
Diptty Joseph
Counsellor
MSW (equiv), RSW
Diptty Joseph, inspired by Carl Jung, centres her counselling practice on genuine human connection. As a committed social worker, she supports individuals, families, and couples through life’s challenges by fostering inner strength and well-being. Her client-centred approach empowers clients to find unique solutions, enhancing self-awareness and agency.
Diptty tailors her services using evidence-based methods to address diverse needs, including anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relationship issues, and trauma. Her ability to speak several Indian languages strengthens her connection with clients from various linguistic backgrounds.
Andrea Wiebe
Counselling intern
B.A. Psych, MACMHC-MFT
(in process)
*virtual and phone sessions only*
Andrea is passionate about helping people walk safely through the complexities of life including depression, anxiety, grief, resilience and stress-management, and living according to client’s values. Her research and training have focused largely on Emotion Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. Andrea believes that the client is the expert in their own life and allows for space to develop goals, identity, and purpose. As an Marriage and Family Therapy student, her systemic lens aids in working collaboratively with clients 10 years of age and older in individual, couple, and/or family sessions.
Jaime Kayseas
Counselling intern
MISW
(in process)
Driven by a deep commitment to healing, Jaime brings a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach to his work. Drawing on extensive experience supporting individuals impacted by intergenerational trauma, including Indian Residential School Survivors, Jaime creates a safe space for exploring identity and finding pathways to wellness. Blending evidence-based techniques with a “two-eyed seeing” perspective, Jaime empowers those he works alongside to address challenges utilizing both top-down and bottom-up approaches. As a steadfast advocate for culturally safe care, Jaime is dedicated to fostering transformative growth and inspiring hope.
Mingi Choe
Counselling intern
B.A Psych, MAMFT (In process)
Mingi Choe is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapy intern who brings a compassionate, client-centered approach to his practice. He believes that each individual is the expert of their own life and values collaboration throughout the
therapeutic process.
Mingi creates a safe and supportive environment where individuals, couples, and families can explore their goals, identity, and sense of purpose. He is also fluent in Korean, which enhances his ability to connect with a diverse range of clients. His collaborative and compassionate style supports clients in developing resilience, gaining insight, and moving through life with greater confidence and inner strength.
Board of Directors:
Chairman: Darlene Hinks
Vice-Chair: Sherry Lee Magnuson
Members: Angie Schlecter, Shannon Glas, Andrew Waithe, Albert Rapley, Mathew Faye, Ashleigh Woytuik, Christine Feicht
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Monday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed