Jay Williams (MSW, RSW, RN)
Throughout his balanced career Jay has been building up his toolkit with a variety of problem-solving strategies and techniques. He has had the opportunity to work and volunteer with many amazing practitioners in varied areas such as a group home for persons with disabilities, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Honolulu, the Boys and Girls Club Okanagan, YMCA of Honolulu as a therapist. He currently works at the Three Story Clinic as a therapist and BC Children’s Hospital as a registered nurse on 5 different mental health units: Adolescent Psychiatry (5-11- P1 unit and 11-18 P2 unit), Child Adolescent Psychiatry Emergency (CAPE unit), Eating Disorders Inpatient (P3 unit), and Looking Glass Residence (Outpatient Eating Disorders Treatment Program). Jay provides individual and group therapy and treatment in the following areas:
Jay acknowledges that life can be tough. If you are feeling anxious in social situations, depressed, overwhelmed with negative self-talk and/or stressed from day to day life, experiencing conflict with family, friends, at school, at work, or in your relationship, Jay may be able to help. To address these challenges Jay utilizes a scientific approach- current evidence, research, and theory to shed light on how these negative thought patterns, unhelpful behaviours, and your environment and surroundings can impact your mental health. He incorporates a balanced, holistic approach that will enable you to uncover your strengths, recognize challenges you’ve overcome, and help identify the meaningful connections you have made with people that are supportive in your life. Jay incorporates the following treatment modalities into his practice:
As a master’s level social worker, Jay's beliefs and values align with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW) and the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) Code of Ethics. He believes that people are unique and each person carries worth and deserves to be treated with respect. His goal is to create a safe space and non-judgemental environment for you to feel comfortable to share your story. He values diversity, welcoming different perspectives and the importance of being inclusive of all ethnicities, cultures, spiritual beliefs, genders, sexual orientations including the LGTBQ2S+ community.
Jay has found it rewarding to see firsthand people’s ability to make positive changes in their life to learn, adapt, and grow over time. Being a counselor has been a life-changing experience for him and he hopes it will be for you too. Jay is passionate about helping others reach their full potential and accomplish their goals. He acknowledges that it can be challenging to seek out support and to find the motivation to take that first step down a new path. He looks forward to taking the time to get to know you and to help guide you through the peaks and valleys of your journey as you work towards inner peace.
Throughout his balanced career Jay has been building up his toolkit with a variety of problem-solving strategies and techniques. He has had the opportunity to work and volunteer with many amazing practitioners in varied areas such as a group home for persons with disabilities, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Honolulu, the Boys and Girls Club Okanagan, YMCA of Honolulu as a therapist. He currently works at the Three Story Clinic as a therapist and BC Children’s Hospital as a registered nurse on 5 different mental health units: Adolescent Psychiatry (5-11- P1 unit and 11-18 P2 unit), Child Adolescent Psychiatry Emergency (CAPE unit), Eating Disorders Inpatient (P3 unit), and Looking Glass Residence (Outpatient Eating Disorders Treatment Program). Jay provides individual and group therapy and treatment in the following areas:
- Stress management
- Regulating emotions and behaviours
- Effective Communication strategies
- Coping skills & problem solving strategies
- Environmental stressors- major life transitions, role changes
- Family issues, relationship issues
- Self esteem issues, Self- harm behaviours, suicidal thoughts, depression
- Assistance with long term safety planning
- Anxiety, panic attacks
- Trauma
- Substance Use/Addiction challenges, harm reduction
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Personality Disorders
- Eating Disorders, body image issues
- Caregiver burnout/Compassion fatigue
Jay acknowledges that life can be tough. If you are feeling anxious in social situations, depressed, overwhelmed with negative self-talk and/or stressed from day to day life, experiencing conflict with family, friends, at school, at work, or in your relationship, Jay may be able to help. To address these challenges Jay utilizes a scientific approach- current evidence, research, and theory to shed light on how these negative thought patterns, unhelpful behaviours, and your environment and surroundings can impact your mental health. He incorporates a balanced, holistic approach that will enable you to uncover your strengths, recognize challenges you’ve overcome, and help identify the meaningful connections you have made with people that are supportive in your life. Jay incorporates the following treatment modalities into his practice:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Anti-Oppressive Practice (AOP)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Ecological/Systems
- Strengths Based Perspective
- Cultural Competence
- Humanist approach
As a master’s level social worker, Jay's beliefs and values align with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW) and the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) Code of Ethics. He believes that people are unique and each person carries worth and deserves to be treated with respect. His goal is to create a safe space and non-judgemental environment for you to feel comfortable to share your story. He values diversity, welcoming different perspectives and the importance of being inclusive of all ethnicities, cultures, spiritual beliefs, genders, sexual orientations including the LGTBQ2S+ community.
Jay has found it rewarding to see firsthand people’s ability to make positive changes in their life to learn, adapt, and grow over time. Being a counselor has been a life-changing experience for him and he hopes it will be for you too. Jay is passionate about helping others reach their full potential and accomplish their goals. He acknowledges that it can be challenging to seek out support and to find the motivation to take that first step down a new path. He looks forward to taking the time to get to know you and to help guide you through the peaks and valleys of your journey as you work towards inner peace.
Qualifications:
Jay has the following education
Jay has the following education
- Master of Social Work (MSW)- University of Calgary
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)- University of British Columbia Okanagan
- Registered Social Worker #14933 (RSW)- BC College of Social Workers (BCCSW)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)- University of British Columbia Vancouver
Fees:
Complimentary 20 minute phone or video consultation.
$155 for 50 minutes- Individual sessions
$175 for 50 minutes- Couples or Family session
Currently no in person sessions are available. Payment for services is due before the beginning of each session and can currently only be made as an e-transfer.
Cancellation:
When cancelling 2 days notice is required to cancel a scheduled appointment to avoid being charged the full session fee. If you need to cancel your appointment you can cancel by sending an email to jayw2000@gmail.com.
Coverage:
Some third party payment plans such as Extended Health Care Insurance and Employee/Family Assistance Programs pay partial or total coverage for MSW/RSW counseling services. Please explore this with your extended health care insurance provider prior to your 1st appointment.
Contact:
You can contact Jay directly at jayw2000@gmail.com to schedule a free 20 minute consultation. You are also welcome to contact Jay through the Three Story Clinic reception by email at admin@threestoryclinic.com .
Complimentary 20 minute phone or video consultation.
$155 for 50 minutes- Individual sessions
$175 for 50 minutes- Couples or Family session
Currently no in person sessions are available. Payment for services is due before the beginning of each session and can currently only be made as an e-transfer.
Cancellation:
When cancelling 2 days notice is required to cancel a scheduled appointment to avoid being charged the full session fee. If you need to cancel your appointment you can cancel by sending an email to jayw2000@gmail.com.
Coverage:
Some third party payment plans such as Extended Health Care Insurance and Employee/Family Assistance Programs pay partial or total coverage for MSW/RSW counseling services. Please explore this with your extended health care insurance provider prior to your 1st appointment.
Contact:
You can contact Jay directly at jayw2000@gmail.com to schedule a free 20 minute consultation. You are also welcome to contact Jay through the Three Story Clinic reception by email at admin@threestoryclinic.com .