Hi! I’m Kari Friesen, and I offer Individual, Child and Youth, and Couples therapy to support you and your family through life’s varied challenges. My passion lies in helping individuals heal, young people thrive, and couples strengthen their connection, improve communication, and rebuild trust.
My work is grounded in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Theory, and research-based Gottman strategies. Whether I am working with a young child exploring their emotions, an individual navigating personal growth, or partners trying to understand their emotional patterns, I aim to break unhelpful cycles and cultivate a secure, fulfilling life.
Whether you’re feeling disconnected in your relationship, seeking personal clarity, or hoping to help your child navigate behavioral or emotional struggles, I work with you to slow things down, explore what’s happening beneath the surface, and build meaningful pathways toward growth.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and paced to meet you right where you are, creating a safe and supportive space for every individual, youth, or couple to feel fully heard and valued.
When I’m not in the therapy room, you can find me spending time with my family at the lake, playing sports, or rewatching Friends for the millionth time.
If you are ready to take the next step toward personal healing, supporting your child, or building a stronger relationship, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Let’s do this together.
Welcome! I’m Jolene, a Qualified Yoga Therapist dedicated to helping you build a personalized practice that supports your total well-being.
Yoga therapy regulates the nervous system by combining mindful movement, breathwork, and self-awareness techniques to lower stress, calm anxiety, and help you reconnect safely with your mind and body.
I completed my comprehensive Yoga Therapy training at Yoga Therapy Toronto in July 2023 in the lineage of Sri Krishnamacharya and T.K.V. Desikachar, studying under the guidance of Felicia and Ante Pavlovic. My background also includes a 300-hour Advanced Yoga Instructor training (2020), a 200-hour Certification (2017), and specialized training in Children’s Yoga.
In our private 1:1 sessions, we will work collaboratively to explore individual yoga therapy techniques, movement, and breathwork tailored to your unique needs, goals, and lifestyle.
Humans have leaned on the healing power of connection for centuries. As a Canadian Certified Counsellor, I offer a person-centered approach designed to help you reconnect with your innate light and potential.
I help adult clients (18+) safely tune into their inner world so they can understand the deeper messages their feelings are conveying. By integrating this self-knowledge into your conscious mind, we can map out a meaningful, grounded path toward lasting growth.
