Meet The Team
Jennifer Broughton - Registered Clinical Social Worker COMING SOON
Specializes in addictions, trauma-informed therapy, couples and support for Autism and ADHD
Works with children and adults
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Jennifer is a Registered Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. Her clinical work spans child and youth mental health and addictions, adult mental health and addictions, trauma-informed therapy, couples and family therapy, perinatal mental health, perinatal couples therapy, and counselling and parent support for Autism and ADHD.
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Jennifer has advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), perinatal mental health, Gottman Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, the Gottman Bringing Baby Home program, and Sanyas cultural training. With both personal and professional experience of neurodiversity, Jennifer is deeply committed to a neuro-affirming, strengths-based approach to care.
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Originally from rural Northwestern Ontario, Jennifer relocated to British Columbia, where she earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Northern British Columbia in 2009. She is registered in good standing with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
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Outside of her clinical work, Jennifer’s most important role is being a mom to three young children. She is also a sister and a daughter. In her downtime, Jennifer and her children enjoy camping, travelling, and spending time together as a family.
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Fees: $200 per 50-minute session
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Bookings coming soon!​
Jamie Gazlay - Registered Social Worker
Specializes in families, exploring neurodivergence,
women's issues, anxiety, and youth​
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Jamie is a Registered Social Worker with extensive experience supporting individuals who are navigating a range of mental health, behavioural, and developmental challenges through a neurodivergent-affirming and trauma-informed lens. A significant part of her work has involved supporting parents and caregivers to better understand developmental needs, strengthen connection, and reduce conflict.
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She is registered and in good standing with both the BC College and the Alberta College of Social Workers, and holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Waterloo. Her background includes community mental health, child and youth mental health, clinical counselling, and family systems work. Her clinical approach is flexible and eclectic and she work closely with her clients to ensure the work together continues to align with their current needs and future goals.
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Jamie has had a lot of life experience that allows for an authentic understanding and connection with many clients and she is committed to providing a nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered in their healing and growth. Jamie's belief is that safety and relationship form the foundation for meaningful and lasting therapeutic change.
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Fees: $200 per 50-minute session
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Book in directly with Jamie, click HERE​
Waleed Al-Ahmad - Registered Social Worker
Specializes in mental health and families
Works with children, adults, couples​ and families
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Waleed Al-Ahmad is a dedicated Registered Social Worker with extensive experience in family, couple, and individual therapy. He holds a Master of Social Work and a Master of Couple and Family Therapy from McGill University, along with specialized certifications in Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Indigenous Cultural Safety.
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Throughout his career, Waleed has worked with diverse populations, including Indigenous communities, Arabic-speaking immigrants, LGBTQ refugees, and families involved with child welfare. His professional approach emphasizes cultural sensitivity, collaboration, and holistic well-being, integrating both evidence-based therapeutic practices and culturally relevant methods.
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Waleed is fluent in English, French, and Arabic, enabling him to connect meaningfully with clients from varied linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Guided by compassion, respect, and a commitment to fostering resilience, he supports individuals and families in achieving their goals, navigating challenges, and strengthening their relationships.
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Fees: $200 per 50-minute session​
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Book in directly with Waleed click HERE
Christina Groth- Registered Psychologist
Specializes in ADHD assessments
Works with children and adults
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Christina Groth is a Registered Psychologist in British Columbia and Alberta and a Certified Art Therapist who brings over two decades of experience working with individuals across diverse clinical and community settings. Her practice centers on understanding the full picture of a person’s emotional, cognitive, and behavioural functioning, with a specialized focus on anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
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Known for her balanced blend of professionalism and authenticity, Christina’s goal is to help individuals not only understand their psychological profile but also develop clear, practical strategies for improvement in everyday life. Her work reflects an ongoing commitment to ethical practice, cultural awareness, and empowering clients to move toward greater emotional well-being and self-efficacy.
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Please connect with us at admin@redcedarbc.com for ADHD assessment details.
Elizabeth Perdok-Waboose - Registered Clinical Counsellor
Specializes in addiction, trauma, and intergenerational and historical complex trauma.
Works with adults.
Elizabeth Perdok-Waboose is a dedicated mental health and addictions support professional with over 25 years of experience working alongside First Nation communities. A member of the Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg First Nation, Elizabeth brings a rich cultural perspective to her therapeutic practice. Her work is registered with the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and includes specialized support for individuals and families impacted by Residential Schools.
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Elizabeth has collaborated widely across British Columbia and Canada, including with The Legacy of Hope Foundation on Pre-Truth and Reconciliation initiatives, as well as through participation in community gatherings. Her clinical focus centers on addiction, trauma, and intergenerational and historical complex trauma. She holds certifications in Indigenous Focusing Oriented Therapy (IFOT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Guided by Shirley Turcotte’s teachings on intergenerational traumatic knowledge, Elizabeth embraces a decolonized, wholistic approach that honors healing across past, present, and future contexts.
Outside of her professional work, she values time with family, friends, and community, and enjoys walking, berry and medicine gathering, and mountain hiking.
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Fees: $200 per 50-minute session
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Book in directly with Elizabeth, click HERE​
Vicki Bright - Registered Social Worker and Registered Clinical Counsellor
Specializes in generational trauma and grief and loss
Works with adults​
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Vicki is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Registered Social Worker (RSW) with over 20 years direct client experience. A strength- based, solution- focused counsellor, her approach is nonjudgmental and intersectional, using a whole person lens to create a safe space for clients to engage.
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Her professional training and experience in both Canada and Australia include working in both clinical and community environments in addictions and recovery, complex trauma, gender-based violence, Indigenous communities, mental and chronic illness. Vicki’s early work, including her MSW thesis, was immersed in the HIV/AIDS community, with women in the survival sex trade primarily in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
Vicki’s special clinical interests include complex trauma, gender and intimate partner violence and intergenerational trauma where she spends most her professional time supporting clients in this realm.
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Formally educated at The University of Victoria (BSW) and The University of British Columbia (MSW) Vicki continues to study and apply Non-Violent Communication in her work and has been trained as an End-of-Life Doula. She values open, authentic communication from a heart centered place and deeply respects the clinical process between client and counsellor and the profound impact it can have on life’s growth.
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Fees: $200 per 50-minute session​
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Book in directly with Vicki click HERE