Linnea grew up in the Pembina Valley and continues to live in the area together with her husband. Having had a lifelong interest in understanding and supporting people, Linnea pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Canadian Mennonite University, followed by a Master of Arts in Counselling at Providence Theological Seminary. She also has experience working with students in the education system, both as an educational assistant and as a counsellor in her practicum.

Linnea believes in working together with her clients, supporting them in their goals. Linnea has an integrated approach to counselling and believes each individual is unique, in their challenges and in their journey toward healing. This guides her approach to counselling, providing support, tools, and strategies that are specific to each person.

Treating every individual with dignity and respect, Linnea believes in the inherent value and worth of each person and holding their stories with care. She is passionate about the importance of building relationships as she strives to impart hope and provide a safe and empathetic space. Linnea is passionate about developing health and wellbeing through counselling. While she is new to counselling, Linnea has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, attachment, life changes, and grief. She believes in the importance of listening and learning from her clients, valuing their experiences, and working towards their goals.

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Harv, originally from Winnipeg, spent his formative years in the beautiful Abbotsford region of British Columbia. After completing his Bible School education, he moved back to Manitoba. Feeling called to ministry, he pursued a Masters of Divinity degree from Briercrest Seminary. For approximately 15 years, Harv served as a dedicated Pastor, guiding and supporting several congregations through various life challenges.

Driven by a desire to deepen his knowledge and skills in helping individuals and families, Harv returned to Briercrest to obtain his Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Since then, he has been wholeheartedly engaged in the field of clinical counselling.

Over the years, Harv has had the privilege of working with numerous individuals, couples, and families, offering his expertise through both pastoral and clinical counselling. With over twenty years of marriage and a teenage son, Harv understands the importance of family dynamics in shaping our lives. This personal experience, coupled with his professional training, allows him to connect with clients on a deep level and provide them with compassionate support.

Harv firmly believes in the power of hope and healing, even in the face of daunting challenges. As a counselling therapist, he draws upon a diverse range of therapeutic approaches, including Emotionally Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Integrative Marital Intensive Therapy. Through his membership with Prepare/Enrich Canada, Harv is equipped to assist couples in assessing and addressing relationship issues, fostering growth and resilience.

In addition to his role at Pembina Counselling Centre (PCC), Harv is actively involved in Focus on the Family’s esteemed Hope Restored program. This dual commitment allows him to extend his expertise and care to a wider audience, further enhancing his ability to guide individuals and couples towards healthier, more fulfilling lives. Harv’s professionalism and dedication to his craft are evident through his certification as a Certified Professional Counsellor with the Professional Association of Christian Counsellors and Psychotherapists. He serves clients at PCC’s Winkler, Morden, and Altona offices, providing a safe and supportive space for personal growth and transformation.

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Amber grew up in the Pembina Valley and attended University of Manitoba to obtain her nursing degree, returning to serve the community as a nurse at Boundary Trails Health Center. After a few years, she and her husband moved overseas to join a church planting team, spending six years in Africa. As a result, she’s developed a love for other cultures and is passionate about helping cross-cultural workers in the unique challenges they face. This experience led to an interest in furthering her education in mental health, so she completed her Master of Arts in Counselling at Providence Theological Seminary.

Amber believes there is always hope in the midst of our struggles and provides a safe and caring environment to help clients explore the challenges they face and gain insight for change. She has an integrated approach to therapy and views clients through a holistic lens, tending to the aspects of our physical, social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

She continues her work as a mental health liasion nurse at Boundary Trails which enhances her skills in assessment and crisis management. She has training in dialectical behaviour therapy and a variety of experience with anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and trauma. She prioritizes working together with clients to formulate goals for their personal growth and wellbeing.

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Individual, Couples and Family Therapy

Brent grew up in the Pembina Valley. He has enjoyed supporting his hometown community since he started at Pembina Counselling Centre in 2020. He spent much of his childhood living at Winkler Bible Camp and his adolescent and young adult years working there, where he first learned of his love for building into other’s lives. This eventually led to a passion for psychology completing his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Alberta, all leading to the completion of his Master of Arts in Counselling from Providence Theological Seminary in 2020, combining his love of psychology, conversation, and helping others.

Brent takes a balanced approach to counselling that acknowledges the entirety of the person: mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual domains. Everybody deserves to experience care and support. Brent’s counselling philosophy centres on creating a supportive and safe relationship that focuses on listening, allowing you to explore your thoughts and feelings in collaboration with relevant counselling techniques, fostering personal growth and the tools needed to manage your current problem. This process will hopefully promote future independence that allows you to manage future problems within your own community of support.

Brent has a diverse clinical and education experience. Areas of experience include grief, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, human development, trauma, chronic pain, spiritual well-being, attachment, life transitions, parenting, family, marriage and couples. Brent wants to provide a helping hand through your difficult time, to help you heal and grow through your experience.

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