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Introducing Jenn Betts, Founder and CEO of the Institute

 

Jenn founded the Institute with the vision of creating a supportive and inclusive space where individuals, couples, and families can access high-quality care. Her leadership is guided by the belief that people thrive when they feel understood, respected, and safe. She is passionate about ensuring that the Institute reflects values of compassion, integrity, and professionalism in every aspect of its work.

 

In her work with clients and in supervision with her Psychologists she takes an approach of emotional safety above all else. She creates a place where people feel safe to express how they feel and what they need. She primarily uses Emotion Focused Therapy in session, helping clients move from a place of feeling stuck to a place of strength and peace. She has trained under some of the foremost leaders in Psychology including Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr David Burns.

 

As CEO, Jenn is dedicated to building and leading a team of highly skilled professionals who share her commitment to client well-being. She focuses on cultivating an environment where both staff and clients feel valued, and where meaningful growth and healing can take place.

Beyond her work at the Institute, Jenn is an advocate for mental health awareness in the broader community, contributing her voice to initiatives that reduce stigma and expand access to care.

 

Her vision continues to shape the Calgary Institute of Counselling, making it a place where clients can trust they will receive support that is not only effective but also deeply human and relational.