ELPI PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC
Jenn Phipps, MSW, Registered Social Worker (SK #3552) 📍Maple Creek, SK
Jenn is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in Saskatchewan. She completed her Master of Social Work degree, with a specialization in Trauma-Informed Clinical Social Work from the University of Calgary. Jenn worked for 8 years in women’s corrections and has extensive experience working directly with addictions, mental health issues, crisis intervention, grief, and addressing impacts of personal and intergenerational trauma. Since moving into private practice, Jenn took the basic training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidenced-based trauma treatment proven to reduce the potential for re-traumatization, which can occur in traditional talk therapy.
Jenn’s passion is working with individuals ages 16+ who have experienced various forms of trauma, as she has observed this to be at the root of their issues with substance abuse, mental illness and criminal behaviours. Of particular interest to her is sexual trauma, including experiences with childhood abuse, sexual assault or involvement in the sex trade/trafficking.
She offers trauma-informed care throughout her interactions with clients, and provides trauma-specific forms of interventions, including EMDR and somatic therapy. Jenn is often amazed and inspired by the resiliency of her clients and is honoured to walk alongside them in their journey of healing.
Jenn describes her clinical framework as eclectic, as she draws from a variety of mainstream theories and approaches, which will be tailored to meet your specific needs in therapy. She prefers a holistic approach which will consider your strengths, the mind-body connection, mindfulness, systems where you are lacking privilege or power, and the role of spirituality. At the core of Jenn’s work is cultural humility, empowerment, anti-oppressive and decolonizing practice. She sees you as the expert of your own life and will support you in achieving your personal goals so that you develop a healthier lifestyle.
Jenn is an approved mental health provider for Indigenous clients through NIHB and can offer direct-billing for those who are registered with a status number.
Why registration matters.
Registered social workers are regulated professionals licensed to provide therapeutic services in Saskatchewan. Social workers at Elpi Psychology Clinic adhere to rigorous training, continuing education requirements, and oversight by the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW).
For more information, visit www.sasw.ca.