About us
Our Mission
Making therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get support.
Our Values
Relationship: We are committed to building healthy therapeutic relationship
Respect: We have great respect for diversity and humanity
Awareness of the rights, aspirations, values, and therapeutic needs of everyone.
Jumai M. Usamatu MSW, RSW
Jumai is a registered social worker, currently licensed to practice in Alberta, and Ontario. She has previously worked in areas around complex trauma, borderline/narcissistic personality disorder, mood disorder, relationship problems, self-esteem, and anger management. In session, Jumai uses strength-based and self-compassionate approaches to therapeutic interventions. She is passionate about serving a wide variety of population including children, adults, couples, families, seniors, veterans and active members of Canadian armed forces. She assists you in creating a specialized treatment plan after an initial assessment and helps you move forward with approaches that fit your needs.
Jumai's practice is guided by eye movement desensitization therapy (EMDR) emotional-focused therapy (EFT), dialectal behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and narrative therapy (NT). Further, she is certified in advanced Tree of Life" which uses the narrative lens for an Afrocentric and aboriginal narrative practice. Jumai believes everyone should have the opportunity to get support when they are ready and is energized by those looking for the opportunity to a positive change.
First experience with therapy and it was a great one at covenant care counselling. Looking forward to more sessions.”
Nicole Davis
Psychotherapy involves developing a safe environment and trusting relationship with a therapist so you can work together with the overall aim of improving your mental health and well-being. Sessions can be individual, couples, families, or groups. Together you will work with your therapist to make positive changes in your mood, thinking, relationships, and behaviours.
The length of treatment varies from one person to another and will depend on your goals and history. In your first sessions, you and your therapist will begin these discussions and have an idea of what the treatment length may be. Research suggests that the majority of individuals will remain in therapy for approximately 12-20 sessions to achieve their goals. Some may need less sessions, especially if the therapy is for a specific shorter-term problem, while others may need more sessions if they have multiple conditions or are looking to understand and make changes to life-long patterns.
Our services are covered by Alberta blue cross and most employee benefit plans under psychological services. Please note that we do not offer direct billing.
As the therapist creates dialogue, you are able to learn more about your moods, behavior, feelings, and thoughts. Understanding these factors allows you to control your life and handle certain situations in a more healthy and effective way.
Put simply, you will get out of therapy what you put into it. It’s not a magic solution that will solve all your problems. It may involve you doing some real work and being completely honest with yourself and your therapist. Sometimes facing our truth is the hardest thing of all – but from that discomfort can come healing and growth.
At covenant care counselling are available for in-person, online, or telephone counselling at many locations in Alberta. Contact us to learn more.
Psychotherapy is a term that encompasses many different types of therapy (CBT, gestalt, solution focused, etc.) and as such, psychotherapy is used to treat all forms of mental health concerns including:
Anxiety
Depression
Children’s mental health concerns
Abuse
Trauma
Anger management
Stress management
Mental health disorders
Personality disorders
Grief and loss
PTSD
Family issues
Marriage and relationship concerns
Sexuality and intimacy issues
Gender identity issues
Life transitions
Changes in physical health
Changes in mental health
This type of therapy may be used to treat other conditions and concerns in addition to those listed above. It may also be used in conjunction with other treatment methods. Your therapist will work with you to determine the best treatment method for your individual circumstances.
You should be aware that there is no treatment method that is successful for every person. What works for you, may not work for someone else.
This is a free 15 mins consultation where we will me for the first time. During this session, you will have the opportunity to go over your goals, ask me your burning questions, obtain information about my therapy approach and policies, determine if we would be a good fit, troubleshoot any technological difficulties if they arise before you start your paid sessions and get a tailored plan with actionable steps to begin your journey to “getting unstuck”, right away!
