Get to know Jenelle

The therapeutic connection is one of the absolute most important pieces of the process.

Hi there,

Hi, I’m Jenelle.

I’m a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in the Province of British Columbia. I hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of British Columbia Okanagan (2013), Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from the University of Regina (2008) and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Sociology from the University of Saskatchewan (2007). After working in many different counselling roles, I started a private practice to pursue my love of therapy in 2017 and am offering both in-person and online counselling services in Kelowna, BC.

Since completing my Master of Social Work degree in 2013, I have worked very specifically with a focus on grief, bereavement and trauma. Completing my EMDR Level 1 and 2 basic training in 2016 and later becoming a Certified EMDR Therapist in 2020. It became very evident to me when first starting my work with EMDR that I needed a very good understanding of the nervous system in order to make EMDR more gentle. I started my Somatic Experiencing training in 2020 and have just become a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner in May of 2023. I passionately combine these two modalities to create the gentlest EMDR you can find.

I have an extensive work history in both the private and public sectors and have worked in the field of Social Work since 2008. I have served children, adolescents, adults, and seniors in a variety of settings. Each experience has given me the depth of knowledge to work with a variety of challenging issues and to be able to help and empower people in effective ways. I have a greater understanding of the larger system and how to better serve my individual clients and their needs. I have a passion to work with preteens, teens, adults and seniors with an integrative and holistic mind-body approach.

Get to know me

Fun Facts

  • I am a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT500) with Yoga Alliance. I am certified in: Yin Yoga, iRest, Kundalini, Kids Yoga, Trauma-Informed Yoga Outreach Core Training and Pain Care Yoga.
  • I am a Reiki Master/Teacher! I offer Reiki training through Conscious Hearts!
  • I practice what I preach… I believe every good therapist needs a therapist. I understand that the process of therapy is deeply rewarding, even life changing when you’re truly ready to be your most authentic self!
  • I believe that it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all!
  • I am deeply fascinated with trauma and the story our body has to tell us!
  • I am a proud Mom to my beautiful Daughter and Wife to my loving Husband!
  • I have am a world traveller! I have adventured to 26 Countries and have the dream and goal of visiting 81 countries by the age of 81!

My Commitment to You

At the core of my work is an authentic and sincere interest in your well-being, and an interest in making sure you receive the care, support and services needed to move forward in your life. I am deeply honoured to work with you and look forward to our life rewarding sessions together!

The recipe for a great therapeutic relationship

Connection

Jenelle believes that therapy is your journey and that she is walking along side with you. The Meet and Greet is a no pressure meet to make sure that connection is there!

Process

After you discuss your areas of concern, Jenelle will work with you to define your best path forward. She integrates many different evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Somatic Touch skills and mindfulness based practices.

Support

Don’t be surprised when Jenelle asks you questions about your interests, community and activities. She is a strength based and solution focused therapist and will want to use your resources throughout therapy.

What others have said

Testimonials

My time spent with Jenelle over the last few months enabled me to undergo an honestly incredible transformation in my life. Her methods of progressively peeling back the layers with simple questions were as effective as they were gentle and genuine. Jenelle very much prefers to get to the root of one’s problems with a slow and steady approach; deep, emotional healing simply cannot be rushed – and that put me greatly at ease.
– NB
My problems ranged from crippling anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and constant stress regarding my career and obstacles in my personal life. I was miserable on even my best day and could not sleep for more than a couple hours at a time – it was truly the lowest point in my life. Jenelle helped me realize that it is never too late to ask for help and her reassurance of this was of great comfort to me.
– NB
I often caught myself being surprised as I answered questions with truths I hadn’t fully realized/acknowledged until Jenelle brought it out of me. After that, it failed to take long before I noticed the steadily healthier habits and frame-of-mind practices she worked diligently to teach me.
– NB
I’ve had the privilege of seeing Jenelle for a number of months now, and I have nothing but amazing feedback about her person and her work. She is a grounded, genuine, caring soul, with a huge variety of resources and tools from her extensive education, allowing her to be able to tailor the best care and treatments for each person. Jenelle is an intuitive healer and we’ve worked together in deciding each session what’s best for me and my body at the time, and I always leave feeling lighter and clearer. My time with her is a huge asset to my personal work and spiritual journey. Jenelle’s lighthearted, personable character and abilities and skills in working with energy guarantees an amazing experience for clients who are ready to work on themselves!
– NS
Thanks to Jenelle, I now am able to handle my problems with an open heart and a far healthier outlook. It’s okay to get stressed and it’s normal to feel bad feelings now and then – but it’s how we confront those negative aspects of our lives that determines what kind of life we live. I owe everything I am today to Jenelle and her practice. If you are suffering, seek Jenelle Kildaw for help. You are worth the time. You are worth the money. You are worth the work. You are worth the love.
– NB
It can be tough to find a therapist that you connect with. Someone you feel “gets” you, sympathizes with you, makes you feel comfortable and at home. These things are essential for the therapist to be able to ask the right questions and allow you to get where you need to go, seemingly on your own. Jenelle is 100% this therapist. She knew exactly when to listen, when to encourage and when to ask the right questions. I saw her for close to a year and in that time, I made leaps and bounds of improvement. She is extremely knowledgeable in many different types of therapy, including EMDR, which was a fantastic tool in my treatment. Overall she is simply a very genuine, caring and kind human being and gifted at what she does. Highest recommendations for Mrs. Kildaw Vrolyk. Thank you!
– CS
Working with Jenelle has changed my life in incredibly important ways. The process of EMDR was new to me, and I was skeptical at first. Jenelle walked me through everything and we moved at my pace. The structure of EMDR really allows you to get clear about where you are stuck and track your progress. Having been in counselling for most of my life, I was amazed at the speed at which I saw improvements in my daily life. Throughout the year that I have worked with Jenelle I have gotten off all of my medications, have stopped having panic attacks, have formed many important new relationships, and have felt a lightness and clarity that I have never before experienced. I would recommend Jenelle to anyone in my life. I am so grateful!
– KL
Jenelle and her work with EMDR has completely transformed my life! I knew very little about EMDR going into it and wasn’t too sure what to expect, but Jenelle made me feel super comfortable and excited to start improving my life! I had no idea at the time just how much of an impact the work could have. I’m so incredibly happy and thankful I found Jenelle and EMDR. I would recommend it to absolutely everybody and I always do!
– AS
I started going to see Jenelle after finding her online through a recommendation from a book to seek EMDR for trauma healing. I had no idea what to expect but was excited to try something new to progress in my personal growth and overcome past experiences that I had been carrying with me for years. I was skeptical but hopeful and Jenelle explained everything really well, instantly making me comfortable and in good hands. Since beginning, I can’t believe the negative beliefs and mindsets I have released after holding on to them for so many years! My work with Jenelle and EMDR has been absolutely life changing! I am so thankful that I allowed myself to take a chance on something I was a little uncertain of because it’s transformed relationships in my life both with others and myself! I can’t recommend Jenelle and EMDR enough!
– ASh

Areas of Specialty

Trauma, Grief, Bereavement, Life Transitions, PTSD, Complex Grief, Panic, Anxiety, Depression, Anger

REIKI Training – Conscious Hearts Wellness

When not at her Tutt street office, Jenelle has a side passion that she offers to the community. She became a Reiki Master in 2015 while working with Hospice offering Vigil Services. Her wish was to provide comfort to those she had the honour of sitting with in their last hours. Jenelle found it to be such a benefit to her own self-care, burnout prevention and her ability stay grounded that she also teaches it on the side!!!! Reiki Healing is a sacred modality that brings peace and understanding to your Whole Being. Conscious Hearts Wellness was created by Reiki Masters, Jenelle and Lara MacDonald who come together to offer weekend Reiki classes!!

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Purpose

My purpose is to hold space for others and their individual journey.  Without loss we can’t appreciate what we have.  Without love we would never experience loss.  I believe it is better to love and lose than never to love at all.  I’ve been blessed and am filled with gratitude to be able to help others harness peaceful and soulful space in this world through their own personal journey. It is my honour to walk alongside with you.

Ready to take the first step?

Let’s Connect.

Jenelle offers sessions both in person at her Tutt St. office, as well as virtually via Zoom. She is currently working off of a short waitlist and would be pleased to meet you or your child for a Meet & Greet session.

Click here to join her waitlist and Jenelle will contact you at the earliest possible time. Jenelle does her admin most Friday afternoons and will get back to your inquiry then. Thank you for your patience.

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