Jessie Peberdy, B.Ed.
Jessie Peberdy is working towards completing a M.Ed. degree in School and Counselling Psychology at the University of Saskatchewan and will be completing a practicum with CASA Psychological Services from September 2023 until April 2024. She previously graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 2012. Since then, Jessie has worked as a teacher in several different capacities. In her M.Ed. degree Jessie is working on developing her therapy and intervention skills. She has interest in supporting individuals across age ranges with anxiety and trauma history, while prioritizing a trauma aware approach. She also has a specific interest in working with individuals with learning disabilities. Some of her therapy interests include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Act and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and a Strengths Based Approach.
Emily Riemer, B.A. (Hons.)
Emily Riemer is currently working to complete her Ph.D. at the University of Saskatchewan after graduating with a B.A. (Hons.) in 2019. Emily is currently a practicum student under the supervision of Drs. Cornelius and Rojas at CASA Psychological Services while completing her Ph.D. requirements. She has a strong interest in working with individuals across the lifespan, with a focus on adolescents and adults. Emily provides intervention for a range of presenting mental health concerns (anxiety, depression, trauma, personality difficulties, coping difficulties), as well as assessments for both neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder) and mental health disorders (depression, anxiety, trauma, personality difficulties).
Brenan Smith, B.A. (Hons.)
Brenan Smith is currently enrolled in the University of Saskatchewan’s M.Ed. School and Counselling Psychology program and will be joining CASA as a practicum student in the fall of 2023. He holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of Calgary. Brenan primarily works with adults, providing individual therapy for mood, anxiety, stress, and relationship challenges, as well as diagnostic assessments. He utilizes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with elements of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness.