Staff Mental Health Supports:
All FVSD staff have access to their choice of one of the three registered psychologists who will direct bill to ASEBP.
Dr. Natasha Egeli, R. Psych.
My experience has taught me that, in most cases, people have the resources needed to make positive changes in their lives. However, with excessive demands on our time and energy it can be difficult to prioritize and create the work/life balance needed to sustain our emotional wellbeing. When we are struggling, our negative thoughts and emotions can drive our behaviours and leave us feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or lost. My goal is to assist you in achieving balance. I have training in a variety of counselling approaches, with a special interest in couples therapy, and will adapt my approach to best meet your needs.
As a public-school employee, you have an important and demanding career. Beyond education, you provide structure, safety, and compassion for the students in your community. To provide this care to others, it is important to receive this care yourself. The district has had unanticipated disruptions for two years in a row, adding stress to you and your community. If stress is having a negative impact on you, your relationships, or family members, please feel free to connect with me or Willard.
I live in Sherwood Park, with my husband (Kevin), our son (Evan), and lovable mutt (Huxley). When transportation allows, I visit High Level once a month from September to June. Otherwise, I am available for video or phone appointments.
Arranging an Appointment
Call or text me at 780-977-9277
Email me at natasha.egeli@gmail.com (please note that email cannot be guaranteed confidential, please do not provide sensitive information over email). I will get back to you as soon as possible to briefly discuss your situation and to schedule an initial session.
Cost
The cost of a session is $200. ASEBP covers up to 12 sessions at $100/session. The FVSD will cover the remainder of the cost for those sessions for school employees.
If you have ASEBP coverage, in most cases, I can directly bill your portion of the fee to Alberta Blue Cross. Otherwise, you can e-transfer payment to me at natasha.egeli@gmail.com.
Dr. Chris Janzen
Early in my academic journey I started out in an education program at the University of Alberta. The idea of supporting students was a large part of why I was drawn to become a teacher. As I completed my B. Ed, I realized that I wanted to be able to focus on the students at the ends of the spectrum and decided to become a psychologist focusing on learning and teaching. Fast-forward 18 years, I spent most of my professional career as a division psychologist in several school divisions. I have had the opportunity to spend a lot of time supporting school division staff to meet student needs as well as recognize and realize meeting their own needs. As I worked to support school division staff, the range of needs I supported has been both diverse and real. I have developed skills to serve personal, professional, family, parent and child focused needs through a process which respects client awareness and understanding. I do not have the “answers”, but can provide the opportunity and space where we can work together to meet your needs. I don’t believe in a “One size fits all” approach and my professional connection with clients leads to a discovery of what could work for you. I have had the opportunity to work with school divisions across Alberta in cities large and small, towns, villages, and on several First Nations.
I live in Edmonton and have two sons, both entering new schools this year, one in Jr. High, and one in High School. When transportation allows, I plan to visit High Level once a month from September to June. I am also available for video or phone appointments.
Arranging an Appointment
Text me at 780-221-9349. Including FSVD as well as your name in the text will give me enough information to call you back and to make sure that I am a good fit before booking an initial session.
Cost
The cost of a session is $200. ASEBP covers up to 12 sessions at $100/session. The FVSD will cover the remainder of the cost for those sessions for school employees.
If you have ASEBP coverage, in most cases, I can directly bill your portion of the fee to Alberta Blue Cross. Otherwise, e-transfer payments will be accepted.