I am a Registered Social Worker with over 20 years experience in the social work field, located centrally in Edmonton near the Brewery District.

My areas of special interest include trauma , first responders, perinatal mental health (postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, birth trauma), relationship issues including challenges experienced as a result of adjusting to parenthood, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and adjustment to life transitions. I have advanced training in Maternal Mental Health and have Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C). In addition to working with individuals and couples, I also offer group therapy for women experiencing postpartum depression and/or postpartum anxiety.

I am trained in, and use a number of evidence-based therapies including:

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) including advanced training in Recent Trauma Episode Protocol (RTEP) and EMDR for Perinatal Mental Health
• Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy
• Somatic Experiencing Therapy
• Solution Focused Therapy
• Gottman Method
• The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy

Specialty Areas:

• Trauma
• Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health
• Postpartum Anxiety and Depression
• Relationships
• Grief and Loss
• Depression/Anxiety
• Adjustments to Life Transitions

Availability of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and limited availability Friday and Sunday.

I provide free phone consultations, to give us an opportunity to briefly meet and help you determine if you think I may be a good fit for you before deciding if you would like to book an initial appointment.

Jody Cook MSW, RSW 
Registered Social Worker
Summit Counselling Services

10328 121 St NW
Edmonton, AB T5N 1K8