A treehouse represents the deepest desires of childhood: a place where we find comfort, safety, security and freedom
At Treehouse Trauma Centre, we help children, teens and adults overcome the hardships—trauma, abuse, anxiety or stress—that keep them from living fully. Our person-centred, humanistic approach helps adults and children break out of unhealthy relationship patterns that undermine their inner strength and equips them to move forward with security, certainty and joy
Everyone deserves a place to be themselves.
Meet the Team
Chris Rensch, MA RRC
Owner, Child and Trauma Therapist
Specializing in therapy for children of all ages and adults affected by trauma
Chris Rensch, MA, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and the owner of Treehouse Trauma Centre. He specializes in trauma therapies, with a highly client-centred approach. He helps young children, teens and adults who’ve experienced trauma or abuse to move beyond their experience to a place of security, certainty and joy.
Chris also offers services in German
About Chris
Approach to Therapy
Jason Lesser, MA RCC
Child and Trauma Therapist
Specializing in therapy for youth, adults and families
Jason Lesser, MA, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with specialized experience in concurrent concerns, including substance abuse as it intersects with trauma. He believes in the innate dignity and resilience of the human spirit and works with youth, adults and families to help them utilize their unique strengths to reclaim their lives.
About Jason
A husband and father of two, Jason has a passion to support others in reconciling the hardships of their lived realities with their propensity toward human flourishing. This led him to earn his Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree from Trinity Western University in 2015.
Much of Jason’s practice is devoted to supporting adolescents, adults and families as they work to overcome the obstacles that leave them feeling stuck. His primary focus is to address mental health concerns as they coincide with substance abuse—with a focus on supporting those dealing with the burden of past trauma. Jason also supports families impacted by these and other concerns.
Approach to Therapy
In his counselling approach, Jason believes that emotions aren’t just important factors in our lives—they are key to who we are. Emotions inform our goals, needs, decision making, global sense of wellbeing, sense of ourselves, and our identity in relationships.
While he identifies most with the theory and practice of Emotionally-Focused Therapy and its emphasis on attachment and bonding, Jason integrates modalities like Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, as well as couples and family therapies to promote individuals’ and families’ holistic wellbeing.
Roshni Gleitman,
MSW MC RCC
Online Therapist
Specializing in therapy for women and children
Roshni earned her Masters in Counselling from Trinity Western University and has been a Registered Clinical Counsellor for 17 years. She has worked with women and children who’ve experienced family violence—and with those struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, burnout and boundaries, attachment and parenting struggles, identity and self-worth, and relationship repair.
About Roshni
Roshni believes in the inherent worth of every individual and in our innate desire to become our best selves. In 2012, she earned a Masters in Social Work degree with a focus on mental health and healthcare—while juggling the responsibilities of a busy young family.
When she’s not creating a safe space for her clients, Roshni is making Play-Doh, picking toys up off the floor for the umpteenth time, or watching Curious George with her two young sons.
Approach to Therapy
Alexandra Collins,
MA CCC
Trauma Therapist
Specializing in therapy for youth, adults, families, and intimate partners
Alexandra Collins, MA, is a Canadian Clinical Counsellor. She specializes in trauma therapy from a client-centred humanistic approach. She believes in working with the uniqueness of each youth, adult, family, and intimate partnership; tailoring services to the individual needs of the client.
About Alexandra
Approach to Therapy
Our Junior Therapists &
Therapists in the Making
Céliane Gagné, MA
Junior Therapist
Specializing in therapy for children and youth affected by grief and trauma
Céliane recently earned her Masters in Counselling from Trinity Western University. She focuses on emotional regulation, grief, and trauma, and has worked with children, youth, and adults. She considers that each individual’s experiences – emotional and cognitive – is unique and valid, and they can thrive when authentically connected to their self, others, and the world.
Céliane also offers services in French
About Roshni
Roshni believes in the inherent worth of every individual and in our innate desire to become our best selves. In 2012, she earned a Masters in Social Work degree with a focus on mental health and healthcare—while juggling the responsibilities of a busy young family.
When she’s not creating a safe space for her clients, Roshni is making Play-Doh, picking toys up off the floor for the umpteenth time, or watching Curious George with her two young sons.
Approach to Therapy
Katja Rossi, BEd BA MEd (in progress)
Therapist in the Making
Specializing in therapy for children
of all ages
With a focus on anxiety, emotional regulation and trauma, Katja works with kids of all ages. Using a person-centred approach, she employs empathy, compassion and relationship to guide the therapeutic process of self-discovery.
About Roshni
Roshni believes in the inherent worth of every individual and in our innate desire to become our best selves. In 2012, she earned a Masters in Social Work degree with a focus on mental health and healthcare—while juggling the responsibilities of a busy young family.
When she’s not creating a safe space for her clients, Roshni is making Play-Doh, picking toys up off the floor for the umpteenth time, or watching Curious George with her two young sons.
Approach to Therapy
Hannah, BA MA
(in progress)
Therapist in the Making
Specializing in therapy for children and youth affected by complex trauma
Hannah is in the process of completing her Masters in Counselling Psychology from Trinity Western University. She has experience working with youth, adults and couples, working with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, boundaries, identity formation and self-esteem, as well as attachment and relational issues. Hannah will be joining Treehouse in May 2021.
About Jason
A husband and father of two, Jason has a passion to support others in reconciling the hardships of their lived realities with their propensity toward human flourishing. This led him to earn his Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree from Trinity Western University in 2015.
Much of Jason’s practice is devoted to supporting adolescents, adults and families as they work to overcome the obstacles that leave them feeling stuck. His primary focus is to address mental health concerns as they coincide with substance abuse—with a focus on supporting those dealing with the burden of past trauma. Jason also supports families impacted by these and other concerns.
Approach to Therapy
In his counselling approach, Jason believes that emotions aren’t just important factors in our lives—they are key to who we are. Emotions inform our goals, needs, decision making, global sense of wellbeing, sense of ourselves, and our identity in relationships.
While he identifies most with the theory and practice of Emotionally-Focused Therapy and its emphasis on attachment and bonding, Jason integrates modalities like Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, as well as couples and family therapies to promote individuals’ and families’ holistic wellbeing.
