Our Team
Family HopeCounselling, Psychology, and Training Services

Certification & Training
- 2020-Present M.Ed. Registered Psychologist (APE), Saskatchewan College of Psychologists
- 2014-Present Certified Group Leader, The Incredible Years-Seattle
- 2001-Present Certified First Aid/CPR Instructor, St. John Ambulance
- 2002-Present Certified Registered Medical First Responder, Saskatchewan Health Authority
- 2020-Masters of Education in Educational Psychology, University of Regina
- 2011-Bachelor of Child and Youth Care, University of Victoria
- 2007-Early Childhood Educator II, Saskatchewan Learning
- 2001-Diploma-Youth Care Worker, Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST)
- 2000-Certificate-Youth Care Worker, Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST)
- 2025-Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Anxiety and Depression (12hrs)
- 2025-Circles as Ceremony: Integrating Indigenous Knowledge and Practice in Psychology (12hrs)
- 2023-DBT Skills for Adolescents and Families (12hrs)
- 2022-Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) (5hrs)
- 2022-Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Grief and Loss (12hrs)
- 2021-Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Trauma (12hrs)
- 2021-Violent Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) Level One (8hrs)
- 2019-Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), in person (16hrs)
- 2018-Advanced Motivational Interviewing Training, in person (16hrs)
- 2014-Advanced Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Training, in person (32hrs)
Associations & Awards
- 2025-Council Member, Treasurer, Saskatchewan College of Psychologists (SCP)
- 2020-Present Registered Member, Saskatchewan College of Psychologists (SCP)
- 2019-Present Professional Member, Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
- 2023-Present Professional Member, Psychological Association of Saskatchewan (PAS)
- 2001-Present Registered Medical First Responder, Saskatchewan Health Authority
- 2018-Callow Family Award for Volunteer of the Year, Saskatchewan Air Cadet League
- 2001-Distinguished Graduate, Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST)
Krystal Hawkins, M.Ed.
Registered Psychologist #1139 (APE)
Therapeutic Framework: ACT, DBT, Narrative, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment theory,
Additional Certifications: Incredible Years® Group Facilitator, First Aid/CPR Instructor, Medical First Responder
Client Focus: Children (6-12), Youth (13-17), Families, Adults, Groups
Treatment Areas: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, BPD, Grief, Trauma, Behaviour, Personal Growth, and Psychological Assessment
Availability: In-Person + Virtual 4 days per week
Contact: krystal@familyhope.ca, 1-306-694-4673
Registered Provider with: NIHB, Social Services, Victims Services, FSEAP, Greenshield, ComPsych, Telus Health, Jordan’s Principle
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In a session with Krystal, clients can expect to be heard and have their experiences validated. Krystal uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for a balance of content (story telling) and process (learning skills). Krystal uses valid and reliable measures to help explore symptom severity and will individualize treatment plans accordingly.
Krystal Hawkins lives on a farm with her husband and three children. She is a Registered Psychologist with a Master of Education Degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Regina and a Bachelor Degree in Child and Youth Care from the University of Victoria. She is a co-founder and practice owner for Family Hope. She practices from a cultural and systemic perspective and is influenced by attachment theory, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). Krystal is a certified Incredible Years (IY) Facilitator and has provided IY training since 2012. Krystal has delivered community and private presentations for more than 15 years on topics of behaviour, connection, and screen time. She has been a certified First Aid and CPR instructor with St. John Ambulance for more than 20 years. She volunteers in her community as a Medical First Responder and with the Gravelbourg Air Cadet program.

Certification & Training
- 2019-Present Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
- 2015-Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counselling (with Honors), Briercrest Seminary
- 2007-Bachelor Degree in Sociology, Carleton University
- 2023-Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Trauma (12hrs)
- 2022-Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Grief and Loss (12hrs)
- 2019-Prepare/Enrich Training (hrs)
Associations & Awards
- 2019-Present Professional Member, Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
- 2015-Graduate Excellence Award in Research, Briercrest Seminary
- 2015-Graduate Excellence Award in Marriage and Family Counselling, Briercrest Seminary
Melissa Verheyen, M.A. (Virtual Only)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Canadian Certified Counsellor with CCPA
Therapeutic Framework: ACT, Narrative, Family Systems, Faith-based
Treatment Areas: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationships, Personal Growth
Client Focus: Youth (16-18), Adults
Availability: Virtual Services for clients in SK, ON, NB
Contact: melissa@familyhope.ca, 1-306-694-4673
Registered Provider with: Greenshield, FSEAP, Victim Services, Telus Health, Jordan’s Principle
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In a session with Melissa, clients can expect that she will listen with compassion and empathy while helping to develop skills and strategies to effectively manage difficult thoughts and feelings in order for clients to meet their goals. Melissa is passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative context where clients can connect with their values to guide them in making meaningful change.

Certification & Training
- 2002-Present Registered Social Worker, Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
- 2008-Present Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Trainer, Regina, Saskatchewan
- 2023-Present Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Trainer, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- 2002-Bachelor of Social Work Degree, University of Regina
- 1996-Bachelor of Human Justice Degree, University of Regina
- 2007-Certificate in Children’s Mental Health, Mount Royal College
- 2007-Certificate in Addictions Studies, Mount Royal College
- 2006-Play Therapy Certificate, Canadian Association for Play Therapy (CAPT)
Associations & Awards
- 2025- Registered Member, Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
Lenea Okraincee BHJ, BSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker #SASW1289
Therapeutic Framework: CBT, Play Therapy, Attachment Theory
Additional Certifications: NVCI and ASIST Facilitator, Play Therapy (CAPT)
Client Focus: Children (6-12), Youth (13-18), Adults, Families, Couples, Groups
Treatment Areas: Behaviour, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Addictions, Trauma, Relationships, Stress
Availability: Virtual + In-Person Evenings and Weekends
Contact: lenea@familyhope.ca, 1-306-694-4673
Registered Provider with: Victim Services, SGI, Jordan’s Principle, Social Services, Greenshield, Jordan’s Principle, Telus Health
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In a session with Lenea, clients can expect that she will listen with compassion and empathy to build a therapeutic relationship that facilitates positive change.
Lenea Okraincee lives on a ranch with her husband of 25 years. She has two children who have now left home to further their educational path. She is a Registered Social Worker and has a Bachelor of Human Justice Degree and a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from the University of Regina. She practices from a holistic generalist perspective and utilizes techniques from play therapy, cognitive behavioural theory (CBT) and attachment theory in her work with clients. Lenea has certificates in Play Therapy (2006), Addiction Studies (2007), Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) facilitator (2008), Applied Suicide Intervention Suicide Training facilitator (ASIST) (2022). Lenea has more than 25 years of experience working in the counselling field and works within a holistic model, helping clients bring about positive changes in their lives. She has a wide range of experiences and educational training, which she brings into her relationships with clients while helping them move through their therapeutic journey. Lenea enjoys spending time with her family, working in the greenhouse, and helping on the ranch.

Certification & Training
- 2023-Present M.Ed. Registered Psychologist (Provisional), Saskatchewan College of Psychologists (SCP)
- 2023-Masters of Education in Educational Psychology, University of Regina
Associations & Awards
- 2023-Present Provisional Member, Saskatchewan College of Psychologists (SCP)
- 2023-Present Professional Member, Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
- 2023-Present Professional Member, Psychological Association of Saskatchewan (PAS)
Brit Adam, M.Ed.
Registered Psychologist (Provisional) #1247
Therapeutic Framework: ACT, Queer and Gender Affirming, Feminist, Humanistic, DBT, and CBT
Additional Certifications: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, Gender and Sexual Diversity in Youth, Students and Anxiety, Making Sense of Trauma
Client Focus: Youth (13-17), Adults, Families & Groups
Treatment Areas: Behaviour, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Trauma, Identity Exploration and Transitioning, Emotional Regulation, Psychological Assessment
Availability: In-person + virtual 5 days per week.
Contact: brit@familyhope.ca, 1-306-694-4673
Registered provider with: FSEAP, Victim Services, Social Services, Greenshield, Jordan’s Principle, Telus Health
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In a session with Brit, you are an equal partner in the therapeutic process. Together, you will identify your values and skills, and find strategies on how to use them to achieve your goals. Brit’s goal is for clients to feel validated and to gain skills in self-compassion and self-efficacy. No matter what you’re experiencing, you are welcomed.
Brit Adam has a Master of Education in Educational Psychology from the University of Regina. She practices from a trauma informed, evidence based, queer and gender affirming, anti-oppressive lens, and is welcoming of all people and relationship styles. She has an unconditional positive regard and caring attitude toward her clients and has experience working with people of all ages, from children to adults, who are experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, grief, emotional regulation, identity exploration, and many other challenges. Her passion is working with teens who may be feeling anxious or stressed as they deal with the complexity of being an adolescent in today’s world.
Before she began her career as a psychologist, she was employed as a teacher and as an Advocacy and Behaviour Consultant with Prairie South School Division. As a teacher, she taught all ages from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and then moved into her role as Student Support Teacher. In that role she worked one-on-one or in small groups with students who had many different challenges including behaviour, learning difficulties, and emotional regulation. Her students often had diagnoses such as specific learning disorders, autism, ADHD, ODD, and OCD, and she has experience assisting students with the difficulties that often accompany those disorders.

Certification & Training
- 2022-Present Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
- 2012-Present Certified Life Coach, Coach Training Alliance
- 2025-Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Training, EMDR Consulting (40hrs)
- 2024-Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Training (10hrs)
- 2024-Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training for PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, & Personality Disorders (6hrs)
- 2023-Grief Following Trauma Training (14hrs)
- 2023-Solution Focused Therapy Training (10hrs)
- 2021-Brain Story (child development and Trauma) (20hrs)
Associations & Awards
- 2022-Present Professional Member, Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
- 2021-Present Professional Member, Professional Association of Christian Counsellors and Psychotherapists (PACCP)
LeeAnne Leister, MC,
Canadian Certified Counsellor #11245615
Therapeutic Framework: Narrative, Family Systems, Emotional Focused Therapy, MI, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, EMDR, Spiritual/Faith
Additional Certification: Certified Life Coach with Coach Training Alliance
Client Focus: Adults, Couples & Adult Family Counselling
Treatment Areas: Relationships, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief/Loss, Career & Life Transitions
Availability: Part-time In-person + Virtual
Contact: leeanne@familyhope.ca, 1-306-694-4673
Registered provider with: FSEAP, Victim Services, Social Services, Telus Health, Greenshield, Worker’s Compensatinon Board (WCB)
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In a session with LeeAnne, you will find a safe and compassionate space to share your story and explore its meaning. With empathy and genuine care, LeeAnne walks alongside individuals, emerging adults (18+), couples, and families, helping them navigate life’s transitions and uncover their inherent value and potential. She is deeply committed to supporting others through experiences of grief and loss, career and life changes, relationship dynamics, faith and spirituality, anxiety, and depression.

Certification & Training
- 2025-Student completing Masters of Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
- 2025-Applied Sports Psychology Graduate Certificate (June 20, 2025), University of Western States
- 2016-Certified Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers, ADAPT
- 2020-Certified Ballet Teaching Studies, Royal Academy of Dance
- 2021 Gravity Yoga Instructor, YOGABODY
Associations & Awards
- 2025-Student Member, Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
- 2025-Student Member, Association for Applied Sports Psychology (AASP)
- 2021-Present Registered Teacher, Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)
Jenna Ashby, Student Intern
Student of Yorkville University,
Master of Counselling Psychology
Therapeutic Framework: ACT, Narrative, CBT, Humanistic
Additional Certification: Certified in ADAPT Jazz and Tap. Certified Ballet Teacher. Gravity Yoga Instructor.
Client Focus: Youth (13-17), Adults
Treatment Areas: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief/Loss, Emotional Regulation, Personal Growth
Availability: In-person + virtual Tues, Wed, Thurs
Contact: intern@familyhope.ca, 1-306-694-4673
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In a session with Jenna, clients can expect to be heard, seen, and validated. Jenna will listen with both compassion and empathy, with her main goal being to create a safe space for clients to speak freely. Collaborating with clients to help them reach their goals is something that Jenna is very passionate about. She believes that each and every person is capable of creating meaningful change within their own lives.
*Student Intern means Jenna is completing her Master of Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. She is supervised by Krystal Hawkins, M.Ed, R.Psych. Student Intern services are not eligible for insurance coverage.

Certification & Training
- 2025-Canadian Certified Counsellor – Qualifying (CCC-Q), Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
- 2016-Present Saskatchewan Teacher’s Certificate, Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF)
- 2024-M.Ed. Counselling Psychology, University of Regina
- 2023-Incredible Years® School Age Parent Group Training, (24hrs)
- 2023-Trauma Informed Practices, (20hrs)
- 2023-Acceptance and Commitment for Beginners, (12hrs)
- 2022-Four Seasons of reconciliation, (4hrs)
Associations & Awards
- 2025-Present Professional Member, Canadian Counsellors and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
- 2016-Present Professional Member, Present Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF)
Ashley Tran, M.Ed.
Canadian Certified Counsellor – Qualifying
(CCC-Q) #11251549
Therapeutic Framework: ACT, Attachment Theory, CBT, Play Therapy, Feminist, Humanistic and Holistic
Additional Certification: Saskatchewan Teacher’s Certificate
Client Focus: Children (6-12), Youth (13-17), Families, Women’s Health and Wellness, Groups
Treatment Areas: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Trauma, Behaviour, Personal Growth, Infertility and Postpartum Care
Availability: Evenings In-Person + Virtual 2 Days per Week
Contact: ashley@familyhope.ca, 1-306-694-4673
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In a session with Ashley, clients can expect that she will listen with empathy, understanding and care. Together, you will explore the interconnectedness of your own unique holistic values mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Ashley strives to empower clients to find the strength to regain control of their health and well-being, while fostering self-awareness and nurturing positive change. She is passionate about creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where you feel heard, seen and validated. No matter what journey you are in life, she is here to support you in restoring balance to your mind, body and spirit.
Ashley Tran is a current Graduate of the Master of Education in Educational Psychology Counselling program from the University of Regina. Ashley practices from a trauma informed, evidence based, holistic culturally responsive framework and anti-oppressive lens.
Ashley is Moose Jaw raised and currently resides there with her husband and daughter. She is an experienced teacher who attended the University of Regina receiving her Bachelor of Education with specialization in PreK to Grade 5. Ashley has vast experience while working alongside children and youth from Pre-K to Grade 8 in both rural and urban communities. As a result, teaching and learning have always been a passion of hers, which intuitively led her to the field of Educational Psychology Counselling. She is committed to providing best practice counselling services for children, families and women’s health and wellness. Her therapeutic approach includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment Theory, Play Therapy, Feminist, Humanistic and Holistic.