Joanne has been working in the field of addictions and mental health since 1998 and her experience over the years includes working with people struggling with substance abuse, problem gambling, sex addiction, eating disorders, trauma, grief and loss, relapse prevention, recovery planning, and Family Program Intensives. Joanne is also trained in EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques).
The Thorpe Recovery Centre’s commitment to the success of the programs is reflected in the high standard of work, and adherence to the core values. The Staff place a premium on the ethics, education, and training that will serve to provide clients with the best path to recovery. Professional and volunteer experience is only augmented by the fact that a significant number of us are in recovery ourselves, and are proud to serve as examples that change is possible.
The Thorpe Recovery Centre’s commitment to the success of the programs is reflected in the high standard of work, and adherence to the core values. The Staff place a premium on the ethics, education, and training that will serve to provide clients with the best path to recovery. Professional and volunteer experience is only augmented by the fact that a significant number of us are in recovery ourselves, and are proud to serve as examples that change is possible.
Vera Koster
Clinical Director | MA Counselling Psychology (student), BA Psychology, ASAT, AMAT, CCAC, CCRC, ACTA
Vera's passion and commitment to helping people find recovery is rooted in her own journey to recovery from active addiction and eating disorders. Vera is currently pursuing a master's degree in counselling psychology, and she hopes to train in EMDR and ART once her master's is completed. In her spare time, Vera loves to run. She often travels around Alberta and Saskatchewan, attending races. Vera has been with Thorpe since 2016.
Kaitlyn Delisle
Community Counsellor I BHSc
Kaitlyn has a Bachelors of Health Sciences degree, majoring in addictions counselling with a minor in mental health. She grew up in Lloydminster and started out with us years ago in a volunteer capacity. She has a passion for helping people and for reducing the stigma that surrounds addictions and mental health in our society.
Joanne Wright
Community Counsellor | CACII, CCAC, ATCA
Joanne’s desire to help others embrace recovery comes from her own journey in recovery and how addiction has impacted family and loved ones. Joanne enjoys spending time with family and her pets, making time to laugh every day, fishing and camping, yoga, singing, and listening to music. Joanne is certified with the Canadian Society of Counselors and Therapists and with the Canadian Addictions Counsellors Certificate Federation.
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Kitchen Manager
Chance in his new role as Kitchen Manager! He certainly has what it takes to provide nutritious and exciting meals to those we serve at Thorpe.
Colton
CSW Manager
Colton has worked with us as a Community Support Worker for 1 year. His own experiences with addiction have fostered a passion for helping those that are struggling. He’ll be finishing his Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work this fall.
Koryssa
Community Counsellor
