Zahra Jessa, MC, B. Ed
Registered Psychologist in Calgary
Zahra has a Master of Counselling Degree in Counselling Psychology and is Registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists. She owns and operates Jessa-Greig Psychological Services Inc. with Aaron Greig. She has been working with individuals experiencing substance use issues, anger and mental health concerns, acculturation difficulties, and trauma-related concerns for more than 12 years.
Zahra has extensive experience in domestic violence, anger management, crisis management, and addiction counselling. Zahra has helped families navigate the Child Protection system, and is an accredited Triple P practitioner with levels 4 and 5 in this evidence-based positive parenting program.
Prior to becoming a psychologist, Zahra was a secondary teacher in the Calgary area and internationally, in Mexico, Egypt, and Indonesia. Because of this and her work with immigrant and refugee populations, Zahra has an in-depth understanding of various cultures. She uses cultural competency in her therapeutic work with clients.
She is considered highly approachable and empathic by the people she works with and supervises. She is an LGBTQ2+ ally and advocate of kindness and compassionate treatment for all. Clients appreciate the tools and skills they receive from Zahra as well as the insights they develop into their issues.
Zahra offers services through the online platform, Doxy.
In-person sessions are available upon request.
Our Mission
We help you use your strengths to build the life you want.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Us
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We are excellent at what we do.
- We work with teenagers and adults.
- We help people experiencing trauma
- We are allies working with the LGBTQ+ community.
- We have varied professional experiences with a combined 40+ years experience in teaching, addiction, and domestic violence.
- We are available during daytime, evenings, and on weekends.
- We listen to your needs and wishes, and tailor your treatment to meet your goals.