
Meet the Team


Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Registered Clinical Counsellor
Educator, Therapist, Author & Researcher

Registered Clinical Counsellor, CCC

Mijane Parker - Director of Counselling Services
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Equine & Farm-Based Therapist
Mijane Parker is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 15 years of experience working in the social services sector and private practice. As the co-owner and Director of Counselling Services at Stable Roots, Mijane is passionate about holding space for healing experiences through attuned connection, nervous system regulation, and a deep respect for each client’s unique journey.
Mijane’s post-graduate research focused on innovative, trauma-informed approaches to mental health care, including social farming and equine-facilitated psychotherapy. These experiences shaped her commitment to integrating neuroscience, relational attachment, and experiential therapies into her work. She enjoys supporting children, youth, adults, and caregivers, helping them navigate trauma, build resilience, and rediscover connection with themselves and others.
Her approach is grounded in a neuro-relational framework that blends neuroscience with relational understanding. Mijane empowers caregivers by helping them understand the “why” behind behaviors and equipping them with connection-based strategies to meet the needs of those they support.
Mijane’s passion for equine therapy is also deeply personal. Horses have been a profound source of connection and inspiration in her own life, fueling her dedication to helping others experience the transformative power of nature and animal-assisted healing.
Mijane has formal training in trauma-informed Equine Facilitated & Nature-based Counselling, EMDR, OEI, Somatic Therapies, Dr. Bruce Perry's Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics, Dr. Gordon Neufeld's Attachment-based Developmental Paradigm, Narrative Therapy and Polyvagal Informed Practice - she is a certified Safe & Sound Protocol Provider. Mijane is in the certification process as a Mental Health Professional with The Professional Association for Equine Facilitated Wellness. She is also currently finishing her certification as a Neurofeedback Professional with Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA).

Kim Calder Stegemann - Director of Neurotherapy Services
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Certified Clinical Counsellor – CCPA
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Board Certified in Neurofeedback – BCIA
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Certified in QEEG (Diplomate Status) – International QEEG Certification Board
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Ph.D., M.Sc., M.A., B.Ed.
Kim (or Dr. Kim as some of her clients call her) is an educator, therapist, author, and researcher. She has spent her professional career helping others to make positive changes in their lives and feel better about themselves. She does this through a wholistic approach; looking at brain activity, body functioning, external behaviour, social context, and a person's emotional well- being.
"What I love most is making a genuine difference in people's lives."
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For over two decades, Calder Stegemann taught at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and is an esteemed Professor Emerita. During her tenure at the University, Kim furthered her studies into counselling and neurotherapy because she felt there was a gap that needed to be bridged to understand the "whole picture" of a person. Kim went into private practice after retiring from fulltime work at TRU in 2016 to help people make a change in their lives-through education, therapy, and neuromodulation.
Now, starting in August 2024 with Stable Roots Therapy, Kim is both a co-owner and practitioner offering neurotherapy for clients who want a different approach than talk therapy. Her approach matches well with the other talented Stable Roots team who focus on the neuro-sequential aspects of development and growth. Kim is also a mentor of those who also want to incorporate neurotherapy into their counselling practices.
"Neuroscience isn't an exclusive club. Everyone should be able to access information on how their brain works. My goal is to be able to explain and share the information in ways that are understandable and useful for each person."

Heidi McSweeney
Heidi is a trained trauma and play therapist with over eight years of experience supporting children, youth and adults within a strength-based, trauma-informed clinical framework. As a counsellor, Heidi is deeply passionate about connecting people to themselves and their community by creating safety in relationships and promoting healing through a holistic wellness approach. Much of Heidi's therapeutic knowledge and philosophy stem from her extensive work with individuals who have experienced relational trauma, including sexualized violence, childhood sexual abuse, and intimate partner violence.
In addition, Heidi has worked with youth and young adults in a behavioural support role and has training and experience helping individuals struggling with various forms of trauma and PTSD, eating disorders, relationship and parenting challenges, family conflict, life transitions and anxiety. Heidi's goal is to meet clients where they are in their journey to build connection and nourish safe relational experiences using neuroscience-informed and attachment-based therapeutic modalities. Heidi offers play therapy, in-office, virtual, and walk & talk sessions.
Heidi is on maternity leave until January 2026.
Registered Clinical Counsellor

Jenna Ewert
Registered Clinical Counsellor, CCC
Jenna is a registered clinical counsellor who offers evening and weekend sessions with adults and teens. Jenna practices nature-based therapy, walk-and- talk sessions, and in-office appointments at Stable Roots. Over the last 15 years, Jenna has worked across private, government, and non-profit sectors, supporting individuals experiencing challenges relating to identity, relationships, trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, and substance use. Jenna conceptualizes challenges and concerns from a systems lens, valuing the inherent complexity of human interactions, early experiences, and social responses. Drawing from an existential framework, Jenna's approach emphasizes our innate drive toward meaning and purpose. As a therapist. Jenna offers facilitation, co-regulation, exploration of individuals' unique experiences, and celebration of the profound resiliency of the human spirit. Jenna provides nonjudgmental support to those seeking growth, meaning, resolutions, and healing.
Jenna is registered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Jenna holds a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology as well as a Bachelor of Education degree. In addition, Jenna holds a BC K-12 teaching certificate, a registered 200-hour yoga teacher certificate, and a certificate in music education. Occasionally, Jenna incorporates movement, music, and expressive arts into her therapeutic practice. Jenna pursues ongoing professional learning, and has completed additional training in ecotherapy, somatic trauma therapy, grief & loss, teen anxiety and depression, polyvagal informed therapy, and emotion- focused family therapy.
Join Our Team
Are you a clinical counsellor passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of children, youth, and adults? Stable Roots Counselling & Neurotherapy is seeking an exceptional individual to join our growing team.
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Our clinic specializes in a trauma-informed, neurorelational framework, emphasizing safe, connection-focused experiences as the foundation of healing and growth. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment with unique therapeutic services, including neurotherapy, equine-assisted therapy, play therapy, art therapy, and nature-based approaches.