Jahnavel Sánchez Noguez
“YOU WILL FACE MANY DEFEATS IN LIFE, BUT NEVER LET YOURSELF BE DEFEATED.”
(NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS)
Meet Jahnavel
B.S.W., M.S.W., R.S.W.
REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER | WCB PROVIDER
The transformative power of therapy can create a world where each person’s unique story is valued.
Jahnavel Sánchez Noguez
Jahnavel Sanchez, BSW, RSW, MSW (Candidate) is a dedicated and compassionate social worker with a strong clinical focus in trauma-informed care. She brings over a decade of experience working across diverse systems including education, healthcare, and community-based organizations. Currently completing her Master of Social Work with a clinical specialization in trauma-informed practice at the University of Calgary, Jahnavel combines evidence-based interventions with a deep understanding of the psychosocial challenges faced by individuals and families navigating complex life circumstances.
Jahnavel is fluent in English, French, and Spanish and is committed to providing culturally responsive care to immigrant, refugee, Indigenous, and multilingual populations. Her recent clinical internship at Institut Guy Lacombe de la Famille involved designing and facilitating therapeutic groups in French for youth and women experiencing post-migration grief, stress, and loss. She skillfully integrates approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Expressive Art-Based Therapy to support emotional healing and resilience.
In her role with the Edmonton Catholic School District, Jahnavel provides trauma-informed, strengths-based support to students and families, helping them navigate mental health concerns, crisis situations, and access to services. She has also held leadership positions in mental health capacity building, project management, and community outreach. In these roles, she has led multidisciplinary teams, trained educators in mental health awareness, and designed systems of care that reach thousands of students and families across Edmonton.
Jahnavel is also a respected field instructor, trainer, and advocate for equitable access to services. Her passion for social justice and community wellness is reflected in her board work with the Francophone Family Resource Centre and her past service on the Greater Edmonton Health Advisory Council. With a calm and grounded presence, Jahnavel is deeply committed to supporting individuals in finding balance, growth, and meaningful change.
Currently, Jahnavel is able to direct bill to the following insurance providers: Alberta Blue Cross, ASEBP/ARTA, Medavie Blue Cross, Canada Life, Dejardins, Equitable Life of Canada, First Canadian Insurance, Green Shield Canada, Chambers of Commerce Group, SSQ Financial, Sunlife, and Manulife.
- Adult Therapy
- Early Adolescence Therapy (12-16 years)
- Youth Therapy (16+ years)
- Family Therapy
- Virtual (Online) Therapy
- Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA) Therapy Services
- Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB)
- ADDICTION (ALCOHOL / DRUG)
- ADHD
- ANGER MANAGEMENT
- ANTISOCIAL
- ANXIETY
- BIPOLAR
- BORDERLINE
- CAREER COUNSELLING
- CHRONIC PAIN
- COPING SKILLS
- DEPRESSION
- DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
- EATING DISORDERS
- END-OF-LIFE CARE
- FAMILY CONFLICT
- INFIDELITY
- INTERPERSONAL DIFFICULTIES
- LEARNING DISABILITIES
- LOSS & GRIEF
- MARTIAL & PREMARITAL
- MEN’S ISSUES
- OBESITY
- OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE (OCD)
- OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANCE (ODD)
- PARENTING
- PEER RELATIONSHIPS
- PREGNANCY / PRENATAL / POSTPARTUM
- RACIAL / CULTURAL IDENTITY
- SCHOOL-RELATED ISSUES
- SELF-ESTEEM
- SEPARATION & DIVORCE
- SLEEP DIFFICULTIES
- SPIRITUALITY
- STRESS & BURNOUT
- TRAUMA & PTSD
- WEIGHT LOSS
- WOMEN’S ISSUES
- COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL (CBT)
- DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOUR (DBT)
- CULTURALLY SENSITIVE
- EMOTION-FOCUSED (EFT)
- STRENGTH-BASED
- TRAUMA-FOCUSED (TF-CBT)
- SUPPORTIVE
- PLAY-BASED
- SOLUTION-FOCUSED (SFT)
- PSYCHODYNAMIC
- MULTICULTURAL
- NARRATIVE
- PARENT-CHILD INTERACTION THERAPY (PCIT)
- MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING (MI)
- MINDFULNESS-BASED (MBCT, MBSR)
- INTERPERSONAL
- INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS (IFS)
- HOLISTIC
- GOTTMAN METHOD
- COMPASSION-FOCUSED
- ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT (ACT)
- HUMANISTIC / EXISTENTIAL
- TRAUMA-INFORMED
- BODY-MIND PSYCHOTHERAPY
- BREATHWORK
- SOMATIC
- PERSON-CENTERED
- Registered Social Worker (#14383), Alberta College of Social Workers
- MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (M.S.W.), University of Calgary
- BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (B.S.W), University of Calgary
- Masters of Science (M.Sc.), UNIVERSITY OF QUEBEC
- bachelor of science (B.SC.), University of Hidalgo
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certification Training – PESI
- Certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (clinical specialization in Anxiety and Depression) – Wilfrid Laurier University
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Web 2.0 Certification Training – Medical University of South Carolina
- Restorative Practice – International Institute for Restorative Practices Canada
- Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) Training – Center for Trauma Informed Practices
- Structured Analysis Family Evaluation Training (SAFE) – Consortium for Children
- CPR First Aid Certification – Heart & Stroke Foundation
- Psychological First Aid for a Pandemic: Child, Youth, and Families – Alberta Health Service
- Guiding Kids Through Life’s Storms – Registered Training Certification, Rainbows CN
- Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: Prevention & Response – Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training – Centre for Suicide Prevention
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training – Crisis Prevention Institute
- Alberta Blue Cross
- ASEBP / ARTA
- Canada LifE / CANADA LIFE – PSHCP
- Desjardins
- Equitable Life of Canada
- First Canadian Insurance
- Medavie Blue Cross
- groupsource
- grouphealth
- SSQ Financial
- Green Shield Canada
- Chambers of Commerce Group
- cinup
- cowan
- canadian construction workers union
- SunLife
- Manulife
- ENGLISH
- FRENCH
- SPANISH
LET'S GET PERSONAL
Outside of work, Jahnavel finds joy in spending quality time with her family and exploring the outdoors. She enjoys hiking, traveling, and discovering new places that offer opportunities for reflection and connection. A lifelong learner, she is passionate about languages and cultural exchange, often engaging in community events that celebrate diversity. Jahnavel also practices mindfulness and creative expression through journaling and art, which she finds essential for maintaining balance and well-being in her own life.