NICOLE VANDERLEEST

Nicole brings over eight years of experience working with youth in educational and therapeutic settings. Some of these experiences include working in university residences, coaching academic and leadership skills, supporting clients with brain injuries and counselling clients with severe mental health and substance use concerns. These opportunities have created a passion for supporting youth on their journeys at Pine River.

She completed her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Waterloo in Social Development Studies specializing in Social Work, Individuals & Wellbeing, and Education, with a minor in Sexuality, Marriage and Family. She completed her Master’s in Social Work at the University of British Columbia Okanagan.

Nicole values providing a client-centred holistic approach to care for individuals, families and groups. She enjoys supporting youth as they learn how to live authentically.

Outside of work, you can find Nicole hiking, swimming, practicing yoga or reading.