04/24/2025
deVries Counselling Group is excited to welcome Jay Solman, MSW, RSW to our team!
Jay is a Registered Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with older teens, adults and parents. His areas of specialization include:
• Anxiety and depression
• Self-esteem and identity issues
• Relationships
• Parenting
• Working with men around affair recovery, parenting, intimacy
• Life transitions
• Trauma recovery
• Transitions and Identity issues in older teens and young adults.
Jay is a compassionate and empathetic therapist who is dedicated to creating a safe and comfortable environment for his clients. With a relaxed, conversational approach, he ensures that therapy feels accessible, supportive, and practical. Jay believes we all have an immense capacity for growth and transformation.
Jay creates a non-judgmental space where clients feel truly heard, validated, and respected. His approach is warm, thoughtful, and rooted in practical strategies that make therapy both meaningful and impactful.
Jay has training in:
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Mindfulness-Based Somatic Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Trauma Focussed Therapies
Jay is a self-described "eclectic" individual with a rich and diverse background. He is a former ultra-marathon runner who has participated in global events across some of the world’s most extreme landscapes, including the Sahara, Atacama, and Kalahari Deserts.
Call 778-928-4743 to book an appointment with Jay.