New local mental health clinic opens its doors

By John Watson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A new mental health clinic officially opened its doors to the community, catering to a wide range of demographics within Strathmore. 

Balance and Restore Co. hosted its grand opening, April 18, inviting members of the public, and local dignitaries to explore their new office, and the services they will be providing. 

“We are a mental health and wellness clinic. We offer therapy – like counseling services; we have three clinicians in here already and we also just hired a fourth,” said Jessica Klaschinsky, owner and operator of Balance and Restore Co. “(My) first goal was always to be involved in the community. I have lived here for 12 years and I have teenagers, so it is really important to be involved and collaborate and give back.”

Aiming to offer more than talk therapy, Klaschinsky explained she aims to see clients taught tools and skills to cope with and manage stress and trauma. 

Also featuring a small library in house at the clinic, clients are able to borrow resources sourced directly from their mental health professionals.

“The need is actually, sadly, astronomical. We have such a need for mental health services … FCSS was able to help fund some therapy throughout the community, and when I spoke with them it went about two or three weeks and they had to cut off the wait list; that is how many people applied,” said Klaschinsky. “We see the demand; we see the need for mental health support in Strathmore and in Wheatland County.”

Klaschinsky previously served as a nurse in the Peter Laugheed Hospital’s inpatient psychiatric unit before moving to acute care for several years. 

Bearing a passion for mental health, she made the decision at the beginning of 2026 to launch her own clinic. 

“It all happened really fast … in the beginning of this year, I was like, I feel better mentally and I want to do something different. I want to be able to give people the support they need and give our community a safe space for our youth and our teenagers,” she said. “We officially took over our lease and our building, April 1, and since then, the last two weeks have been a lot of renovations. We added an office in the back, we repainted, decorated, really refined and made the space comfortable and welcoming.”

Balance and Restore Co.’s staff are locals from the Strathmore area and are ready to take bookings. Further information about each practitioner, the company, and how to book is available through their website.