Meet Jessica

 

Jessica is a clinical therapist and Registered Social Worker who specializes in supporting children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, identity issues, autism, and family conflict. She is a member in good standing with the OASW and the OCSWSSW and has worked in hospitals, private healthcare and community service settings. 

In your session, you will find Jessica empathetic, curious, and authentic, with a commitment of service to you and your family. Through the therapeutic process, you will have the opportunity to understand and change patterns of behaviour, feelings, and relationships, that are getting in the way of your optimal functioning. From there, you can create a step-by-step plan so that you feel more certainty in how to move forward and reconnect with what is important to you and develop the essential skills and insight needed to lead your life with more joy. Jessica uses a tailored approach for each client that may include skills and practices from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Relational Psychotherapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Mindfulness. 

In addition to her clinical practice, Jessica has an extensive background in conducting research and working in mental health and wellness. She has a strong passion and background for mindfulness and yoga.

The first step is a phone call with our Client Care Coordinator Anne-Marie to ensure that we get you set up with right support for your family’s unique needs.

Areas of treatment

 

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Identity issues

  • Self-esteem

  • Family conflict

  • Life Transitions

  • School issues

  • Relationship issues

  • Suicidal ideation

  • Self-harming

  • Anger management

  • Coping skills

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

 

Techniques used

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

  • Mindfulness

  • Emotion Focused Family Therapy

  • Anti Oppressive Practice

  • Strengths-Based

  • Trauma-Informed

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Solution Focused Therapy

  • Relational Therapy

  • DIR Floortime Therapy (in training)

  • Theraplay (in training)

Education

  • Masters of Social Work from University of Windsor

  • Masters of Science from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

  • Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from McGill University

Certifications

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

  • Toronto Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis Essentials Certificate

  • Safe and Sound Protocol

  • International Critical Incident Stress Foundation Group Crisis Intervention

  • Strengths-Based Counselling with youth and adolescents

  • Over 1400 hours of Yoga and Meditation Teacher Training

  • DIR Floortime Therapy 101

  • DIR Floortime Therapy 201 certified 

  • Emotion Focused Family Therapy

  • Theraplay Level 1

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (In Training)

Professional organizations

  • Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

  • Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)