Hi there!
My name is Jessica! I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). I help intra-familial childhood sexual abuse survivors own their enoughness.
I work to create a space where people feel comfortable to explore, make sense of and heal from their past in a way that reduces its impact on their today. My purpose is to help you get to a place of peace and healing.
In therapy, I take a warm, lighthearted approach to ensure people feel comfortable when working through challenging times and engaging in difficult conversations. I truly believe with the right support and fit, everyone is able to overcome challenges they may not have thought possible. Together, we will work to better understand the reasons why you may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck, and identify strategies to finally soothe, heal and move forward. It is hard work, but everyone is deserving of feeling at peace in their own body and mind.
Areas of Practice
Sexual Trauma Therapy
Ever have feelings of pain, panic, or disgust come up in situations you don't want them to be ? Ever feel stuck in patterns that were caused as a result of your previous trauma and are no longer serving you?
Trauma Therapy
Do you often feel an overwhelming sense of anxiety in situations where logically, you know you are safe? Do you feel stuck and held back by your past? As though it is getting in your way of creating the present and future you want for yourself?
Anxiety Therapy
Do you find yourself never feeling good enough? Up all night replaying past interactions/experiences or anticipated ones? Running countless scenarios through your head. Has it gotten to a point where it’s just too much?
My goal is to help you:
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Live a life of freedom, peace, pleasure and joy.
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Become more attuned with your body.
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Learn to trust yourself again.
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Break the cycle of constantly striving for perfection & control.
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Heal from trauma that may be feeding into destructive habits and holding you back.
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Move from self-judgment to self-compassion.
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Build a sense of purpose, value and worth.
My primary therapeutic modalities include:
EMDR, Brainspotting (BSP) & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),
I also have training in and pull from:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Enhanced (Eating Disorders), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
[ Let's get you to a place of owning your enoughness. ]
Who I am outside of therapy:
When I am not working you can catch me enjoying things such as:
- Nature
- Camping
- Biking
- Houseplants
- Kayaking
- Formula 1
- Family & Friends
- Sushi
