As a Registered Clinical Counsellor I specialize in working with people who are wanting to change course in their life. Whether it’s supporting couples through times of transition to working with people who woke up and realized that the life they are living is inauthentic. I help people to understand why they are in their current situation and the things that have to change to improve it. Using a strength based, person-centred approach, I tailor my treatments to my client’s needs. I use a trauma informed, attachment based lens while integrating in somatic mindfulness, narrative work, motivational interviewing and neuroplasticity. When working with couples and families I consider the complex nature of relationships with influence from Gottman, Emotion Focused, and Humanistic Therapies. Integrating these therapies allows my clients to optimize their healing and move forward with the tools they need to succeed.
Jess offers a thoughtful and intuitive approach to counselling that emphasizes holistic, trauma-informed, and client-centred care. As an integrative therapist drawing from humanistic, cognitive behavioural, solution-focused approaches and more, she incorporates select theories and interventions into her practice, which allows her to offer tailored and comprehensive support to her clients. Assisted by 8+ years of post-secondary education, Jess has a deep passion for supporting clients throughout life’s nuances. Jess works with individuals and couples, adults and teens, providing warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental support that emphasizes self-reflection and self-discovery. Areas of focus in Jess’ practice include maternal mental health: the life-changing transition into motherhood, encompassing trying to conceive, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond. She also provides compassionate support for those grieving pregnancy loss. Additionally, Jess works with clients dealing with life and relationship challenges, including grief, stress, trauma, depression and anxiety. Jess invites you to join her in a safe and therapeutically guided space. Here, you will be empowered to share your experiences in your own words, discuss your goals, and feel cared for, validated, and gently encouraged to work toward life-affirming change. Societal expectations can weigh heavily on each of us, and we all need supportive resources. Jess would be honoured to be a part of your self-care team.
