Family Therapy in P4N

Welcome to my profile! It is not always easy to begin the process of reaching out for support, with that, I take pride in ensuring a comfortable and welcoming environment from the initial consultation, through the duration of our therapeutic relationship. Whatever your goals may be, I work from a strengths-based, collaborative lens, with the understanding that you are the expert in your own life. I am a proud ally to the LGBTQ2S community and welcome all persons.

Is your teen overwhelmed and stressed out with life? Is your teen managing adult-level demands with teen-level coping mechanisms? Does your teen feel anxious and experience emotional outbursts, unhealthy eating, difficulty sleeping, self-harm or suicidal thoughts?

Hello, my name is Jennifer and I am a registered Social Worker in the province of Ontario. I completed an undergraduate Social Work degree at Algoma University and a Master of Social Work degree from Laurentian University. I've worked primarily in the field of mental health and addiction for the entirety of my career including a correctional facility. I have recently left my position as a child and family intervention clinician and opened a private practice; Northern Wellness Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Do you find it hard to discover and honour your strengths in the midst of obstacles? I possess particular knowledge and experience in infant, child, and adolescent mental health and development. I am passionate about enhancing mental wellness by providing children, youth, parents, and families with support and strategies to maintain optimal family functioning and parent-child relationships. I have gained extensive experience treating anxiety and related disorders, emotion regulation challenges, depression, OCD, self-esteem concerns, ADHD, relationship difficulties, self-harming behaviour and traumatic stress.

Hello, and thank you for reaching out! That first step takes courage. Life's challenges can often feel stressful and isolating, but these are usually easier to manage with community and support. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, chronic pain, chronic illness, questions about identity, work struggles, family issues, burnout, self-esteem and/or more, let's embark on the journey together and find a way to lessen the challenging impacts.

Does it feel like layers of stress, pressure, anxiety, and tension are starting to pile up on you? Are the struggles becoming harder to cope with? I can help. I have 13+ years of experience supporting clients as they overcome various challenges and difficulties. I am excited, dedicated, and passionate about helping clients discover their goals, reduce their suffering, and find their way to a better life.

**UPDATE (Jan, 2024)- ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: Years of experience in the field of counselling, offering a multi-disciplinary team with expertise serving: children, youth, young adults, families, couples and individuals. Our experienced counsellors can address anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, couples counselling and separation/divorce needs. Should your needs change, we can offer services within our team. You don't need to go elsewhere and start all over. Establishing personal goals that make sense for your life and your future is our focus. We are collaborative and holistic in our approach (mind, body and spirit).

Couples therapy can help uncover core issues causing the conflicts in your relationship. We can learn to identify triggers, work through past and current conflicts, understand your attachment style, and reconnect emotional and physical intimacy. Together, we can rebuild relationships with attachment injuries such as trauma, betrayals, and infidelity and learn to support each other through the emotional turmoil by making repairs and taking steps towards conflict resolution. We can work through conflicts occurring in your relationship to help you both feel more supported and connected.

Currently welcoming new clients for virtual appointments! You are the expert of your own life, and are more than the problem or difficulties you are facing. Everyone has a story filled with crossroads, secrets, and unknowns. As we transition and grow through the chapters of our lives, relationships may change, responsibilities shift, and unforeseen circumstances occur. Taking the first step towards seeking therapy is a courageous one, and I commend you for having the strength and resilience to seek out avenues for continued growth.

Hi, I'm Vanessa. I am a compassionate psychotherapist who enjoys working with individuals, couples and groups. With 10 years of experience in the mental health field, I have served a diversity of clients, while providing a safe, comfortable and respectful therapeutic experience. I am here to help you develop self-compassion, strategies to cope with the thoughts, feelings, and experiences that bring you pain. I work with clients to deepen their insight, provide perspective and help them feel resourced to move through their challenges.

The person who calls needs the necessary steps and advocacy to advance their position in their current circumstances. The approach I take focuses on identifying and optimizing the strengths of a person to achieve greater outcomes. Years in the field, together with a heartfelt concern for people genuinely equips me to take the necessary proactive stance to help my clients though the rough times and toward brighter days.

Experienced Psychotherapist with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry. Highly skilled in Post Traumatic Stress, Psychotherapy, Mood Affective Disorders, Crisis Intervention, and working with Youth. Strong consulting professional with a Master's Degree focused in Trauma Healing and Crisis Management. Specialist and Culturally Competent in First Nations Culture.

I work with ADHD couples and Individuals that have experienced any type of relationship trauma or disconnect in their relationship. I work to help these couples feel like they are in a different space where they can work on communication, connection and closeness. In addition, I use tools so that the couple build their own self-awareness to the negative cycle of conflict that transpires in the relationship. I also work on the aspect of ADHD and its impact on the couple. As these skills are brought forward, it can then lead to deeper subconscious emotions coming to the surface.

I offer therapy for relationships and intimacy. It’s terrifying and heartbreaking to think that this may be the end of your relationship. There is distance and disconnection between you and your partner. You feel alone and desperate to reconnect but they feel so far away or you don’t even recognize them anymore. You feel more like roommates than partners, or you’ve been betrayed and no one can understand why you want to stay in this relationship. You don’t know where things went wrong but something needs to change.

Have you experienced loss in your life? Do you struggle with feelings of emptiness, burnout, inadequacies, or an overall dissatisfaction with your life circumstances? Maybe you have experienced traumatic events in your life. If you can answer yes to any of these life challenges, I can help. If you are willing to put forth the effort to make changes to your life, I can walk alongside you on this journey. You are not alone.