Jennifer McDonnell
Registered Psychotherapist, MS, RP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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Let's Connect (647) 370-3694
You're capable, functional, and very good at keeping it together. But something underneath feels hollow — or heavier than it should — and you can't quite explain it to people who haven't felt it themselves.
Maybe you've built a life in a country that isn't yours and belonging still feels like a performance. Maybe you've achieved everything you were supposed to and it hasn't felt like enough. Maybe you've hit a wall you didn't see coming, or realize you've been wearing a mask.
You don't think of yourself as someone who struggles. Reading this might be the first time you've admitted something isn't right. That already takes courage.
I specialise in anxiety, burnout, and identity — particularly for expats, internationally mobile adults, and high-achieving professionals. My approach is attachment-informed and compassion-focused. Virtual in Ontario, in-person in Liberty Village Toronto. Sliding scale available for students, newcomers to Canada, and those experiencing financial hardship.
You don't have to have it all figured out before reaching out. Most people who contact me aren't sure therapy is right for them — they just know something feels off and they're tired of carrying it alone. That's enough. I offer a free 20-minute consultation where we can talk honestly, without pressure or commitment, and see if this feels like the right fit.
Call or Email Jennifer McDonnell now for a free 15 minute consultation - (647) 370-3694
Let's Connect (647) 370-3694
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Medavie Blue Cross
- TELUS Health
Jennifer McDonnell
Registered Psychotherapist, MS, RP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 370-3694
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 10697 Jennifer McDonnell
- In Practice for 7 years
- Attended Clinical Mental Health Counselling, Master of Science, Graduated 2020
- Certificate from International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy 2024
- Certificate from CPT Training Institute 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Jennifer McDonnell
Registered Psychotherapist, MS, RP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 370-3694
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Expats & Immigration
- Burnout / Identity
Expertise
- ADHD
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- First Responders
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sexual Abuse
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Jennifer McDonnell
Registered Psychotherapist, MS, RP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 370-3694
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Jennifer McDonnell
Registered Psychotherapist, MS, RP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 370-3694
Location
Primary Location
Secure Base Psychotherapy
60 Atlantic Avenue
Suite 200
Toronto, ON M6K
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Nearby Areas
Jennifer McDonnell
Registered Psychotherapist, MS, RP
Call for a free consultation now - (647) 370-3694