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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern

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Toronto, ON M6K
Are you a 25-35 year old, type-A, high-achieving, anxiety prone human with diagnosed or suspected ADHD, a strained relationship with your mom, who people pleases and can never turn their brain off? You've been told you're "too sensitive" or "too much" or "too needy", and you learned to shut your emotions down just to function in this busy society. You're on an emotional rollercoaster, and you've TRIED to feel better: meditation, self-help, breathwork, exercise, therapy tiktoks and journaling...but nothing seems to stick for long. You're really ready and eager to make a change in your mental health, even if nothing else has worked
As a member of the LGBTQ community, I'm motivated by my own journey of self discovery to help others in their 20s and 30s to discover who they truly are, find their authentic life path, and overcome the patterns of behaviour and thinking that have kept them stuck - most often relating to self-esteem, relationships, and life purpose/school/work
Our work together is as diverse and unique as my clients, and is always grounded in a trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming stance. Sometimes we will work on past family history, other times we will focused on goal setting or visioning or "actually" feeling your feelings. To see if we'd be a good fit, send me an email for a free 15 min consultation!
Call or Jessie Van Esch | LGBTQ | Trauma | Neurodiversity now for a free 15 minute consultation - (289) 216-5749

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

True Self Counselling

Toronto, ON M6K

(289) 216-5749

True Self Counselling

Kanata, ON K2L

Website
Now accepting new clients! No waitlist, evening & weekend appointments available. All appointments are virtual. Email me for a free consult!
I specialize in ADHD, Autism and LGBTQ+ 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (289) 216-5749
Photo of Jessie Van Esch - Jessie Van Esch | LGBTQ | Trauma | Neurodiversity , Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

True Self Counselling

Toronto, ON M6K

(289) 216-5749

True Self Counselling

Kanata, ON K2L

Website
Now accepting new clients! No waitlist, evening & weekend appointments available. All appointments are virtual. Email me for a free consult!
I specialize in ADHD, Autism and LGBTQ+ 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Cheque, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Wire

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Alberta Blue Cross
  • Alberta School Employee
  • Alliance
  • Any/Out-of-network Insurance
  • Arete
  • Beneva | SSQ
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Chambers Plan
  • CINUP
  • ComPsych
  • CVAP | Crime Victim
  • Desjardins
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Equitable Life of Canada
  • First Canadian Health
  • First Choice Health | FCH
  • Great-West Life
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Guardian
  • Health Net
  • Homewood Health
  • Humana
  • iA Financial Group
  • Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
  • Johnson
  • Johnston Group
  • LifeWise
  • Manulife
  • Maximum Benefit
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • Medicare
  • Meridian
  • Military OneSource
  • MultiPlan
  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  • Sentara Health Plans
  • SunLife
  • TELUS Health
  • The Co-operators
  • UHC UnitedHealthcare UBH United Behavioral Health
  • Veterans Affairs Canada
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Most private insurance plans cover services by a Registered Psychotherapist. I also offer sliding scale rates to make therapy accessible to as many people as possible. Special rates might be available if you don't have insurance coverage. If you need help checking your insurance, send me an email!
Photo of Jessie Van Esch - Jessie Van Esch | LGBTQ | Trauma | Neurodiversity , Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Jessie Van Esch | LGBTQ | Trauma | Neurodiversity
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 216-5749
"
Most private insurance plans cover services by a Registered Psychotherapist. I also offer sliding scale rates to make therapy accessible to as many people as possible. Special rates might be available if you don't have insurance coverage. If you need help checking your insurance, send me an email!
Photo of Jessie Van Esch - Jessie Van Esch | LGBTQ | Trauma | Neurodiversity , Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Jessie Van Esch | LGBTQ | Trauma | Neurodiversity
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 216-5749

Qualifications

    Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying): Jessie Van Esch

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 17448 Jessie Van Esch
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Reaching out can be the hardest part - especially after years of explaining yourself to people who didn't quite get it, or never even talking about it to anyone. You don't have to know what's wrong. You don't even need the words yet. Just start with a simple email - we will guide you from there :)
Photo of Jessie Van Esch - Jessie Van Esch | LGBTQ | Trauma | Neurodiversity , Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Jessie Van Esch | LGBTQ | Trauma | Neurodiversity
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 216-5749
"
Reaching out can be the hardest part - especially after years of explaining yourself to people who didn't quite get it, or never even talking about it to anyone. You don't have to know what's wrong. You don't even need the words yet. Just start with a simple email - we will guide you from there :)
Photo of Jessie Van Esch - Jessie Van Esch | LGBTQ | Trauma | Neurodiversity , Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Jessie Van Esch | LGBTQ | Trauma | Neurodiversity
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 216-5749

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • LGBTQ+

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
Photo of Jessie Van Esch - Jessie Van Esch | LGBTQ | Trauma | Neurodiversity , Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Jessie Van Esch | LGBTQ | Trauma | Neurodiversity
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Do these issues align with your needs? or (289) 216-5749
Photo of Jessie Van Esch - Jessie Van Esch | LGBTQ | Trauma | Neurodiversity , Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Jessie Van Esch | LGBTQ | Trauma | Neurodiversity
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Do these issues align with your needs? or (289) 216-5749


Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I specialize in helping people of all gender identities to decondition from societal expectations and rediscover who they authentically are, and to heal the shame and low-self worth that keeps them stuck in patterns that make them feel small. I also have a special interest in all kinds of neurodiversity, from suspected ADHD to Autism and AuDHD.
Photo of Jessie Van Esch - Jessie Van Esch | LGBTQ | Trauma | Neurodiversity , Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Jessie Van Esch | LGBTQ | Trauma | Neurodiversity
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 216-5749
"
I specialize in helping people of all gender identities to decondition from societal expectations and rediscover who they authentically are, and to heal the shame and low-self worth that keeps them stuck in patterns that make them feel small. I also have a special interest in all kinds of neurodiversity, from suspected ADHD to Autism and AuDHD.
Photo of Jessie Van Esch - Jessie Van Esch | LGBTQ | Trauma | Neurodiversity , Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Jessie Van Esch | LGBTQ | Trauma | Neurodiversity
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 216-5749

Location

Primary Location

True Self Counselling

Toronto, ON M6K

(289) 216-5749

Additional Location

True Self Counselling

Kanata, ON K2L

(289) 216-5749

Nearby Areas

Postal Codes

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Now accepting new clients! No waitlist, evening & weekend appointments available. All appointments are virtual. Email me for a free consult!
Photo of Jessie Van Esch - Jessie Van Esch | LGBTQ | Trauma | Neurodiversity , Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Jessie Van Esch | LGBTQ | Trauma | Neurodiversity
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 216-5749
"
Now accepting new clients! No waitlist, evening & weekend appointments available. All appointments are virtual. Email me for a free consult!
Photo of Jessie Van Esch - Jessie Van Esch | LGBTQ | Trauma | Neurodiversity , Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Jessie Van Esch | LGBTQ | Trauma | Neurodiversity
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 216-5749