About Jennifer
When words feel hard to find, emotions feel overwhelming, or traditional talk therapy doesn’t quite fit, art can offer another way forward.
Many children, youth, and adults come to therapy feeling stuck, misunderstood, or unsure how to express what’s happening inside. Art therapy can create space to explore thoughts and feelings gently and safely at your own pace.
I offer a warm, flexible, and creative therapeutic space where you can express yourself in ways that feel natural and supportive. As a Professional Art Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist, I believe everyone deserves an approach to therapy that fits who they are. Art can be a powerful and accessible form of emotional expression, especially for those who are neurodivergent, living with chronic illness, navigating trauma, or feeling disconnected from their emotions. Together, we’ll explore what feels right for you—whether that includes artmaking, conversation, or a blend of both.
My work is shaped by lived experience, compassion, and deep respect for each person’s story.
As a neurodivergent individual, I have personally used art as a way to process trauma and emotional challenges. This lived experience, along with years of work as an educator and community builder, informs my strengths-based, neuro-affirming approach. I work through an intersectional lens and place great importance on helping you feel safe, seen, and accepted for all aspects of who you are.
I offer both art therapy and psychotherapy, always guided by your needs, comfort, and goals.
About Jen: Jen is a Professional Art Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist. She is a graduate of the Toronto Art Therapy Institute, where her major thesis explored the lived experience of chronic illness. Jen is a Professional Member of the Canadian Art Therapy Association and a certified secondary school teacher (OCT). She is also trained in the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP). As a skilled artist, Jen facilitates a wide range of art-making modalities and tailors each session to the unique needs of the client.
Client Focus: Children, youth, adults, couples, families, and groups
Therapeutic Approaches: Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Art Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Neuro-affirming care
Areas of Focus: Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Chronic Illness, Depression, Trauma and C-PTSD, Grief and Loss, Medical Trauma, Parenting Support, Postpartum Depression, School-Related Stress, Learning Differences, Couples and Family Work
Beyond the Therapy Room: Outside of her clinical work, Jen enjoys making art, attending the theatre, and exploring global cuisines. She lives with her partner, two daughters, two cats, a dog, and an aquarium.
- Often treats
- AbuseADHDAnger ManagementAnxietyAsperger's SyndromeAutismBehavioral IssuesBody ImageBullying
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Chronic Pain or IllnessCodependencyCommunicationDepressionDivorceDomestic Abuse or ViolenceEmotion RegulationEmotional AbuseFamily planningFears / PhobiasGrief, loss, bereavementInfertility or AdoptionInfidelityLonelinessPanic disorderParentingPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)Pregnancy, Prenatal, PostpartumRejection Sensitive DysphoriaRelationship IssuesSeasonal Affective DisorderSelf EsteemSelf-harming or suicidal behaviorSocial IsolationStressTraumaWomen's IssuesWorkplace stress - Sees
- Adults (18+) · Children (under 12) · LGBTQ2+ · Teens (13-17)
- Trained at
- Honours BFA Degree in Visual Art - York University · Post-Grad Diploma in Cultural Arts Management - Humber College · Bachelor of Education from Lakehead University
- Credentials
- Masters of Arts in Education (M.A.)
- Member of
- College of Registered Psychotherapists
Expressive Arts Family SessionFollow-up
New clients are required to complete an intake appointment with parents/caregivers only before family sessions may begin.
2 optionsExpressive Arts Psychotherapy
2 optionsIndividual Therapy
4 optionsIntake - Expressive Arts Psychotherapy
2 optionsIntake - Family Art TherapyNew patient
An intake appointment with parents/guardians only is required before we can begin sessions that include children. Children under the age of 13 are not to be included in intake appointments.
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