About Me
If you’re looking for unconditional acceptance and emotional safety, you’ve found it. My approach is client-centered, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed, which means I adjust my methods to suit the client I am working with. I believe human development is ongoing, and that the patterns of thought, emotion, and behaviour we learn in early life can impact us throughout the lifespan. The good news is, these patterns can change. I will help you bring awareness to your patterns, learn how to take care of yourself lovingly, and make conscious choices that help you change your patterns and feel more whole.
I offer individual psychotherapy to clients of all ages, identities, and stages of life. I have a particular passion for attachment theory, ecopsychology, and nature-based approaches. I’m anti-oppression in all its forms, and have experience working with trans, LGBTQ2A+, and racialized clients.
If you are suffering, struggling, and need a safe place to land, this may be the place for you. Reach out for a consultation, and we can begin to explore your inner world together.
My qualifications and associations include:
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Clinical Member, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Member, Canadian Association for Psychodynamic Therapy
Bachelor of Arts, Honours
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A growing body of research supports the effectiveness of psychodynamic psychotherapy in treating various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, complex trauma, and personality disorders.
Research suggests that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy can be long-lasting, often improving over time, even after therapy has ended. This is because the therapy focuses on deep-seated emotional patterns and unconscious processes that lead to lasting change.
Recent studies in neurobiology and attachment theory have provided additional support for psychodynamic principles, showing how early relationships and unconscious processes influence brain development and emotional regulation. -
My style of therapy is intentionally client-led, which often looks like me asking a few questions, and you sharing the thoughts, feelings, stories and ideas that come up for you, as they emerge. Depending on your goals, as the therapy progresses I will offer more reflections, or questions to support your process of self-exploration. We will work slowly and incrementally, and I will encourage you to glean your own insights from our conversations.
Therapy doesn’t have to be about exploring any particular aspect of your life or experience. You get to decide what we explore, at whatever pace works for you. -
This depends entirely on the policy you are insured under. Most insurance plans have some coverage for psychotherapy, but some do not, and others have very comprehensive coverage.
Many insurance providers cover services provided by a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), but some do not. If you’re not sure what your plan covers, it’s best to check with your provider before booking a session.
FAQ
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My standard session fee for both in-person (Guelph) and remote therapy is $130 per 50-minute hour.
I also offer a limited number of sliding scale sessions at a time. If you would like to be notified when the next sliding-scale spot becomes available, please reach out.
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I have a 24-hr cancellation policy, which means I request payment if you miss your session and don’t notify me within 24 hours of the scheduled start time.
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For in-person clients, I have limited availability in Guelph. Please contact me directly to inquire.
For remote (online) clients, you can either book a free 30-min consultation online via my Jane calendar, or you can reach out by email to find a time that works for both of us.