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Jessica Kristy

Jessica Kristy

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Registered Social Worker
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$160.00
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Jessica is here to support you with self-esteem, imposter syndrome, interpersonal relationships, and life transitions.

Right for you if:

You feel stuck or undervalued, long to be seen, heard, and validated.
You aren’t afraid to go against societal norms and forge your own path in life.
You want to boost your self-awareness and better understand your emotions.
You’re looking to build self-trust and resiliency to help heal from feeling judged or rejected by others.

Right for you if:

You feel stuck or undervalued, long to be seen, heard, and validated.
You aren’t afraid to go against societal norms and forge your own path in life.
You want to boost your self-awareness and better understand your emotions.
You’re looking to build self-trust and resiliency to help heal from feeling judged or rejected by others.
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Ever feel isolated because you chose an “unconventional path” in your career, relationship, or life choices? Meet Jessica— a therapist who’s happy to go against the status quo with you by offering a unique approach to therapy. This approach challenges societal norms, helping you feel resilient despite others’ opinions and judgments. Whether you’re feeling rejected, undervalued, stuck or simply that something’s not right, Jessica is here to help you see that your skills, talents, and authentic expression are worth fighting for. As a former actress, Jessica has been in your shoes and has a passion for working with other individuals in the creative arts industry. From balancing classes, auditions, script work and meetings, Jessica knows how overwhelming life can get, and feeling under appreciated or stagnant is all too familiar. Regardless of where life took you, Jessica utilizes mindfulness strategies to help connect you to your inner strength, empowering you to pursue your goals confidently.

Jessica creates a space where you can freely express yourself with a sense of safety and ease. In narrative-based and person-centred therapy, you will explore your unique stories and emotions, leading to greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and healing. You may feel like you’re managing and scraping by, but something “still feels off,” and that’s where your work with Jessica begins. She dedicates herself to helping you work through self-doubt, anxiety, and isolation, offering support every step of the way because taking the path less travelled can feel incredibly lonely.

When she’s not in session, you’ll likely find Jessica enjoying the outdoors on a walk or travelling along Southern California’s coast, as she likes to visit whenever she can. Her mornings usually start with a matcha latte and meditation. With a deep love for animals, Jessica enjoys hanging out with her family’s Yorkie, Chanel, and her friends’ Bengal cats. Furry friends are always welcome to pop in during sessions, too! Between quality time with loved ones, Jessica enjoys looking for pretty crystals and stones to add to her collection (her favourites are celestite and quartz).

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If you could time travel to any moment in history, when and where would you go?
I'd love to witness the beginning of the beautiful architecture of the Victorian era! It’s always been a dream of mine to own a historic home, so getting to see it get built and meeting the family that originally lived in it would be so fascinating.
What's something unique about you?
I used to be an actor, which is originally why I moved to Toronto! I started out with classes, then getting an agent, and going out for auditions. Some of my favourite bookings were for commercials for Tim Hortons and McDonald’s. I miss it sometimes, but I knew it was time to transition into a new chapter and I’m grateful for my time spent in the industry.
What's your favourite guilty pleasure song?
“I Want It That Way” by Backstreet Boys is a classic. My friends and I like to go to karaoke every now and then, so if I end up singing something, this is one of my go-tos. The crowd usually sings along as well, which makes it even more fun!

Master of Social Work, University of Toronto (2023)

Bachelor of Social Work, Toronto Metropolitan University (2022)

Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

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