Right for you if

You're in a high-demanding, stressful career or job, and you feel like you're running on fumes just to keep up.

You're constantly "on," burnt out, and craving real work-life balance instead of just surviving until the weekend.

You want to feel confident in yourself again, not just resilient enough to push through, and you're ready to build both back up.

You're balancing a demanding career or other big priorities with parenting, and you want support that gets both sides of it.

Right for you if

You're in a high-demanding, stressful career or job, and you feel like you're running on fumes just to keep up.

You're constantly "on," burnt out, and craving real work-life balance instead of just surviving until the weekend.

You want to feel confident in yourself again, not just resilient enough to push through, and you're ready to build both back up.

You're balancing a demanding career or other big priorities with parenting, and you want support that gets both sides of it.

And you're looking for support with

Anxiety and Overthinking
Burnout
Stress and Overwhelm
Grieving Life Transitions
Imposter Syndrome
Major Life Transitions
Parenting Stress and Support
Perfectionism
Personal Development
Social Anxiety
Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Pregnancy and Postpartum Support
Boundaries and Assertiveness
School and Academic Pressure
Work-Life Balance
Entrepreneur or Executive Stress
Work-Related Stress
Work Burnout or Compassion Fatigue
Identity in Parenthood
Paternal Postpartum Depression
People Pleasing
Performance Anxiety
Postpartum Anxiety (PPA)
Postpartum OCD (POCD)
Returning to Work

Can support you with

Anxiety and Overthinking
Burnout
Stress and Overwhelm
Grieving Life Transitions
Imposter Syndrome
Major Life Transitions
Parenting Stress and Support
Perfectionism
Personal Development
Social Anxiety
Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Pregnancy and Postpartum Support
Boundaries and Assertiveness
School and Academic Pressure
Work-Life Balance
Entrepreneur or Executive Stress
Work-Related Stress
Work Burnout or Compassion Fatigue
Identity in Parenthood
Paternal Postpartum Depression
People Pleasing
Performance Anxiety
Postpartum Anxiety (PPA)
Postpartum OCD (POCD)
Returning to Work
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Meet Jessica

Jessica supports people who are running from meeting to meeting, saying yes to one more thing, and answering emails long after they should have logged off. She works with executive stress, burnout, and the self-doubt that creeps in even when everything looks like it's going fine on paper, along with the anxiety that builds when you feel like you can never fully switch off. Jessica helps you build the confidence and resilience to handle the demands of your career without losing yourself in the process, so you can find a better balance between work and the rest of your life. She also has specific experience supporting working parents balancing demanding jobs with the needs of their family. As a mom of two, she understands firsthand how much heavier that balancing act can feel.

​In sessions, Jessica creates a friendly and collaborative virtual space. She's always willing to follow your lead and will empower you to guide your own therapy journey. As you work together, Jessica provides practical coping strategies to help you feel more confident and resilient. Building trust matters to her, and she won't shy away from challenging you once that trust is there. You'll likely leave sessions feeling more like yourself again, not just your job title or your to-do list.

​When she’s not in sessions, Jessica enjoys spending time with her partner and children, who help her to be more adventurous. You can find her outside with them, going for bike rides, learning to golf, or making s’mores. Jessica also finds time for herself by reading a good book, cuddling her dogs Millie and Josie, or having sushi dates with friends.

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Jessica

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Q&A

If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring to survive (or thrive)?
I would take with me a book, chocolate, and a pillow.
Are you a paw-rent? Who’s the furry (or scaly!) friend running your household?
I have 2 pups that steal our hearts (and food!). Josie, a mini dachshund puppy, who loves to be cuddled and thinks she is a big dog who is so tough! Millie, our red golden retriever, will be found carrying around two toys at once or sleeping upside down.
If you weren’t a therapist, what would be your dream job?
To have my own little bookstore cafe! Where I can drink London Fogs and read (or sell!) books all day.

Master of Social Work, University of Toronto (2011)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honours), University of Windsor (2008)

Essentials of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Beck Institute)

ACT for Beginners (Psychwire)

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (Centre for Addictions and Mental Health —Windsor-Essex)

Short-Term Interventions (Safeguards)

Level 1 & 2 Motivational Interviewing (Monarch Systems)

Brief Narrative Therapy—Single session and Walk-In (Karen Young)

Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator Training (Circle of Security International)

Collaborative Problem Solving—Tier 1 & 2 Certificate (Think:Kids)

Solution Focused Therapy: Basic Skills (TAPE Studies)

Solution Focused Therapy with Children and Adolescents (TAPE Studies)

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (National Child Traumatic Stress Network)

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Childhood Traumatic Grief (National Child Traumatic Stress Network)

Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care (Postpartum Support International)

Perinatal Mental Health Advanced Psychotherapy Training (Postpartum Support International)

Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Ontario Association of Social Workers

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