Hi, I’m Jen. I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master of Arts in Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Spirituality from Saint Paul University. I’m passionate about supporting children and families through the challenges of big emotions, confusing behaviours, and disconnection. I believe that healing happens in relationships, and that parents have the power to become their child’s most important source of connection and security. I’m thrilled to be working with families like you here at OCATT.
My approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and curiosity. I draw on the Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) model, an attachment-focused, trauma-informed model that helps families rebuild trust, strengthen emotional bonds, and create new, healthier patterns. Together, we explore tricky moments with acceptance, empathy, and playfulness so your child feels understood and you feel more confident and connected in your role as a caregiver.
I’m also a mom to four energetic and curious kids who are my greatest teachers. Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy cooking, camping, skiing, or reading in a hammock, and I’m always eager to try new foods and games. I’m also a lifelong lover of stories in all forms. Some of my favourites are ones I’ve shared with my kids, like Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, and Anne of Green Gables. I’d love to hear which stories your child’s favourites are, too.