Jessica is a third-generation English/Irish settler who grew up on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and the Williams Treaties signatories of the Mississauga and Chippewa Nations. She brings a grounded presence, warmth, and a deep sense of curiosity to her work, creating a compassionate and playful space where clients can explore their inner worlds with trust and safety. Jessica believes in attuning to your unique process, offering thoughtful guidance while allowing room for your authentic self to unfold.
With a focus on deep connection, Jessica facilitates Circling, a relational meditation practice that invites mindful exploration of the present moment, fostering meaningful connection with self and others. She also draws from six years of experience working in outdoor day camps and child care, helping children and youth engage with nature and the arts. Her therapeutic practice with adults is rooted in five years of experience supporting people in their professional lives as a Human Resources Advisor.
Holding a Master’s in Counselling Psychology, Jessica is trained in Internal Family Systems therapy, Nature-Based Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy. Where there’s interest, she weaves these modalities with play therapy and creative arts, using paints and crafting mediums to encourage self-expression and emotional processing.
Jessica works from a culturally sensitive, inclusive, and trauma-informed lens, bringing a blend of presence, warmth, depth and playfulness to her practice, helping clients of all ages navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and clarity.
Jessica is a Certified Nature-based therapist, level 1.