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M. Jaro
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW

M. Jaro

Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW (they, them)

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2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1S
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Anxiety has already consumed enough of your life. With 9+ years of clinical practice, I've helped many overcome a wide variety of anxiety disorders and OCD subtypes- including my own. I know how easy it is to feel hopeless and overwhelmed by the fear, self-hatred, and exhaustion that comes with living that way. I also know you don't have to suffer this distress needlessly, there's real hope and progress available to you. With trauma-informed care from an educated and compassionate therapist, you can conquer your symptoms beside someone who can provide effective and evidence-based treatment methods tailored to suit your needs.
I spent years stuck in the mire of severe anxiety and OCD myself, as a therapist I can assist you with personal experience and understanding as well as professional expertise. We would collaboratively agree on a personal treatment plan just for you, using skills from CBT, DBT, ERP, ACT, and psychodynamic therapy. I also type up session summaries after!
I work from a trauma-informed perspective and know my strengths are in helping you feel guided, understood, and supported using a wide array of therapeutic modalities. Therapy works best when we collaborate to find a unique approach that you feel confident in and hopeful about. Reach out by email or go to my clinic's website to book a free consultation call!
M. Jaro now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Ottawa, ON K1S

Toronto, ON M5S

Video or phone sessions available for anyone in Ontario, afternoons and evenings open. All insurances accepted with invoice.
I specialize in Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Anxiety and LGBTQ+ 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Looking forward to working with you towards a better life!
M. Jaro
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Photo of M. Jaro, MSW RSW, Registered Social Worker

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Ottawa, ON K1S

Toronto, ON M5S

Video or phone sessions available for anyone in Ontario, afternoons and evenings open. All insurances accepted with invoice.
I specialize in Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Anxiety and LGBTQ+ 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Looking forward to working with you towards a better life!
M. Jaro

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, Wire

Insurance

  • Any/Out-of-network Insurance
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Easy invoicing includes everything your insurance provider needs to reimburse you. Sliding scale available in limited slots, feel free to ask during consult.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of M. Jaro, MSW RSW, Registered Social Worker
M. Jaro
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW
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Easy invoicing includes everything your insurance provider needs to reimburse you. Sliding scale available in limited slots, feel free to ask during consult.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of M. Jaro, MSW RSW, Registered Social Worker
M. Jaro
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers M. Jaro
  • In Practice for 9 Years
  • Membership with Ontario Association of Social Workers 23815 / 2023
  • Attended Fordham University School of Social Work, Social Work Masters, Graduated 2016
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Nine years of clinical counseling, with patients aged anywhere between 10 to 85. Five of those years were work at the well known Callen-Lorde Community Health Center in NYC.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
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M. Jaro
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW
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Nine years of clinical counseling, with patients aged anywhere between 10 to 85. Five of those years were work at the well known Callen-Lorde Community Health Center in NYC.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of M. Jaro, MSW RSW, Registered Social Worker
M. Jaro
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Anxiety
  • LGBTQ+

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Bisexual
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • First Responders
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Personality Disorders
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients who may feel unable to stop following anxious or obsessive "rules" that prevent them from living the life they want, or who are struggling with their identity. You and I will map out the current concerns, what you'd like to change or improve, and then we'd agree on a collaborative plan based on your priorities. Most of my patients see gradual and sustained improvement in time.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of M. Jaro, MSW RSW, Registered Social Worker
M. Jaro
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW
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I work with clients who may feel unable to stop following anxious or obsessive "rules" that prevent them from living the life they want, or who are struggling with their identity. You and I will map out the current concerns, what you'd like to change or improve, and then we'd agree on a collaborative plan based on your priorities. Most of my patients see gradual and sustained improvement in time.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of M. Jaro, MSW RSW, Registered Social Worker
M. Jaro
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW

2 Endorsements

Jason Logan
Jason Logan
Registered Social WorkerBAMSWRSW
A therapist with many levels to effectively practice and treat OCD and related disorders. Someone who has compassion, expertise and lived experience. Who is also genuine and makes you feel understood and accepted. I have learned so much from them.
Darren Parker
Darren Parker
Registered Social WorkerMSWRSW
You can instantly feel the respect, kindness, and sense of humour that M brings to their work. No matter who you are, M is rooting for you, and has the expertise and lived experience to help.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Religion

Jewish

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Religion

Jewish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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Exposure and Response Prevention therapy, alongside personally blended pieces of CBT and ACT, are the gold standard for OCD and many anxiety disorders. Exposure is simply the gradual extinction of threat response to things which are not immediate dangers (no real harm is ever involved in ERP). With CBT and ACT we relearn a new and healthier relationship with anxiety and distress.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of M. Jaro, MSW RSW, Registered Social Worker
M. Jaro
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW
"
Exposure and Response Prevention therapy, alongside personally blended pieces of CBT and ACT, are the gold standard for OCD and many anxiety disorders. Exposure is simply the gradual extinction of threat response to things which are not immediate dangers (no real harm is ever involved in ERP). With CBT and ACT we relearn a new and healthier relationship with anxiety and distress.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of M. Jaro, MSW RSW, Registered Social Worker
M. Jaro
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW

Location

Primary Location

Ottawa, ON K1S

Additional Location

Toronto, ON M5S

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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Video or phone sessions available for anyone in Ontario, afternoons and evenings open. All insurances accepted with invoice.
Photo of M. Jaro, MSW RSW, Registered Social Worker
M. Jaro
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW
"
Video or phone sessions available for anyone in Ontario, afternoons and evenings open. All insurances accepted with invoice.
Photo of M. Jaro, MSW RSW, Registered Social Worker
M. Jaro
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW