ADHD Therapists in Wasaga Beach, ON

Hi, my name is Jessica & welcome to my profile! If you are struggling with feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, are stuck in negative self-talk, experiencing racing or anxious thoughts, low-mood or are struggling with some of the relationships in your life, I am here to provide support and help you navigate through those difficulties. I know first hand how overwhelming it can be looking for a therapist & it is my hope that I can help you feel a little more comfortable in your search.

I provide therapy for those looking to understand themselves more and those looking for relief and change. I am a relational therapist and practice in a relaxed way with a sense of humor. Life is serious...but it doesn't have to be all the time. If you are tired, misunderstood and unsure of what next and how to make sense of it all, I get that. Whether its work life balance, stress and burnout, compassion fatigue, ADHD or gifted challenges, anxiousness (and the list goes on)...connecting and talking and processing and learning can actually help! I am currently taking new clients for the summer of 2024.

In-Person and Virtual Sessions! As a Registered Master of Social Worker, I believe through our journey of life we all need positive support and guidance along our path. I specialize in helping clients in all ages children, adolescents, adults, individuals families and couples. I treat people who have Depression, Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, ADHD and in-depth Trauma work. I also have experience with Addictions, Special Needs, and Grief. My approach integrates evidence-based methods such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) that help clients distinguishes between thoughts and emotions and the connection with behaviors.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Parenting Coach. I have educated and supported families for almost 30 years throughout Simcoe County. I am the owner of In Support Of Children Counselling where I provide individual and family counselling to children, teens, parents and families. I believe that knowledge is power and therefore my focus is to educate my clients by teaching them strategies and coping tools that will help them cope more effectively. I am also a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. My website is - insupportofchildren.com

Being in a smaller community it's important that I run from a general practice standpoint. This means I will work with you to the best of my abilities. I will work with you on your current issues and help you with additional resources. If your looking to get started or have experienced previous counselling from others, I invite you to work with me to see what benefit counselling can be to you.

Here to help you move from a constricted place of judgement and self-criticism to an open place of self-love and compassion. Emotional upsets affect everyone and although you may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or fearful, I want you to know that it's possible to confront and manage life's challenges. It's possible to thrive and you don't have to do this alone. I am collaborative, empathetic and intuitive in my work with clients. The focus is always client-centered so the work will be unique to you.

Traditional therapy methods assume that everyone’s problems can be solved by participating in weekly 1-hour sessions using one-size-fits-all protocols. This approach focuses on treating disorders, rather than people, and the latest research does not support this approach. I want to understand YOU, as a person. Together we'll figure out the underlying reasons you are stuck, and we’ll create an individualized plan for long-term change. Are your emotions overwhelming? Maybe you feel numb? Do you repeatedly respond to situations in unhelpful ways? Whatever the reasons, we’ll work together to help you take back control of your life.

Have you been feeling stuck and unable to change how you feel or act? Most likely you have been effected by experiences from your past. Consciously you may understand the value of changing a behaviour, but unless your deeper mind is transformed, change is not likely. Attempting to bring about enduring change without eliminating these "ghosts from the past" is like trying to repair the structure of a building by applying a coat of paint. Using a gentle, painless, and fun approach to therapy, I create immediate and lasting change through brain-changing conversations, teaching you how to stress-proof and play your brain for change.

A warm welcome! I believe in change, I believe in possibility and I believe in potential. Therapy is growth. It's taking you from where you are right now and guiding you gently to where you want to be through education, empowerment, experience, personal commitment and practice. At Touchstone Healing your feelings, emotions, beliefs and pain stories are explored in a safe, relaxed environment dedicated to honor and validate your experience. We then work together with the goal of moving into acceptance and release to create space for a more positive and meaningful experience of life.

Making meaning of our lives can become difficult when problems arise that we least expected. What if we have never experienced these things and coping isn't going so well, what do we do? What if the old familiar things keep happening? Sometimes our usual ways of staying focused and present are interrupted, even if we have managed before. I have been part of many healing journeys and one thing is the same in all of us: we must move through the difficulties with support in order to get back to our present. I am here to help you do just that.

Instagram: bipoc.therapy. With a deep understanding of cultural diversity and a keen eye on your emotional and physical well-being, we'll craft sustainable goals uniquely suited to your needs. In this safe space, your unique story is not only heard but also fully embraced, without any judgment. Our journey together is built on genuine authenticity and compassion, focusing on empowering you every step of the way. Together, we will explore how important systems in your life hold meaning for you. This journey is about creating a tailored vision for us to tackle together, learning new coping skills, and achieving meaningful change.

Over the last 20 years, I have worked with individuals and families, of all ages, in a variety of different settings. This has ranged from counselling in a family physician's office to front-line child protection and now, I am returning to private psychotherapy practice. The people I work with have often felt uncomfortable or uncertain about seeking help. They tend to have a sense of how they would like life to be different, but are at times, unsure of how to move forward and start the process of change.

Real Talk Therapy comes from my real life experiences on the floors of hospitals, agencies and treatment centres. This background has helped to create a 20 year+ private practice that is grounded, direct and well informed. Although my Master's degree in Clinical Social Work (MSW) has been a great foundation, my interest has always been about the art and delivery of a great counselling experience. To that end I offer you a safe place to explore, express and experience your next steps. My ten years as a frontline therapist on the PTSD program at Homewood Health Centre in Guelph is a solid rescource of experience.

My services focus on providing clients with a family of origin perspective combined with practical strategies to manage dysfunctional thinking and behaviour to support lasting emotional change. This focus supports change across a wide range of problem areas. When clients understand how their family of origin affects them and how their thoughts and behaviours maintain problems, change comes naturally and lasting change comes with mastery of behaviour and thinking.

Within my practice, I specialize in working with children and adolescents and adults, specifically adults looking for parenting support/coaching and mothers entering into the world of parenting (prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum). My therapeutic approach is an eclectic one, one that is flexible to the needs of my client. It is very important to know that therapy is not a “one size fits all” approach and therefore I find flexibility in my approach to be imperative. I offer therapeutic approaches in the realm of talk, art, and play therapy. I have training in a variety of therapeutic approaches making my approach flexible to your needs.

It's not just you, life HAS gotten harder in the last few years. If you've been powering through, staying strong and carrying on, but now you're barely getting by and you're tired of feeling like you're not really living your life, it might be time for outside support. The benefit of therapy is that it's a time where you get to focus on yourself, to look at your life, and to get an outside perspective on how it could be different. You don't have to just endure, with the right support, you can heal from the past, and move forward towards a better future.

I have a special interest in providing therapy for clients experiencing anxiety, grief, depression and trauma. Together, we will form a toolbox of strategies to support your path to a desired goal. I am available for providing counselling for ages 10 and up either online or in-person based on the client’s needs. I utilize approaches from the lenses of CBT, existential, holistic, and mindfulness-based practices with the hope of supporting clients through challenging journeys.