Growing up adopted has shaped so much of who you are, even if it's hard to explain why. You may struggle with questions about your identity, wonder where you truly belong, or carry feelings of rejection, abandonment, or not being "enough." Relationships may feel complicated. You may fear being left, have difficulty trusting others, or find yourself constantly trying to earn love and acceptance. Even though you know your adoptive family loves you, or you have reconnected with your biological family, there may still be grief, loss, or unanswered questions that continue to affect your life.
I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can explore how your adoption experience has shaped your sense of self, your relationships, and your emotional well-being. Using an attachment-informed approach, along with other evidence-based therapeutic techniques, we'll work together to better understand your experiences, process difficult emotions, strengthen your self-worth, and build healthier, more secure relationships.
My goal is to help you feel more confident in who you are, develop a stronger sense of belonging, and experience safer, more fulfilling relationships. Together, we'll work toward helping you move forward with greater self-acceptance, emotional resilience, and a deeper sense of peace within yourself or with the important people within your adoption triad.
Experience
Jennifer is a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) practicum student with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, minoring in Conflict Resolution Studies. She is also a certified trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness instructor.
Jennifer is committed to an integrative approach that combines psychotherapy, mindfulness, and somatic practices to support clients in cultivating safety, self-awareness, and resilience. Her work is grounded in a compassionate, collaborative, and client-centred approach, with an emphasis on nervous system regulation, the mind-body connection, and whole-person healing.
Client Focus
Adult Individuals
Types of therapy
Client-centered, Experiential, CBT, Mindfulness
Issues
Standard: Anxiety, depression, trauma
Specialties: I recently took addictions counselling as my elective, and I am an adoptee who has gone through the reunion process.
Certifications & Advanced Training
University of Winnipeg, BA in Psychology (2024), 200-hour yoga and mindfulness instructor, 100-hour Yoga for Warriors (yoga specialty trauma-informed trainings for PTSD, mental and emotional health)
Professional Memberships
CCPA
CRPO (pending)
Something Personal About Me
I feel the most at ease when Iām hiking in nature with my golden retriever or watching a sunset over the ocean.