Jessica is a Registered Social Worker with the OCSWSSW (Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers) and OASW (Ontario Association of Social Workers). She holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University and an Undergraduate Honours Degree in Behavioural Psychology. Jessica has years of experience working at various hospitals including, The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) as well as schools, and non-for-profit family-based, child-focused foster care services. Jessica found a passion for helping others develop a sense of awareness to foster growth within themselves.

Jessica offers compassionate support to children (9+), adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing issues relating to anxiety, burn-out, stress, mood disorders, trauma, PTSD, relationship related problems, abuse, and self-esteem. Jessica’s experience, education and holistic approach to her practice provides the guidance, understanding and support her clients seek to improve and empower their lives. Jessica applies a variety of methods in her work including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Gottman Method for Couples and Motivational Interviewing.

Jessica is the Clinical Director of Vault Mental Health. She believes every client that comes to Vault Mental Health seeking help should be supported to feel safe in a non-judgmental environment. Whatever your story, she is committed in providing her guidance, support and skill set to navigate with you through difficult life circumstances and challenges. Jessica is a warm and approachable therapist who believes in the power of hope, coffee and the resiliency of people. Jessica looks forward to working with you and helping you through the issues you may be facing. You will find her understanding and thorough in identifying and developing a strategic plan and collaborative approach to treatment.

How they can help in your wellness journey

Vault is a progressive practice; our therapists are constantly learning and growing alongside our clients each day.We believe that our therapeutic practices should incorporate tried and true techniques while constantly evolving to give our clients the opportunity to become their best self. Our therapists are extensively trained and feel that a welcoming atmosphere, caring attitude, and ability to collaborate are important facets of the process. Trained in multiple modalities. VMH uses an eclectic and integrated approach. With a background in anxiety, depression, stress management, trauma, couples counselling, relationship problems, self-esteem, burnout and more, we are eager to help you reach your potential.

Everyone, regardless of whether they’re in therapy or not, wants to feel understood, to feel heard and to feel validated in their thoughts and beliefs. At Vault, we hear you, and we will work to understand and empower you to live your best life. With understanding comes acceptance; acceptance of yourself, your situation and others. This creates an ability to take control of your mental health, becoming your own biggest emotional supporter. We work with our clients to not only understand their struggles but also to understand how to manage or overcome these while giving yourself a little grace in the process.

Testimonials:

My now 17 year old daughter has been struggling with her mental health since around age 8, to the point of physical symptoms such as panic attacks and nervous ticks.

We have worked with 2 therapist's in the past, and unfortunately after 2 therapists and years of trying to find someone who could truly make a difference, I'm happy to say in our case the third one is a charm!

After 2 sessions with Jessics my daughter is feeling heard, validated and supported in her mental health journey. My daughter and i are equally grateful that we found Jessica! 🙏

I had such a great at Vault Mental Health. Clean, friendly, and inviting. Definitely recommend to anyone living in the Durham area.

Jessica is sincere, honest and cares deeply about the environment she creates at vault. Highly recommend!

I found the help I needed at a time of need in my life.

Services: 

• Counselling
• Therapy
• Mental health service

Locations: Whitby, Toronto and Barrie, Ontario

Services offered online/virtual and in-person.

Wellness dimensions

• Mental
• Emotional