specialized therapy with an
approachable therapist
hi, i'm jenna!
I’m an experienced therapist dedicated to supporting individuals on their path to personal growth and better mental health. I specialize in treating OCD, eating disorders, and anxiety and I'm passionate about helping people overcome these challenges and regain control of their lives.
My own experience with therapy over the years has helped me immensely, and it's what initially inspired me to become a therapist more than 15 years ago. I feel it's important to "walk the talk", so personal therapy is something I continue to be consistent with because I firmly believe that working on myself makes me a better human and a better therapist for my clients.
People often describe me as a calm, kind, and approachable person who's easy to open up to. I'm also a natural listener and observer, which lends itself well to my work as a therapist.
credentials
I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy, but I do believe in matching the right treatment to the right problem. For OCD, that means Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). For eating disorders, it means evidence-based approaches like CBT-E. For anxiety, we’ll draw on tools like CBT and ACT. Once your symptoms are under control, we can go deeper with approaches like EMDR to address the experiences that shaped them.
I’m formally trained in a number of evidence-based therapies, including:
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
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Inference-Based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (I-CBT) for OCD
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Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E)
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)
I’ve been studying and practicing these therapies intensively in Kitchener-Waterloo for the past 10 years. I’m also an EMDR Certified Therapist and a CBT Certified Therapist. If you’re curious about my specific education and training, feel free to check out my credentials page.
I believe it’s important to stay current on the best practices for treating OCD, anxiety, and eating disorders, so I regularly consult with fellow therapists, engage in clinical supervision, and participate in specialized training in these areas.
fun facts
When I'm not working, I love spending time with my husband, daughter, and our adorably anxious cockapoo, Toby.
As a dedicated homebody, I love hanging out at home, where I keep myself busy with organization projects, practicing yoga, reading, and baking.
I've always been into arts and crafts and love making handmade cards, ornaments, and little gifts for my family and friends. I love a good craft project.
I also love to travel - some of my favourite trips have taken me to Thailand, Bali, Portugal, Greece, and Japan. The next stop on my bucket list is Australia.
Toby Matisz
Chief Treat Tester (CTT)
During our sessions, you may see or hear our Chief Treat Tester (CTT), Toby. His hobbies include lounging on the couch, sunbathing in the backyard, and keeping a close eye on the neighborhood cats.
