A Message From Jacob

I want to start by acknowledging the strength and courage it took for you to come this far. Whatever the reason is that brought you here; I want you to know that it is important enough to seek support. 

I have heard all too often from individuals that what they are going through is not valid or worthy of support, but everyone experiences twists and turns in life and you are worthy of support through them. I want to help you create a road map designed for your unique situation, so that you can find peace and joy in the journey.  

The space that I aim to create is filled with kindness, empathy, and hopefully some humour. I use a combination of CBT, DBT, EFT and ACT in my practice. Admittedly this may sound like an excessive list of acronyms… but the truth is that no problem can be fully worked through with a single model or theory. My goal is to help you find the skills, exercises, and ways of thinking that will work best for you and your unique journey.  

If you are curious about me, I started my journey to providing therapy while supporting individuals in residential care. While supporting adults who had diverse needs, I learned the value of coming along side an individual, learning what they need in the moment and providing client focused support. From there I joined the school board as a support staff working with all ages and stages, helping facilitate their learning. From there I knew that supporting individuals in their journeys was my passion. I went to Laurier and completed my Masters of Social Work where I became even more passionate about clinical therapy. It is a space to come alongside and co-create strategies tailor made for each individual. My undergraduate degree in Child Youth and Family Studies, as well as my personal experience as a parent and partner has further focused my hope to help support couples, families, and youth walking through difficult seasons. I have also continued to further my training and deepen my knowledge base in regards to working with youth and am now a Certified Youth Mental Health Specialist.

Whatever season you are in, I am looking forward to hearing from you and helping you find your unique path to your goals.  

Jacob