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Adults, Teens & Children 12+

 

Tue, Fri, Sat 9am-3pm

Wed, Thurs 3pm-8:15pm

*also booking online therapy outside of hours

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jessica@makingspacetherapy.ca

Jessica Smith

Registered Psychotherapist

M.A. Counselling Psychology, B.A.(Hons) Psychology
Graduate Certificate, Concurrent Disorders

I am a Registered Psychotherapist who has worked in a variety of roles in the mental health field. I have a very down-to-earth, direct approach and work with a variety of issues including self-esteem, identity work, ADHD, stress and anxiety and depression.

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You may feel as though life is not going the way you expected, or that your relationships and the patterns in your life just aren't adding up. You may be ready for change but muddled about how to start.

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If you are ready to look inward what I offer is a supportive, judgement-free space where we can work together to name your goals and figure out how to make them happen. I work in different ways based on what I learn about you and what you are hoping to do in your life.​​

 

I am known for being informal and easy to connect with. When it fits I can also bring a sense of spirituality to my work (secular, not religious).

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Before coming to this clinic I worked in a non-profit setting supporting adults, teens, and children with a variety of issues. I also worked with adult students to address grief, relationships and matters of identity. My thesis focussed on body-image and weight-control beliefs.

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I completed my graduate studies at Western University and my undergraduate studies at McMaster University. My graduate practicum was completed at Kings College University at Western supporting university students. And my undergraduate practicum was completed at Chedoke Hospital providing group therapy to families in the context of child anger.

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If you are ready to get started I am all in. Let's connect!
 

Subjects:

Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem, Body Image, Self-Harm, Relationships, Domestic Violence, Stress, Emotion Management, Life Transitions, Self-Identity

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Types of Therapy:

Solutions-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Emotion Focussed Therapy (EFT)

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My Pronouns:

she/her

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Beyond my Work:

I was a competitive dancer growing up, and have taught classes for kids and adults. I still take dance classes myself today! Tap is my favourite because it challenges my memory and coordination skills, but I also love lyrical/contemporary for the connection to the music it offers. I enjoy baking cookies (sharing and eating them!), going for walks and reading a good mystery novel! 

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ALL are welcome.

The land on which our clinics operate have been the traditional land of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee, and Mississaugas of the Credit for thousands of years. Making Space Psychotherapy and its staff are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land. We also acknowledge and have gratitude for the elements of our work in various modalities that may come from ancient, ancestral and Indigenous ways of knowing and healing.

 

 

Making Space Psychotherapy

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office@makingspacetherapy.ca

text/voice: 289-904-0400

 

Hamilton - (Main office)

67 Frid St., Suite 1B, L8P 4M3

 

Burlington

3150 Harvester, Suite 203, L7N 3W8

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*Please note that we are not a crisis centre, and we cannot respond to urgent matters in real time.

For urgent matters call 9-1-1.

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