Degrees: Master of Social Work, Specialization in Mental Health and Health; Bachelor of Social Work; Bachelor of Education
First Year Practice:
2006
Languages Served:
English
Clinical Specialties:
Counselling/Therapy
Grief/Trauma/Loss
Mental Health/Addictions
NonClinical Specialties:
Mediation/ADR
Age Groups Served:
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Specialized Training:
Jaclyn obtained her Master of Social Work and Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto. She earned her Bachelor of Social Work from McGill University. She is committed to ongoing professional education to best serve you. As such she has completed intensive post-graduate training in Brief Solution Focused Therapy, and Therapeutic Family Mediation from the U of T. These programs contained both theoretical and supervised practice. She has advanced training in family mediation, conflict resolution and working with high conflict families and couples. While working at the Hospital for Sick Children Jaclyn pursued training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Family Therapy. Most recently Jaclyn completed a summer intensive course in Narrative Therapy. Jaclyn is a Registered Social Worker and an Accredited Family Mediator.
Personal Statement:
Jaclyn practices from a Brief Solution Focused Therapy perspective and keeps clients’ goals at the forefront of her work. She draws upon her training in Narrative Therapy and CBT to tailor her interventions to meet your needs. Through her 12 years of experience at Toronto acute care hospitals, she has had the opportunity to work with children, adolescents and adults. Her practice focuses on the following areas: Co-parenting Counselling; and Counselling for Children, Adolescents and Parents impacted by Separation and Divorce. She has a special interest and talent for working with teenagers and young adults who are coping with Anxiety and Depression. Jaclyn’s experience, education and pragmatic approach can help you effect positive change in your life. Her goal is to help you activate your strengths, attributes and resilience in order to improve your outlook and your quality of life. Jaclyn’s Counselling and Psychotherapy services are covered by the University of Toronto’s Student care Health Plan, and most Extended Health Insurance plans covering MSW, RSW services. (Verify with your own insurance provider to check your coverage).
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