Jennifer Poisson, MACP, RP (Qualifying), CCDP, CCTSI

Pre-Licensed Professional

**Accepting new clients - September 2021** Hello! It can be difficult to recognize that you are not happy about something in your life. Maybe you are often sad, or you have intrusive thoughts, or you experience anxiety attacks? Perhaps you have lost your job, or you are having trouble deciding what career path to take? If you require personal therapy or career counselling; I am here to help. I have eight years of experience working with individuals who self-identify as having mental illness and/or a physical disability. I provide a safe and accepting space for those I work with. Please reach out to me for a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if I may be the right therapist for your needs.

Client Focus

Session Format: Individual

Age Specialty: Adolescents, Adults, Elders

Demographic Specialty: Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender, People with Disabilities

Treatment Approach: Biopsychosocial, Cognitive/Cognitive-Behavioral, Compassion Focus Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Multicultural, Person-Centered, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Approach Description: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - 8 to 20 sessions of structured therapy (for anxiety, depression, phobias, OCD). Supportive counselling or career counselling - sessions available as required.

Jennifer Poisson Practice Details

License #: 009751

License State: Ontario

Therapist(s) Gender: Female

Practicing Since: 2020

Company: A Better Me Counselling Services

Education: 2021 -Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (Yorkville University) 2021 -Motivational Interviewing (Adler Prof. Graduate School) 2021 -Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist Individual (Arizona Trauma Institute) 2020 -Advanced CBT for Mental Health and Addictions (Adler Graduate Prof. School)

Average Session Fee: 120

Accepts Insurance: Yes

Insurance Details: I accept Green Shield and SSQ Insurance.

Offers Online Therapy: Yes

Online Therapy Details: Online therapy is offered through Simple Practice secure Telehealth platform.

Offers Affordable/Sliding Scale Therapy: Yes

Affordable/Sliding Scale Therapy Details: Sliding Scale therapy is available for seniors, and those who are experiencing financial difficulties. I use Ontario's low-income cut-off guide (LICO) to inform my sliding scale rates. Please contact me to discuss your unique situation.

I offer both structured and supportive counselling based on your needs. I use Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing to help you notice, understand, and work towards changing your unhelpful thinking patterns. Motivational Interviewing allows us both to have a clear understanding of your goals and helps us develop a therapy plan that is aimed at increasing your personal wellbeing.

In addition to individual therapy, I offer career counselling services. I am certified to administer and interpret the Strong Interest Inventory which can assist those who are having difficulty in choosing a direction for schooling or employment ($20 for Strong report in addition to regular session fees).

I would consider my personal approach as one that is strength-based, positive, and hopeful. I have great faith in the clients with whom I get to work with and believe that every person is capable of achieving personal greatness. Contact me today to schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation to see if I may be the right therapist for your needs. Let me help you become your “Better Me.”

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