Meet Jody

Jody is a creative, insightful, and compassionate Art Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). She has extensive experience supporting children of all ages in educational, recreational, art, and therapeutic settings as they navigate anxiety, depression and mood concerns, grief and loss, life transitions, and challenges with emotion regulation. Jody connects with her clients in ways that are supportive, attuned, and appropriate to their stage of development.

Jody integrates creative expression with talk therapy to support emotional processing, communication and self-discovery. She provides a safe and non-judgmental environment for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences with openness and curiosity. Jody uses person-centred and strengths-based approaches in her work, meeting each client where they are at and tailoring support to each client’s unique needs and experiences.

Work With Jody

Areas of Treatment

 

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Emotional Regulation

  • School Challenges

  • Grief & Loss

  • Illness

  • Identity and Self-Esteem

 

Techniques Used

  • Art Therapy

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Trauma-Informed Care

Education

  • Graduate Level Diploma in Art Therapy from the Toronto Art Therapy Institute

  • Honours Bachelor of Arts in History and Equity Studies from the University of Toronto

    Professional Organizations

  • College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)