Jennifer

Jennifer Poisson, MA

Psychotherapist (Registered)

“I provide individual therapy and career counselling services to adults virtually throughout Ontario.”

About Me

I work with adult clients (ages 17 and older) virtually across Ontario. I am a Certified EMDR Therapist (EMDRIA) and am additionally a Certified Career Development Practitioner. I can assist clients with a variety of needs, from clarifying career interests and values, to working through traumatic memories which are impacting functioning in the present.

Approach

My approach is to meet you where you are at. Every person has different needs and goals, and we are all at different starting points! Our first session or two would be for me to get to know you and understand what you want to work on, and how you would like things to be different in your life. From there, we would collaboratively develop a plan for therapy which could involve EMDR Therapy, Career Counselling, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and/or other modalities based on your needs.
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Basic Information

Online Only

Services

EMDR Therapy - I am an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist (since 2022). I have completed advanced level EMDR trainings including EMDR 2.0, and EMDR-GRIEF. Talk Therapy - Talk Therapy can be a combination of various therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills, values work, self-compassion work, communication skills practice, and more. Career Counselling - I offer two career-related assessments: The Strong Interest Inventory, and the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). These assessments can be completed virtually, and then reviewed together in session. EMDR Consultations - As an EMDR Consultant in Training (CIT), I also offer EMDR Consultations to Psychotherapists / Social Workers who are looking to enhance their skills in EMDR Therapy, or who are looking to complete consultation hours for EMDRIA certification.

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Individual Psychotherapy

    In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.

  • Trauma Counselling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Individuals
  • Adolescents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Phobias

    Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.

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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • Career Planning

    The process of exploring professional options, clarifying goals, and making decisions about one's career path and direction.

  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist (Registered)

    A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory or professional body in their jurisdiction.

Credentials

Registrations

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Registered Psychotherapist

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University

Year: 2021

Bachelor of Arts with Honours

University of Windsor

Year: 2004

Postgraduate Certificate

Conestoga College

Year: 2011

Service Areas

A Better Me

Online Only

Kitchener

Canada