Ms Jennifer Carscadden, MSW

Registered Social Worker

“If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, burned out, or impacted by trauma, you are not alone — and therapy can help. I provide trauma-informed psychotherapy for adults, including male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Therapy with me is warm, straightforward, and supportive. In our work together, we’ll build insight, coping tools, and practical strategies to help you feel more grounded and able to move forward with lasting change.”

About Me

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or emotionally stuck — you’re not alone. You might be carrying a lot, putting on a strong face, or feeling like you “should be doing better” even when things feel hard. Hi, I’m Jennifer. I offer a supportive, down-to-earth space where you can talk openly, feel understood, and start to feel more grounded again. Therapy can be a place to slow down, sort through what’s going on, and get clear on what you need. I have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years and provide therapy through a trauma-informed lens. I have supported individuals with a wide range of trauma experiences, including working with male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. I am a Registered Social Worker and Registered Social Service Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), and a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). I have also completed training in EMDR and ImTT, which can be used as part of trauma therapy when appropriate.

Approach

My approach is collaborative, practical, honest, and compassionate. My style is warm, down-to-earth, and supportive — a space where you don’t have to have it all together. Together, we’ll work to better understand what’s contributing to your challenges, identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and build coping tools that create meaningful changes in your day-to-day life. We’ll move at a pace that feels safe, manageable, and effective for you.

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Basic Information

London, Canada

Services

I provide trauma-informed psychotherapy for adults experiencing anxiety, stress/burnout, PTSD, and the impacts of abuse and other trauma experiences. Areas of focus also include life transitions, relationship concerns, and anger. I have experience working with male survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and I have training in EMDR and ImTT, which may be incorporated into trauma therapy when appropriate.

Services Offered:

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Conflict Management
Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.
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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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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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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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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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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.
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Online Counselling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
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Addiction Counselling
Counselling specifically focused on substance use or behavioural addictions, addressing the psychological drivers and patterns of dependence.
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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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Social Work
A profession that supports individuals and families with mental health, welfare, housing, and access to community resources.
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Works With:

•Individuals
•Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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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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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Trauma Therapy
Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
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Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Professional Title:

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Registered Social Worker
A social worker registered with a regulatory body to provide social work services including therapy and case management.

Qualifications

Master of Social Work

Masters

Kings University College

Year: 2009

Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor

King's University College

Year: 2008

EMDR

EMDR Canada

Year: 2013

Registrations

Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Social Worker

Service Area

Custom Counselling

In-person & Online

London, Ontario

Canada