
Jennifer O'Connor, MSW, RSWshe/her
Clinical Social Worker
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Also available by telehealth: Ontario
Certified EMDR Therapist helping you heal from trauma, anxiety, grief, and depression at your own pace.
About
Are traumatic memories, flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, or nightmares affecting your daily life? Do anxiety or depression impact how you feel about yourself? I'm a Certified EMDR Therapist with 23 years of experience, and I specialize in helping people reprocess traumatic experiences and reduce distressing symptoms. I work with individuals across the lifespan, from children to adults, and I bring genuine warmth and a non-judgmental approach to every session.
My work is integrative and individualized. I primarily use EMDR to support healing from trauma, and I draw on CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, narrative therapy, somatic approaches, and parts work depending on what fits you best. I also hold a certificate in Children's Grief and Bereavement, and I'm an EMDR Consultant-in-Training. That makes sense to me because the more tools I have, the better I can meet you where you are.
In our work together, we start by stabilizing symptoms so you feel grounded and supported, then move toward the root of what's been weighing on you. We'll work on managing symptoms, processing trauma, and building self-compassion and confidence. I believe in strength-based therapy that helps you reconnect with what matters most to you, and I'll always respect your pace and autonomy in that process.
If you're wondering whether I'd be a good fit, reach out for a free 20-minute phone consult. I'm here to help you develop your strengths, build coping strategies, and find a path forward that feels right for you.
Specialties
- Trauma & PTSD
- Anxiety
- Grief & loss
- Depression
Approaches
- EMDR
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness-based
- Narrative therapy
- Solution-focused
- Parts Work
Works with
- Adults
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Children (under 13)
- Families
Sessions
Languages
- English
Logistics
- Fees
CA$170per session
Individual and couple sessions both $170. Sliding scale available. Billing is done directly to the client; clients submit to their insurance provider for coverage. Payment by e-Transfer, Mastercard, or Visa.
- Insurance
Billing is done directly to the client and they submit to their insurance provider for coverage.
Licensed or authorized in
Credentials
- Master of Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University, 2003