
Jerdelle Pilger, MDiv, RPshe/her
Psychotherapist
Orillia, Ontario, Canada
Also available by telehealth: Ontario
Life feels heavy sometimes. Let's make room for the hard things and find a way forward that fits you.
About
Sometimes life feels heavy, and it can be hard to know where to start. You might be feeling anxious, low, or disconnected, struggling in a relationship, or trying to make sense of painful experiences. I welcome individuals, couples, and families looking for support with life's challenges. My hope is to offer a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself and talking about what matters to you. Together, we'll make room for the hard things, notice what's keeping you stuck, and find ways forward that feel right for you.
I take time to get to know you and what you need from therapy. My approach is warm, collaborative, and mindful of how past experiences shape the present. Drawing on CBT, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, the Gottman Method, and Pain Reprocessing Therapy, I work to find tools that fit you and help make everyday life and relationships feel more manageable. My practice is always trauma-informed and strength-based, and I'm also comfortable integrating faith and spirituality into our work together when that matters to you.
With over 10 years of clinical experience, I hold additional certification in the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy and trauma-informed therapy, and I'm a member of CACFT/AAMFT. My approach is authentic and focused on what you're experiencing both in the present and what led you to this point. I want you to feel safe and comfortable exploring your experiences, and together we'll work toward your personal growth and wellness.
You don't need to know exactly what to say or where to begin. Whether you've been thinking about therapy for a while or are just starting to explore it, you're welcome here. I offer a free 15-minute phone conversation so we can get to know each other, talk about what you're looking for, and see whether working together feels right for you.
Specialties
- Trauma & PTSD
- Relationship issues
- Couples therapy
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief & loss
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Spirituality
- Family conflict
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- EMDR
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Gottman method
- Somatic / body-based
- Narrative therapy
- Solution-focused
- Mindfulness-based
- Humanistic / person-centered
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Works with
- Adults
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Older adults
- Couples
- Families
Sessions
Languages
- English
Logistics
- Fees
CA$165per session
Individual sessions $165 CAD. Couple sessions $250 CAD. Sliding scale available. Payment accepted after each session; detailed receipt provided for insurance reimbursement.
- Insurance
Accepts: BlueCross and BlueShield, Canada Life | Great-West Life, Great-West Life, Green Shield Canada, Humana, Manulife, Medavie Blue Cross, Sun Life
I take payment after each session and provide you with a detailed receipt that you can submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement.
- Office locations
- Primary Location: 100 Mississauga Street West, Orillia, ON L3V(249) 449-9268Additional Location: Brechin, ON L0K(249) 449-9268
Licensed or authorized in
Credentials
- MDiv, Clinical Counselling, Tyndale University, 2020