At the deepest level, the creative process & the healing process arise from a single source.
-Rachel Naomi Remen
Hi there! I’m Jodie!
I am a psychotherapist that specializes in combining creativity, alongside many other traditional forms of therapy, to provide supports that meet the unique needs of individuals, intimate relationships/partnerships, and groups. I identify as a professional helper, queer, uniquely abled, an artist, a fur mama, and many other things.
I have almost 20 years of experience as a clinical social worker and, and more recently have extended my skills and knowledge to include expressive art therapy. My hope is to support people in finding their way back home to safe relationships with themselves, their bodies, and their loved ones. My working relationship with each individual/relationship/group is the most important factor in my practice. I hold space for people to share their stories and lived experiences in a safe and caring environment. I believe every person is born whole, wise, and strong, and that the challenges of life can break this apart over time. It is my honor to walk alongside people as they rediscover these wise, strong, and resilient parts of themselves, bringing them back together into something new and transformative.
I work from a trauma informed, strength-based, anti-oppressive, and decolonizing approach. I have extensive experience in supporting individuals coming out of unsafe situations/relationships and working with members of the queer community.
Every therapist is unique in style and approach, and it is important for each individual/couple/group to find a therapist that is a fit for them. Please reach out for a FREE 15 MINUTE CONSULTATION to see if the support I offer might be a fit for you. If not, I will do my best to refer you to an alternative counselling resource.
Welcome to
JUST BE THERAPY!
Just Be Therapy offers a variety of therapeutic and educational supports, in a confidential and safe environment, for youth, adults, partner/intimate relationships, and groups to explore creative and healing ways to move forward in their lives.
Creating Space to Be …
Support is offered through online sessions over OWL Practice, which is a confidential and private platform used across Canada. Each session is an hour in length.
Areas I provide support in are:
Reclaiming trust with yourself and others. Relearning how to connect with yourself, your loved ones, and your communities. Learning how to communicate your truths in safe and healing ways.
Finding your way back to a safe relationship with your body, including if you are:
healing from trauma,
seeking gender affirming care, both if you are exploring or in transition,
desiring to grow in body confidence,
experiencing chronic pain or illness,
living and identifying as neuro-divergent/uniquely abled.
Recognizing, understanding, and processing all your emotions in healthier ways, and knowing that this is ok! You are ok!
Finding what brings you Joy! Unblocking the source of your creativity!
(Re)Discovering your life’s purpose and personal goals, in any stage of life!
Creating space for grief and loss in difficult and confusing times.
Giving voice to self & community advocacy with an anti-oppressive and decolonizing lens.
Book a FREE 15 minute consult to learn more about me and the support I provide.
I want to humbly acknowledge that I am a settler who lives and works on Treaty 1, the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Ojibwe-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Red River Métis Nation. I wish to express my gratitude for living and working on these lands. I also want to acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and dedicate myself to moving forward with Indigenous community members through actions, attitudes, and words of reconciliation and collaboration
How I Can Support You
Individual Therapy
One on one therapy provided in confidential and online appointments.
Relationship Therapy
Relationship/partner therapy provided in confidential and online appointments.
Groups
Two or more people seeking support on similar topics, areas of life, or identity. Offered online and there may be options for in-person.
Workshops & Presentations
Workshops & presentations can be created for professional, education, and other organizational environments. Offered online and there may be options for in-person.
As a REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER (with an MSW) the cost of my services are covered by many insurance providers. Please check with you own insurance plan to confirm this. On request, I will provide receipts so that you can seek reimbursement from your insurance provider.
If you are a youth or adult in distress you can text WELLNESS to 741741 to chat with a volunteer crisis responder 24/7.
If you are in urgent crisis or an emergency, please call 911 or attend your local hospital.
