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Terri Jackson MSW, RSW, BA (hon)

I believe therapy works best when it is collaborative, supportive, and practical. I typically work from a cognitive-behavioral lens, while also taking an empathic, client-centered approach that recognizes you as an active part of the therapeutic process.

Therapy is a space to build skills, increase self-understanding, and make meaningful changes so you can begin living life in a way that feels more aligned with your values. I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative and Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness practices, Emotional Intelligence skill-building, Prolonged Exposure for PTSD, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and families. With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I work from a strength-based, trauma-informed perspective that respects each client’s unique experiences and resilience.

I have extensive professional and personal experience working with emergency service personnel and their families. I understand the unique challenges of high-stress and high-risk roles, including exposure to trauma, cumulative stress, shift work, emotional suppression, and the impact these demands can have on mental health, relationships, and family life.

My approach is grounded in respect, confidentiality, and an appreciation for the strength it takes to do this work, while also supporting healthier coping, communication, and balance at home and at work.

I hold a Master of Social Work from the University of Windsor and an Honours undergraduate degree in Sociology from Brock University.

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You might be getting through your days, doing what needs to be done, but noticing that something isn’t sitting right. Maybe you’re more on edge, more shut down, or just tired in a way that doesn’t go away with rest. For a lot of people, it’s not one event—it’s the accumulation over time, including experiences that haven’t had much space to be process.

I work with adults navigating stress, trauma, anxiety, and feeling disconnected or not like themselves, including first responders, veterans, and others in high-demand roles. I also work with partners and family members, recognizing that this kind of work doesn’t stay contained to the job and can carry into home and relationships.

In our work together, we take the time to understand what’s happening for you and how it’s showing up day to day. My approach is integrative and trauma-informed, drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, DBT skills, Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), and attachment- and systems-based work. I also offer structured trauma-informed CBT treatment, psychosocial assessment, and incorporate somatic approaches to support nervous system regulation.

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Seeking professional support for mental well-being is no longer optional. It is essential!

As a Registered Psychotherapist (R.P.) with 26 years in private practice, I work primarily from a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) framework with a strong emphasis on resilience, mental performance, and emotional well-being. My work includes military counselling, where I support active-duty members and veterans in navigating operational stress, identity shifts, transitions, and post-service adjustment.

As a Certified Mental Game Coach, I integrate performance psychology to help clients strengthen mental toughness, self-awareness, and emotional regulation in demanding environments. Whether working with athletes, professionals in high-stakes roles, or military personnel, I provide practical, tailored strategies to manage stress, improve decision-making under pressure, and sustain mental resilience over time. Psychotherapy offers a structured and supportive space for both individuals and couples to address patterns that interfere with well-being, performance, and connection. In individual therapy, I help clients work through anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, self-doubt, and major life transitions by building insight, emotional regulation, and adaptive coping skills.

For couples, therapy focuses on challenges such as communication breakdowns, unresolved conflict, emotional distance, and trust concerns. Through a collaborative and grounded approach, couples can develop clearer communication, stronger emotional connection, and more effective ways of navigating stress together. Whether you are facing personal challenges, relationship strain, or recurring patterns that no longer serve you, psychotherapy provides a steady path toward clarity, resilience, and meaningful change.

From psychotherapy for personal growth to high-performance mental coaching, I work alongside clients to build resilience, strengthen practical coping skills, support healthy relationships, and refine the focused mindset needed to perform and recover under pressure

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Growing up, I always had the desire to connect with people and engage in meaningful conversations, and that led me to working with others as a therapist. Through my own personal experiences, I’ve learned how important it is to show up for people and simply be with them in the most difficult and uncomfortable moments of their lives.

I have in-depth experience working with first responders in individual therapy, in addition to spouses and family members of those in the field. I have worked with first responders (police, firefighters, and paramedics) for the majority of my career as a Mobile Crisis Mental Health Worker working alongside police officers. Therefore, I have lived experience of the unique lifestyle of shift work, the culture in the workplace, and the high exposure to trauma, and how that impacts day to day life.

I support individuals in working through stress, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm, self-esteem issues, relationship conflict, family conflict, history of trauma, childhood abuse, domestic violence, grief/loss, major life transitions, and so much more. I support spouses, family members, friends, and caregivers of anyone struggling with mental health, addiction, or chronic illness.

My therapeutic approach is supportive, collaborative, empowering, patient, and non-judgmental. I am dedicated to providing a space in which people feel safe and comfortable exploring their goals.

I am an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) Therapist and I utilize this innovative method, when applicable, so that my clients can feel concrete changes, healing, and growth in their sessions.

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