Jennifer Henderson
Jen is a registered psychotherapist who takes a collaborative and affirming approach in their practice. They believe that clients deserve to bring their full selves into the therapy room. Their practice centers on meeting clients where they are, working together to explore what’s working, what’s not, and what might need to shift. As a queer and neurodivergent practitioner with lived experience navigating complex systems, they hold deep empathy for those moving through layered challenges. Clients often describe feeling a sense of ease and agency in sessions, where they aren’t expected to perform or push through pain to be heard. They are especially passionate about supporting individuals with shared intersections and identities who are often left out of traditional care models. If you're looking for a space that honors your pace and your truth, Jen is inviting you to connect.
- 2SLGBTQ2IA+ identity
- neurodivergence
- accessing and navigating social supports
- collaborative
- accountable
- warm
- open
- genuine
- caring
Expertise
Areas of Focus
- 2SLGBTQ2IA+
- neurodivergent
- survivors of trauma and/or systemic oppression
- experiencing emotional dysregulation or having trouble coping with distressing experiences
- you don't want to just focus on "problems." - We will explore stuck points, but also other parts of your story, such as the ways you have previously coped with challenges or how you were able to show up and do this work despite it being such a vulnerable thing to do
- you want to increase your emotional regulation and develop coping tools that will help you be less impacted by challenging experiences
Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach
Populations Served
Practice Details
Service Offerings & Rates
- what led you to reach out for therapy
- what your hopes are for the therapy space, and if there are any shifts you might want to see
- your previous experience with therapy to get a sense of what was useful and/or not useful for you in the past
- any barriers or factors that might get in the way of you participating in therapy, so we can problem-solve together and figure out how to make it more accessible
- my therapeutic approach so you can get a sense of "fit"
- any questions for me that might help you decide if you wish to move forward
- anything else you wish to share that feels important for me to know right away
- provide a space where all your various parts are welcome and where you don't need to leave anything out in order to access therapy
- support you in processing and healing from traumatic experiences
- honour and respect your experiences and perspectives
- be accountable and open to feedback
Insurance & Benefits Coverage
Schedule
In Person Sessions
Virtual Sessions
More Info
Education
University of Toronto
Masters of Social Work
2010
University of Toronto
Bachelors of Arts
2008
Certifications
EMDRIA
Easy Ego State Interventions Certificate
2023
EMDR Advanced Training
Treating Dissociative Disorders, Self Harm and Hostile Voices through EMDR Certificate
2023
EMDR Advanced Training
Working with Hostile Voices and Parts of the Personality in Complex Trauma and Dissociative Disorders Certificate
2023
EMDR Advanced Training
EMDR Therapy for Suicidal Clients and Self-harming Behaviors Certificate
2023
EMDR Consulting
EMDR 5 Day Intensive Training Certificate
2021
University of Toronto
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Certificate
2019
Narrative Therapy Centre of Toronto
Level 2 Narrative Therapy Intensive Certificate
2019
SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health
Trauma Counselling Certificate
2017
University of Alberta
Indigenous Canada Certificate: Indigenizing Canadian History
2017
Languages
Booking FAQ
First Session charges each session directly to your credit card. Once each session occurs, and your card is charged, you will receive a PDF receipt to your email with all of the details you will need to get reimbursed (therapist name, license/designation, license number, address, etc). You can then submit the receipt to your insurance company for reimbursement.
You are the expert when it comes to knowing who is the right fit. Ensure you’ve watched the therapist video at the top of their profile and see if you get a good feeling from the message and the energy they are putting out. If you feel drawn to speak with them, listen to your gut! Booking a free consultation is a great first step to asses fit.