Jennifer McDermott, M.A., R.S.W.
(Counselling Psychology, Registered Social Worker)
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Jennifer McDermott is an experienced therapist providing counselling services for over 15 years. She is a Registered Social Worker who holds a Masters in Counselling Psychology. She has worked with children, youths & adults in various roles providing individual, couple, family & group therapy. Jennifer takes great pleasure in supporting & assisting her clients to achieve their goals related to mental health & well-being. Since 2003, she has worked in Barrie Ontario in her private practice, as well as a number of community agencies, such as Simcoe Outreach Services (SOS) & the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). Through these experiences, Jennifer has gained extensive experience in the areas of family & marriage therapy, depression & anxiety, addictions, & concurrent disorders (which refers to the presence of both a mental health issue(s) plus substance misuse). |
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Early on in her career Jennifer had the pleasure of working with her father-in -law Dr. George McDermott. Jennifer worked in a limited capacity supporting George in his weekly “Breaking Free Groups” to help members recover from trauma, addictions, & codependency using a psychodrama approach. This was an invaluable experience & she learned many wonderful techniques.
She has also obtained experience working as a Mental Health Counsellor on the Barrie Family Health Team supporting a broad range of clients on a variety of mental health topics. Jennifer has also provided support & therapy to troubled youth & their families in a private school setting. In addition to this experience, she has and continues to work with Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) to provide solution-focused, goal-oriented, short-term counselling for their clients.
Jennifer McDermott has also worked in association with a Registered Psychologist for a number of years. He has & continues to provide supervision & support related to her private practice.
While working in private practice, Jennifer assists couples & families to cope with their relationship issues, establish healthy boundaries & build effective communication skills. Jennifer believes strongly in Imago Therapy & integrates concepts into her practice. Her marriage & family counselling services are aimed to help clients improve communication, resolve conflicts, & build positive, mutually respectful relationships.
Jennifer McDermott also has a special interest in supporting individuals & families to cope with infertility as she has personally experienced this challenge & understands the emotional impact. A portion of Jennifer’s practice is dedicated to assisting this client base. Jennifer was fortunate to give birth to twin girls and a boy. She now enjoys spending any spare time being active with her beautiful family.
To achieve optimal outcomes, Jennifer uses a client-centered & holistic approach while working with her clients. She is trained in various modalities, such as cognitive behaviour therapy & motivational interviewing, to help individuals reach their goals & enrich their lives with positive change.
Through continuous professional development, which has included training in narrative & brief solution focused therapy, she strives to meet her client’s needs with sensitivity & compassion. Jennifer adheres to a professional code of ethics & standard of practice. Jennifer McDermott is a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), as well as a member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP).
She has also obtained experience working as a Mental Health Counsellor on the Barrie Family Health Team supporting a broad range of clients on a variety of mental health topics. Jennifer has also provided support & therapy to troubled youth & their families in a private school setting. In addition to this experience, she has and continues to work with Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) to provide solution-focused, goal-oriented, short-term counselling for their clients.
Jennifer McDermott has also worked in association with a Registered Psychologist for a number of years. He has & continues to provide supervision & support related to her private practice.
While working in private practice, Jennifer assists couples & families to cope with their relationship issues, establish healthy boundaries & build effective communication skills. Jennifer believes strongly in Imago Therapy & integrates concepts into her practice. Her marriage & family counselling services are aimed to help clients improve communication, resolve conflicts, & build positive, mutually respectful relationships.
Jennifer McDermott also has a special interest in supporting individuals & families to cope with infertility as she has personally experienced this challenge & understands the emotional impact. A portion of Jennifer’s practice is dedicated to assisting this client base. Jennifer was fortunate to give birth to twin girls and a boy. She now enjoys spending any spare time being active with her beautiful family.
To achieve optimal outcomes, Jennifer uses a client-centered & holistic approach while working with her clients. She is trained in various modalities, such as cognitive behaviour therapy & motivational interviewing, to help individuals reach their goals & enrich their lives with positive change.
Through continuous professional development, which has included training in narrative & brief solution focused therapy, she strives to meet her client’s needs with sensitivity & compassion. Jennifer adheres to a professional code of ethics & standard of practice. Jennifer McDermott is a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), as well as a member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP).
Jennifer McDermott, M.A., R.S.W. Counselling Services would like to support you with any issues you may be struggling with in your life.