My Background

My name is Jennifer. I am a nurse psychotherapist and I have a passion for mental health and a feverish drive to change how we look at the brain, and the ADHD and Autistic brains in particular.  I also work hard to put an end to a socially conditioned outlook having us hide when our most crucial organ gets sick, an organ that deserves just as much if not more care than any other organ and to rediscover the amazing abilities and strength you have. I have one of these amazing  ADHD brains and I am proud to admit it and also have a unique understanding of its abilities and risks as a result.  Because of how closely linked ADHD and Autism are and how often they can co-exist, I have taken the the time to learn a great deal about the autistic brain as well and it also has some very unique and amazing qualities for the very same reasons.

I choose to be a strong advocate for this very vulnerable group of people who do not yet know just how amazing their brain is and how uniquely talented they are.  My initial training is a Bachelor of Human Ecology majoring in Family Studies and Child Development (1997), followed by a degree in Nursing (2002) and  an additional certification as a Certified Nurse Psychotherapist (2022). I have been working as a nurse for 21 years. Counselling has always been a part of my nursing career, so I was able to develop effective skills in counselling and therapy, working with clients in various life changing experiences, long before my formal training as a psychotherapist and was always told I should pursue the career. It was the greatest decision and my true calling and passion.   My goal and natural side effect is to help you fall in love with yourself again.