Jessica (she/her) is an Anishinaabekwe with European ancestry. Her father comes from Batchewana First Nation and her mother’s family come from Ireland, Scotland and England. She was born in Tkaronto and has long considered this her home community.

Jessica completed her Master of Social Work at University of Toronto in the Indigenous Trauma and Resiliency program. She is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She is passionate about wellness in her community, with a focus on intergenerational trauma, development, and perinatal mental health. Jessica seeks to practice trauma-informed, culturally safe, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ friendly care, with the understanding that these require consistent attention, growth, and learning from her.

Being a First Nations woman is central to who Jessica is as a person and as a practitioner. She endeavours to keep the Seven Grandfather Teachings at the heart of her work, and holds a deep respect for FNIM cultures and knowledge. She takes a holistic approach to healing, and uses the medicine wheel to bring together the mental, emotional, spiritual and physical aspects of wellness. Jessica’s practice is rooted in trauma-based treatment, narrative therapy, and psychoeducation. Her collaborative approach integrates techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy, art therapy, mindfulness, and somatic therapy in hopes of offering support to folks on their healing journeys.