You hold everything together
You're the steady one for everyone else, even when things feel anything but manageable on the inside.
Trauma-informed counselling
You don't need to have it all figured out.
Whatever brought you here, we can start there. Person-centred, trauma-informed individual counselling for folks ages 16+, offered virtually.
MSWRegistered Social WorkerCBT-T · DBT · CPT
PTSD & TraumaBorderline Personality DisorderBipolar DisorderImpacts of Sexual AssaultIndividuals Ages 16+Virtual Sessions Only
Welcome
You've gotten really good at saying “I'm fine” when you are, in fact, very much not fine.
Welcome to Jess Chant Counselling
You may be used to being the person who holds everything together, even when things feel anything but manageable on the inside. Maybe past experiences continue to affect you in ways you didn't expect, relationships feel complicated, or you find yourself stuck in patterns of thinking and behaving that you want to change. Your emotions seem to go from 0 to 100 really quickly.
Whatever brought you here, we can start there. You don't need to have everything figured out before coming to therapy.
I work with individuals ages 16+ and specialize in supporting people experiencing:
- PTSD & trauma
- Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
- Bipolar disorder
- Impacts of sexual assault & trauma
My approach is person-centred and trauma-informed, which means therapy is tailored to you rather than expecting you to fit into a predetermined treatment plan.
Is this for you?
Does any of this sound familiar?
The past keeps showing up
Past experiences continue to affect you in ways you didn't expect, long after you thought you'd moved on.
Relationships feel complicated
Connecting with the people you care about can feel confusing, draining, or hard to trust.
You feel stuck in old patterns
You notice the same patterns of thinking and behaving again and again, and you want something to change.
Your emotions go from 0 to 100
Feelings arrive fast and big, and it's hard to find your footing once they do.
“I'm fine” is on repeat
You've gotten really good at saying you're fine when you are, in fact, very much not fine.
Whatever brought you here, we can start there.
Schedule an Appointment
Services
Individual counselling, tailored to you
Individual Counselling
One-on-one counselling for folks ages 16+ who may have experienced trauma or who struggle with mood or personality disorders. Sessions are shaped around your goals, your pace, and your voice.
$160per virtual session
Late cancellations (less than 24 hours' notice) are charged the full session fee.
- Who I see
- Individuals ages 16 and up
- Format
- Virtual sessions only. I don't offer in-person appointments.
- Focus areas
- PTSD & trauma, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and the impacts of sexual assault/trauma
- Approach
- Person-centred and trauma-informed
- Training
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Trauma (CBT-T), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Care team
- With your consent, support systems and other members of your care team can be part of the work
Areas of Focus
Focused support for what you're carrying
I specialize in supporting people experiencing PTSD and trauma, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and the impacts of sexual assault. Every plan is shaped around you.
PTSD & Trauma
Trauma can stay with you long after an event is over. It can show up as flashbacks, nightmares, feeling constantly on edge, or avoiding reminders of what happened. Therapy offers a safe, paced space to process your experiences and loosen their hold on your daily life.
- CBT-T
- CPT
- Trauma-informed care
Borderline Personality Disorder
Intense emotions, a deep fear of abandonment, and relationships that feel like a rollercoaster can be exhausting. Together we build skills to ride out big feelings, work toward fewer crisis moments, and relate to yourself and others with more steadiness.
- DBT skills
- Emotion regulation
- Relationships
Bipolar Disorder
The highs and lows of bipolar disorder can affect your relationships, work, and sense of self. Counselling can help you understand your patterns, notice early warning signs, and build routines and coping strategies, alongside your wider care team with your consent.
- Mood awareness
- Coping strategies
- Care-team collaboration
Impacts of Sexual Assault
Sexual assault can change how safe you feel in your body, in your relationships, and in the world. You set the pace here. There is no pressure to share more than you are ready to, and your choices guide our work together.
- Safety & choice
- CPT
- Your pace
My Approach
Therapy tailored to you, not a template
My approach is person-centred and trauma-informed. Rather than expecting you to fit into a predetermined treatment plan, we build the work around your strengths, your goals, and your voice.
Person-centred
You are the expert on your own life. Sessions follow what matters most to you, and your strengths are part of the plan from day one.
Trauma-informed
Every part of therapy is shaped by an understanding of how trauma affects the mind and body, so you can feel safe and in control of the process.
- Safety
- Choice
- Collaboration
- Trust
- Empowerment
Treatment Breakdown
Evidence-based therapies I use
I am committed to using evidence-based practices and continuing with additional education to provide excellent care.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Trauma
A focused, structured therapy that helps you process traumatic memories and shift the thoughts and behaviours that keep trauma symptoms going.
Often helpful forPTSD and trauma
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Practical skills in four areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Especially helpful when emotions feel fast and intense.
Often helpful forBPD, intense emotions, relationships
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Helps you identify and gently challenge “stuck points”: beliefs about yourself, others, and the world that formed after trauma, so you can move forward with more balance.
Often helpful forPTSD, the impacts of sexual assault
“I do my best to create a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate space for you to truly be your honest self.”Jess Chant, MSW, RSW
Jess ChantMSW · RSW
Meet Jess
A safe space to be your honest self
As a trauma therapist and advocate, I do my best to create a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate space for you to truly be your honest self. I am passionate about providing evidence-based care while also being completely honest and transparent and challenging unhelpful thought patterns.
I went to school for child and youth care and then went on to complete my Master of Social Work degree from Wilfrid Laurier University. I have training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Trauma (CBT-T), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
- EducationChild & Youth Care
- Graduate degreeMaster of Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University
- Clinical trainingCBT-T, DBT & CPT
- RegistrationRegistered Social Worker (RSW)
- Trauma therapist
- Advocate
- Person-centred
- Trauma-informed
Jess
Work with Jess
Core Values
What guides the work we do
Collaboration
Outside of 1:1 counselling, it can be helpful to engage support systems and other members of your care team, with your consent.
Evidence-Based Practice
I am committed to using evidence-based practices and continuing with additional education to provide excellent care.
Client-Centred
Recognizing your strengths, goals, and voice in all parts of treatment.
Genuine
It is so important that I maintain honesty in the work that we do together because that is the basis of a healthy professional relationship.
Getting Started
What to expect
Reaching out is often the hardest part. Here's how starting therapy works.
01.
Reach out
Send an email or use the contact form below with a little about what's bringing you to therapy. You don't need to have the right words.
02.
Book your first session
We'll find an appointment time that works for you, and you'll have a chance to ask any questions before we begin. All sessions are virtual, so you can join from a private space where you feel comfortable.
03.
Begin at your pace
Together we shape sessions around your goals. You decide what to share and when, and we adjust as you go.
Services & Policies
Good to know before we begin
Virtual sessions only
All sessions take place virtually. I don't offer in-person appointments.
Late cancellation
Cancellations made less than 24 hours before your scheduled appointment are subject to a late cancellation fee of the full session amount. To avoid this charge, please email jess@jesschantcounselling.ca to reschedule with adequate notice.
Insurance & benefits
I am not able to direct-bill insurance companies. Please check with your benefits provider to ensure your plan covers Registered Social Workers (RSW).
NIHB direct billing
For eligible First Nations and Inuit clients covered by the NIHB program, I am able to direct-bill for eligible services. Read the NIHB FAQ.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Getting started
Who do you work with?
I work with individuals ages 16+ and specialize in supporting people experiencing PTSD and trauma, borderline personality disorder (BPD), bipolar disorder, and the impacts of sexual assault/trauma.
Do you offer in-person sessions?
No. All sessions are virtual, so you can join from a private space where you feel comfortable. I don't offer in-person appointments.
Do I need to know exactly what I want to work on?
No. You don’t need to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. Whatever brought you here, we can start there.
What approaches do you use?
My approach is person-centred and trauma-informed. I have training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Trauma (CBT-T), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and I’m committed to evidence-based practice and ongoing education.
Can my support system be involved?
Yes, if you want them to be. Outside of 1:1 counselling, it can be helpful to engage support systems and other members of your care team, always with your consent.
Fees & benefits
How much does a session cost?
An individual counselling session is $160. Late cancellations (less than 24 hours' notice) are charged the full session fee.
Do you direct-bill insurance?
I am not able to direct-bill insurance companies. Please check with your benefits provider to ensure your plan covers Registered Social Workers (RSW). NIHB clients are the exception; see below.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations made less than 24 hours before your scheduled appointment are subject to a late cancellation fee of the full session amount. To avoid this charge, please email jess@jesschantcounselling.ca to reschedule with adequate notice.
NIHB coverage
What is the NIHB program?
The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program provides coverage for certain health benefits, including mental health counselling for eligible First Nations and Inuit individuals.
Am I eligible?
You may be eligible if you are a registered First Nations individual, or an Inuk recognized by an Inuit land claim organization.
Can I direct-bill through NIHB?
For NIHB clients, I am able to direct-bill for eligible services.
Booking
Request an Appointment
Book your session
You don't need to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. Reach out to request an appointment, and we can start from wherever you are.
$160Individual session
16+Ages welcomed
24 hrsCancellation notice
VirtualOnline sessions only
Online booking is coming soon. For now, send a message below or email jess@jesschantcounselling.ca.
Contact
Let's start there
Have a question, or ready to book? Send a message and include a little about what you're looking for.
Email
jess@jesschantcounselling.ca
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