Jenni Shea
Clinic Owner, Registered Psychotherapist
MA Counselling Psychology, B.Ed., B.A.(Hons)
AF-EMDR - Level 1, 2 & 3
(Parnell Institute)
IFS - Level 1 & 2
(IFS Institute)
IFS - Stepping Stone
(Derek Scott)
CCTP I & II - Attachment/Complex Trauma
(Janina Fisher)
Availability:
- Caseload is Full/Waitlist is Full
Client Hours:
Monday, Tuesday
Areas of Focus:
Attachment Trauma, Complex Trauma, C-PTSD, Recent Traumatic Event, Betrayal, Infidelity, Perfectionism, Phobias, Only Child, Self-Discovery, Therapist of Therapists
Who I Work With:
Adults 20-60
Modalities:
Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment Focused (AF-EMDR), Polyvagal, Existential
Working with me.
Welcome! If you feel ready I can support you to find safety in your system and to better accept yourself.
We will move beyond talk therapy, work together to address what is hurting you and get you living more comfortably in your own skin. I firmly believe that if you can hold space for all of who you are this is how you can begin to feel whole!
My style is creative, kind and deeply caring. All of your parts are welcome, (including the ones that swear). In our time together you can expect me to be actively engaged (not just listening), providing feedback, sharing my observations, and moving with you beyond talk therapy.
I use and often integrate two truly beautiful modalities: Internal Family Systems (IFS, parts work) and Attachment Focused EMDR (AF-EMDR). Both are attachment-based, somatic approaches grounded in neuroscience that allow for deep healing and self-acceptance.
As a trauma therapist I am always considering your nervous system through a Polyvagal lens, and include Biopsychosocial check-ins so we are considering what is happening in all spheres of your life.
Many of the issues we talk about I understand through study and personal experience as a human, partner and parent in this world. I also work with my own parts, and live that inner relationship every day.
My clients are amazing people who invite me into their worlds to work on healing. Many are highly creative or entrepreneurial and have brilliant thinking parts. A portion of my practice is also devoted to working with other psychotherapists.
All of your parts are welcome in this work. Let's explore and see what is possible for you!
Community Spots - I reserve a few pro bono spots for those in my community who are experiencing exceptional life challenges. (full - Spring 2026)
My Training
Too many to include here! Click here for a detailed list.
I continue to invest in my own skills and professionalism by completing hundreds of hours of comprehensive training and high quality consultation each year as I explore new ways to understand and support my clients.
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Level 3 AF-EMDR therapist participating in ongoing consultation directly with Laurel Parnell, PhD (Parnell Institute, California) and Cheryl Plaksco, Registered Psychologist
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Level 2 IFS Therapist with the IFS Institute with more than a dozen additional IFS courses
Beyond my Clinical Work
Outside of my clinical work, I provide case support to IFS-trained therapists working in my clinic; and I previously spent three years supporting therapists new to learning IFS in Derek Scott's 4-month Stepping Stone Program and 4-Day Intensive Program at IFSCA.
I bring 16+ years prior experience working in various education roles (Consultant, Program Manager, Instructional Designer, Teacher and Counsellor) supporting adults and youth with learning and change. I led the end-to-end design, creation and administration of an online college with a federal regulatory body with two professional gateway programs, one in English and one in French. I moved on to lead, from concept to launch, the development of blended, online and face-to-face professional programs for universities, not-for-profits and private companies in Canada and the USA. Two of the programs I developed for staff at McMaster University were award winners with the Canadian Association for University Continuing Education.
Trees and ocean waves make me happy. I love music, and most of my social gatherings turn into dance parties. I am a creative person who can write and sew. I am also a lifelong sci-fi nerd and love BSG (if you know, you know). I am mesmerized by skateboard videos, and am always up for a game of cards. My most cherished time however is spent with my husband, child, wee corgi and new kitten.
