Jake (he/him) is one of our Associate Clinicians working with individuals on specific psychosocial issues. He is a registered social worker (RSW) and psychotherapist in good standing with the OCSWSSW (reg# 836527). Jake is an empathetic clinician who enjoys working with children, youth, and adults using a collaborative and strengths-based approach.
2025 Fee Structure:
$160 per hour for individual therapy, including child and parent sessions. A sliding scale fee option may be available at any given time. Taxes do not apply to clinical services provided by RSWs.
COI Statement: If your child attends a school within the Western Québec School Board, it is important that you collaborate with Jake prior to scheduling your child’s first session to mitigate any potential conflict of interest. Depending on which school your child attends, Jake may not be able to provide clinical services due to his ongoing commitment at the school board (particularly if he is providing or has provided clinical services at your child’s school).
Specialization and Clinical Focus:
- Child and youth mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and emotional regulation.
- ADHD-related issues that may interfere with day-to-day functioning and well-being.
- Teens and young adults struggling with relationships, life transitions, communication, and other mental health challenges.
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
Professional Experience:
Jake currently works as a school social worker, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to support students and families struggling with mental health, behavioral, and academic challenges. He has previously practiced as a mental health counselor for children and teens, establishing a collaborative approach to psychotherapy to support individuals in achieving their goals.
Education and Training:
Jake holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Carleton University as well as an Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics degree from the University of Ottawa. Additionally, he has completed various training courses and programs, including but not limited to:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Trauma-focused acceptance and commitment therapy (TF-ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Understanding, supporting, and accompanying young people with ADHD
Professional or Clinical Memberships:
Jake maintains an active professional membership with the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW). He is also a registered member of the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Quebec (OTSTCFQ), the regulating body for social workers in Quebec.
Clinical Supervision:
Jake is currently receiving ongoing external clinical supervision and participates in peer group consultation for professional development.
