Business Details
23 Years
experience
Professional Mental Health Therapy Services in Toronto
Jennifer McDermott Ma, MA, RSW, has provided professional counselling services for over 15 years, specializing in mental health, relationships, and life transitions. As a Registered Social Worker with a Master's in Counselling Psychology, she combines clinical expertise with compassionate care to address depression, anxiety, addiction, infertility, and workplace challenges. Her practice integrates evidence-based modalities like cognitive-behavioral therapy, Imago Therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy to foster client growth.With experience in private practice, community agencies, and Employee Assistance Programs, Jennifer emphasizes client-centered care and ethical standards. She holds memberships in the Ontario College of Social Workers and the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals, ensuring accountability to industry best practices. Her virtual and in-person services cater to clients in Toronto, Barrie, and beyond, prioritizing accessibility and personalized support.
Services
Individual Counselling
Marriage Counselling
Family Counselling
Addiction Counselling
Infertility Counselling
Workplace Challenges
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer immediate access to appointments with no waiting lists.
- Our services are covered by extended healthcare and insurance plans.
- We provide variable fee rates to accommodate diverse financial needs.
- Our therapist holds a Master's degree and is a Registered Social Worker.
- We combine 15+ years of clinical experience with evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Associations and certifications
- Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals
Services
Individual Counselling
Individual counselling provides a confidential space to address mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and trauma. Using client-centered techniques, we help clients develop coping strategies, improve self-awareness, and achieve personal growth through tailored therapeutic approaches.
Marriage Counselling
Marriage counselling focuses on resolving relationship conflicts and improving communication between partners. We employ Imago Therapy and behavioral techniques to address issues like infidelity, financial stress, and boundary-setting, fostering healthier, more empathetic connections.
Addiction Counselling
Addiction counselling addresses substance misuse and behavioral addictions through evidence-based modalities like cognitive-behavioral therapy. We support clients in understanding triggers, developing relapse prevention strategies, and rebuilding relationships affected by addictive behaviors.
Infertility Counselling
Infertility counselling offers emotional support for individuals and couples navigating fertility challenges. We utilize grief counselling and group therapy to address feelings of isolation, loss, and relationship strain associated with infertility journeys.
Workplace Challenges
Workplace challenge support helps clients manage stress, burnout, and interpersonal conflicts. Through solution-focused therapy, we address work-life balance, organizational change adaptation, and communication strategies to improve job satisfaction and mental well-being.
People
Jennifer McDermott Ma
Registered Social Worker
Jennifer McDermott Ma is a Registered Social Worker with a Master's in Counselling Psychology and 15+ years of experience in individual, family, and couples therapy. She specializes in depression, anxiety, addiction, and infertility support.
Questions
What types of counselling services do you offer?
We provide individual, marriage, family, addiction, infertility, and workplace counselling, tailored to address depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges using evidence-based therapies.
Are your services covered by insurance?
Yes, our counselling services are covered by most extended healthcare plans and Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) that include Registered Social Worker services.
Do you offer virtual appointments?
Yes, we offer secure telephone and Zoom sessions for clients in Toronto, Barrie, GTA, and other regions seeking remote mental health support.
What makes your practice unique?
Our client-centered approach combines 15+ years of clinical experience, flexible fee structures, and specialized training in Imago Therapy and cognitive-behavioral techniques for personalized care.
