Jessica Israelstam is a Registered Psychotherapist. She holds a Masters of Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Toronto and an Honours BA in Psychology (Summa Cum Laude) from York University. Jessica has over a decade of experience providing mental health services to individuals from diverse backgrounds, in private practice and university settings. She works with adults, including students and working professionals. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ folks, newcomers, people living with a disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Jessica believes in creating a safe space in the therapy office for marginalized individuals. Jessica has facilitated several Mindfulness Meditation groups.
Her integrative approach includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based therapies, ACT, Relational Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Compassion-Based Therapy. Jessica’s work is trauma-informed. She believes clients are the best experts on themselves. She collaborates with clients to tailor therapy to clients’ unique needs and objectives. She helps individuals develop specific skills to foster strong mental health. She supports clients in reconnecting with their bodies in the present, helping them find the compassion and stability needed to meet the challenges of everyday life.
She has supported individuals struggling with General Anxiety, social anxiety, Stress, OCD, Anger Management (non-violent), relationship issues (individual therapy), people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-image issues, chronic pain/illness, disability, grief over loss of good health, and childhood trauma from emotional abuse or neglect.
Jessica strives to bring empathy, authenticity, insight, and calm into the therapy room.
Please note: Jessica does not work with clients experiencing depression or recent trauma. If you are seeking support in these areas, our clinic would be happy to help match you with another clinician better suited to your needs.