Why do individuals seek psychotherapy? The answer may be different for everyone. Often the client may not know what ails them, but that something is not right and they need to talk to someone. Psychotherapy can provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to process thoughts and emotions.
I have an eclectic and holistic approach to psychotherapy, and utilize tools from Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, as well as evidence-based modalities such as CBT and DBT. Also, my experience as a music therapist provides a creative approach that can be used within psychotherapy sessions to express emotions and improve cognition.
Result: The most important part of psychotherapy is the therapeutic relationship. When engaging in a therapeutic relationship, I will work with the client to build trust and create a safe environment to support them in overcoming life’s hardships.
Experience:
Jon is a Registered Psychotherapist and a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier’s Master’s of Music Therapy Program. Before attending graduate school, Jon worked for several years as a Rehabilitation Specialist with adults in a psychosocial program.
As a psychotherapist, Jon has worked with diverse populations of all ages to address cognitive, communicative, emotional, social, physical and spiritual domains. Jon currently works with youth with developmental disabilities and anxiety, and adults with mental and physical health challenges and end of life concerns. Jon values diversity and inclusion and celebrates difference, while also recognizing common concerns of the human condition.
Client Focus: Individuals of all ages
Types of therapy: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, CBT, DBT,
Issues: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Mood Disorders, Psychosis, Dementia, Personality Disorders
Sometimes it can be hard to talk about certain life experiences; we might not
always want to talk about it but still feel like we need support. Art therapy can offer you the space and time to safely process
different thoughts and feelings in a meaningful way.
I utilize a holistic, creative, and collaborative approach in the art therapy that celebrates each client’s unique interests, needs, concerns, and goals. I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and comfortable environment for all
individuals to feel comfortable to express themselves and get curious through the creative process.
Experience:
Mollia Kennedy, BFA, DTATI, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) is an artist and art therapist with a completed
bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts and Psychology from York University (2020) and a recent graduate from the Toronto Art Therapy Institute (2023).
Mollia has experience providing art psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults across our community facing a variety of life challenges or concerns. With a person-centred focus and unconditional positive regard, Mollia can help support individuals process life events, explore new perspectives, and deepen personal connections.
Client Focus: Adults, Older Adults, individuals, children (starting at 6+)
Types of therapy: Mindfulness-based art therapy, person-centred, humanistic, emotions-focused bereavement art therapy,
Issues:
Anxiety, Depression, Isolation, Life Transitions, Pain Management, Stress and Burnout, Terminal Illness, Grief and Loss, Self-Esteem and Identity, and Sexuality and Gender (LGBTQA+).
