Ms. Jennifer Shields, MSW, RSW
(She/Her)
Preferred Name: Jenn
About Me
Jennifer is an Ontario-based therapist in private practice. She provides virtual services across the province. Her practice focuses on supporting clients process past trauma, master emotional regulation, and improve meaningful connections in their lives.
Jennifer’s approach applies principles from Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Clinical Hypnosis, and Ego State/Parts Therapy to support clients to meet their therapeutic goals. Jennifer is passionate about sharing practical tools to boost mental health through corporate/organizational wellness workshops.
To find out more, visit www.fullpotentialtherapy.ca
Education & Experience
- University of Toronto, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work Graduate
- Certified EMDR therapist and Consultant-in-Training
- Certified in hypnosis through the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). Currently hold level I and II
- Ego State Therapy, Level I and II through Ego State Therapy North America (ESTNA)
- Professional Training Program with the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD)
- Certified Relational Supervisor - 30 hour course taught by faculty from the Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Board Member, Chair of Outreach and Engagement - University of Toronto School of Social Work Alumni Association (2017-2019)
Specialty Area
- ADHD/Neurodiversity
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- LGBTQ+
Language
- English
