Jenna Wood, MA, RP

  • Youth (7+) and Adults

    *Specialize in supporting individuals navigating the perinatal period (conception, pregnancy, postpartum & parenthood), as well as children, teens and adults who identify as neurodivergent (ADHD, Autistic).

  • Perinatal Mental Health, ADHD/Neurodivergent individuals, Anxiety, Attachment, Relationships, Trauma and Women’s Health.

  • Mondays 10am-3pm (virtual)

    Tuesdays 10am-5pm (virtual)

    Wednesdays 11am-5pm (in-person)

  • Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, Somatic Parts Work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Polyvagal Theory and Brainspotting

Hi and welcome! I’m Jenna (she/her), It’s really nice to meet you. Before I tell you about who I am as a therapist, I’ll share a little about myself as a human. I’m a wife, a mother to a beautiful baby boy, and identify as neurodivergent (ADHD). Nothing could have prepared me for how challenging motherhood is. Although challenging, it is filled with so much beauty and joy. As a mother and human, I am constantly evolving, learning about myself and figuring out one day at a time how to manage the great mental and physical load that comes with parenthood and being neurodivergent. I strive to embrace the duality of parenthood, both beautiful and challenging.

One of the many reasons I am passionate about my work as a therapist is witnessing firsthand how transformative therapy can be from the seat of the client. I remain committed to my personal healing journey and have personally experienced every approach I use with my clients. When I’m not with clients, you can typically find me cozy at home with my husband, our son, and our dog Petey. I enjoy a warm cup of coffee, reading, pilates, and getting outside for family hikes.

As a therapist, I bring my humanness into the therapy space and use my own lived experience as an ADHD-er to create a safe and authentic space with my clients. I am deeply passionate about supporting youth and young adult women with ADHD and anxiety. I prioritize a non-pathologizing and strengths-based approach in my work and truly enjoy co-creating a space where my clients can learn to bring compassion to their unique selves.

In addition, I am trained in and passionate about supporting parents in the perinatal period (pre-conception, pregnancy, postpartum, parenthood & beyond!). Reconnecting to ourselves and cultivating our wellness as a parent is so challenging, yet crucial to emotional well-being for the entire family. I firmly believe we are all worthy of prioritizing ourselves and holding ourselves with compassion through this transformative and anxious period.

My Approach

I believe in developing genuine and trusting relationships that are built on authenticity, safety, and collaboration. My approach is exploratory and experiential.

I view therapy and healing as an ever-evolving and self-reflective process. Healing is non-linear and is not governed by a "quick-fix" approach. You are not broken, you do not need to be “fixed”. Through a somatic approach, I will encourage you to get to know the aspects of yourself that are often hidden, pushed aside or ignored. My job is to help you hold your emotions and thoughts with compassion and curiosity. Together we will explore the patterns that keep you stuck, and with a greater awareness of Self, you can learn to speak kindly to yourself and lean into what it means to be authentically you.

My practice is heavily rooted in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as nervous system-based approaches that integrate the mind and body, including Somatic Parts WorkPolyvagal Theory and BrainspottingRegardless of therapeutic modality, my approach is trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, client-centred, and holistic. 

Education, Credentials & Affiliations

University of Guelph - Bachelor of Science (Honours) - June 2017

Yorkville University - Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MA) - September 2022

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) - Registered Psychotherapist - #11163

Professional Development

Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care (Postpartum Support International, March 2021)

Emotionally Focused Therapy 4-Day Externship (ICEEFT, November 2021)

Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (Carolina Center for EFT, February 2022)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Beginners (Psychwire, Dr. Russ Harris, June 2022)

Clinical Applications of Polyvagal Theory in Trauma Treatment: Integrating the Science of Safety, Trust, Self-Regulation and Attachment (PESI, Stephen Porges & Deb Dana, August 2022)

Brainspotting Phase 1 - Through the Perinatal Lens (September 2022)

ADHD Learn (Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance [CADDRA], March 2023)

Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) Clinician Core Training (January 2023)

Canadian Association for Play Therapy (CAPT) - Introduction to Play Therapy, Assessment & Treatment Planning in a Play Therapy Context, Theraplay as a Play Therapy Model, Brain Research and Child Development in a Play Therapy Setting, Understanding and Treating Anxious Children (May-June 2023)

ADHD and Play Therapy: A Strengths-Based Perspective (Jen Taylor Play Therapy, October 2023)

ACT for Adult ADHD (Dr. Russ Harris, November 2023)

Somatic Parts Work Certificate - Levels 1, 2 & 3 (The Embody Lab, in progress)

Perinatal Mental Health Certificate - Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings (In progress)