Jennifer Trewin, RP
Registered Psychotherapist | Associate
Jenny Trewin (She/Her)
My Approach
The difficult emotions you might be feeling, such as anxiety, sadness, resentment, guilt, or overwhelm to name a few, are guides that are here to tell you something about your experiences or your beliefs. When ignored, they get louder, when avoided, more painful. I will seek to understand your experience, and go at your pace, as you tell the stories of what is happening for you, and what has happened to you. When we face together, what is painful and confusing alone, new realizations and understanding can emerge.
Oftentimes clarity is thought to be something that happens when every single part of us agrees and feels one way about everything, but that's not really what is going on inside of us. We all have conflicting thoughts, beliefs and feelings, and rather than picking one to believe and follow, we need to hear the wisdom from each of our parts to better understand where to go next.
I accept all parts of the people that I work with and guide them to do the same. I work from the assumption that every one of us holds within us capacity to heal and grow. The answers are already inside of you, but I can help you sort through the noise. I want to guide you to see a more expansive view of yourself, your life and your relationships and support you, so you don't go through this alone.
On A Personal Note
I love swimming in lakes and walking in forests (although it is hard to get there sometimes). I enjoy camping, reading, drinking tea, watching tv, cooking and eating food, and hanging out with my friends and family and especially my cats.
Identities I hold
Lived experience with ADHD, anxiety, & depression
Member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
Grew up with an inclusive religious background, but no longer practice religion, rather lean towards social connection and connection with nature.
Just for fun
Favourite colour: I love many colours and it changes often. Green and sunset colours are high on the list.
Favourite season: I actually just love the seasons themselves. I love the flucuations in weather we get in Ontario and spring, summer, fall and winter all have their unique frustrations and magical qualities. "A [person] likes to be [annoyed with the weather] now and then. It gives [us] something to thing of." - Mr. Bennet, creatively paraphrased.
My “big three” astrological signs are Capricorn Sun/Capricorn Moon/Sagittarius Rising
This is a video interview with Jenny and our practice owner, Corinne, for our series, “A Little More Human: Conversations with Our Therapists”. Get to know more about Jenny and her approach to this work!
Certifications
Coming soon
accepting new clients
AvailablITY
Monday: 10-8/9 pm
Tuesday: 11 am-8/9 pm
Wednesday: 10 am-5 pm
Thursday: 10 am-5/6 pm
Jenny offers virtual & in-person sessions. In-person sessions are available on alternating Mondays and Tuesdays from 2:15-9 at our Whitby location. There is sometimes a waitlist for in-person sessions.
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INDIVIDUALS 14+
ADHD, autism, & other forms of neurodivergence
Anxiety/depression, stress, overwhelm & burnout
Addictive & unwanted behaviours
Relationship issues & boundaries (all kinds of relationships)
Trauma (including sexual assault/abuse, and childhood emotional neglect and abuse)
Sexuality & gender
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College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario - Registered Psychotherapist - #008863
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2SLGTBQ+ Affirming
Anti-Racist and Anti-Oppressive Practice
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Masters of Arts in Counselling PsychologyYorkville University, 2019
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology and English Literature Trent University, 2015
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DBT Skills - 6 Week Online Course Psych Wire, June 2023
Stepping Stone - 16 Week Comprehensive IFS CourseIFSCA, December 2023
Mastering IFS: Deepening your Core Practice - Advanced WeekendIFSCA, January 2024
Various online webinars and courses on Grief, ADHD, ASD, Anti-Oppression, OCD, Gender Affirming Practice, Sexual Assault & Trauma.
Jenny’s Fee Schedule
Pay-it-Forward Fee
$180/hr
For those with sufficient financial resources and expendable income who do not stress about their basic needs being met, and who would like to supplement the lower fee options for those in need.
Standard Rate
$160/hr
For those whose basic needs are met regularly with access to some expendable income, even if they sometimes experience financial stress.
Supported Rate
$140/hr
For those experiencing financial limitations such that they often stress about their basic needs being met, with no access to extended health benefits or savings.