Ms. Jennifer Holt

Ms. Holt is a seasoned Registered Psychotherapist with over 26 years of experience supporting individuals and couples facing a wide range of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and emotional regulation.

Throughout her career, Ms. Holt has specialized in helping clients heal from traumatic experiences, rebuild healthier relationships, and create meaningful life changes. She works with individuals addressing complex emotional dynamics, harmful relationship patterns, and the lasting impacts of intimate partner violence. Her compassionate, client-centered approach fosters a safe environment for growth, resilience, and empowerment.

Ms. Holt also has extensive experience supporting clients navigating concerns around sexual behaviour, including problematic pornography use, and provides counseling for spouses affected by their partner’s actions. She approaches these sensitive areas with empathy, helping individuals and couples engage in safety planning and make informed, values-driven decisions about their relationships and families.

In addition, Ms. Holt has a strong background in working with first responders and Indigenous populations, offering culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care. She tailors therapy to meet the unique pressures her clients face, always honouring their experiences and strengths.

To best serve her clients, Ms. Holt uses an integrative therapeutic approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), person-centered therapy, and Motivational Interviewing techniques. Her commitment to ongoing professional development ensures she stays at the forefront of effective, evidence-based practices.

Ms. Holt is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). She is also an active member of the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA).

Outside of her professional work, Ms. Holt finds renewal in outdoor activities. She has completed nine marathons, enjoys running with her dog, and spends her free time gardening, camping, hiking, and traveling with her family.