To get started please book a complimentary phone or video consultation by clicking the link at the top right corner of this website.  Alternatively, you may request for us to book one for you through the 'Contact Us' page.

This call will help us to determine if we might be a good fit to work together.

Yes absolutely! You can sign up to be on our email list by filling out the form on the bottom of the 'Contact Us' page. 

Talk therapy involves a more verbal approach, where clients share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences with a therapist. The focus is on exploring the individual’s concerns and working to improve them. 

Somatic approaches focus more noticing and connecting to bodily sensations and being curious and open to this process. These approaches may help to release emotions, thoughts, beliefs, and/or trauma.

Psychotherapy sessions will begin with an 80-minute intake session. Here you can ask any questions you may have and Jen will go over your intake form with you. Jen will inquire about your current negative thoughts/beliefs, as well as trauma history, and will begin to create a treatment plan with you.

Consider what you hope to achieve or explore in your session beforehand.

If your session will be completed online, please log in a few minutes early to settle in and to ensure your technology is set up and functioning well. If you are using music for your session it is best to have this and headphones ready beforehand.

Ensure that the physical space where you'll be during the session is comfortable and private. Turn off or silence your phone, close any additional computer tabs, and minimize any other  potential distractions in the environment. It can be helpful to have a glass of water and some tissues handy.

Please keep a notebook or journal nearby. After the session, it can be helpful to jot down any insights, emotions, or reflections that come up.

Jen does not work with psychotherapy clients under the age of 18, or with concerns around serious suicidal ideation, self-harm, OCD, addiction, personality disorders, or eating disorders. 

Yes. After a paid psychotherapy session you will be emailed a receipt which you can submit to your extended health provider.

For psychotherapy sessions, Jen works with clients 18-years-old and older. 

Many extended benefit providers provide coverage for psychotherapy sessions.

Please check with your benefits provider regarding your coverage eligibility for a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who is receiving supervision from a Registered Psychotherapist. 

Sessions are offered both online and in person at 9 Samuel Street, Kitchener, ON, N2H 1N9. 

Please cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours prior to your session to avoid being charged  an $80 fee.

A Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) is a registrant of CRPO. They are legally authorized to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy in Ontario and are required to practise with clinical supervision. 

Every person is unique, and the number of sessions needed can vary based on individual circumstances and goals.  

Fees for a 50-minute psychotherapy session are $160.

Fees for an 80-minute psychotherapy intake session are $220.

Fees for an 80-minute psychotherapy session are $220.

Yes, we offer a sliding scale. Please feel free to discuss this with your therapist if this is something you feel you may benefit from. 

Jennifer Faragitakis is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) through the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She has an MA Degree in Educational and Counselling Psychology from McGill University. Additionally, she has a BA Honours Psychology Degree  from the University of Waterloo. Jennifer is a Member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. She is a Brainspotting Therapist (Brainspotting Phase One, Brainspotting Phase Two, Expansion Brainspotting, Attachment Brainspotting Specialty Training, Image Spotting, BSP 2.0, and  Revolutionize Your Intake & Treatment Plan). She has training in Natural Flow EMDR, The Flash Technique, parts work, and polyvagal informed therapy. Furthermore she has Mindfulness Facilitator Training, Self-Worth Facilitator Training, Anxiety Toolkit Facilitator Training, and Certificates in Meditation, Mindfulness, CBT, and Trauma-Focused CBT.

A credit card on file will be charged following your session. Your data will be stored within the Jane practice management software .

Bliss Studio/your therapist does not store or have access to your credit card details.

You can book a 15-minute consultation call by clicking the 'book consultation' button on the top right hand side of each web page.

We use Jane for scheduling, online appointments, and storing client data. Jane is fully HIPAA, PIPEDA, PHIPA, and GDPR compliant. 

Brainspotting is a newer therapeutic approach that emerged out of EMDR and was developed by Dr. David Grand. It focuses on the connection between the eyes, the brain, and the body. It is a form of psychotherapy designed to help individuals process and release trauma, negative emotions, and other psychological challenges. Brainspotting involves identifying specific eye positions, or "brainspots," that are associated with the activation of traumatic or emotionally charged experiences. The therapist assists the client in processing and resolving these issues by maintaining their gaze on the identified spot.

Expansion Brainspotting broadens its scope to include personal growth. Expansion Brainspotting explores not only the resolution of negative experiences but also the enhancement of positive qualities and the expansion of one's potential.

In Expansion Brainspotting, therapists and clients work together to identify and activate "expansion brainspots" that are associated with positive emotions, strengths, and the realization of personal potential. 

During psychotherapy  sessions, Jen will work with you to identify 'brainspots,' which are specific points in your field of vision connected with emotions, beliefs, past events, or body memories. These cannot be accessed through talking alone. Applying focused mindfulness on these spots with an attuned brainspotting therapist can facilitate release and help you expand in your desired areas.

While doing Brainspotting, Jen will work with you to identify specific eye positions or spots in your visual field that seem to be connected to the activation around your goals, concerns, or resource spots. This may involve exploring different positions until a spot is identified where you feel a deeper emotional charge or physiological response.

Once a brainspot is identified, you will be encouraged to maintain your gaze on that spot. The sustained visual focus accesses deeper layers of the brain and the body's emotional and physiological responses. You may experience various thoughts, memories, mental images, or body sensations while the processing takes place.

As you maintain your gaze on the identified brainspot, Jen will guide you in noticing your thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and memories as needed.

Bilateral music may be used to enhance this process based on your comfort and preferences.

Towards the end of the session, there is typically time for discussion and integration. 

Here are some common reactions that individuals may experience following a Brainspotting session:

Relief: Some people may feel a sense of relief after a Brainspotting session.

Calmness: Clients often report feeling a sense of lightness, calm or relaxation after a session. 

Expansion: Clients often report feeling an expanded sense of positive emotions, thoughts and/or beliefs. 

Fatigue: Emotional processing can be energetically demanding. It's not uncommon to feel tired or emotionally drained after a session. You may need some down time or time to rest following the session.

Heightened Emotions: Some individuals may initially experience heightened emotions  following a session. 

Insights and Reflections: Clients often have new insights and reflections after a session. This might involve a new understanding of themselves, their behaviors, or patterns in their lives.

It's common for the effects of a session to continue unfolding over the next few  days.