Jennifer Kapler is a member with the College of Psychologists of Ontario, with a specialization in both School and Counselling psychology and is authorized to practice with children, adolescents, adults and families. She received her Bachelors (B.Sc.) and Masters (M.A.) in Counselling Psychology from McGill University. In 2004, Jennifer became registered as a psychologist in Alberta where she was employed as a child and family psychologist at Woods Homes, Calgary Counselling Centre, and the Calgary Board of Education. In 2009, Jennifer moved to Toronto and began to work for the Toronto District School Board. As a school psychologist, Jennifer is responsible for conducting psycho-educational assessments, providing consultation to school staff, delivering professional development workshops, as well as providing counselling and support to individuals, families, and groups.
Jennifer has extensive experience working with at- risk youth, children with mood and behaviour disorders, families, and individual adults. She has trained in both Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT). Her therapy style also draws on techniques from emotion-focused, solution focused, play, and cognitive behavioural therapies. She incorporates elements of mindfulness and self-compassion practice within her interactions with clients. Jennifer believes that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in determining therapeutic outcome and thus strives to achieve a warm, open, and collaborative environment with each client.