Jessica Prieur

When we first meet, my focus will be on connecting with you and understanding your story. I may ask questions about what motivated you to seek therapy at this time, what you would like to work on, and inquire into your past. We’ll collaboratively create a list of goals and an action plan which may evolve and change as we continue our work together. We will always move at the pace you’re comfortable with. I do not believe that therapy is “one size fits all”, so during our time together, I will work from an integrative approach in order to tailor treatment to your unique needs. Depending on the situation, I will pull from a number of modalities, including psychodynamic, attachment-based, emotion-focused (EFT), cognitive-behavioral (CBT), dialectic- behavioral (DBT), and acceptance and commitment based (ACT). During my training and post-master’s work, I have gained extensive experience working with a highly varied clientele, ranging from younger children to older adults. I am experienced in providing one-on-one therapy to children, adolescents, and adults and in assessing people of all ages for a number of issues, including emotional disorders, learning disabilities, ASD, and ADHD. In terms of therapy, I am versed in treating a variety of concerns including trauma, anxiety, self-esteem issues, relational problems, and executive functioning difficulties. I am currently a Doctor of Psychology student at the Adler Graduate Professional School and a member of the Ontario Psychological Association. At the Centre for Interpersonal Relationships, I am completing a residency under the supervision of Dr. Lila Hakim, C. Psych and Dr. Jean Kim, C. Psych. I have also completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Mental Health Studies at the University of Toronto and a Master of Psychology Degree at the Adler Graduate Professional School. I have worked as a research assistant in several labs looking into how personal narratives affect mental health and the relationship between eye tracking and cognition. During my master’s, I completed a research study looking into the experiences of Asian women who have experienced fetishization due to their race. I am currently completing a supervised study on former involuntary celibates (incels) who have left the community with the goal of better understanding their lived experiences.