Joe-Ann Watkins
MACP, BScN, DSW
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
EnglishWelcome! I’m Joe-Ann, a compassionate therapist dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgemental space for healing and growth. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions, I’m here to walk alongside you. My approach is collaborative, warm, and tailored to your needs, helping you feel seen, heard, and empowered to move toward the life you want.
Parcours
I’m Joe-Ann, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and non-practising Registered Nurse with extensive experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs. The heart of my work is relationships, the ones you have with yourself and with others. Drawing from my healthcare background, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, and person-centred approaches to create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore, heal, and strengthen these connections.
Votre expérience thérapeutique avec moi
When you begin online therapy with me, you enter a safe, welcoming space where you can be truly seen and heard. My approach combines gentle guidance with collaborative exploration tailored to your needs. We focus on healing your relationship with yourself and others. Whether working individually or in couples therapy, we address challenges like conflict, emotional injury, infidelity, disconnect, self-esteem struggles, and communication barriers. Together, we build trust, improve connection, and foster growth, all from the comfort and privacy of your home.
Domaines d’expertise
Ces domaines représentent mes expertises principales, soutenues par une formation spécialisée et une vaste expérience clinique.
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Romantic Relationships
Attachment
Separation & Divorce Support
Career & Life Transitions
Approches thérapeutiques
Voici mes principales approches thérapeutiques, soutenues par une formation spécialisée et une expérience clinique approfondie.
Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT)
EFT helps people understand and share their emotions in safe ways to improve connection and trust in relationships. It focuses on creating supportive emotional bonds and breaking unhelpful patterns, often used with couples and families.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
EMDR helps the brain process distressing memories so they lose their emotional charge. It uses guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation to reduce the intensity of past experiences, helping clients feel calmer and less triggered in the present.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
DBT combines acceptance and change strategies to help clients manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and reduce harmful behaviours. It teaches skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
J’intègre également ces approches fondées sur des données probantes lorsque cela est cliniquement pertinent :
Gottman Couples Therapy
Client-centered / Rogerian Therapy
Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT)
Communautés desservies et expertise culturelle
Voici les populations et communautés culturelles que je suis particulièrement qualifié·e à soutenir.
Populations que je dessers
Couples
Neurodivergent Clients
2SLGBTQIA Community
Adults
Individuals With Mental Health Challenges
Communautés culturelles que je comprends
Canadian
Titres professionnels
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- No de permis 18181
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Parcours académique
Master od Arts Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University, Canada
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Laurentian University, Canada
Developmental Service Worker
St. Lawrence College, Canada
Formation spécialisée
EFT, EFCT, EFIT, EFFT
ICEEFT
DBT- LEVEL 2 ACCREDIATION
APT
EMDR
EMDRIA
Emplacements et services offerts
FAQ
Le saviez-vous?
I love fall, the crisp air, the golden leaves, and the simple joy of curling up in a warm sweater with a good book.
Canoeing is my reset button, just me, the water, and the quiet that clears my mind
There’s something about a bonfire with family and friends, the warmth, good conversation, and the way it makes the world slow down.
Besoin d’aide immédiate?
Si vous vivez une crise en santé mentale, des ressources sont disponibles dès maintenant:
- 🚨 Composez le 911 pour une assistance d’urgence
- 💬 Appelez ou textez le 988 pour du soutien en santé mentale et en prévention du suicide