A Bit About Me

P: (867) 689-4844
E: jessica@innerlandscapes.ca

Jessica Eve Ferro, MC:AT, CCC
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Art Therapist

Hi, I'm Jessica!  I'm a Registered Provisional Psychologist and art therapist in Whitehorse, Yukon, working under the clinical supervision of Dr. Brad Hagen and Dr. Shannon Baskerville.  I work with individual adults experiencing a range of concerns including grief and loss, life transitions, depression, anxiety, stress, interpersonal challenges, trauma, self-esteem, work/life balance, personal growth, and general wellness.  I approach each client and situation with genuine curiosity and compassion, within a non-judgmental space.  I view my role as a guide walking alongside clients in their healing journeys.

​I earned a Master of Counselling degree from Athabasca University and simultaneously completed an Advanced Diploma in Art Therapy through the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute.  Before that, I completed a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Psychology from Carleton University in Ottawa.  I have spent most of my life in Whitehorse, but I've also lived in Ontario, BC, the USA, and the Middle East.  I love to travel and experience new cultures!  I'm also an animal lover and have two fantastic Yukon mutts, both adopted from our local animal shelter.

I use an eclectic and flexible approach, drawing from various modalities.  I believe that we each have our own unique story to share.  Through supportive dialogue, teamwork, and open reflection we can create opportunities to reshape our stories and discover new meaning in unexpected and profound ways.

Certifications and Memberships

Registered Provisional Psychologist - College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP)
Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) - Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
Professional Member - Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA)

Education

Master of Counselling (MC:AT) ~ Athabasca University: 2014-2017
Advanced Diploma in Art Therapy ~ Vancouver Art Therapy Association: 2014-2017
Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Psychology (BAPsych) ~ Carleton University: 2003-2008

Trainings

Somatic Experiencing, Step by Step - July 2020
Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression - February 2020
Being an Ethical Psychologist - November 2019
​Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Depression and Anxiety Disorders - September-October 2019
​Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Trauma - April-May 2019
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Beginners - January-March 2019
​Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction & More - July 2018
​Advanced Topics in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) - May/June 2018
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Intensive Training & Certificate Course - May 2018
​Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE; specifically for treating PTSD) - April 2018
Tapping for Trauma (Emotional Freedom Technique; EFT) - March 2018
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) - November 2017
First Nations History and Culture - October 2017
Introduction to Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) - October 2017
​Resilience Skills in Trauma-Exposed Environments - September 2017