A Bit About Me
P: (902) 385-8801
E: jessica@innerlandscapes.ca
E: jessica@innerlandscapes.ca
Jessica Ferro, MC:AT
Registered Psychologist & Art Therapist |
Hi, I'm Jessica! I'm a counselling psychologist and art therapist in Nova Scotia. I work with individual adults experiencing a range of concerns to help them move towards a more rich, full, and meaningful life. I also work with couples to improve communication, connection, and satisfaction within their relationships. 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.
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I earned a Master of Counselling degree from Athabasca University, with a specialization 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 use an eclectic and flexible approach in my work with clients, drawing from various modalities. I believe that we each have our own unique story to share. Through supportive dialogue, collaboration, and open reflection we can create opportunities to reshape our stories and discover new meaning in unexpected and profound ways.
I have spent most of my life in the Yukon, but I've also lived in Ontario, BC, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Middle East, and now Nova Scotia. I love to travel and experience new cultures! I'm also an animal lover and have two fantastic Yukon mutts, both adopted from the Mae Bachur animal shelter. I am a feminist who stands for equal rights, animal rights, justice, diversity, accountability, integrity, and anti-oppression.
I have spent most of my life in the Yukon, but I've also lived in Ontario, BC, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Middle East, and now Nova Scotia. I love to travel and experience new cultures! I'm also an animal lover and have two fantastic Yukon mutts, both adopted from the Mae Bachur animal shelter. I am a feminist who stands for equal rights, animal rights, justice, diversity, accountability, integrity, and anti-oppression.
Certifications and Memberships
Registered Psychologist - Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology & College of Alberta Psychologists
Member - Canadian Psychological Association
Professional Member - Canadian Art Therapy Association
Member - Canadian Psychological Association
Professional Member - Canadian Art Therapy Association
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
Advanced Diploma in Art Therapy ~ Vancouver Art Therapy Association: 2014-2017
Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Psychology (BAPsych) ~ Carleton University: 2003-2008
Trainings
Gottman Couples Therapy, Level 3 - September 2021
Gottman Couples Therapy, Level 2 - August 2021
Gottman Couples Therapy, Level 1 - July 2021
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
Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) - April 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
Gottman Couples Therapy, Level 2 - August 2021
Gottman Couples Therapy, Level 1 - July 2021
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
Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) - April 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
