Jess Marshall

 

Hi, I’m Jess (she/they).

I work with clients who have trouble finding professionals who understand them. Clients whose lives, relationships, and understandings, differ from the neurotypical, heteronormative, and monogamous expectations of our society. I have special interest in working with clients who may describe themselves as belonging to Neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+, Ethically Non-Monogamous, or Kinky identites, and/or those involved in non-traditional family/relationship dynamics. If this is you, now that you are not alone! My experience may not be the same as yours, but through collaboration, we can work together to help find the best treatment methods for your unique situation.

I am an eclectic therapist; I believe that each individual is unique and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. We will work together to create an individualized treatment plan to address your concerns. I may draw from attachment-based, psychodynamic, narrative, mindfulness based, and/or cognitive behavioural approaches as well as the developmental model for couples/relationship therapy. I enjoy working with my clients to find the right approach for them.

I identify with many roles: I am queer, I am genderqueer, I am a parent, and I have lived experience in non-traditional relationship dynamics. All of these experiences come together to inform not only my practice of psychotherapy, but also my understanding of the complexities of humanity and the uniqueness of every individual client that I see.

I practice as a Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT) with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists. I live, work, and play in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded lands of the Mi’kmaq people. Though I am most commonly referred to with she/they pronouns, you may use any pronouns that feel right when referring to me, as my gender falls within the realm of gender apathetic. I am trauma-informed and work from a queer-affirming, sex-worker friendly, sex-positive, kink friendly, and polyamory allied perspective.

My areas of focus include supporting clients with:

  • Treatment of Trauma

  • Gender and Sexuality

  • Attachment

  • Neurodivergence

  • Non-Traditional Relationship Dynamics

  • Sex Positive and Kink Allied Care

  • Parenting (including the additional challenges for neurodivergent parents)

In my personal life I enjoy spending time in nature, and my most recent hobby is learning how to grow herbs and vegetables in my garden. I was born and raised in the province of Nova Scotia. For me, it is always important to be near the ocean as I find it to be both powerful and calming. I am also a parent and spend a majority of my free time exploring and seeing the world anew along with my child. I spend the winter months enjoying the company of my two cats and pursuing other hobbies including knitting and reading. I hope to soon begin taking pottery classes as well.

I have a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. I believe in life-long learning, and I continue expanding my knowledge through continuing education each year.

To get to know me more and see if we are a good fit, please book a free 15-minute online consultation using our online booking system or by sending me an email.

Session Fee: $175 per 50-minute session. As a Registered Counselling Therapist, my services are GST and HST exempt.