Janet Sheldon

Registered Psychotherapist

“Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you
doesn’t mean you can, should, or need to do it alone.”

Lisa Olivera

Janet Sheldon is a registered psychotherapist offering individual therapy services to adolescents 12 years and older, and adults of all ages. It’s her goal and desire to support people who are experiencing mental health challenges and concerns. Janet is a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a professional member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).

Janet provides a compassionate, safe, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore challenges, heal from past experiences, and create meaningful change. Her practice integrates various therapy approaches, including, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to offer a personalized approach tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or life transitions, she’ll work collaboratively with you to help you process painful emotions, reframe unhelpful thought patterns, and build a life aligned with your core values.

  • ‍EMDR: Process and heal from traumatic memories and distressing experiences.

  • ACT: Develop psychological flexibility and live purposefully alongside life’schallenges.

  • CBT: Identify and transform negative thought patterns and behaviours.

Janet has received specialized training in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, and trauma therapy. She is an EMDR certified therapist. EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a powerful, unique type of therapy designed to help people heal from the emotional distress caused by difficult or traumatic life experiences. EMDR therapy helps your brain process and let go of painful memories and feelings that might be causing you problems. 

Psychotherapy is covered under many insurance policies. Janet is licensed through the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario. If you have insurance coverage, please check your policy details to understand what services your policy covers. You are also responsible to submit your invoices to your insurance company.

“Allow yourself the things you need right now. Whether that’s space, rest, support, or something else,
know that you are not a burden for taking care of yourself.”

TWLOHA