Jessica Pacheco, MSW, RSW
She/Her
Welcome, my name is Jessica Pacheco, the owner of Maywood Counselling.
I obtained my Masters of Social Work Degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and since have completed multiple trainings and certifications to ensure I can aid my clients therapeutic needs and goals. In sessions, I am known for my ability to be human, bringing in compassion and acceptance into each and every session.
I believe that counselling is a collaborative partnership between a client and their therapist. This is why I practice from a client centered framework, using an eclectic approach. I recognize that we all have lived experience, our brain and body connect to keep us safe. This is where we can develop harmful thought patterns, behaviours, or maladaptive coping skills which make functioning more of a challenge or leave us feeling stuck.
Together, we can process and work through what is showing up for you. I honour your vulnerability to show up and am passionate about walking alongside with you in your journey.
Specialities: Anxiety, Depression, Communication, Emotion Regulation and Recognition, Stress Management, Relationship Conflicts, and Trauma/PTSD (experienced with First Responders).
When I take off my Social Worker hat and leave the therapy room, there are many other pieces to me. I spend majority of my time with my beagle, who likes to explore Downtown Galt and enjoys the coffee shops. For me, self care looks like spending time with family and friends, playing board games, and getting lost in a book.
Outside of therapy
Trainings and Certifications
Sex and Trauma - Allura Sex Therapy Centre
Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Gottman Institute
Complex Trauma Certification - Dr. Janina Fisher
Solution Focused Therapy - American Psychological Association
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Level 1,2,3,4 - American Psychological Association
Cognitive Processing Therapy Certification - Dr. Candice Monson
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Certification - Wilfrid Laurier University
Addiction Care and Treatment Certification - University of British Columbia
Modalities
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Gottmans Therapy, Complex Trauma Trained
Memberships
I am a registered social worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (registration #838757). I'm also a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers.