About Janel

Hello, my name is Janel Led. Thank you for reading more about me!

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Janel’s educational background includes a MA in Counseling Psychology from Yorkville University, and a BA in Forensic Psychology from Ontario Tech.

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Janel understands how difficult life can be and is fully invested in helping clients to create personalized and meaningful goals. She is also keen on prioritizing and creating a non-judgmental, person-centered, and strength based therapeutic environment for clients. Janel places an emphasis on self-compassion and  inner-strength; realizing that self-acceptance is the first step in change. Thus, she is cognizant of each individual’s unique strengths and believes that self-exploration can go a long way in a healing journey.

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Janel appreciates a holistic approach to treatment planning, in which she incorporates various approaches unique to the client’s concerns and presentation. Nonetheless, she primarily uses Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic approaches.

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Janel is passionate about working with people from all walks of life. She is culturally aware and appreciates each client’s unique perspective.

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Janel understands that reaching out for help can be one of the hardest things we do, however, it is also full of courage and endless possibilities!