Healing the head and the heart with evidence-based psychology

This is the professional practice website for Michelle Jean, M.A., C.Psych.
Psychologist offering psychological services to adults residing in Ontario.

Welcome 

Head & Heart Psychology

“Head & Heart” embodies my passion for working in the field of psychology as well as my approach to assessment and treatment.

The Head: I’ve always had an innate curiosity about the human experience and human behaviour. I am keen to understand the “why” behind experiences and behaviours, and I endeavour to truly understand my clients.

The Heart: I have a genuine and empathic concern for others. Regardless of the environment in which I work, I have found there is always a way to connect meaningfully and care deeply about my clients and their outcomes.

The practice of psychology generally involves healing the head and the heart via modalities that examine our thoughts and beliefs as well as our feelings and emotional responses.

The Head: Many approaches to psychology involve identifying, examining, and challenging automatic thoughts, deeply held beliefs, and rules we hold for ourselves, others, and the world.

The Heart: Other approaches focus more on exploring feelings, validating emotions, and healing the pain we feel in our hearts.

Michelle Jean, M.A., C.Psych.

I am a Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario with declared competency in Clinical and Forensic Psychology with adults (Registrant #6264). I completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (with Honours) at McGill University in 2004 and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at Columbia University in 2010. I have worked with a diverse range of clients and populations. I completed my graduate school internship at a private substance abuse clinic in New York City and went on to work for 2 years across the five Burroughs of NYC with men and women who had HIV/AIDS and mental health disorders. Upon return to Canada, I spent 7 years working for the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) in maximum-security male prisons (Kingston Penitentiary and Millhaven Institution). Following that, I spent 4 years working with the Canadian Special Forces Operation Command (DND) at an operational military unit.

I specialize in the treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. I have extensive experience working with active military, first responders, and veterans. I provide assessment and treatment for a broad range of mental health disorders and can offer support in dealing with relationship distress, interpersonal conflict, grief, low self-esteem/insecurity, gender issues, stress, burnout, and difficult life transitions.

About

Therapeutic Approach

My first priority in treatment is to build a strong therapeutic rapport with my clients. This forms the foundation for all treatment/therapy that follows. I endeavour to be warm, accepting, and supportive; in session, it is my goal to create a safe space where you will feel comfortable exploring difficult life experiences, gaining insight into your internal processes (thoughts and feelings), connecting with your values, learning new skills, and working toward living a rich and meaningful life. 

My approach to treatment is integrative and draws from a number of evidence-based modalities including:

-Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
-Cognitive-Behavioural (CBT)
-Dialectical-Behavioural (DBT)
-Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
-Mindfulness-based 
-Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
-Trauma-informed 
-Client-centered
-Humanistic
-Attachment-based
-Family-Systems
-Strength-Based

Services

  • My passion lies in providing quality therapeutic treatment tailored to my clients’ individual needs. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process; we will work together to reach your treatment goals and will reassess as needed along the way. I rely on a number of evidence-based treatments, but take an integrative approach as I believe in drawing upon your unique strengths and in following your lead.

    Therapeutic Approaches:

    -Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

    -Cognitive-Behavioural (CBT)

    -Dialectical-Behavioural (DBT)

    -Mindfulness-based

    -Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

    -Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

    -Trauma-informed

    -Client-centered

    -Humanistic

    -Attachment-based

    -Family-Systems

    -Solution-Focused

    -Strength-Based

  • Assessment is the process whereby information is gathered in order to clarify presenting concerns, establish or clarify diagnoses, and/or to inform treatment.

    Prior to commencing therapy, some form of consultation/assessment will be provided to clarify needs and expectations. This will involve an in-depth interview and may include the completion of self-report testing measures. In the event of a formal psychodiagnostic assessment, a semi-strucutred interview and a battery of standardized tests will be administered.

    Fees will vary depending on the complexity, purpose, and type of assessment being provided.

    I have extensive experience completing a range of assessments including psychodiagnostic assessment (for most clinical disorders), risk assessment, suicide/self-harm assessment, and psychological suitability assessment for selection.

  • I am passionate about continued education and sharing knowledge with others in the field. I am able to provide clinical supervision and mentorship to those seeking registration for autonomous practice or who need to work under the supervision of a registered psychologist.

  • I offer consultation to peers in the profession seeking support with specific cases, ethical dilemmas, and other aspects of professional development.

    I have extensive experience completing screening assessments to determine suitability for high performance environments. I can provide leadership, teamwork, and professional development consultation to individuals and teams.

I provide a range of psychological services including therapy, psychodiagnostic assessment, supervision, and consultation. I am a registered provider for Blue Cross, Veteran’s Affairs, and WSIB. Services are covered by most extended health insurance plans.

Contact

Email: info@headandheartpsych.com

Phone: 613-483-6286

Fax: 343-545-2999