Tired of feeling tired? I can help!

Jessica has been working in the field of education and sleep for a combined total of 20 years and has experience working with a diverse set of populations and settings, including:

  • supporting women and their families in the postpartum period

  • providing sleep support for adults experiencing insomnia

  • providing sleep support for women in the perimenopause transition

  • presenting seminars on infant sleep foundations and healthy family sleep habits to EarlyYears centres and perinatal support groups across Ontario

  • guest speaker for numerous groups and organizations, such as Algonquin College and the Municipality of Owen Sound, helping individuals optimize their sleep for their health and well-being

  • offering individual and group sleep support at Chigamik Community Health Centre  

  • teaching math and science to middle/secondary students in the private and public school system

Jessica is caring, understanding and values the importance of meeting individuals where they are in their healing journey. She uses a trauma-informed lens in offering a variety of counselling approaches to individuals and families, believing clients are most successful when they have the knowledge, support and tools needed to make lasting changes. Therapeutic modalities include cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and solutions focused therapy (SFT).


Jessica offers ongoing sleep support to a variety of clients; expecting parents, families with infants or school aged children, as well as teens and adults who struggle with insomnia. Clients have the most success when they give themselves enough time to make changes while having one-on-one guidance, support and reassurance along the way.

Full details & services listed below.


Family sleep Support

For families struggling with sleep concerns or challenges. Initial sessions are spent understanding the situation, including family dynamics, cultural perspectives and caregiving roles. Follow up sessions are spent discussing your family's sleep goals and exploring solutions that feel right for your family values. It is recommended that both parents/caregivers attend these sessions so everyone has an opportunity to share perspectives, feelings, and address potential inconsistencies when establishing goals.


Insomnia Support

Sleep Support for The perimenopausE transition

For individuals who have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early. Sessions are spaced over two months and are focused on improving the quality and quantity of one’s sleep through education and weekly action steps. Individuals will learn about the science of sleep, the impact of thoughts on sleep and relaxation strategies. During the last session, a maintenance plan will be established and relapse prevention discussed, so individuals feel confident in sustaining the changes they have made to improve their sleep.