Jamie D. Brooks she/her
M.Sc., C.Psych.
Psychologist/Clinical Director
Jamie Brooks provides Psychological Services in the areas of assessment, counselling, and clinical psychology in Ontario. As Clinical Director of Westboro Psychology, she oversees all aspects of the practice; ensuring a high quality and coordinated approach to treatment.
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Jamie is a naturally open-minded and creative thinking person who brings over 20 years of experience to her psychological services. Jamie genuinely enjoys working with a wide variety of therapy clients, though has found a niche providing therapy to other business leaders/professionals who benefit from speaking to someone with lived experience of their many demanding life roles. As person who tended to take the 'road less traveled', Jamie also finds particular professional satisfaction when working with adolescents and young adults who are experiencing turbulence while finding their own unique paths to contented living.
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Jamie provides individual therapy to adolescents and adults.
When deemed necessary and there is capacity to do so, Jamie provides psychological assessment to current clients of Westboro Psychology.
Background
Jamie began her career as an algebra teacher and residential counsellor at The Grove School in Madison, Connecticut; a boarding school for adolescents with psychological and learning difficulties that prevented them from thriving in the traditional academic setting. Jamie obtained a Master of Science Degree in School Psychology from Southern Connecticut State University in June 2004. During the 2004/2005 school year, she participated in a one-year internship as a School Psychologist under the supervision of school board affiliated psychologists in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Jamie relocated to Ottawa in September 2005 and continued providing psychological services under the supervision of an Ontario licensed psychologist, completing her full licensure with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario in June 2012. Jamie is also a Registered Psychologist with the New Foundland and Labrador Psychology Board.
Jamie is the clinical director of Westboro Psychology, a private psychology practice with two locations in the heart of Westboro Village, that provides evidence-based therapy to individuals, couples, and families throughout the province of Ontario (both in-person and in an audio-visual format). Jamie practices independently as an individual therapist as well as provides informal consultation to psychologists, candidates for registration as psychologists, psychotherapists and social workers. She enjoys combining her psychological knowledge with her background as an educator to train practicum students in the process of attaining Masters' Degrees in the field of psychology. Jamie views her leadership roles as an opportunity to make a positive impact on the greater Ottawa community through providing Ontario residents with a variety of quality clinical services in a welcoming, non-judgemental, and supportive environment.
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Jamie is a member of the Canadian Psychological Association and has served as a Director of the Friends of the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health for several years. Jamie provides philanthropy to various organizations that promote the mental well being of the Ottawa community and serves as a Board Member for Hopewell Eating Disorders Support. Beyond her work as a Psychologist, Business Owner, and Community Supporter, Jamie is passionate about nature, dogs, guitar, yoga, and her friends and family. Jamie was born and raised in a suburb of New York City and loves pizza by the slice with crisp crust, plenty of sauce, and not too much cheese.
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Areas of Focus
Jamie’s current psychological services focus on treatment for:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Obsessions and Compulsions
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Perfectionism
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Self-doubt and Low Self-Esteem
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Stress
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Grief/Loss
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Trauma
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Interpersonal Relationship Issues (e.g., family members, friends, colleagues and partners)
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Life Transitions (e.g., adolescence to young adulthood, entering and exiting relationships, becoming a parent and shifting careers)
Therapeutic Style
Jamie's therapy practice emphasizes self-compassion and connection. During therapy and when appropriate, Jamie uses a direct approach with clients to help them understand themselves and the psychological patterns that may be interfering with their functioning. Jamie provides a secure and
non-judgemental therapeutic space, using an integrative approach to treatment including:​
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
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Compassion-Focused Therapy
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Psychodynamic Therapy