THERAPY
Working With Jen
I offer client-centered, trauma-informed relational and sensorimotor psychotherapy to individuals, couples and constellations (2+ individuals).
Therapeutically, this means that we will pay close attention to how your early relationships shape your experience and understanding of yourself and yourself in relationship with others today. In session, we will make room to explore the narratives that have formed in your mind. We will also attune to your nervous system and the sensations that arise in your body to help us understand where you may be holding traumatic experiences and how we can help them find some movement.
I practice from a framework of compassionate solidarity. This means I work hard at seeing the people I may not see in myself. My therapeutic style is also empathic, nonjudgmental, attentive and direct. Because each client brings with them a unique case, I tailor my approach to suit the specific issues that are arising for you. I practice from a feminist, sex-positive, anti-oppressive, anti-racist, class-conscious approach that is trans, queer and gender non-conforming positive.
Everyone is welcome in my practice and I encourage you to arrive just as you are.
THERAPY
Modalities
Relational Psychotherapy
As your relational therapist, I will help you explore and deconstruct unconscious stories and belief systems that may be limiting your potential and keeping you out of connection with others. I will support you as we gain a greater understanding of your early relational experiences and how they influence your way of being in the world today. We will get curious about your beliefs about yourself and about others to assess how they serve you and how they limit you. In our sessions, I will help you identify your needs and learn how to get them met. I will support you in determining your boundaries so you can have a clear understanding of where you can meet others comfortably without losing yourself. My ultimate goal is to help you develop a more secure sense of self so you can become your own trustworthy guide.
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Sensorimotor therapy uses the body as an entry point to trauma processing. It is a nervous system-based approach rooted in the understanding that trauma is stored in the body. In our sessions, I will attend to your nervous system and track what’s happening in your body as you share your story. Together, we will get to know your body's language and help you develop the skill of listening to what your body is trying to tell you. Through the use of somatic exercises, role play and movement we will reprocess traumatic events in a safe, contained setting. I will help you develop resources and stabilization skills to manage and cope with what triggers you.
Education & Training
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Nutritional and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Professionals (Ongoing Training Certification) - Certified Integrative Mental Health (CIMH)
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Neurodiversity and SOGIE-Affirming Care Workshop - Kat Singer
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Understanding Racialized & Intergenerational Trauma Workshop - Resmaa Menakem
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Racial Injustice & Trauma Conference - Psychotherapy Networker
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Deconstructing Anti-Black Racism in the Therapy Room - Evelyn Myrie and Leena Sharma Seth
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Neurodiversity Affirming Practice - Sonny Jane, Lived Experience Counsellor
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Supporting Suicidal Individuals - Carly Boyce (UHN)
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Traumatic Attachment & Self Destructive Behaviour Workshop -
Dr. Janina Fischer -
Shamanic Tools & Techniques Retreat - The Power Path School of Shamanism
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Sexuality: Specificities & Diversities Workshop - Karen B.K. Chan
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Internal Family Systems Workshop - Derek Scott
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Couples Experiential Workshop - Terry Real, Relational Life Institute
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A New Clinical Approach to Infidelity Workshop - Esther Perel
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Animist Psychology Cert. - Dr. Daniel Foor, Ancestral Medicine
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Reiki Level 1 - Dany Lyne, Certified Reiki Master
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Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1 Certification - SPI
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DipTIRP - The Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy (TIRP)
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BA Psychology, Anthropology - The University of Toronto
About Jen
Jen Horak (they/them) is a Registered Psychotherapist with a private practice in Tkaronto (Toronto) focusing on relational and sensorimotor therapy modalities. They are a queer, non-binary, able-bodied person with Danish and Czech ancestry.
Jen identifies as a lifelong student and commits to ongoing professional development and continuing education. They prioritize regular self care and self growth practices.
Jen holds a diploma from the Toronto Institute of Relational Psychotherapy and an honours degree in Psychology and Anthropology from the University of Toronto. They have a background in dance and the performing arts. Jen is a student of spiritual development & mysticism, holistic medicine, astrology and intuitive skills training. Jen speaks English and is currently learning Spanish.
Contact
Feelings of connectedness and mutuality are important in the therapeutic relationship.
I offer complimentary 20 minute consultations
so we can assess whether we feel
like a good fit for one another.
Contact
Email: hello@jenhorak.com
Cancellation Policy
48hr cancellation notice required, otherwise full session fee is due
Rate & Payment
Please contact me for my rate per session.
I reserve a limited about of sliding scale spots for individual sessions and offer them to those coming from a place of financial hardship. Please contact me for helpful tools to see if you qualify.
Payment Policy:
I require payment to be provided via credit card or e-transfer on the day of your session.
Resources
Therapeutic Support
Psycho-Education
Crisis Lines
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Gerstein Crisis Centre:
416-929-5200 -
Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566
or text 45645 -
Toronto Rape Crisis Centre:
416-597-8808 -
Mental Health Crisis Line
(Canada Wide): 1-888-893-8333
Psycho-Education
For Practitioners
- Join the Toronto Queer & Trans Therapists Network
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Radical Syllabus Download by National Queer and Trans Therapists of Colour Network
Courses
Coming soon!