Dr. Jennifer Primmer

Ph.D. (she/her)

Registered Professional Counsellor

Jennifer received her Ph.D. in Philosophy with an emphasis in Cognitive Science from McMaster University in Hamilton. She focuses on providing treatment to members of the community, Veterans, and First Responders who have experienced traumatic events of different kinds. She routinely works with adult individuals and couples facing a range of mental health and adjustment concerns, including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationships issues, stress management, grief and loss, anger/aggression, and other emotional and behavioural issues. Jennifer believes that every client has a unique path to healing and is committed to employing evidence-based treatments to better assist her clients overcome challenges and increase their quality of life.

  • Adults | Couples

    Healthcare Professionals | Mental Health Providers | Public Safety Personnel | School/Education

  • • ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)

    • Attachment-Based

    • CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

    Hypnosis

    • EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)

    • ERP (Exposure Response Prevention)

    • Gottman’s Method

    • Hypnotherapy

    • Mindfulness

    • MBT (Mindfulness-Based Therapy)

    • PE (Prolonged Exposure)

    • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

    • Somatic

    • Trauma Focused

  • • Adjustment

    • Alexithymia

    • Anxiety

    • Attachment Issues

    • Boundary Setting

    • Burnout

    • Childhood Trauma

    • Co-Dependency

    • Compassion Fatigue

    • Complex Trauma

    • C-PTSD (Complex PTSD)

    • Co-Parenting

    • Depression

    • Dissociation

    • Divorce

    • Family Conflict

    • Infidelity

    • Insomnia

    • Intergenerational Trauma

    • Interpersonal Issues

    • Life Transitions

    • Narcissistic Parents

    • Operational Stress

    • Parenting

    • Perfectionism

    • Pregnancy / Prenatal

    • PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)

    • Relationships

    • Self-Worth / Self Esteem

    • Sleep Concerns

    • Stress Management

    • Trauma

    • Women’s Issues

  • English