Jessica Spape
Adults 18+
C. Psych.
Registered Clinical & Forensic Psychologist
Works with:
Currently not accepting supervisees
availability:
In-Person, Virtual
Location:
About Jessica
Ms. Jessica Spape is a Registered Psychologist and the Clinical Supervisor at Centre Wellness. With over seven years of experience in supervision across various clinical settings, Jessica is deeply committed to supporting the growth of therapists and contributing meaningfully to the field of therapy.
Her journey has included teaching and supervisory opportunities, as well as completing specialized training programs to continuously enhance her practice. Jessica’s extensive clinical background, paired with her expertise in first responder and military culture, adds a valuable dimension to the supervision she provides.
Her journey has included teaching and supervisory opportunities, as well as completing specialized training programs to continuously enhance her practice. Jessica’s extensive clinical background, paired with her expertise in first responder and military culture, adds a valuable dimension to the supervision she provides.
Jessica’s approach to supervision is centered around creating a safe and open environment for exploration and growth. She works from a feminist framework that challenges traditional power hierarchies and social constructs, emphasizing mutual learning between supervisor and supervisee.
Jessica believes that effective supervision requires therapists to engage in honest self-reflection, remain aware of their biases and emotional states, and step out of their comfort zones to foster true development.
Therapists working under Jessica’s supervision can expect an atmosphere of openness, respect, and collaborative learning. She models transparency in her process to ensure supervisees feel secure, supported, and encouraged to share openly.
Jessica’s balanced approach combines nurturing guidance with the honest feedback necessary for growth, all while challenging power dynamics to enhance shared learning. Her supervision helps maintain high standards of client care, contributing to better outcomes through her comprehensive clinical experience and commitment to reflective practice.
Jessica’s balanced approach combines nurturing guidance with the honest feedback necessary for growth, all while challenging power dynamics to enhance shared learning. Her supervision helps maintain high standards of client care, contributing to better outcomes through her comprehensive clinical experience and commitment to reflective practice.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Modalities:
Law Enforcement
First Responders
Military Personnel
Special Populations:
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Self-esteem
Emotional Regulation
Substance Abuse
Areas of Focus:
Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology at Queen's University
College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario
Jessica Spape, is a registered psychologist with the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysis of Ontario, with competency in Clinical and Forensic psychology. She completed her Honours Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Concordia University and went on to earn her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Queen’s University.
Before transitioning to private practice, Jessica spent eight years serving as a frontline clinician and health administrator in the criminal justice system. In this role, she conducted psychodiagnostic evaluations, suicide and criminal risk assessments, and crisis interventions. She also provided individual and group therapy, along with clinical supervision for mental health professionals, showcasing her leadership and dedication to the field.
Jessica’s passion for sharing knowledge extends to the classroom and mentorship roles, having taught psychology and criminal justice courses at the degree level as part-time faculty at Humber College, Sheridan College, and the University of Guelph-Humber. Over the course of her career, she has received specialized training in a variety of therapeutic modalities and assessment tools, enabling her to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care tailored to her clients’ needs.
Before transitioning to private practice, Jessica spent eight years serving as a frontline clinician and health administrator in the criminal justice system. In this role, she conducted psychodiagnostic evaluations, suicide and criminal risk assessments, and crisis interventions. She also provided individual and group therapy, along with clinical supervision for mental health professionals, showcasing her leadership and dedication to the field.
Jessica’s passion for sharing knowledge extends to the classroom and mentorship roles, having taught psychology and criminal justice courses at the degree level as part-time faculty at Humber College, Sheridan College, and the University of Guelph-Humber. Over the course of her career, she has received specialized training in a variety of therapeutic modalities and assessment tools, enabling her to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care tailored to her clients’ needs.
