Jane Keachie, RSW, MSW

Hi!

I’m Jane. I hold a Master of Social Work from U of T, with a specialization in mental health, and I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

Before working as a therapist, I worked in various community settings, including supporting callers on a crisis line, working with women in a work skills program in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, and providing grief and bereavement counselling to individuals and groups.

Here at Bloor West Therapy, I work with adults (18+) on a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, panic, OCD, depression, self-esteem issues, stress, trauma, family dynamics, relationship issues, ADHD, and grief.

One of my areas of focus is workplace mental health and navigating career challenges. I can support clients in better understanding contributing factors to job dissatisfaction and identifying changes that lead to a more rewarding career and work life.

I also have extensive experience working with young adults, and I particularly enjoy supporting clients during the transition into adulthood, such as navigating post-secondary education, first jobs, identity, and relationships with friends and family.

I use an integrative approach, drawing mainly from Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and weaving in other approaches as needed, such as Dialectical-Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and psycho-dynamic therapy. Along with my formal education at York University and the University of Toronto, I have completed specialized training in all the therapeutic modalities that I practice, including comprehensive foundational courses in EFT and CBT.

For me, the most important part of therapy is my relationship with the client. You’ll find that my style as a therapist is warm, curious, and approachable; I have a genuine interest in my clients and how they experience the world. My intention is for us to learn how to work together to explore your concerns and find ways to make meaningful changes.

I want clients to get the most out of therapy, which is why I combine pragmatic problem-solving with more exploratory work that allows us to look at how sense of self and understanding of the world is impacted by early and/ or difficult life experiences. I work with clients to increase their self-compassion and flexibility to meet life’s challenges.

If you are interested in working together, I welcome you to schedule a consultation with me.