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Jansu Edis (she/her)

Striving to Create A Brave & Affirming Space for Individuals & Partners 

to Engage in Tough & Tender Conversations

Hi Folks! Thank you for taking the time to join me here!

​I enter the therapy room as a human first, a therapist second. As a queer bi-cultural woman, an immigrant, a mama, & a survivor of sorts, I join you with my lived experiences, research, education, & effective therapeutic skills. By offering a warm, non-judgemental, empathetic, trusting, safe, brave & affirming space,  I am here to meet your unique needs, uncover your personal strengths & support you in navigating strategies to live the life you value & deserve.


I am committed to cultural humility, liberation of all oppressed groups, & work under the philosophy that our multiple intersecting identities (race, class, gender, sexuality, ability, culture) greatly impact our life experiences and mental well-being.


My approach to therapy is liberation oriented, integrative, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, anti-racist, intersectional, LGBTQ2IAS+ affirming, person-centered, and flexible. My background in Psychology, Queer & Sexuality Studies as well as Social Service Work for Immigration & Refugees, allows me to draw from multiple disciplines & offer my clients prevalent perspectives.  


I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative techniques, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and follow a person-centered approach to support my clients. 

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This is Your Invitation to Join Jansu in an Affirming & Brave Space

Here, we embrace neurodiversity & 2SLGBTQIA+ identities, providing affirming care tailored to your unique needs.

Here, you are seen, heard, & valued in all of your intersecting & unique identities.

I invite all folks to join me exactly as they are.

Liberation Oriented, Intersectional,
Culturally Sensitive

Individualized

Your journey is unique, and so is my approach. I tailor my expertise to meet you where you are on your healing journey. I genuinely welcome you to join me exactly as you are while fostering a therapeutic environment that respects and supports your personal growth and healing process.Inspired by decolonial therapy, I understand the importance of honoring your unique experiences, identities, and cultural backgrounds. Unlike the one-size-fits-all approach often seen in Western psychology, I individualize support to respect your distinct needs. This ensures our work together is inclusive, adaptive, and truly reflective of your personal strengths and goals.

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Trauma Informed

In every session, you will experience three pillars of

trauma-informed care:

Prioritizing safety to create a supportive environment where you can explore without judgment; fostering trustworthiness and transparency through open communication and clear boundaries & expectations; and promoting empowerment by recognizing your strengths and agency in reclaiming control

over your healing journey.

Client Centred, Non-judgemental

At the heart of my practice is a commitment to providing my clients with unconditional positive regard, empathetic understanding, genuine curiosity, a non-judgemental attitude, and reliable care. Your journey is uniquely yours, and I am here to support you with compassion and respect, empowering you to explore, grow, and thrive in a safe and nurturing therapeutic space

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You deserve & require therapy that honours your unique identities & lived experiences. I see you as a multifaceted being & approach therapy with the understanding that our many identities (culture, race, sexuality, ability, gender, etc.) greatly impact and inform our life experiences and mental well-being. Recognizing that the personal is political, my approach is rooted in intersectional liberation psychology, and anti-oppressive lens, acknowledging the impacts of societal structures on our mental health. I provide expertise alongside culturally humility in a space dedicated to hearing & valuing your voice.

Accreditation, Interests & Life-Long Learning

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, CRPO #11222, CCPA, OAMHP #7187-G

M.A. Counselling Psychology 

B.A. (Honors) Psychology

B.A. Sexuality Studies 

SSWI - Social Service Work - Immigration & Refugee

Gottman Institute Couples Counselling Level 1 & 2

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Accreditation

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Accreditation

Internal Family Systems Accreditation

​IFS Therapy Immersion: Integrating the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Model Across Clinical Applications

Identity Development around Sexuality, Gender, and Relationships - Affirmative Couch

Polyamorous Clients in Therapy - Affirmative Couch

Suicide & Self-harm: Stopping the Pain

Healing from Affairs: Moving Past Trauma oof Betrayal & Infidelity

2SLGBTQ Emotional & Mental Health - Rainbow Health Ontario

Trauma Summit: Embrace Diversity,Redefine Healing through IFS, EMDR, CPT, DBT and Somatic Therapies

Treating Anxiety in Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Clients Utilizing Somatic Approach

Decolonizing Practices for Mental Health: Moving BIPOC Clients Towards Liberation & Healing

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Training Level 1 (CCTP): Neurobiological Legacy of Trauma

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Training Level 2 (CCTP-II): Treatment of Complex Trauma and Dissociative Disorders

Trauma Defined: Bessel van der Kolk on The Body Keeps the Score

​Overcoming Trauma-Related Shame and Self-Loathing

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Jansu Psychotherapy Hours of Availability

Monday to Friday: 9 am - 4 pm
​​Saturday: Closed
​Sunday: Closed

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