Jessica Palmer, M.A., C. Psych.
Welcome!
Assessment
Welcome!
At Happy Minds, we provide therapy and assessment services for children, adolescents and adults in Ontario. Jessica Palmer, MA, C. Psych. is the owner of Happy Minds and she is registered with the College of Ontario Psychologists. Tiffany McLaren assists Jessica Palmer to provide clients with a comfortable and professional assessment experience. We welcomed Kylee Slade, MA, RP in 2023 who joined Happy Minds as a registered psychotherapist. Kylee is accepting new clients and has evening and weekend availability!
Therapy
Assessment
Welcome!
We provide treatment for children, adolescents, and adults both virtually and in-person. We primarily utilize cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT) and mindfulness in our treatment with clients. Sessions are often experiential and behavioural and involve creating goals, providing you with education and teaching you real skills that we practice right in session. Often you will leave with something to practice before your next session as well. Sessions are collaborative and our aim is always getting you closer to the life you want to be living!
Assessment
Assessment
Assessment
Jessica Palmer, MA, C. Psych. has over 20 years of experience offering psychological assessment services for children, adolescents, and adults. Assessments are used to identify if your child is eligible for gifted programming or an educational plan for a learning disorder, attention deficit or an emotional need, such as anxiety. Teachers, therapists, and physicians often use the report findings in order to target interventions and create a plan to support the child at school and home. Jessica will meet with you and your child for a clinical intake interview, Tiffany will administer and score the tests that Jessica orders for your assessment. Next, you will meet with Jessica to review the findings, discuss recommendations and next steps.
Areas of Special Interest
Anxiety & Depressive Disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Social Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder & Panic Attacks
Phobias
Separation Anxiety Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Selective Mutism
Major Depressive Disorder
Self-Injury & Suicidal Thoughts
Behavioural Disorders of Childhood
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Disruptive Behaviour Disorder
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
School Refusal
Sleep Disorders
CBT-I for Chronic Insomnia
Night Shift Sleep Disorder
Behavioural Insomnia of Childhood
Sleep Association Disorder of Childhood
Happy Minds Psychology
Jessica Palmer, MA, Psychologist
Kylee Slade, MA, Psychotherapist
Kylee Slade, MA, Psychotherapist
I have over 20 years of clinical experience working as a psychologist in the US (North Carolina) and Ontario. I am registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults in therapy and conducting psychoeducational and psychodiagnostic assessments in my practice. I utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I look forward to working with you during your assessment and/or treatment.
Kylee Slade, MA, Psychotherapist
Kylee Slade, MA, Psychotherapist
Kylee Slade, MA, Psychotherapist
I work from a client-centred approach in my treatment of children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing mental health issues. I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to assist clients in reaching their goals. I currently practice on Saturdays at Happy Minds and have some evening hours as well.
I will provide a safe and welcoming therapeutic environment to support you to get the most out of life.
Tiffany McLaren, Psychometrist
Kylee Slade, MA, Psychotherapist
Tiffany McLaren, Psychometrist
I am an experienced psychometrist skilled in administering and scoring a variety of psychometric measures to include: neuropsychological, psychoeducational, developmental and psychological assessments. I enjoy administering assessments to children, adolescents and adults tailored to meet the psychologist's needs. I work with clients with various cognitive and emotional impairments and will make the process as comfortable for you as possible.
I look forward to seeing you for your testing sessions.
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Jessica Palmer, Psychologist
Helpful information for WSIB clients seeking services...
The WSIB offers assistance through the WSIB Community Mental Health Program (CMHP) to workers who experience mental stress arising out of and in the course of employment. If you feel your reason for seeking treatment is work related, you may register a claim with The WSIB. Jessica is registered with the WSIB community mental health network. If you have a claim open already, Jessica may be able to do assist with your CMHP WSIB assessment and treatment.
CMHP_Worker_Guide_Registering _Claim (pdf)
DownloadPsychological services are covered by most extended benefit plans!
Happy Minds Location
We are located just west of Walkers Line on Harvester Road in Burlington. Happy Minds Psychology & Calm Waters Psychology share an office space.
Directions: From the QEW, exit at Walkers Line and head south. Turn right at the traffic light onto Harvester Road. 3455 Harvester Road is about 250 metres ahead on your right, past the Tim Horton’s. Parking is available directly in front of unit 22.
Email is the best way to reach out for more information as our phones are often on silent during office hours. For more information please complete the Contact Form or email Jessica directly. We strive to respond within 1-2 business days.
happymindspsychology@gmail.com
Please contact Jessica for cost of therapy and/or assessment services.
Payment: Visa, Master Card, American Express, Debit,and Cash payment at the time of service. She will provide you with a receipt after each session which you may
Happy Minds Psychology
3455-22 Harvester Road Burlington Ontario L7N 3P2