Jenn works with individual adults & couples.
She uses CBT, ACT, DBT, IFS and EMDR.
Jenn Struth completed a psychology practicum with Dr. Barbera c. psych in 2019. Jenn has been contracting her therapeutic services to Dr. Barbera c. psych since 2019.
Jenn completed 6000 hours of supervised psychological services. She registered as a Psychological Associate in December, 2025.
Her primary area of focus includes: trauma, including PTSD and childhood abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, OCD, alcohol and substance use and relationship conflict.
Getting to know Jenn Struth: An interview
Thank you Jenn for taking the time to let us get to know you better. Where did you go to school and what kind of schooling did you have to complete?
I completed my undergraduate degree at University of Toronto, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Outside of my normal psychology classes I took sociology, women studies, anthropology, worked in research labs, and completed a thesis focusing on intercultural relationships. I completed my Master of Psychology at Adler Professional School in Toronto in order to become a therapist . My courses focused on therapeutic skills, taking classes in DBT, CBT, Trauma-informed treatment and couples therapy. I also completed a psychology practicum with Dr. Barbera c. Psych and have been working as a therapist in Hamilton Ontario ever since.
What specific therapeutic approaches are you trained in as a therapist?
I am trained as a therapist in multiple therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), as well as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I take a trauma-focused approach to therapy, meaning as a therapist I’m well versed in how trauma is stored in the body through the lense of polyvagal theory and tend to utilize body-based approaches with therapy clients.
What should others know about you as a therapist?
I’m quite client-centred as a therapist, meaning that I view therapy as a collaborative process in which the therapy client is their own best expert. As a therapist I show up authentically and offer unconditional positive regard, I will accept you however you show up In therapy.
What is your favourite kind of therapy?
Internal family systems (IFS) therapy really resonates with me. I love that the focus is acceptance and understanding your inner world through compassion, connection, and curiosity. Through training and my own therapy twork with clients I have been witness to the healing power everyone innately has within them while guided by IFS principles.
What are your strengths as a therapist and what are your areas for continued growth as a therapist?
In general, I often get the feedback from others that I bring a warm, gentle, and non-judgmental energy everywhere I go. I really love to listen to others and can easily hold compassionate space for tough emotions. I view these innate qualities as strengths I bring into my work as a therapist.
I view being a therapist as an opportunity for lifelong growth and a continuous search to obtain a greater understanding of humans. In terms of continued growth I will always be on the search for knowledge.
What is your favourite part of being a therapist?
That’s an easy answer – I feel so honoured that others allow me to witness and aid in their healing journey.
What is your least favourite part of being a therapist?
Also an easy answer – the lack of government funding for mental health services limiting access to therapeutic services.
Is there anything else you would like to let people who are considering therapy know?
It is hard to reach out for help. There are many different options when seeking therapy and it can seem overwhelming, that’s normal! The difference between psychotherapist, psychologist, psychological associate, and therapist is complicated at times. At the end of the day as long as you are seeking out qualified professionals, what probably matters most is your comfort level and quality of relationship with your therapist.
What do you think are some of the most important factors that determine how much someone benefits from therapy?
In my experience a client’s willingness is a very important factor when considering a client’s benefit from therapy. Such as willingness to make changes between sessions, willingness to make space for painful emotions, willingness to try new approaches, and engagement in assigned therapy homework.