Janet is a compassionate and highly skilled Registered Psychotherapist, committed to supporting veterinary professionals and their unique challenges. With a degree in Sociology from the University of Toronto and a graduate of the Toronto Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling Education, Janet combines her expertise with a deep understanding of the veterinary field and the human-animal bond, to foster resilience and well-being among individuals and teams.
As a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), Janet integrates evidence-based therapeutic approaches with mindfulness, positive psychology, relational, and trauma-informed therapies. Her specialized certifications and work in Couples & Family Therapy, DBR Level II, Flash, Gottman Level I, Grief Education, Havening, Holding Space, Mindful Meditation, Positive Psychology, and Yoga in addition to being a professional performing and healing harpist, enhances her ability to support the emotional complexities of veterinary medicine, including compassion fatigue, grief, individual and couple relationships, stress & anxiety, burnout, trauma, and workplace stress.
In addition to working in her private practice and co-founding Pawsitive Edge, Janet is a conference speaker and educator, and facilitates group sessions designed to enhance mental wellness among individuals, leaders and team members. Passionate about creating safe and supportive environments, Janet helps veterinary professionals and teams heal, grow, and thrive in their hospitals, professional, and personal lives.
Together, as co-founders of Pawsitive Edge, Janet and Philip are committed to creating safe, supportive, and grounded spaces for veterinary professionals and teams. Their work honours the emotional realities of veterinary medicine while fostering resilience, clarity, and connection at both individual and organizational levels. Rooted in the human–animal bond, their shared vision is to support those who care for others—helping veterinary professionals heal, grow, and thrive in their hospitals, their careers, and their lives.
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