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🤝 Find the Right Fit for You
This free 15–60 minute consultation is your space to share, ask, and connect — no commitment, just clarity and making sure it feels right for you.

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Certified Child & Youth Counselor with 26 years of experience

Verified by Personally Assist Me

This profile was created in partnership with Personally Assist Me, who has reviewed and verified the provider’s qualifications and business setup.

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Private, home-based setting designed for comfort and connection
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Physical access limited — flexible support options available.
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LGBTQ+ inclusive. Trauma-informed. Always judgment-free
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Your privacy is protected by strict confidentiality standards

The Heart Behind the Practice

Meet Jill from Roots and Resilience

This isn’t just a business — it’s a calling.

  •  26+ years supporting youth in schools, group homes & custody settings

  •  Certified & Registered Child and Youth Care Practitioner

  •  Known for helping young people feel safe, seen, and heard

At Roots and Resilience, care comes first.

  •  Professional training and experience you can trust

  •  A plan built around each family’s needs

  •  A cozy home office made to feel calm, welcoming, and safe

My approach is:

  •  Down-to-earth

  •  Trauma-informed

  •  Heart-led

  •  Focused on deep listening and real support

I believe healing starts with connection — and I’m here to walk beside you, one step at a time.

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Helping Youth and Families Feel Seen, Heard, and Understood

Serving children, teens, and families in Kitchener-Waterloo with heart-led, home-based support

Our Support

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One-on-One Youth Counseling

Private sessions for youth (ages 10–18) to explore emotions, build confidence, and work through life’s challenges—at their own pace.

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Parent Support Sessions

Coaching and guidance for parents navigating their child’s mental health, offering tools, clarity, and emotional support.

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Teen and Me Sessions

Joint sessions for a parent/caregiver and child to strengthen connection, improve communication, and move through tough moments with support.

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Family Sessions

Ongoing, plan-based support tailored to your family’s needs — helping improve communication, strengthen connection, and work through challenges together.

Specialties + Focus Areas

Anxiety + Stress Management, Low Mood + Depression, Self-Esteem + Confidence Building, Emotional Regulation + Coping Skills, Social Skills + Peer Relationships, School Avoidance + Academic Pressure, Grief + Loss Support, Family Changes (e.g., divorce, separation, blended families), Conflict Resolution + Communication Skills, Identity Exploration + Self-Discovery, Boundaries + Assertiveness, Self-Compassion + Mindfulness Practices, Bullying (in-person and online), Friendship Challenges + Social Isolation, Body Image + Self-Acceptance, Gender + Sexuality Support, Parent-Child Relationship Strengthening, Life Transitions (e.g., moving, changing schools), Risk Behaviours + Decision-Making Support, Support for Children of Parents with Mental Health or Addiction Issues

Session Rates & Packages

Individual Sessions

Solo (1 person)

  • 60 minutes – $85

  • 90 minutes – $110

Family Plans and Package Deals Available Upon Request!

Paired Sessions

For two participants (e.g. parent & youth)

  • 60 minutes – $110

  • 90 minutes – $125

Contact

160 Montgomery Rd.
Kitchener Ontario

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