"Experience is not what happens to you. It is what you do with what happens to you."- Aldous Huxley
Do you feel you need to make some changes but don't know where or how to begin?
About Me
Jesse Pajuäär
Registered Psychotherapist, RCAT, DTATI, HBA.
Ontario therapist offering psychotherapy and art therapy sessions, and clinical supervision.
We all want a fuller, more meaningful life, and most of us are doing the best we can with what we have. Still, it's easy to get stuck: caught in routines, living for others, or sensing that something important is missing. Even asking “What do I want?” can feel overwhelming. Therapy doesn't have to be about fixing what's “wrong.” It can be a space for clarity, liberation, and meaningful change. Everything we do meets a need, or we wouldn't do it; and getting curious about those needs can open the door to a life that feels more aligned and self-directed. You don't need to have it all figured out to begin therapy.
I approach each session with the belief that you are the expert of your own life. There are no judgements or assumptions made during our time; my focus is on collaborating with you to create a space where your voice, your wants, and your unique perspectives are not only heard, but supported and advocated for. You don't have to carry it alone.
You are not the problem, the problem is the problem; you need not limit your life to it. I bring a feminist and social-justice lens that honours you and centres your lived experience in context. Together, we focus on what matters most to you, nurture your sense of agency, and create space for change that feels possible and true to the life you want to live.
My Approach to Therapy
Anti-Oppressive
Acknowledge and address systemic barriers to mental health care.
Art Therapy
Use various forms creative expression as a tool for self-discovery and healing.
Attachment Focused
Understand how early relationships shape current experiences and behaviors.
Compassionate Inquiry
Gently uncover underlying emotional and psychological patterns.
Existential
Explore the meaning of life and personal values in the therapeutic process.
Expressive Arts
Integrate various art forms to facilitate emotional expression and healing.
Identity Exploration
Support authentic self-discovery and the complex intersections of personal identity.
Mindfulness
Cultivate present-moment awareness to reduce stress and enhance well-being.
Narrative
Reframe personal stories to empower and create new perspectives.
Performance & Masculinity
Examine how gender roles, particularly masculinity, impact expression and relationships.
Political & Social Justice
Recognize how political systems and social structures impact mental health and well-being.
Relational
Emphasize the importance of relationships in shaping emotional health.
Somatic
Address the connection between the body and mind in the healing process.
Strengths Based
Focus on individual strengths in order to foster resilience and growth.
Trauma Informed
Create a safe space that acknowledges and respects the impact of trauma.