Jamie Hofmann M.Ed.

As a child psychologist, my approach is grounded in a strength-based, attachment focused lens. I believe in honouring each child’s innate capabilities and resilience, and I see it as a true privilege to walk alongside children and families in their unique journeys and needs. My approach is gentle, playful, and relational and is centered on building safety, trust, and connection.

I utilize an integrative, play-based therapy approach that views each child as capable where I follow the child’s lead and respond to their unique strengths, needs and ways of expressing themselves. I draw from multiple play-based theoretical orientations, including Adlerian, Gestalt and child-centred play therapy. I also utilize Theraplay to support in strengthening attachment and help children and parents develop a more secure and positive relationship. In addition to my play-based approach, I incorporate evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), emotion-focused therapy (EFT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

For the past four years, I’ve had the opportunity to work in a private practice setting, where I’ve deepened my experience in supporting children and families in a clinical environment. Earlier in my career, I worked at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in the Autism Research Centre, where I received specialized training in autism assessments. While I have not recently offered assessments in this area, I plan to complete retraining and anticipate offering autism diagnostic services within the next 6-12 months. I also bring experience from my time working in an early childhood education school-based program, which further enriched my understanding of collaborative care in an educational setting.