Jennifer Summerfeldt, MACP, CCC

Passionate about holding transformational space for healing and personal growth.

With more than 20 years of experience, Jennifer's knowledge is supported by extensive training and credentials:

 

  • An MA in Counselling Psychology (MACP)

  • A Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC)

  • Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (PaT) Post-Grad from Vancouver Island University (In process)

  • A specialization in maternal mental health and trauma-informed care

  • Certification as a Trauma Recovery Counsellor

  • Certification as a Grief Support Counsellor

  • Certification as a Holistic Doula

  • Two years of graduate studies within the field of performance and sports psychology

  • A former student of direct-entry traditional midwifery

  • An author of two self-published books and numerous published articles

  • Clinical supervisor for counselling graduate students


Jennifer offers a variety of therapeutic programs and services, all of which are designed with trauma-informed SOUL care in mind: 

 

  • Nervous System Informed Program for Birth Keepers: This blended program for birth keepers is contains a polyvagal and trauma-informed care curriculum Learn more >

  • ASK Therapy For Moms: Offering virtual therapy for moms and parents throughout Canada.
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  • The Flowing Fears Process and Program: Specializing in psychedelic integration therapy and training. Learn more >

  • Podcast: A podcast for mothers and birth professionals that focuses on topics pertaining to birth and motherhood Learn more >
  • The Healing After Birth Book and Program: A unique therapeutic group program and book that helps mothers heal unresolved emotional pain associated with their past birthing experiences.

  • Jennifer has been an expert guest on numerous podcasts. Listen here >


Continuing Education

  • 60 hours online training with MAPS on the therapeutic approach applied in MDMA-Assisted Therapy 
  • Foundations of Polyvagal Informed Practice with Deb Dana (PVI, 2021)
  • Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) 2020 with Dan Siegel Mindsight Institute
  • PSI (Postpartum Support International) Conference (2018)
  • Intensive Trauma Treatment Course (Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk; Pesi.com; 2016)
  • Clinical Applications of the Polyvagal Theory (Dr. Stephen Porges; Pesi.com; 2016)
  • Interpersonal Neurobiology Series (Dr. Dan Siegel; Pesi.com, 2016)
  • Brain Wise Therapy Mentorship Circle (Bonnie Badenoch, author Being a Brain Wise Therapist; 2014;2015)
  • EMDR basic training (2017)
  • Historical Trauma and Aboriginal Client Services Workshop (Edmonton, Alberta; 2015)
  • Compassionate Inquiry with Gabor Mate (Edmonton, Alberta; 2017)
  • Science and Spirituality with Joe Dispenza, Bruce Lipton, and Gregg Braden (Nanaimo, BC, 2018)


Jennifer Summerfeldt

MACP; CCC

Jennifer is a Mother. She holds an MA in counselling psychology and is a Certified Canadian Counsellor. She holds 20+ years of experience within the fields of maternal health, psychology, and consciousness studies. Located in Canada, she uses her expertise and voice to help advance the dialogue on nervous system informed care, maternal mental health, and non-ordinary states of consciousness for healing. Jennifer is the author of Healing After Birth and Midwifery for The Soul and has been published in numerous magazines, blogs, and podcasts.