**Jennifer Decker and Marian Farrell are accepting clients for virtual sessions**
Jeannette Kennedy, M.Sc., Registered Psychologist
Jeannette Kennedy is a Registered Psychologist and owner of SOAR Psychological Services, Inc., with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals in healing from trauma, improving emotional regulation, and enhancing relationships.
Jeannette worked within federal corrections as a first responder before becoming a psychologist. She later became a National Trainer in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for front-line correctional staff across Canada. Her background also includes work with military members, veterans, first responders, and individuals navigating high-stress and emotionally demanding environments. Jeannette’s clinical approach is trauma-informed, evidence-based, and deeply relational. Her specialized training includes certification in EMDR Therapy, intensive training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, iRest® Yoga Nidra, and 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. She is currently immersed in advanced Internal Family Systems (IFS) training and consultation, an approach that honours the wisdom, complexity, and resilience within each person. She has completed Level 1 training and is currently pursuing certification through the IFS Institute. Her work increasingly focuses on helping individuals move beyond insight alone and toward meaningful, embodied change through greater self-understanding, emotional regulation, and compassionate internal leadership. In addition to clinical work, Jeannette has served in leadership roles within the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia, including as President in 2020. She values lifelong learning, community involvement, and creating spaces that foster both growth and authenticity.
Due to high caseload volume, Jeannette is not accepting individual therapy clients at this time.
Please reach out for upcoming group therapy opportunities. Phone: 902-957-1987, Email: [email protected]
Jeannette worked within federal corrections as a first responder before becoming a psychologist. She later became a National Trainer in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for front-line correctional staff across Canada. Her background also includes work with military members, veterans, first responders, and individuals navigating high-stress and emotionally demanding environments. Jeannette’s clinical approach is trauma-informed, evidence-based, and deeply relational. Her specialized training includes certification in EMDR Therapy, intensive training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, iRest® Yoga Nidra, and 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. She is currently immersed in advanced Internal Family Systems (IFS) training and consultation, an approach that honours the wisdom, complexity, and resilience within each person. She has completed Level 1 training and is currently pursuing certification through the IFS Institute. Her work increasingly focuses on helping individuals move beyond insight alone and toward meaningful, embodied change through greater self-understanding, emotional regulation, and compassionate internal leadership. In addition to clinical work, Jeannette has served in leadership roles within the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia, including as President in 2020. She values lifelong learning, community involvement, and creating spaces that foster both growth and authenticity.
Due to high caseload volume, Jeannette is not accepting individual therapy clients at this time.
Please reach out for upcoming group therapy opportunities. Phone: 902-957-1987, Email: [email protected]
Jennifer Decker, M.A., Registered Psychologist
Jennifer Decker is a Registered Psychologist and member of the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia. She obtained her Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Trinity Western University in 2012 and has experience supporting adolescents and adults experiencing a range of mental health and behavioural challenges. Jennifer has worked with individuals navigating complex trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm, relationship difficulties, and parenting concerns. She has specialized training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and integrates cognitive behavioural and mindfulness-based approaches into her work. Jennifer believes that creating a sense of safety and connection in therapy is essential to meaningful change. Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in helping clients build practical skills while working through difficult experiences. Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two children. Jennifer is currently accepting new clients for virtual sessions. To book an appointment email: [email protected]
Marian Farrell, MSW, Registered Social Worker
Marian graduated from Dalhousie University with a Master of Social Work in 2020 and has worked with clients in not-for-profit and government settings since 1998. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Intensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), and is an Agricultural Informed Therapist. Marian has extensive experience providing services in rural settings, with particular experience supporting first responders, women, youth, adults, and teens aged 14 and older. Her clinical work is grounded in trauma-informed care and integrates behavioural, cognitive, and mindfulness-based approaches. She supports clients experiencing complex trauma, PTSD, addictions, depression, anxiety, self-harm, work-life balance concerns, conflict, emotion regulation difficulties, and family relationship challenges. Marian is a member of EMDR Canada, EMDR International Association, and the National Farmer Mental Health Alliance. Marian believes life is a journey, and that the experiences we encounter along the way shape how we understand ourselves and the world around us. Her approach is client-centred and capacity-building, helping clients better understand their experiences, strengthen coping skills, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Marian offers virtual sessions with flexible hours.
To book an appointment, please call 902-956-0858 or email [email protected].
Marian offers virtual sessions with flexible hours.
To book an appointment, please call 902-956-0858 or email [email protected].