Meet Jen
Jen Viens, Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Sliding scale therapy available.
Locations: Quebec, Ontario
Languages: English
Pronouns: they/them
Office Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
BIPOC Friendly
LGBTQ Affirming
Urgent Solution-Focused Check-in
Affordable Therapy Support in Montréal, Québec & Ontario
Jen is a Master of Social Work (Qualifying) student at Wilfrid Laurier University and a clinical intern at Clinique Altera. Their clinical work is supervised by Nadina Ramessar, T.S (Social Worker) and overseen by Clinique Altera’s Clinical Director, Amanda Hankins, MSW, T.S (Social Worker, Psychotherapist).
Jen offers a warm, collaborative, and affirming approach to therapy. They believe that clients are the experts in their own lives and that meaningful therapeutic work is built through curiosity, trust, and a strong therapeutic relationship. Their style is client-centred and thoughtful, with space for both reflection and practical exploration of the challenges clients are facing.
Jen has a particular interest in anti-oppressive and anti-exclusionary practice, critical social work, and systems theory. They hold an undergraduate degree from Concordia University in Sociology and Sexuality Studies, which, together with their social work training, allows them to consider the broader context of a person’s experience, including relationships, identity, community, culture, and the systems that may be shaping their life.
Jen is especially passionate about supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and people from equity-seeking communities. They also enjoy working with clients navigating identity, relationships, boundaries, life transitions, belonging, and the impact of social or systemic stressors.
Outside of their clinical work, Jen works as an Intimacy Coordinator for film, television, and theatre. This work centres on consent, boundaries, communication, care, and curiosity, and these values naturally inform the way Jen approaches therapeutic relationships as well.
Jen strives to offer a space where clients can feel respected, understood, and supported in exploring both what is difficult and what they would like to move toward.
In their spare time, Jen enjoys running, reading, and watching horror films.