Joe-Ann Watkins, M.ACP.

Offers Virtual appointments only
  • Psychotherapist
  • Woman
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 rating.
Accepting new patients

Provider information

Description

Joe-Ann Watkins is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) completing her MACP at Yorkville University. A former RN, she holds a BScN from Laurentian University and a DSW diploma from St. Lawrence College. She offers online therapy across Ontario for adults, teens, and couples, using CBT, EFT, and EMDR. Joe-Ann supports healing from trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues in a safe, inclusive space. She is especially passionate about helping first responders, caregivers, and those facing grief or low self-worth.

Conditions

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Emotion Regulation
  • Grief, loss, bereavement
  • Infidelity
  • Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Quiet Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex, sexuality, intimacy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction

Provider's hours

Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 2:30 pm
Saturday
By appointment only

Services

  • Attachment-based therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Culturally sensitive therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Eclectic therapy
  • Emotionally focused therapy
  • Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
  • Family counselling
  • Marital counselling
  • Marriage and family therapy
  • Person-centered therapy
  • Relationship counselling
  • Solution-focused brief therapy
  • The Gottman method
  • Therapeutic intervention
  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy

Clientele

  • Adults (18+)​
  • Couples​
  • Families​
  • LGBTQ2+
  • Seniors (65+)​
  • Teens (13-17)​

Languages spoken

  • English

Professional designations

  • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (M.ACP.)

Education

  • MACP- Yorkville University
  • BScN- Laurentian University
  • DSW- St.Larence College

Professional associations

  • Joe-Ann Watkins is a registered member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).

Facility: Watkins Counselling & Wellness

Summary

Watkins Counselling & Wellness offers compassionate therapy for adults, teens, and couples. We support those facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges. EMDR is available for trauma recovery, including care tailored to first responders. Sessions are offered virtually with flexible hours and sliding scale options. Inclusive and welcoming of all identities. We integrate evidence-based approaches such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) , Dialetical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to support meaningful and lasting change.

Business hours

Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 2:30 pm
Saturday
By appointment only

Services & supplies

  • Attachment-based therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Culturally sensitive therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Eclectic therapy
  • Emotionally focused therapy
  • Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
  • Family counselling
  • Marital counselling
  • Marriage and family therapy
  • Person-centered therapy
  • Relationship counselling
  • Solution-focused brief therapy
  • The Gottman method
  • Therapeutic intervention
  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy

Provider's hours

Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 2:30 pm
Saturday
By appointment only

Business hours

Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 2:30 pm
Saturday
By appointment only