Are you looking for therapy near you or compassionate counselling in Waterloo for anxiety, grief, emotional regulation, or relationship concerns?
Jenni Wagler (She/Her) is a Registered Social Worker who supports children, youth, and families through a warm, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach. She creates a safe space where clients can feel heard, build on their strengths, and take meaningful steps toward greater well-being.
Among therapists in Waterloo, Jenni offers a warm and compassionate approach that recognizes how important safety and connection can be during difficult seasons of life. Her experience working with children, youth, and families allows her to adapt her approach to different ages, circumstances, and therapeutic needs.
Jenni believes that people are often doing the best they can while navigating the challenges in front of them. Rather than approaching therapy with judgment, she brings curiosity and compassion to the process, helping clients understand their experiences and build on the strengths they already have.
For younger clients, Jenni uses games and art-based activities to make counselling more engaging and create opportunities for connection and self-expression. For youth and families, she provides supportive guidance through emotional and relational challenges. Across her work, she helps clients develop greater self-understanding, emotional regulation, confidence, and connection to their values.
Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, or a challenging life transition, Jenni offers a safe and supportive environment where you can work through what you are facing at your own pace.
For directions and clinic details, visit our Stone Silo Waterloo location page.
Jenni has more than 10 years of experience supporting children, youth, and families in her work as a social worker. Her experience with diverse communities and age groups has given her an understanding of the many ways life can become difficult, overwhelming, and demanding.
Throughout her career, Jenni has supported people through a variety of life experiences. Her work has included supporting young women in residential counselling settings, assisting refugees through the resettlement process, providing individual counselling to children and families, and working with teens experiencing acute suicidal ideation.
As a therapist in Waterloo, Jenni brings warmth, curiosity, and compassion to her work. She understands that everyone reaches moments in life when additional support can make a meaningful difference. Her goal is to provide a listening ear and a supportive therapeutic relationship where clients can process what they are experiencing without judgment.
Jenni encourages personal growth, empowerment, self-care, and meaningful change. She works collaboratively with clients to identify their strengths and explore practical steps that help them feel more connected to themselves, their lives, and their personal values.
Jenni’s approach to therapy in Waterloo is compassionate, attachment-focused, and trauma-informed. She supports clients navigating a range of emotional, relational, and life challenges, including:
Her therapeutic approaches include:
Jenni has completed additional training in OCD, play-based approaches, eating disorders, and suicide interventions. When working with younger clients and their families, she incorporates games and art-based activities into the counselling space to encourage connection and creative expression.
Her approach is tailored to each client and their stage of life. Whether someone is working through anxiety, grief, emotional regulation, relationship challenges, or a major transition, Jenni creates space to explore what is happening and identify meaningful ways forward.
To learn more about our therapeutic services, visit our Mental Health Counselling page.
Jenni Wagler provides mental health counselling in Waterloo at:
Stone Silo Counselling & Wellness – Waterloo
490 Dutton Dr, Unit B6
Waterloo, ON N2L 6H7
(519) 208-0544
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9 am – 9 pm
Saturday & Sunday: By appointment only
Stone Silo Counselling & Wellness is an inclusive, affirming space that welcomes clients of all identities and backgrounds. Learn more about our 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly support.
* Please note: These are office hours and individual therapists’ times may vary. Contact the therapist for their specific hours and appointment openings.
