Jenny Jonker
Clinic — Psychotherapy Provider (Registered Social Worker)
Dragonfly Counselling and Wellness Inc. is a private group practice based in Brantford, Ontario, providing compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive mental health services across the province.
Who We Are
Founded by Jenny Jonker, MSW, RSW, Dragonfly is built on the belief that meaningful therapy begins with authentic human connection. Our team of experienced clinicians includes registered social workers and psychotherapists who bring diverse training in trauma therapy, EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, couples counselling, and child/teen therapy.
Who We Serve
Children, teens, and families navigating life’s challenges
Adults and couples seeking healing, stronger relationships, and personal growth
Indigenous communities, including through partnerships with Six Nations Mental Health and Addictions
BIPOC and marginalized populations, with a commitment to culturally grounded, accessible care
What We Offer
Individual, couples, and family therapy – in person at our Brantford office or virtually across Ontario
Trauma-informed care including EMDR, mindfulness, and somatic approaches
Affordable access through Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB), sliding scale options, and private insurance coverage
Workshops, clinical supervision, and training for schools, agencies, and frontline workers
Multilingual services, including French and Spanish
Our Approach
At Dragonfly, we walk alongside our clients with warmth, respect, and validation. The dragonfly symbolizes transformation and resilience—values that guide our work as we help individuals and families heal, grow, and thrive.
Programs
Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy
Who it’s for: Children, teens, adults, couples, and families.
Focus areas: Trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship challenges, parenting, stress, life transitions.
Approaches: EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy (in development).
Format: In-person at the Brantford office or virtually across Ontario.
2. Culturally Responsive Indigenous & BIPOC Programs
Partnerships with Six Nations Mental Health & Addictions and local Indigenous agencies.
Programs include:
Psychoeducational workshops on resilience, coping, and healing.
Clinical supervision for Indigenous frontline workers.
Best practice manuals and protocols adapted to Indigenous contexts (e.g., culturally appropriate risk assessment and safety planning).
Primary Practice Location
Dragonfly Counselling and Wellness
14 Borden Street , Brantford, Ontario
Brantford, Ontario N3R2G8
Phone: (226) 400-5378
Extended office hours: evenings, weekends
Website: https://dfcaw.com/ (opens in new tab)
Success Story
At Dragonfly Counselling and Wellness, one of our greatest measures of success is seeing clients reclaim hope and strength in their lives.
Recently, we supported a young adult who came to us after experiencing years of trauma, anxiety, and feelings of disconnection. When they first arrived, they felt overwhelmed and uncertain that therapy could help. Our clinician built a safe, trusting relationship, using trauma-informed approaches and EMDR to gently process painful memories. Over time, the client began to notice fewer nightmares, less hypervigilance, and an increased ability to regulate their emotions.
Together, we created a personalized coping plan, integrated mindfulness and grounding practices, and involved supportive family members in the healing process. The client began reconnecting with school, friendships, and cultural traditions they had long avoided. After several months, they described feeling “lighter” and more in control of their future.
This story reflects what we strive for at Dragonfly: walking alongside individuals as they transform pain into resilience, rediscover their voice, and step into a stronger sense of self.
Additional Language Competency
Spanish
