Coaching With Jenny

North Augusta, Ontario, Canada

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Counselling and Group Programs for neurodivergent teens & young adults

Supporting autistic and ADHD youth with emotional regulation, social connection, executive functioning, and real-life skills


Current Service Offerings


Real Talk - Conversation Skills for Neurodivergent Teens 

A small group for neurodivergent teens where they build conversation skills and confidence through hands-on, real-life practice. Teens learn how to start conversations, keep them going, read social cues, handle awkward moments, and navigate everyday social interactions in a way that feels natural and authentic to them.

We work on things like

  • Starting conversation
  • Knowing what to say next
  • Reading social cues
  • Handling awkward moments
  • Building real friendships

All in a space that is supportive, low pressure, and neurodivergent friendly. This group is about giving teens tools, confidence, and space to be themselves while connecting with others.

Spots are limited, and a minimum of 4 participants is required to run the group. Reach out for details, fees, or using OAP funding.



Teen Scene Peer Support and Recreation Group (Age Range: 13 to 18 years) 


Designed for Neurodivergent youth and young adults, including those with ASD, ADHD, or other neurodivergent identities, who are interested in meeting new people and practicing social skills in a supportive group setting.

Teen Scene is best suited for participants who are able to engage in group activities with minimal support and facilitator guidance, can participate safely in a group environment without current safety concerns that may place themselves or others at risk, and are willing to follow group guidelines such as respectful communication, turn taking, and participating in ways that feel comfortable for them. Participants should also be motivated to attend and take part in the group experience.


Virtual coaching sessions for Young Adults and Teens 

1:1 virtual coaching meeting provides warm, personalized support from the comfort of your own space. Through accessible video meetings, we begin with a quick check-in and then work together to identify priorities, break goals into manageable steps, and build practical strategies. Clients receive clear guidance, structure, and encouragement in a safe, neuro-affirming space.

Common skill-building areas include:

Executive functioning: task initiation, planning, organization, and time management
Emotional regulation: coping strategies, understanding triggers, and building resilience

Social communication: friendships, conversations, conflict resolution, and boundaries
Independent living skills: routines, hygiene, meal planning, and budgeting
School and work readiness: workload management, self-advocacy, and communication skills

Confidence and identity: self-trust, strengths-based growth, and neurodiversity-affirming support 


Caregiver Coaching:

Caregiver Coaching offers practical, neuro-affirming support for parents and caregivers of neurodivergent teens and young adults. These meetings focus on building understanding, confidence, and realistic strategies to support communication, emotional regulation, independence, and daily challenges.  Coaching is collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to your family’s values and goals. It can be accessed on its own or alongside individual or group support for youth.

Counselling/Coaching Services:

Counselling/coaching helps teens and young adults gain clarity, build insight, and create a plan to move from where they are now toward the future they want. I provide non-judgmental guidance within a supportive and encouraging environment.

Together, we identify what matters most and focus on the day-to-day actions that support personal goals. Larger goals are broken down into small, manageable steps to make progress feel achievable and motivating.

I build accountability in a way that feels supportive and collaborative, while taking time to recognize effort and celebrate progress. As a counsellor/coach, I offer encouragement, guidance, and motivation, helping individuals understand what may be getting in the way, recognize their strengths, and stay engaged in the process.

When needed, I collaborate with clinical services to ensure support remains safe, thoughtful, and well coordinated. My approach blends skill-building with meaningful social opportunities. Programs are flexible, accessible, and designed to complement other supports.

I believe growth, friendship, and fun should go hand in hand. Every young person deserves the chance to thrive and enjoy the journey along the way.



About Me:

I’m Jenny Smith, a neuro-affirming  Child & Youth Care Practitioner with 20 years of experience supporting neurodivergent youth and families.

My work focuses on autism, ADHD, emotional regulation, and relational practice, with a strong passion for creating authentic, connection-based spaces for teens and young adults.

I’m especially interested in relational care, therapeutic milieu, ACT contextual behavioural science, and helping professionals move beyond compliance-focused approaches toward meaningful human connection.




Education/Certification:  

Full Professional Child and Youth Care Practitioner & Member in good standing of the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care (OACYC)

Diploma in Child and Youth Work

Diploma in Autism and Behavioural Science

Certificate in Life Coaching

Certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention

Certified Sibshop Facilitator

Certified PEERS Facilitator

Certified AIM Facilitator (Accept identify Move – An ACT based intervention)

Certified Life Coach

Professional Development in the Following:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 1 & 2) support and intervention

ADHD Executive Functioning skills strategies for youth   

Neurodiversity-affirming approaches to youth support

 Adolescent developmental stages

Emotion regulation interventions for neurodivergent youth/adolescents

Small group neurodivergent-focused group therapy

Peer to Peer support and programming

Building Integrated Capacity in Autism & Mental Health -  a comprehensive training program for autism and mental health providers practicing in Ontario.

Wave Prosocial Curriculuma contextual approach to cultivating real relationships between peers

Squares of Emotion CurriculumEvidence-based strategies to promote emotional wellbeing by using ABA and ACT to understand the complexity of human emotion

  LEGO Therapy program development and facilitation

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Practice at a Glance

Counselling, Social Work, Coaching
Individuals, Families, Groups
Children, Teens
Accepting new patients
Practice founded in 2024

Expertise

Anxiety Career Guidance Coping Skills Depression Family Conflict Life Transitions Peer Relationships Self Esteem Stress Burnout Social Anxiety Parenting Issues Performance Anxiety School Issues Bullying Caregiver Stress Perfectionism Life Coaching

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Mindfulness-Based Solution Focused Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Motivational Interviewing Person-Centered Group Therapy Goal Setting

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