Hi!, I'm Jane Ohalete
Hello, my name is Jane Ohalete, MSW, RSW, and I am the Owner and Founder of Oakline Therapy and Wellness. I am a Registered Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work and am currently working toward becoming a Registered Clinical Social Worker. This designation will allow me to provide comprehensive mental health assessments using DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
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I am also a Certified SAFE Home Study Writer, offering structured, trauma-informed assessments for families navigating adoption, kinship care, and fostering processes. I believe that the journey toward healing begins with a single, intentional step—and that each person holds the power to move toward meaningful change.
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As an African woman, a wife, and a mother of three wonderful children, my lived experiences deeply shape my worldview and clinical practice. These roles inform the empathy, cultural humility, and compassion I bring into therapy, strengthening my commitment to care that honours culture, community, identity, and the complex realities of individuals and families.
My Approach to Therapy
As a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and non-judgmental therapist, I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and affirming therapeutic environment where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and respected. I believe healing is rooted in connection, authenticity, and humanistic values.
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My work is grounded in collaboration, and I walk alongside clients as they build insight, strengthen emotional resilience, and move toward meaningful personal and relational transformation. I am particularly passionate about supporting children, teens, youth, individuals, couples, and families as they enhance communication, rebuild trust, and cultivate healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
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My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. I meet each person where they are, honouring their lived experiences, cultural identity, sexuality, faith, and personal strengths. I view clients as the experts of their own lives, and my role is to support clarity, balance, confidence, and self-compassion throughout the therapeutic journey.
Therapeutic Modalities & Areas of Practice
To ensure therapy is responsive and tailored to each client’s unique needs, I draw from a comprehensive range of evidence-informed, trauma-focused, and culturally grounded therapeutic modalities. My integrative approach allows treatment to align with each client’s goals, strengths, and lived experiences.
Systemic and Collaborative Approaches
Therapy that considers individuals within their family, relationships, and social systems.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Combines mindfulness and cognitive strategies to improve emotional balance
Faith-Integrated and Spiritual-Based Therapy
Integrates faith and spirituality into therapy when meaningful to the client
Narrative Therapy
Helps clients reshape personal stories to support healing and self-empowerment.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Uses eye movements and imagery to process and reduce emotional distress
Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Uses mindfulness practices to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation
Strength-Based & Solution-Focused Practices
Focuses on strengths and practical solutions to achieve meaningful goals.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Helps reprocess traumatic experiences and reduce trauma symptoms
Single Session Therapy Model
Provides focused support designed to create change in one session
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.
​Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Strengthens emotional awareness, connection, and secure relationships
Forensic-Informed Therapy
Trauma-informed support for clients involved in legal or justice systems
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Supports acceptance of difficult emotions while building a values-based life