"The safety to be vulnerable, to be seen, and to be accepted as we are is the foundation of all healing and growth."
— Dr. Gabor Maté
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Provided by registrants of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and Certified Canadian Counsellors at Careworks, a Newfoundland-based collective practice.
“Why is everything so disconnected?”
Are you sitting on opposite ends of the couch with a partner you used to feel so close to, wondering how you ended up feeling like roommates who just manage logistics? Do you find yourself catching a quiet thought at night: “He doesn’t listen to me. Even when we hang out together, she’s on her phone. He forgot what I asked him to bring home again; does he even care about me?”
Or perhaps, in your own internal world, you are exhausted from fighting a daily, invisible war against executive dysfunction and overwhelm. You stare at your to-do list, feeling completely paralyzed while asking yourself: “Why do I procrastinate on things all the time? In my head, I know I can do this, but I don’t do it. Why is it that everybody else can manage this, but not me?”
Whether you are navigating deep emotional distance in your relationship, processing the heavy weight of unmanaged ADHD burnout, struggling with a major life transition, or seeking a space where your LGBTQ2IA+ identity is authentically affirmed and respected, you do not have to carry this alone.
At Careworks Counselling & Psychotherapy, Janine Godwin provides a warm, grounded, and non-judgmental space designed to help you drop the mask, understand your attachment and nervous system patterns, and move toward genuine connection and ease.
About Janine Godwin
Janine holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) from Yorkville University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC #11254856), Janine has been practicing with Careworks since January 2025.
Janine’s clinical approach is rooted in unconditional warmth, practical empathy, and deep respect for each client’s unique brain, history, and identity. She works extensively with adults, couples, adolescents (ages 12+), and neurodivergent individuals across Newfoundland and Ontario.
Janine’s Core Areas of Practice
Couples Therapy & Relational Disconnection
When communication breaks down, it is rarely about who forgot to pick up groceries or whose turn it is to take out the trash. It is almost always about a deeper, unspoken question: “Are you there for me? Do I matter to you?”
Janine helps couples move beyond cyclic arguments and emotional withdrawal. Drawing from Gottman Method interventions and evidence-informed attachment-based principles (Emotionally Focused Therapy / EFT frameworks), Janine guides couples to:
- Deconstruct repeated conflict loops and defensive patterns.
- Rebuild emotional intimacy, trust, and meaningful daily communication.
- Express core attachment needs without fear, blame, or shutting down.
- Navigate major life transitions, parenting stress, and relational drift.
ADHD & Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy
Living with an ADHD brain in a neurotypical world can feel like running an endless marathon while carrying heavy weights. Janine possesses advanced clinical training in ADHD and is deeply committed to neurodiversity-affirming care.
Instead of pushing generic organization tips or forcing neurotypical standards, Janine works with your brain’s unique dopamine pathways and executive functions. She supports clients who are struggling with:
- Task Initiation & Procrastination: Breaking down the invisible barriers behind frozen focus (“I know I need to get it done, but I just can’t start.”).
- Time Blindness & Chronic Panic: Building shame-free anchors to reduce the daily stress of “I can never make it anywhere on time.”
- Late-Diagnosis Realization & Masking Burnout: Processing the complex blend of relief and grief that comes with learning you have ADHD as an adult or teen.
- Sensory & Emotional Regulation: Developing somatic reset tools to calm an over-activated nervous system when feeling completely overwhelmed.
LGBTQ2IA+ Affirming Care
Your identity, gender expression, and sexuality deserve a therapeutic space that is not just tolerant, but actively affirming, knowledgeable, and safe. Janine provides a welcoming, inclusive environment for queer, transgender, non-binary, gender-expansive, and questioning individuals.
Whether you are navigating identity exploration, coming out, relationship dynamics, minority stress, or simply want a therapist who understands LGBTQ2IA+ experiences without requiring you to educate them, Janine provides a supportive foundation.
Adolescents & Youth Counselling (Ages 12+)
Teenagers face an unprecedented amount of academic pressure, social media scrutiny, identity exploration, and peer stress. Janine has a natural passion for working with youth and easily establishes warm, authentic, low-pressure connections with adolescent clients.
She helps teens process school refusal, social anxiety, neurodivergent challenges, family transitions, and self-esteem issues in a language that feels relatable and supportive.
Trauma-Informed Care & EMDR Therapy (In-Training)
Janine integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills, and mindfulness-based practices to support clients dealing with anxiety, depression, and stress.
To further support clients carrying deep relational wounds, developmental trauma, and lingering emotional scars, Janine is currently completing EMDRIA-approved basic training with Amanda Bell & Associates in Ontario. This gold-standard training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) allows her to bring advanced trauma-informed reprocessing tools to her practice.
What working with Janine looks like
Therapy with Janine is collaborative, compassionate, and structured around your pace.
- Free 20-Minute Consultation: A brief, no-pressure initial chat to share what you are experiencing, ask questions, and see if Janine is the right fit for you or your relationship.
- Initial Intake Session (60 Minutes Total): Janine takes time to understand your full story: your attachment history, daily environment, neurodivergent profile, and core goals. Each session consists of 50 minutes of direct therapy and 10 minutes dedicated to clinical notes, billing, and administrative setup.
- Tailored Therapy Plan: Together, you will weave together evidence-informed approaches (Gottman Method, EFT principles, neurodiversity-affirming CBT/DBT skills, and trauma-informed care) tailored to your specific needs.
- Ongoing Support: Regular sessions scheduled at a rhythm that respects your life, budget, and energy bandwidth.
Frequently Asked Questions About Seeing Janine
1. Does Janine offer in-person sessions or virtual therapy?
Janine provides in-person sessions at the Careworks clinic in Conception Bay South (CBS), Newfoundland. She also offers secure virtual video sessions for clients located anywhere in Newfoundland, Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut (where her registration permits).
2. How much do therapy sessions with Janine cost, and how long are they?
Sessions with Janine range from $135 to $200 per session. Each appointment is structured as 50 minutes of direct therapy and 10 minutes reserved for administrative tasks, such as clinical note-taking, billing, and scheduling. Detailed rates can be viewed on our affordable options page.
3. Can Janine help us if our relationship feels like we are just "roommates"?
Yes. Janine uses Gottman Method interventions and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) frameworks specifically designed to help couples break out of emotional distance, stop repetitive conflict loops, and rebuild warmth and emotional intimacy.
4. What does it mean that Janine offers "neurodiversity-affirming" ADHD therapy?
Neurodiversity-affirming care means Janine views ADHD as a natural variation in human neurobiology, not a deficit or flaw that needs to be fixed. Instead of forcing neurotypical standards, she helps you build custom executive tools, manage sensory overload, and reduce internal shame.
5. Is Janine experienced in working with LGBTQ2IA+ clients?
Yes. Janine is dedicated to providing an inclusive, identity-affirming space where LGBTQ2IA+ adults, youth, and couples can explore identity, relationships, and personal growth without judgement or heteronormative bias.
6. What is EMDRIA-approved training and how does it help with trauma?
EMDRIA (EMDR International Association) approval is the recognized gold standard for official EMDR training. Janine is actively completing this comprehensive training with Amanda Bell & Associates, allowing her to integrate EMDR trauma processing tools to help clients reprocess distressing memories, relational trauma, and anxiety.
7. Can Janine work with my teenage child who is struggling with anxiety or ADHD?
Yes. Janine loves working with adolescents (ages 12+) and quickly builds comfortable, trustworthy rapport with teens to help them navigate academic stress, ADHD, emotional regulation, and peer dynamics.
8. Will my insurance plan cover sessions with Janine?
Janine is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC). Most Canadian extended health insurance plans cover services provided by RPs or CCCs. We recommend confirming your plan’s specific coverage details with your provider.
9. Do I need a doctor's referral to see Janine?
No doctor referral is required. You can self-refer and schedule a free 20-minute consultation directly through our online system.
10. How do I get started with Janine?
You can start by booking a free 20-minute consultation to select a time for your phone or video chat.
Ready to Take the First Step?
You don’t have to keep struggling through emotional distance, daily ADHD overwhelm, or identity stress on your own. Janine is here to provide a warm, compassionate, and structured space to help you grow, connect, and thrive.
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