At Jennifer Shneer Therapy, the focus is on supporting children, adults, and families as they navigate life’s challenges with compassion, insight, and practical tools. Through play therapy for children and therapy for adults, clients are supported in exploring their emotions, gaining insight, and developing strategies that encourage meaningful and lasting change.
Jennifer’s work is grounded in the belief that growth is always possible—even during difficult or uncertain times.
About Jennifer Shneer, M.S.W., RSW, CPT (Certified Play Therapist)
Jennifer Shneer is a Registered Social Worker and Certified Play Therapist offering in-person sessions in Newmarket and virtual or telephone therapy across Ontario, with immediate appointments available.
With over 25 years of experience, Jennifer supports:
Children who benefit from play therapy, providing a safe and supportive way to express emotions, explore experiences, and develop healthy coping skills.
Adults navigating anxiety, grief, and life transitions, offering a compassionate space to reflect, gain clarity, and move forward.
Jennifer provides a calm, supportive, and collaborative environment where clients feel heard and understood. Her approach is compassionate and strengths-based, helping children and adults develop emotional insight, resilience, and practical tools for everyday life.
She believes every person has the capacity for growth and healing, and that therapy offers a space where this growth can unfold at a comfortable and meaningful pace.
Jennifer's Credentials
Jennifer’s academic and professional journey reflects a longstanding commitment to supporting the emotional well-being of children and adults.
She earned her undergraduate degree in Philosophy from the University of Western Ontario, followed by a Diploma in Assaulted Women and Children’s Counsellor and Advocate from George Brown College.
Jennifer later completed her Master of Social Work at Yeshiva University in New York and pursued specialized training in play therapy through the Canadian Association for Child and Play Therapy.
Through her extensive clinical experience and ongoing professional development, Jennifer provides thoughtful, evidence-informed therapy tailored to each client’s unique needs.
