Jennifer Benson (she/her) is a Registered Psychologist and the founder of Pillar of Support Psychology, located in Sherwood Park, Alberta.
With a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, Jen meets clients exactly where they are—collaborating with them to tailor therapy to their unique needs, goals, and lived experiences. She believes that every person holds the innate potential to create meaningful change and reconnect with their inner strength. Her therapeutic style is client-centered, engaging, and feedback-oriented, focusing on building insight and practical tools for lasting transformation.
About Jen
Inspiration behind the business name
Jen is a single mom of two active boys whose diverse life experiences have fostered a deep sense of empathy and compassion for others. Her business, Pillars of Support Psychology, was inspired by a concept she often shares with clients: the importance of having multiple forms of support to navigate life’s challenges. In a world where hyper-independence is common, Jen emphasizes that we are not meant to do everything alone — we all need strong, reliable supports to thrive.
The name reflects her therapeutic approach: identifying sources of distress and barriers while also recognizing and building on the client’s existing supports — or ‘pillars’ — such as relationships, systems, pets, activities, and inner strengths. One of Jen’s own greatest pillars has been her black lab, Ada, who helped inspire the name and spirit behind the practice. Through both personal and professional experiences, Jen believes that healing and growth are made possible by the strength we find in connection.
