Back to Results
Previous
Next
Photo of Anthea Lai, Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS
Anthea Lai
Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS
Photo of Anthea Lai, Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS

Anthea Lai

Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
30 Wertheim Court, Suite 205, Unit 12, Richmond Hill, ON L4B
Let's Connect (289) 302-0413
Photo of Anthea Lai, Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS
I'm specialized in supporting you to 1) Improve Self-Worth, 2) Heal Past Wounds, 3) Thrive Under Pressure, 4) Reset Strained Relationships and 5) Foster Emotionally Healthy Families. We all have desires and hope to be better and stronger in ourselves, relationships and school/work. I work collaboratively with you to find glimmers of strength and change for inner transformation. As you go through challenging of changing careers and jobs, moving into a new culture, dealing with illness/loss, addictions and past traumas (emotional, relationships, physical, spiritual), I navigate the complexity with you to create clarity.
We have the capacity to grow and build resilience to break free from the challenges we face. Using strength-based experiential psychotherapy approaches (AEDP, EFT, IFS), the therapy sessions becomes a healing experience to find your genuine self and strengths that is hidden due to pain, suffering and pressures of life.
I would love to support you to become healthier and stronger from knowing your genuine self well for transformation. I embrace holistic care to nurture your emotional, spiritual, relationship and physical self. Book a free consult and get to know me as I get to know you!
Call or Anthea Lai now for a free 15 minute consultation - (289) 302-0413

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

30 Wertheim Court

Suite 205, Unit 12

Richmond Hill, ON L4B map

(289) 302-0413
I offer virtual video sessions or phone sessions! I'm available during the weekday and evenings.
$155 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (289) 302-0413
Photo of Anthea Lai, Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

30 Wertheim Court

Suite 205, Unit 12

Richmond Hill, ON L4B map

(289) 302-0413
I offer virtual video sessions or phone sessions! I'm available during the weekday and evenings.
$155 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $155
  • Couple Sessions $175
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Manulife
  • SunLife
  • TELUS Health
"
Most private insurance covers for therapy. If you have any questions, I'm happy to work with you in relations to affordability and offer varying degree of sliding scale fees ranging from $90-$130 to support you.
Photo of Anthea Lai, Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS
Anthea Lai
Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 302-0413
"
Most private insurance covers for therapy. If you have any questions, I'm happy to work with you in relations to affordability and offer varying degree of sliding scale fees ranging from $90-$130 to support you.
Photo of Anthea Lai, Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS
Anthea Lai
Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 302-0413

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / CRPO 17021 Anthea Lai
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of Toronto, Knox College, Masters (MPS) in Psychotherapy & Spiritual Care
  • Additional Credentials

  • Licensed by Province of Ontario / CRPO 17021
  • Membership with Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapist
  • Certificate from AEDP Level 2 ( AEDP Level 3 in progress)
"
Prior to being a therapist, I worked in corporate spaces for over 15 years, through to people management level. I understand the dynamics of work-life balance, toxic culture, progression challenges while navigating family life. I have tailored my psychotherapy approach to support those in this area
Photo of Anthea Lai, Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS
Anthea Lai
Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 302-0413
"
Prior to being a therapist, I worked in corporate spaces for over 15 years, through to people management level. I understand the dynamics of work-life balance, toxic culture, progression challenges while navigating family life. I have tailored my psychotherapy approach to support those in this area
Photo of Anthea Lai, Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS
Anthea Lai
Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 302-0413

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Cancer
  • Career Guidance
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
"
I work with clients struggling with complicated life trauma related to relationships and crisis that may leave one feeling lonely in a busy world, replaying negative thoughts and losing hope. In our sessions, I offer deep curiosity, exploration and care for you to better understand your emotions, thoughts, values against the situation at hand so that healing and hope can begin again.
Photo of Anthea Lai, Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS
Anthea Lai
Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 302-0413
"
I work with clients struggling with complicated life trauma related to relationships and crisis that may leave one feeling lonely in a busy world, replaying negative thoughts and losing hope. In our sessions, I offer deep curiosity, exploration and care for you to better understand your emotions, thoughts, values against the situation at hand so that healing and hope can begin again.
Photo of Anthea Lai, Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS
Anthea Lai
Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 302-0413

2 Endorsements

Justine Lee, MN RN Psychotherapist
Justine Lee, MN RN Psychotherapist
MNRN
Compassionate, empathetic, professional, non-judgmental and a true listener.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Cantonese

Religion

Christian

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Cantonese

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • AEDP
  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counselling
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Spiritually-Integrated Psychotherapy
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
"
I have in progress for Level 3 of AEDP Certification. Foundationally, I use Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy AEDP as it is a strength-based, holistic approach to connect our emotion, thought, body awareness and experiences together to find hope, meaning and path forward. In session, I also leverage CBT, EFT, IFS and Narrative therapy approaches as appropriate to support you.
Photo of Anthea Lai, Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS
Anthea Lai
Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 302-0413
"
I have in progress for Level 3 of AEDP Certification. Foundationally, I use Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy AEDP as it is a strength-based, holistic approach to connect our emotion, thought, body awareness and experiences together to find hope, meaning and path forward. In session, I also leverage CBT, EFT, IFS and Narrative therapy approaches as appropriate to support you.
Photo of Anthea Lai, Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS
Anthea Lai
Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 302-0413

Location

Primary Location

30 Wertheim Court

Suite 205, Unit 12

Richmond Hill, ON L4B

(289) 302-0413

Nearby Areas

Postal Codes

"
I offer virtual video sessions or phone sessions! I'm available during the weekday and evenings.
Photo of Anthea Lai, Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS
Anthea Lai
Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 302-0413
"
I offer virtual video sessions or phone sessions! I'm available during the weekday and evenings.
Photo of Anthea Lai, Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS
Anthea Lai
Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MPS
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 302-0413