Asian Therapists in M6K

As a 1.5 gen Chinese Canadian, who grew up in an Asian immigrant family household, it has shaped and informed my life and practice in many ways. Therapy can be a transformative and empowering experience. I will work with you to develop a deep personal awareness and support you on the path toward healing, learning and growing. Finding a therapist that is a good fit for you is essential. We'll be a good fit if you are motivated, self-reflective and ready to tackle the daunting task of “figuring it all out.”

I will hold a non-judgmental and empowering space for you to see that you indeed have the wisdom and ability to heal, and together we will collaborate to help you develop the skills you need to safely honour and process your pain. My approach is trauma-informed, body-oriented, and anti-oppressive. As a queer, non-binary, diasporic Chinese person, my lived experience has moved me to help others to process intergenerational pain and to fully embody one’s power and worth.

Sometimes, feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, resentment, worthlessness and isolation can persist and make us feel stuck or hopeless. It can feel like being on a hamster wheel – repeating the same unproductive patterns or harmful behaviours. Therapy can help with emotional processing and connect us with our inner world. It makes room for the difficult emotions and experiences that need our attention and greater understanding. Through deeper awareness, we can then explore new perspectives and solutions and a clearer way forward to a better quality of life.

It takes courage opening up to another person. My role as a therapist is to meet you where you are, honouring your lived experience and values. With compassion and non-judgment, we will explore your story and begin your journey of self-discovery and healing in a safe and supportive space. My approach is grounded in anti-oppressive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed frameworks that centers you as the expert of your own experiences​. In individual therapy, I firmly believe in fostering a strength-based, empowerment-centered, identity-affirming change process that actualizes self-reflection, liberation, and resilience.

It can be intimidating and overwhelming when looking to start therapy, and my goal is to make sure that you feel comfortable and heard. I believe it is important to create a bond of trust in order to understand and meet your needs as an individual. I am an empathic listener and a creative thinker when it comes to tailoring my approach to best suit you. I am committed to meeting you where you are in life and seeing the best in you, while supporting and challenging you to be your best self.

I believe that therapy can be invaluable in helping you navigate the complexities of life. I am dedicated to supporting your deeper exploration of self, and to helping you process and consolidate past experiences with your current life. My hope is to encourage you to discover and nurture a life with more clarity, meaning, excitement, and peace.

I am a Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist based in Toronto, Ontario. I work with children and youth (0-19) from diverse communities with a range of issues. I practice from an integrative, family-centered and trauma-informed framework, that is culturally sensitive and honours the strengths and wisdom of each child and family. I try to meet children/youth where they are and help them to feel empowered with the skills and tools to blossom into their fullest beings. I specialize in providing mindfulness-based therapy, with a longstanding personal meditation and yoga practice, and training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.

When getting out of bed in the morning feels challenging, I aim to hear your story and understand the root source of your shadows. I will be here to provide guidance and clarity, for you to pursue this journey with yourself safely.

Accepting a few new clients: Are you feeling anxious in your relationships? If you are feeling unseen, misunderstood, and stuck, I can work with you. Unprocessed events often show up as overwhelm, depression, conflicts, lack of boundaries, codependency, and low self-confidence and self-esteem. This can include things that happened within your close circles or systemic trauma. Through therapy, I will help you understand and unpack why you feel, think, and behave the way you do and learn and practice new skills for making positive changes. You can have agency over your own life.

Whether this is your first time or your return to therapy, I offer a flexible therapeutic approach that is client-centered and collaborative. I take a compassionate and thoughtful approach to ensure that I understand your concerns and your hopes for therapy. My therapeutic style is well-paced, warm, and caring. I use a dynamic combination of evidence-based treatment approaches and I incorporate practical and experiential treatment activities to support positive treatment outcomes.

I am committed to fostering an inclusive and empowering therapeutic experience for youth and adult individuals and believe in acknowledging and celebrating the diverse range of human experiences, including neuro-divergences, racial and ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, and gender identities.For me, mental health is not just an individual concern but also a social justice issue. I recognize that systemic inequalities, societal, and community pressures can greatly impact our well-being. Therefore, I approach therapy through a social justice lens, striving to create a safe and affirming space for clients to explore their unique

My priority is creating a safe, warm, and comforting space for you that promotes healing, growth, and positive change. I know how much courage it takes to reach out for help, and I’m here to support you, wherever you are in your journey, with empathy and acceptance.

** I am currently accepting new clients** Mental health is important to me, as I am sure it probably is to you as well. I believe that at its core, therapeutic practice is rooted in the belief that our problems do not lie in us but between; in our relationship with ourselves and with others.

I believe therapy should be practical and actionable to help you get the best results and achieve positive lasting change as quickly as possible. As a client-centered therapist, I work collaboratively and offer an individualized approach to meet clients where they're at. My work is inspired by the science of interpersonal neurobiology, thus I provide education about human behaviour and brain functioning to help clients make sense of their difficulties and see their challenges from a normalizing view. Many clients find this information to be helpful, hopeful, and empowering, as it gives us a roadmap for resolving their issues.

It is not just our problems- the procrastination, addiction, depression, that need solutions, but also our heavy emotions- the loneliness, loss, guilt, fear, the feeling of being closeted, that need space to be seen & accepted. Here I am, to listen to the stories of these emotions- the ones of shame, sadness, unspoken experiences, confusing thoughts, the ones that were pushed under the carpet... to allow them to exist and take up space. As a BIPOC immigrant, I understand the impact of colonial and patriarchal violence on marginalised communities, and allow stories & the arts to help you understand yourself and find confidence.

Let’s work through the “grey” stuff going on in your life right now. I’m Julianna, an experienced psychotherapist based in Ontario. I’m a warm, compassionate, BIPOC-inclusive therapist who can help you improve your mental health one step at a time. I specialize in helping women navigate challenges related to body image & eating disorders, relationships & boundaries, caregiving & parenthood, career stress, and finances. I offer a safe, comfortable space for you to explore your feelings without judgement. Together, we will discuss the current challenges you’re facing and come up with effective ways to create long-lasting change.

I am psychologist and my areas of specialty include: sex therapy, couples therapy, mood and anxiety disorders, low self-worth, grief. As a sex therapist, I focus on a range of issues including: anxiety during sex, body image, low desire, discrepant or mismatched desire, infidelity, compulsive sexual behaviour/hypersexuality, & LGBTQ+ health. I know that it is not easy to ask for help, especially when sexual concerns are involved. Using research-informed techniques and a strengths-based approach, and with a whole lot of care and compassion, I will work with you to help you make changes that are empowering, meaningful, and lasting.

Self-discovery is a process fundamental to personal growth, and one that takes courage. My role as a therapist is to guide you in your process of developing self-awareness, which is the catalyst for change. Through self-awareness, we develop our understanding of the way we think, feel, and behave. We gain clarity on our triggers, the influence of our past, and our traumas. Ultimately, through self-awareness, we can curiously - and without judgment - determine our strengths, what we accept about ourselves, and what we desire to change.

Hi I am Ashlyn, the owner of Mindful Pleasures Therapy, a private practice that focuses on individuals and couples. After receiving my masters from the University of Toronto, I have experience working with a wide range of issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, sex, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and life-transitions. I am dedicated to helping my clients achieve their goals in a holistic way by personalizing therapy in warm, judgment-free, creative space to explore you. Together we will explore your intuition, thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations to find a path to healing, growth and fulfillment.