Asta Au
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), ExAT, RP (Q) (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Markham, ON L3R
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How often have you had to leave parts of yourself (your ethnicity, your queer identity, your mental health) at the door? Sometimes you might need to be someone else in order to feel safe. It can be hard to love and accept yourself, especially when you live in a world where you are told to keep parts of yourself hidden in order to fit in. I know and understand how racism, discrimination, colonial, structural oppression and queer identities can impact our mental health. I am here to create a safe enough space so that you can feel comfortable bringing all that you are and all that you want to be in our sessions.
I am an Expressive Arts Therapist, MA candidate at Yorkville University, using multiple approaches and in an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed frame. I work using the arts as a vehicle to find your inner voice and creativity and explore your strengths and resources. I primarily work with Asian, 2sLGBTQIA+ and Neurodiverse folks.
You are the expert on your own experiences. I am here to guide, to be with, to hold, to witness and be a companion on your journey. I am accepting new clients and am happy to provide a free 15-minute consultation so we can get to know each other. Messaging/chatting therapy is available! Visit my website to learn more about my practice!
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $130
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer
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Asta Au
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), ExAT, RP (Q)
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 17933 Asta Au
- In Practice for 5 Years
- Membership with Ontario Expressive Arts Therapy Association 207 / 2020
- Degree/Diploma from Centre of Expressive Arts Therapy Education Expressive Arts Therapy Training / 2021
- Attended The Centre for Expressive Arts Therapy Education , Expressive Arts Therapy Training Program, Graduated 2023
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Asta Au
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), ExAT, RP (Q)
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Racial Identity
- Peer Relationships
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Asexual & Aromantic &, LGBT2QIA+ Identities
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Messaging Chat Therapy Available
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
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Asta Au
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), ExAT, RP (Q)
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Cantonese
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Cantonese
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Experiential Therapy
- Expressive Arts
- Feminist
- Interpersonal
- Messaging/Chat Therapy
- Multicultural
- Music Therapy
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Asta Au
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), ExAT, RP (Q)
Location
Asta Au
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), ExAT, RP (Q)