Toronto
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Janice Yu
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
Photo of Janice Yu, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP

Janice Yu

Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP (she, her)

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Toronto, ON M5V
(365) 300-5706
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You may look like you have it all together, but inside you carry wounds from a childhood where love felt conditional, emotions were dismissed, and needs went unmet. You struggle to prioritize yourself without guilt or anxiety. Maybe you survived by pleasing others or chasing perfection, yet still feel stuck in doubt, criticism, never enough. If you’re a person of color, immigrant, or facing major life transitions, the weight feels heavier — forging your path while feeling out of place. You’re not broken, and you don’t have to do it alone. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Registered Psychotherapist, and Asian immigrant,
I support adults with childhood trauma, complex PTSD, self-worth, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, life transitions, and identity struggles—especially students, BIPOC and immigrants. My approach is warm and emotionally attuned, using EFT, IFS, DBT, mindfulness, and narrative work, integrating spirituality or Reiki if it resonates, to help you:
regulate emotions, shift old patterns, heal core wounds, nurture inner child, set boundaries, and soften the inner critic. This work isn’t just about coping — it’s about coming home to yourself. All parts of you are welcome here. Sessions in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. If you are ready to break free from old patterns, let’s connect for a free consult.
Call or Janice Yu now for a free 15 minute consultation - (365) 300-5706

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Toronto, ON M5V

(365) 300-5706

Hamilton, ON L8M

As an Asian woman and first-generation immigrant, my lived experiences shape how I show up in therapy, with a deep respect for your story.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Self Esteem and Racial Identity 
$150 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
You don't have to carry it all alone. Let's walk this healing journey together.
Janice Yu
Let's Connect (365) 300-5706
Photo of Janice Yu, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Toronto, ON M5V

(365) 300-5706

Hamilton, ON L8M

As an Asian woman and first-generation immigrant, my lived experiences shape how I show up in therapy, with a deep respect for your story.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Self Esteem and Racial Identity 
$150 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
You don't have to carry it all alone. Let's walk this healing journey together.
Janice Yu

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

e-Transfer
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Registered Psychotherapy services are covered by many health insurance plans. I provide a receipt after each session that can be submitted to your insurance provider for reimbursement. If cost is a concern, I offer a limited number of sliding scale spots. Please reach out to inquire.
Photo of Janice Yu, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
Janice Yu
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 300-5706
"
Registered Psychotherapy services are covered by many health insurance plans. I provide a receipt after each session that can be submitted to your insurance provider for reimbursement. If cost is a concern, I offer a limited number of sliding scale spots. Please reach out to inquire.
Photo of Janice Yu, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
Janice Yu
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 300-5706

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / CRPO 009511 Janice Yu

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 5 years
  • Attended McGill University, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2020

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) 550575 / 2025
  • Degree/Diploma from University of Bristol Master of Education (Psychology) / 2013
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Life transitions like graduating, switching careers, relocating, or stepping away from family or societal expectations often stir up deep questions around identity, direction, worth and meaning. It's common to feel lost, unsure who you are, or where you fit. I get you and I am here to walk with you.
Photo of Janice Yu, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
Janice Yu
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 300-5706
"
Life transitions like graduating, switching careers, relocating, or stepping away from family or societal expectations often stir up deep questions around identity, direction, worth and meaning. It's common to feel lost, unsure who you are, or where you fit. I get you and I am here to walk with you.
Photo of Janice Yu, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
Janice Yu
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 300-5706

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Self Esteem
  • Racial Identity

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Career Guidance
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
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I'm gentle but honest. I'll validate your feelings and experiences with compassion, while also gently challenge you to grow. I can help you make sense of what feels tangled and reflect back the threads of your story in a way that "clicks". Whether it's through words or a drawing, together, we can bring clarity to the cycles you've been stuck in and how you can break free from them.
Photo of Janice Yu, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
Janice Yu
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 300-5706
"
I'm gentle but honest. I'll validate your feelings and experiences with compassion, while also gently challenge you to grow. I can help you make sense of what feels tangled and reflect back the threads of your story in a way that "clicks". Whether it's through words or a drawing, together, we can bring clarity to the cycles you've been stuck in and how you can break free from them.
Photo of Janice Yu, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
Janice Yu
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 300-5706

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian , 
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Cantonese , 
Mandarin

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian , 
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Cantonese , 
Mandarin

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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My approach is warm and attuned, meeting you where you are: sometimes offering more structure and direction, other times stepping back to let your process lead. Our sessions are experiential and grounded, so you leave with insight, empowerment, and tangible tools to shift unhelpful patterns and live fully. I offer presence, safety, and connection to help you feel deeply held even through a screen.
Photo of Janice Yu, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
Janice Yu
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 300-5706
"
My approach is warm and attuned, meeting you where you are: sometimes offering more structure and direction, other times stepping back to let your process lead. Our sessions are experiential and grounded, so you leave with insight, empowerment, and tangible tools to shift unhelpful patterns and live fully. I offer presence, safety, and connection to help you feel deeply held even through a screen.
Photo of Janice Yu, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
Janice Yu
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 300-5706

Location

Primary Location

Toronto, ON M5V

(365) 300-5706

Email me

Additional Location

Hamilton, ON L8M

(365) 300-5706

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

Neighborhoods

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As an Asian woman and first-generation immigrant, my lived experiences shape how I show up in therapy, with a deep respect for your story.
Photo of Janice Yu, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
Janice Yu
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
Call for a free consultation now - (365) 300-5706
"
As an Asian woman and first-generation immigrant, my lived experiences shape how I show up in therapy, with a deep respect for your story.
Photo of Janice Yu, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
Janice Yu
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
Call for a free consultation now - (365) 300-5706