Joyce Sijia Luo

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

3 Endorsed

Vaughan, ON L4J

(365) 654-6353

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Note for new clients: There may be a waitlist for evening/weekend appointments! I speak both English and Mandarin fluently. As a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and Psychotherapist, I have extensive experience engaging in mental health field, and have expertice working with older adolescents, post-secondary students and young adults in the Chinese, Mandarin-Speaking community with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotion Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT). It is a privilege and honor to connect with you and I look forward to supporting your mental health journey.

Therapy can be seen as a way for people to understand themselves and discover more ways to engage in fulfilling lives meaningfully. I work with individuals on academic or work related stress, regulating emotions and unhelpful thoughts, dealing with relationship issues, formulating self-identity & processing experience of discrimination or social oppression.

I value allyship in a collaborative environment as I believe the importance of meeting where people are at, so we will develop plans together and re-visiting progress as needed. I adopt a strength-based, trauma-informed approach that is culturally sensitive and attuned to the needs and intersectionality issues of different individuals.

Call or Email Joyce Sijia Luo now for a free 15 minute consultation - (365) 654-6353

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Vaughan, ON L4J

(365) 654-6353

I offer therapy session virtually via video. I am available throughout the week including weekends.

I specialize in Life Transitions, Anxiety and Racial Identity

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, families and groups

Let's Connect (365) 654-6353

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Vaughan, ON L4J

(365) 654-6353

I offer therapy session virtually via video. I am available throughout the week including weekends.

I specialize in Life Transitions, Anxiety and Racial Identity

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, families and groups

Finances

Fees

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

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Alberta Blue Cross
Beneva | SSQ
BPA
Canada Life - PSHCP
Canada Life | Great-West Life
Chambers Plan
CINUP
Coughlin
D. A. Townley
Desjardins
Equitable Life of Canada
First Canadian Health
Green Shield Canada
Johnston Group
LiUNA Local 183
LiUNA Local 506
Manulife
Maximum Benefit
People Corporation
RWAM
Simply Benefits
TELUS AdjudiCare
Union Benefits
UV Insurance

Insurance listed here is not an exhaustive list, but rather ones I may be able to use direct billing for, this saves you the time of reimbursing the payment later. Not all insurance plans are eligible for direct billing. It is strongly recommended to check with your insurer beforehand.

Joyce Sijia Luo

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 654-6353

Joyce Sijia Luo

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 654-6353

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Sijia Joyce Luo

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 3 years

Attended University of Toronto, Master of Social Work, Mental Health & Health, Graduated 2022

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Certified Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for Adolescents

Certificate from Certified Brief Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

I have over 5 years of experience in the mental health field supporting young adult and student population. I am licensed as a Registered Social Worker to provide counselling in Ontario, Canada since 2022.

Joyce Sijia Luo

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 654-6353

Joyce Sijia Luo

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 654-6353

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Life Transitions
Anxiety
Racial Identity

Expertise

ADHD
Anger Management
Behavioural Issues
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Chronic Pain
Coping Skills
Depression
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Internet Addiction
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self-Harming
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Women's Issues

I specialize in emotion regulation, school/work related stress, as well as forming self-identity and sense of belonging related to cross cultural experiences as Asian Diasporas.

Joyce Sijia Luo

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 654-6353

I specialize in emotion regulation, school/work related stress, as well as forming self-identity and sense of belonging related to cross cultural experiences as Asian Diasporas.

Joyce Sijia Luo

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 654-6353

3 Endorsements

Amanda Young

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP

Joyce is an exceptional therapist who combines compassion with profound skill and knowledge to help guide her clients towards healing and personal growth.

Saero Therapy

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Joyce is an experienced therapist, highly skilled in helping youth and young adults. Joyce is adept in ACT, DBT, and a trauma-informed approach to help address a range of difficulties including academic stress, emotional regulation, and discrimination.

Yellow Leaf Therapy

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Joyce is a caring, skilled, and compassionate therapist. Having had the pleasure of working with her for several years, I have seen time and time again how she holds space for people to cope with life's difficulties and to gain insight about who they are.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

Communities

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Asian ,

Black

I also speak

Mandarin

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

Communities

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Asian ,

Black

I also speak

Mandarin

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Emotionally Focused
Multicultural
Person-Centered
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

I often use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Emotion Focused Individual Therapy and Narrative Therapy in my practice. We will work together to develop a session plan and personalize the most suitable treatment types for you.

Joyce Sijia Luo

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 654-6353

Joyce Sijia Luo

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 654-6353

Location

Primary Location

Vaughan, ON L4J

(365) 654-6353

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I offer therapy session virtually via video. I am available throughout the week including weekends.

Joyce Sijia Luo

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Call for a free consultation now - (365) 654-6353

I offer therapy session virtually via video. I am available throughout the week including weekends.

Joyce Sijia Luo

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Call for a free consultation now - (365) 654-6353