Laura Yu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd, RP (Q) (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Let's Connect (365) 544-3437
I believe that strength and potential exist within each person, even when life’s challenges make that hard to see. Every journey is unique, and I approach therapy with respect for your particular story and experiences. Whether you're facing burnout or past trauma, searching for meaning, or navigating transitions, I believe you have the resilience to not only overcome, but thrive. Struggles aren't signs of brokenness, but opportunities for growth, healing, and transformation—even in tough times, there's always hope and a path forward. Together, we can uncover your inner power to help you face difficulties with clarity and confidence.
I believe each person has the power to create change; sometimes all it takes is acquiring the right tools to move forward. Working together within a safe, non-judgmental space, we will design a plan tailored to your journey, drawing from various therapeutic approaches. As we discover what works best for you, you will build skills to cope, as well as thrive.
Taking the first step can feel daunting, but you don't need to navigate this journey alone—I am here to support you with a compassionate, collaborative approach. I invite you to reach out and book a session or free consultation with me, and together we can start to explore your challenges and work toward meaningful progress in a way that feels right for you.
Call or Email Laura Yu now for a free 15 minute consultation - (365) 544-3437
Let's Connect (365) 544-3437
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $190
- Couple Sessions $190
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, e-Transfer, Mastercard, Visa, WireInsurance
- Alberta Blue Cross
- Alliance
- Any/Out-of-network Insurance
- Arcora
- Beneva | SSQ
- Blue Cross
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Chambers Plan
- CINUP
- Desjardins
- Equitable Life of Canada
- First Canadian Health
- Great-West Life
- Green Shield Canada
- iA Financial Group
- IFHP
- Johnson
- Johnston Group
- Manulife
- Maximum Benefit
- Medavie Blue Cross
- Meridian
- Pacific Blue Cross
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- SunLife
- TELUS Health
- The Co-operators
Laura Yu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd, RP (Q)
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 544-3437
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 17770 Laura Yu
- In Practice for 5 years
- Attended University of Toronto, Master of Education in Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology
- Membership with Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association Member
- Degree/Diploma from University of Alberta Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Laura Yu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd, RP (Q)
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (365) 544-3437
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Autism
- Behavioural Issues
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Burnout
- Cancer
- Career Guidance
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Emotional Regulation
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Gay
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Neurodivergence
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Video Game Addiction
- View my website for the full list!
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Laura Yu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd, RP (Q)
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 544-3437
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Cantonese ,
French ,
Japanese ,
Korean ,
Mandarin
Religion
Buddhist
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Cantonese ,
French ,
Japanese ,
Korean ,
Mandarin
Religion
Buddhist
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA)
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
- View my website for the full list!
Laura Yu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd, RP (Q)
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 544-3437
Location
Primary Location
Building Bridges Psychotherapy
1200 Bay Street
Suite 1201
Toronto, ON M5H
(365) 544-3437Email Me
Additional Location
Building Bridges Psychotherapy
115 Apple Creek Boulevard
Unit 206
Markham, ON L3R
(365) 544-3437Nearby Areas
Towns/Cities
Neighborhoods
Laura Yu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd, RP (Q)
Call for a free consultation now - (365) 544-3437