Linda (Sze Yan) Lau

Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BA

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Linda (Sze Yan) Lau

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

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Toronto, ON M5C

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You might be someone who thinks a lot about the future, questions yourself often, or feels like you’re doing your best but still falling short. On the outside, you may seem like you’re managing, but inside, things can feel heavy or hard to explain. I work with young adults and students navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, self-criticism, and a sense of not fully belonging, often shaped by cultural transitions, academic pressure, and life changes. I offer a gentle, reflective, and culturally sensitive space where we can slow things down and begin to understand what you’ve been holding.

I am a Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist in Ontario. My work is grounded in care, ethics, and ongoing reflection, with a strong commitment to offering thoughtful, responsive support that honors each client’s pace, needs, and lived experience.

Therapy, to me, is not about erasing pain — it is about listening to what has longed to be heard. As a fellow traveler, I walk alongside you with steadiness and care, creating space for your inner voice to emerge in its own time, while gently tending to what has been carried alone.

Call or Email Linda (Sze Yan) Lau now for a free 15 minute consultation - (437) 476-3241

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Toronto, ON M5C

(437) 476-3241

Toronto, ON M2N

My website

You are not alone in taking this first step. I offer a gentle space where you can be heard, understood, and supported at your own pace.

I specialize in Life Transitions, Stress and Relationship Issues

$140 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

A warm, culturally sensitive therapy space for East Asian international students navigating stress, identity, and life transitions.

Let's Connect (437) 476-3241

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Toronto, ON M5C

(437) 476-3241

Toronto, ON M2N

My website

You are not alone in taking this first step. I offer a gentle space where you can be heard, understood, and supported at your own pace.

I specialize in Life Transitions, Stress and Relationship Issues

$140 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

A warm, culturally sensitive therapy space for East Asian international students navigating stress, identity, and life transitions.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $140
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

e-Transfer, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

Blue Cross
Canada Life | Great-West Life
Desjardins
Green Shield Canada
Guardian
Health Net
Manulife
Medavie Blue Cross
Medicare
Pacific Blue Cross
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Sentara Health Plans
SunLife
TELUS Health
UHC UnitedHealthcare UBH United Behavioral Health

Please check with your insurance provider for coverage for Registered Social Worker services. An invoice/receipt will be provided after every session for you to submit to the insurance provider for a claim.

Linda (Sze Yan) Lau

Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 476-3241

Linda (Sze Yan) Lau

Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 476-3241

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Sze Yan Yan Lau

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 4 years

Attended University of Toronto, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2024

Additional Credentials

Degree/Diploma from Toronto Metropolitan University Bachelor of Arts / 2022

I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in Ontario, providing psychotherapy under clinical supervision. With over four years of experience in the mental health field, I support young adults, students, and immigrants through anxiety, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, and cross-cultural adjustment.

Linda (Sze Yan) Lau

Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 476-3241

Linda (Sze Yan) Lau

Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 476-3241

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Life Transitions
Stress
Relationship Issues

Expertise

Academic Stress / Time Management
ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
Body Image
Coping Skills
Cultural Shock / Cultural Identity / Immigration
Depression
Education and Learning Disabilities
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Peer Relationships
Polyamory & ENM
Racial Identity
School Issues
Self Esteem
Sleep or Insomnia
Testing and Evaluation
Trauma and PTSD

I work especially well with young adults and students navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, self-criticism, and life transitions. As someone with lived experience of cross-cultural transition, I am also deeply attuned to the complexities of belonging, identity, and adjustment for immigrants and culturally diverse clients.

Linda (Sze Yan) Lau

Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 476-3241

Linda (Sze Yan) Lau

Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 476-3241

3 Endorsements

Amy Bi

Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd, MA

Linda has a remarkable ability to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel truly seen and understood. Her attunement, calm presence, and dedication to helping clients heal and connect make her an exceptional therapist and a valued colleague.

Yolanda Yan

Registered Social Worker, RSW

Linda creates a safe and welcoming space with deep emotional attunement and cultural sensitivity. Her steady, reflective presence brings care and clarity to her work, and she is someone I hold in high regard.

RUIQI HU

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Linda is a thoughtful and compassionate therapist who supports young adults and international students navigating anxiety, ADHD, and life transitions. She creates a calm, culturally sensitive space where clients feel understood and supported.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Cantonese ,

Mandarin

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Cantonese ,

Mandarin

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused
Experiential Therapy
Expressive Arts
Humanistic
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Multicultural
Narrative
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Somatic
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

To me, therapy is a relationship between fellow travelers. You bring your lived experience, and I bring clinical insight, compassion, and steady presence. My work is informed by Emotion-Focused Individual Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and person-centered practice, creating space to explore emotions, make sense of your story, and reconnect with what matters most to you.

Linda (Sze Yan) Lau

Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BA