Asian Therapists in M4C

You’re a giver, and you put in 1000% to care for everyone around you. On the surface, everyone seems to love you, and you seem to have it all. But underneath all that, you feel a sense of loneliness. If only they knew...after another day of work, feeling exhausted, with still another 20 items on your to-do list. Weekends, running errands for your parents, supporting your partner, your friends, volunteering for your community...tasks and responsibilities upon tasks and responsibilities. And you wonder to yourself, is this the rest of your life? Among a sea of friends, family, and acquaintances, why do you feel so alone?

I identify as a cis-gender, racialized Asian woman whose approach embraces a wholistic, reflective, equity-seeking, anti-oppressive/anti-racist decolonized lens. It's been an honour to be welcomed into many diverse communities through 20+ years in education, support and case management with racialized communities, gender diverse individuals, Indigenous peoples, people living with HIV/AIDS, newcomer populations, people who use substances, as well as sexual trauma survivors. The evolution of my practice includes a metaphysical component that acknowledges the interplay of mind/body/spirit

Hot take: Everyone can benefit from therapy. I spent years of my life wanting to hide my feelings from the people around me because of the stigma surrounding mental health—particularly as a second-generation Chinese Canadian woman. Once I began to accept these feelings and embrace them as part of the human experience, I was able to embark on a (life-long) journey of healing. When I discovered firsthand how transformative therapy can be, I realized I wanted to work with other individuals in assisting them with their journeys.

You feel life is hard and you are a bit stuck. You feel overwhelmed by current challenges, perhaps exhausted from past trauma, and being anxious about the future. You are looking for some clarity and tools to feel less stressed. If this is the time that you are looking for growth and mental health wellbeing, I am here for you, offering sessions tailored towards your unique needs. Over 17 years, I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds, and assisted many of them in tough situations, including trauma in different life stages. I provide individual, couple, and family sessions to support you through challenging times.

Hi there. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Maybe feeling stuck or that your thoughts are all tangled up? Do you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Like you're not doing enough? It's okay, I have been in your shoes, too. As a first generation Chinese Canadian, I understand that sometimes things feel like they are out of control and the need to make sure everyone else is taken care of is a higher priority than ourselves. With your trust, let's work together to set healthy boundaries, untangle those thoughts, and taking care of yourself without feelings of guilt.

Thank you for your interest! I am glad that you are here contemplating these courageous next steps to find the support that you need. I am here to help. Growing up in Canada and South Korea, I have a deep understanding of cross-cultural issues and living as part of immigrant families. I believe that therapy can be an incredible support to encounter life’s challenges, explore our being, and to heal.

I am a Clinical Psychologist providing research-supported treatment for anxiety, low mood, grief, childhood trauma, and relationship difficulties. I also work with clients to reduce feelings of shame, self-criticism, and low self-worth. I hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology, and have advanced training in Emotion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, attachment- and mindfulness-informed approaches. My goal is to offer a safe and respectful space where we collaborate to address the challenges you are facing.

Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, frustrating and time-consuming. If you’re tired of browsing countless profiles and being added to yet another waitlist, let us help you find the right counsellor. We are Phare. Our mission is to provide accessible counselling without the high costs, long waitlists or confusing processes. We have 25+ therapists who help a wide variety of clients on issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues and trauma. We offer need-based sliding scale rates ($80-$170) so you can access quality counselling when you need it and help others do the same.

You’ve come looking for a therapist. Someone who helps you feel safe, seen and validated. Someone who sits with you when you feel down, self-critical, vulnerable and all jittery inside. Someone who doesn’t try to “fix” you but helps you know yourself and heal yourself. There are several ways therapy can help, but what makes therapy so unique is that you can be authentic, not judged, and your story can be safely shared with another. I am here to hear your story, to help you understand your suffering, and to give you tools and ways to understand your problem better. I am here to be a witness and hold space for your jittery feelings.

Growing up in Canada as the daughter of first generation immigrants has taught me the importance of cultivating a self-narrative that is both compassionate and curious; a part of myself that I can call on during times of uncertainty, pain, and turbulence to help me repair and reconnect. How we view ourselves is related to how we feel inside, and the kind of relationship we build with those feelings is important. When we are disconnected from our feelings, we often experience being stuck. I wish to work together with you on this journey to become unstuck – to provide support, honesty, and take witness in your transformation.

Our emotions and thoughts can have a significant impact on our ability to feel connected to others, achieve our goals and engage in the parts of life we find meaningful. These changes in ourselves can often be explained by challenging experiences or turbulent relationships, which leave us feeling depressed, on edge, or overwhelmed. Together, we will work to create a safe environment where you feel empowered to discuss, process, and problem solve concerns surrounding relationships, self-esteem, trauma, identity, and other topics.

When getting out of bed in the morning feels challenging, I aim to hear your story and understand the root source of your shadows. I will be here to provide guidance and clarity, for you to pursue this journey with yourself safely.

Welcome! As your therapist, I am committed to supporting you in understanding your needs to make positive changes in your life through identifying space for growth and healing, insight, practical tools and empowering you to reconnect with your strengths. Together, we will achieve this by creating a path aligned with your values and principles. I am a trauma-informed practitioner and therefore resonate with modalities crucial for processing, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Internal Family systems, & Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (incorporating polyvagal theory & mindfulness).

She has a warm, caring and collaborative approach in her work. She is very skilled at maintaining safety and connection in her integrative approach, creating a clear plan for healing and strengthening your relationships, as she works to empower each of you to understand yourself and each other.

Whether you are a busy working professional, a single parent, or an individual with health or mobility limitations, making time to access mental health services can be challenging. By offering assessments and therapy directly in your home, Guide Mental Health aims to reduce some of the barriers to receiving the help you need. Our goal is to be able to join you in your environment and stand side by side with you as you navigate the challenges of your daily life. Through direct first hand observation, our therapists are able to provide in-the-moment coaching, and more targeted interventions for you and your family.

I believe that we all have an inner knowing about who we are, what we need, how it is that we feel whole. It can be challenging sometimes to find our inner beacon to define where we want to go or determine the steps to getting there. I will work with you as a partner, a team player, to come to your truth and carve out the path that you want to take, so that life becomes a little more manageable or fulfilling.

I believe that all of us carry inner wisdom, which holds the answers we seek. Our bodies carry our stories and our pain for us. Somewhere along the way, we stop listening to the messages sent by our bodies. The space between ‘no longer’ and ‘not yet’ can be thought of as a liminal, ‘in-between’ space. We enter liminal spaces when experiencing loss, life transitions, illness, conflict, and burnout. Liminal spaces do not guarantee control or certainty and can often feel uncomfortable. Yet, these spaces can also feel vulnerable and allow us to discover new ways of relating to ourselves and those around us.

We are a group of diversely trained health professionals working with children, youth, and families. We have a location in the East End of Toronto.

Currently accepting new clients, I am skilled in various counselling modalities. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults to support them with concerns related to anxiety, depression, relationships, boundaries, self-esteem, self-harm, suicidal ideation and trauma. I am trained in Solution-focused Therapy, Trauma-Informed, Feminist, and Anti-Racist Anti-Oppressive Approaches, Cognitive and Dialectical Behaviour Therapies (CBT/DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness practice.