Cantonese Therapists in North York, ON

陳觀慈女士(Grace Chan) 生於香港，持有美國美國威斯康辛州立大學麥迪遜校區心理學學士學位及澳洲南澳大學心理輔導碩士學位，為安省註冊心理治療師及安省註冊社工，是一名資深的心理／精神健康從業人員。她擁有加拿大多倫多大學認知行為心理治療高級証書，亦是加拿大認知行為治療協會會員；擅長情緒輔導，對於採用認知行為治療法及靜觀心理療法處理因焦慮和憂鬱所引致的心理和情緒困擾等問題之心理治療尤有心得。

You deserve an opportunity to heal and grow! Up and downs are normal in your life. You will experience a relational setting in which you will be in a safe and secure environment where you will be accepted and listened to with compassion and respect. You will be invited to explore and face the current challenges in your life. You will be encouraged to become more aware of the circumstances that have shaped your present life situation. You will find support to learn coping strategies to deal with and resolve the difficult issues you are facing.

In my clinical work, I conduct focused, short-term psychotherapy that are customized for each individual client's needs. Client-therapist collaboration is emphasized and a supportive therapeutic environment is provided. I favour the use of approaches which help clients to understand, control and integrate their own thoughts, feelings and behaviours. In my forensic work, I adopt a combined approach in which both clinical and actuarial methods are used for achieving accurate and thorough evaluation. Every attempt is made to integrate scientific findings with professional judgement in addressing psycho-legal issues.

Every person’s journey is unique and change is not easy but is a process that requires building up and establishing compassion, patience, courage and safety. I am passionate about sensitively journeying alongside people in the process of change, growth and healing. My vision and desire is to see each person experience a sense of being empowered, encouraged, and valued by means of exploring "the matter of one's heart and the heart of the matter" including but not limited to such matters as anxiety, depression, grief/loss, life transitions, relational issues, abuse, and trauma.

Relationships are important and complex. Unfortunately, many people find themselves in repeated escalated conflict and are at their wits end. I am here to help. I am passionate about helping people function better in their most important relationships. I am committed to journeying with clients, helping them sort through the complexities that they face, and bring clarity to their situations. I provide guidance, tools and challenge clients when needed. Whether my clients are coming in as an individual, couple or a family, I am ready to help people improve communication, emotional intimacy and conflict management.

We are committed to helping individuals overcome the numerous struggles which are personal injury such as car accident or work injury, chronic pain, depression and anxiety, the overwhelming effects of grief and loss, separation and divorce and the many other crisis of life. Our goal is to empower our clients to realize the potential they have been given for success, happiness, and build healthy coping skills. During times like this, we provide psychological assessment and intervention to use of a digital platform that provides secure, encrypted, audio-video conferencing to communicate with a client.

It seems frustration and anger is pulling you from all sides, and your depression and anxiety is draining your life away. It’s not you. It is because every issue has a story that needs to be told and understood. Change is always hard. It takes willingness for change to happen. Whether something or someone in your life needs change, or you decide that you can no longer live life being consumed by it, my interpersonal counselling can help. We can walk this path together and grow strong together.

Shahrzad Hazrati Registered psychotherapist and Registered Social worker (MA, MSW, RSW, RP). Shahrzad is member of the Canadian Association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CACBT) with years of experience of providing counselling to individuals, couples and families deal with problems such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parental issues.

Do you feel overwhelmed when trying to find a healthy balance between your work life and your personal life? Do you find that your relationships have been affected as a result of your stress or anxiety? We tend to feel hopeless, exhausted, and defeated when we feel like we are battling our difficulties alone. My goal is to work with you to help you overcome your struggles, as well as to guide you towards making the changes in your life that you have envisioned.

Even though it's so intangible, your mental health is crucial in many aspects of your life. It takes courage to put your foot forward and place yourself as a priority, setting healthy boundaries and self-understanding. We're in a society where we are told to put ourselves last and we forget that, our "self" is the foundation of progress and growth. When you experience a safe haven that you couldn't find anywhere else, you create something so unique for yourself. Step into my sessions, share what you're looking for in therapy and I'll be your passenger who navigates along side with you on your journey.

My ideal client is willing to engage in self-reflection, explore the deeper existential issues related to his/her predicament, and discover the pathways of actualizing his/her potential and dream. Such a client can be a new college graduate struggling for a better understanding of her self-identity or a senior questioning his life's meaning. The issues I am best suited to addressing are both the dark sides of the human condition-such as depression, anxiety, anger, loss, suffering, and death-and the bright sides of personal growth and flourishing.

Are you feeling alone, struggling with your thoughts, fears, and unhappiness? Trying to ignore your emotional pain, feeling little control over your life, relationships, or career? I am a Canadian-trained, qualified, culturally- sensitive Psychologist with many years of experience helping people overcome similar difficulties. Every challenging situation also presents possibilities for taking better charge of your circumstances and feeling better about yourself. I rely on scientifically valid approaches and recognized assessment tools and can help you to develop a personal, practical and effective plan to address your unique situation and needs.

Stress, anxiety and depression can be overwhelming, let me walk with you. Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, OCD, loss and grief, trauma, boundaries, life transition and relationships issues, let's learn how to handle these. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate and supportive environment where you can have the opportunity to learn coping strategies, explore different perspectives and be able to build on your strength. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (RMFT) and a Certified Couple and Family Therapist (CCFT). I am a Approved Supervisor with CRPO, AAMFT, OAMFT and CAMFT.

Have you ever felt anxious or depressed because things just weren't working out the way that you want it to? Have you felt helpless or lonely because you needed someone to listen and no one was there? Seeking help when you are in these types of situations is tough, but I strongly believe that with the right skill set, growth, healing, and change can be possible. As a Registered Psychotherapist, I specialize in working with those that have experienced trauma, intimate partner violence, bereavement, as well as working with those who are struggling with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and low self- esteem.

I believe that as humans we are wired for connection and emotional safety. I take pride in helping working professionals who feel stuck in the same emotional patterns to live a more fulfilled life, and develop meaningful relationships. I am also passionate about helping couples navigate big life changes to deepen their emotional connection and intimacy. I am committed to creating a safe and empathic environment; my style is warm, curious, and collaborative. What we discuss and explore in therapy depend on your needs and goals. Together we will determine the best plan to help you reach your goals.

Accepting New Clients - "Therapy really works!” This is my experience with therapy as well as many other people’s therapy experience with me. I believe that you can have a similar experience - an experience that you will feel understood and empowered. Part of the reasons that makes therapy work is because as a therapist, I am non-judgmental, emphatic, compassionate, and genuine. I am also trained in many different psychotherapy modalities that I will tailor our therapy sessions to your unique needs. I can use practical approaches as well as insight oriented approaches.

Are you struggling with managing life challenges and in need of a space to voice? Maybe your mind feels boggled tangled up, unsure of what to do next? Through therapy, I can help you explore, unpack, and process those challenges. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I have experience working with the following: Disability, Sleep, Anger, Relationship Issues, Self-esteem, Anxiety and Depression.

Are you someone who has invested heavily into the lives of others, and now is the time for you to re-group? Come join me on a journey of exploration. Together we can identify dysfunctional patterns and create a system of change to increase your day to day well being, resilience, and enjoyment of life.

Have you ever experienced periods in your life where you are so troubled by stress, anxiety relationship difficulties, and/or depressed mood but is uncertain who to turn to talk about the issues in fear that you'll be misunderstood or that others simply just won't get what you're going through? If so, I would be happy to work with you to explore the issues troubling you. As a BIPOC Psychotherapist, I have worked with a number of individuals ranging from ages 7 - 65+ from various ethnic backgrounds to help them work through a variety of issues. I have experience working with those in the LGBTQ community and marginalized groups.