Viveka Ichikawa
Registered Social Worker, PhD (C), MSW, RSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Let's Connect (647) 250-9877
Available both in-person and online
102 Harbord Street Second Floor Toronto, ON M5S
Why therapy? Because I believe that true happiness comes not just from strategies and solving problems, but from the way we live and the state of mind we nurture. Today, more than ever, we are living with division, worry, and stress—about our personal lives as well as the direction of the world. In times of uncertainty, seeking a space to explore your inner world, reconnect with your roots, and find meaning in connection with others is not merely self-care—it is an act of resistance and liberation.
Challenges we face in our lives are deeply connected to larger systemic and societal factors. In our work together, we will explore how these forces may be impacting your life: sense of self, relationships, and well-being. I bring extensive experience in clinical narrative therapy, trauma work, and intergenerational healing.
Alongside this, my academic and research background allows me to approach individual and couple therapy with a systemic lens—helping us understand not only personal challenges but also the larger contexts in which they arise.
If you feel we might be a good fit, reach out for a free 15-minute consultation to connect and explore how we might work together.
Call or Email Viveka Ichikawa now for a free 15 minute consultation - (647) 250-9877
Let's Connect (647) 250-9877
Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Cheque, WireInsurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Desjardins
- First Canadian Health
- Green Shield Canada
- Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
- Johnson
- Manulife
- Medavie Blue Cross
- SunLife
- TELUS Health
- The Co-operators
Viveka Ichikawa
Registered Social Worker, PhD (C), MSW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 250-9877
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Viveka Ichikawa
- In Practice for 12 years
- Attended University of Toronto, Social Work, Graduated 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Viveka Ichikawa
Registered Social Worker, PhD (C), MSW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 250-9877
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Racial Identity
- Family Conflict
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Testing and Evaluation
- Women's Issues
Viveka Ichikawa
Registered Social Worker, PhD (C), MSW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 250-9877
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Japanese
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Japanese
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Viveka Ichikawa
Registered Social Worker, PhD (C), MSW, RSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (647) 250-9877
Location
Additional Location
Vancouver
Vancouver, BC V6B
(647) 250-9877 Viveka Ichikawa
Registered Social Worker, PhD (C), MSW, RSW
Call for a free consultation now - (647) 250-9877