Psychotherapy

Discrepancies between who we are, how we are viewed, or how we move through the world can cause and contribute to the stress we experience in our lives. Together, we can create a space to safely explore the difficulties in your life and build strategies and solutions that work for you. I am a trans woman providing one on one client centred, trauma informed, narrative based talk therapy to youth and adults navigating depression, anxiety, difficult relationships, bullying, transitioning, coming out, neurodivergence, disability, family violence, intimate partner violence, childhood trauma, sexual violence, racial identity, and loss.

Approach

My experiences as a queer mixed race (Chinese/Irish Canadian) trans woman inform my work which is rooted in anti-oppression, anti-racism, consent culture, and an understanding of intergenerational trauma. I work with clients to create a space that aims to bring curiosity without judgement or shame to explore what is troubling you. I draw from IFS/Parts Work and use mindfulness techniques to help clients build an understanding of themselves, how they move through the world and how the world moves around them. If you are interested in learning more about my approach or you think we might be a good fit, please contact me for a free 15 minute consultation.

Expertise

I have more than 20 years of experience supporting youth and adults with a range of concerns including:

  • Trans issues
  • Gender Based Violence
  • LGBTQ issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Neurodivergence
  • Racial Identity
  • Grief & Loss
  • Childhood Trauma/Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
  • Numbing/escaping behaviours
  • Connecting with people after traumatic incidents
  • Life transitions
  • Systems navigation

Experience

Prior to going into private practice I worked in a variety of settings. I’ve listed some below.

  • Consent Comes First, the Office of Sexual Violence Support and Education at Toronto Metropolitan University
  • The Sexual Assault Centre of Hamilton and Area
  • Families in Transition @ Central Toronto Youth Services
  • ReachOUT @ The Griffin Centre (Now Lumenus Community Services)
  • Rainbow Health Ontario
  • Egale Canada Human Rights Trust
  • Supporting Our Youth