Meet Your Therapist | 中文咨询师
Hello, my name is Carmen. I'm a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
I am a POC therapist who work from a culturally sensitive and 2SLGBTQI+ affirming perspective.
As a first-generation immigrant, my background includes working with organizations supporting Asian immigrants and international students. My experience allows me to understand various ways to address each client’s needs in an effective manner and has heightened my awareness of cultural differences and cultural sensitivity.
There are many reasons why people seek therapy, including chaotic minds, a sense of emptiness, anxiety, relationship problems, and a lack of self-worth. Whatever the reason, I hope to create a warm and safe space with you collaboratively, where we can together be aware of and differentiate various emotions, untangle the complexities in your thoughts, and ultimately fulfill genuine needs.
My Practice
My practice embraces an eclectic lens, drawing from various therapeutic approaches to best meet the diverse needs and goals of my clients. My primary therapeutic style is rooted in Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), which emphasizes enhancing emotional bonding and fostering secure, resilient relationships and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing negative or irrational thoughts and behaviors to improve emotional well-being and mental health. Additionally, I incorporate techniques from the following modalities to enrich my practice: ACT, Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-based approaches, DBT, Hypnosis, and SFBT.
My Specialties (But Not Limited To)
Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Life Transitions, Addiction, Anger Management, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality (BPD), Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Hoarding, Marital and Premarital, Peer Relationships, Self Esteem, Sleep or Insomnia, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues
Book a Consultation
If you'd like to discuss whether we might be a good fit or if you have any questions, please contact us to schedule a free 20 minute consultation.
