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Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, English

Professional Titles and Memberships:

• Registered Social Worker, Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Profile Summary:

Jasmine Chan is a registered social worker with extensive experience, specializing in areas such as depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, parent-child, and couple relationships. Currently serving as a counselor at Community Family Services of Ontario, Jasmine brings 24 years of experience in social work, having assisted thousands of clients through counseling. This includes 18 years at a family service center in Hong Kong, where she spent 3 years in the role of assistant director of the program. During this time, she not only offered counseling services for children, youth, and families but also provided supervision for social workers. Jasmine brings a calm and caring presence, utilizing mindfulness to support well-being. Her journey involves continuous personal and professional growth, including training from the Oxford Mindfulness Center. Recognizing the significance of family, Jasmine has pursued training in family therapy. She is a current professional member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, actively working towards achieving higher credentialed levels within the association. Jasmine is committed to empowering individuals through her genuine passion for human connection. She believes in facing challenges together rather than alone, holding the belief that positive change is possible. She guides her clients on a journey to alleviate suffering, discover strength, insight, and hope, fostering personal growth along the way. Infusing her work with a youthful perspective, she brings a dynamic quality to her approach.

Approach to Therapy

Jasmine’s therapeutic approach integrates various modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Trauma-informed, and Family Systems Approach. She tailors interventions to individuals’ unique needs, recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all solution and taking into account the person within their specific situation. Her emphasis on considering both the context and the person in their situation, along with an open-minded approach to incorporating faith and spirituality as desired, allows Jasmine to create a humble and holistic therapeutic experience.

Education and Credentials:

• Bachelor of Social Work, University of Hong Kong (1999)
• Master of Social Science in Family Social Work, University of Hong Kong (2004)
• Master of Marriage and Family Therapy, Alliance Bible Seminary (2012)
• Registered Social Worker (OCSWSSW# 840416)
• American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy – Professional Member ID 142448

Relevant Trainings

• Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship and Core skills 1-4 (ICEEFT)
• Advanced Master Program on the Treatment of Trauma (NICABM)
• Integrate CBT and Exposure & Response Prevention for Treatment of GAD, Panic - Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, & Phobias (PESI)
• Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 & 2 CCTP/CCTP-II (PESI)
• Foundation Course for teaching MBCT (The Oxford Mindfulness Centre and the Hong Kong Center for Mindfulness)
• MyMind Advanced Teacher Training (For kids with ADHD/Autism and their parents) (The University of Amsterdam and the Chinese University of Hong Kong)
• Advanced Teacher Training in Mindful Parenting (Prof. Susan Bogels - the University of Amsterdam)
• Cognitive Therapy Training on “Combating depression” Training professionals to run cognitive behavioral therapy workshops for people suffering from mild to moderate depression (University of Hong Kong)
• Child-Centered Play Therapy (Chinese University of Hong Kong)
• Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis® (T-JTA®) (Christian Communication Ltd)

Top Specialities:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Parent-child relationship
• Parenting
• Caregiver stress
• Couple relationship
• Trauma
• Abuse
• Premarital counseling
• Affairs Recovery
• Family of Origin
• Spirituality
• Life transition
• Grief
• Emotional management
• Burnout
• Perfectionism

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Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, English

Professional Titles and Memberships:

• College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) Registered Psychotherapist
• American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor

Profile Summary:

Agatha is a devoted therapist and clinical supervisor with over 10 years of experience in the field, her specialities includes trauma, depression, anxiety, and couple and family therapy. Agatha believes that the courage it takes for a client to seek therapy is a profound strength, and she is honoured to journey with those who have faced different forms of loss, unforeseen changes, or overwhelming stress that no longer feels manageable. She is committed to supporting individuals and families on their unique journeys towards growth, emotional wellness, and restoration of meaningful connections. Agatha Fung’s vocation as a therapist is deeply rooted in the belief that change and healing are attainable, “Nothing can dim the light which shines from within (Maya Angelou).”

Agatha is currently the Clinical Service Manager and Supervisor of Community Family Services of Ontario, she provides clinical supervision to registered social workers, registered psychotherapists, as well as practicum students. She is passionate about mentoring the new generation of therapists, and supporting them in their growth as competent professionals. She is the wife of a pastor with two children and enjoys jogging, as well as spending time with family and friends in her free time.

Approach to Therapy:

Agatha offers a safe environment where clients can explore their experiences with compassion and radical acceptance. Agatha approaches therapy from the trauma informed and attachment lens, and a holistic perspective that takes into account the systemic, cognitive, physiological, emotional and spiritual dimensions of one’s life. Her clinical approaches include Family Systems approaches, Emotionally Focused Therapy for individual, couple, and family, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Ego State Therapy, as well as Cognitive-Behavioral and Solution-Focused Therapy. Spirituality has also been an important part of Agatha’s life and work, she is happy to integrate spirituality into one’s healing journey, if so desired.

Education and Credentials:

• Master of Divinity in Counselling, Tyndale Seminary (2014)
• Registered Psychotherapist ( CRPO# 003894)
• Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT# 130411)

Relevant Trainings:

• AAMFT Approved Supervision Fundamental Course (AAMFT)
• EMDRIA Approved Canadian Basic EMDR Training (Niagara Stress & Trauma Clinic)
• Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship and Core skills 1-4 (ICEEFT)
• Advanced Master Program on the Treatment of Trauma (NICABM)
• Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 & 2 CCTP/CCTP-II (PESI)
• EMDR and Easy Ego States Interventions (EMDR Solutions)
• Integrate CBT and Exposure & Response Prevention for Treatment of GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, & Phobias (PESI)
• Prepare/Enrich Training (Enrich Canada)

Top Specialities:

• Trauma
• Abuse
• Couple relationship
• Affairs Recovery
• Premarital Counselling
• Family of Origin
• Spirituality
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Caregiver stress
• Burnout
• Life transition
• Grief

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Languages: English, Mandarin, Vietnamese

Professional Titles and Memberships:

Registered Psychotherapist, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

Profile Summary:

Linh is a Registered Psychotherapist with the CRPO. Linh has the honour to serve and support linguistically and culturally diverse through her work at Community Family Services of Ontario (CFSO). She firmly advocates for integrating culture into her work as she is aware of how culture can influence people’s perceptions of themselves and others and their way of communicating and expressing their emotions.

Linh believes that as clients move through life, it’s almost inevitable that there will be times when they find themselves feeling stuck or overwhelmed, it’s part of the human experience. Having difficulty saying no, being overly critical, perfectionistic or doubting oneself are commonly shared experiences of many clients she works with. The psychological distress it may cause can impact every aspect of daily life and relationship with self and others. While the anxiety might hold them back or the depression leaves them feeling disconnected, Linh believes that the courage it takes for a client to seek support and pursue counselling is a profound strength. Thus, she is honoured to join their journey and be a part of their circle of care. Outside of professional life, she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends. She also enjoys reading, hiking, and learning new languages in her spare time.

Approach to Therapy:

Linh’s experience in Emotionally Focused Therapy has been helpful in facilitating a safe, accepting space where her clients are encouraged to explore their inner strengths and resources and discover the meaning of their unique life story. Linh’s approach is trauma-informed, client-centred, and relational, which means she is always thinking about you in relationships, even if you are working with her individually. In part, what informs Linh’s therapeutic practice is the understanding that, as human beings, we rarely thrive in isolation and often learn about the world and ourselves through relationships.

Education and Credentials:

• Master of Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University (2021)
• Registered Psychotherapist (#11087)

Relevant Training

• Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship (ICEEFT)
• Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT) level 1 & 2 (ICEEFT)
• Advanced Master Program on the Treatment of Trauma (NICABM)
• Integrate CBT and Exposure & Response Prevention for Treatment of GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, and phobias (PESI)
• It Takes a Village: EFT with Couples from Collectivist Cultures training (Philadelphia Center for EFT)

Top Specialities:

Trauma - Abuse - Couple relationship - Family of Origin - Depression - Anxiety - Caregiver stress - Life transition

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Anna Victoria Wong is Doctor in speech-language pathology by training, and health executive and community advocate by profession. She spent years in communications in corporate, public, academic, health and social service sectors. Dr. Wong is the executive director of Community Family Services of Ontario (CFSO) and the CEO of UNI-Commons, both of which provide East-Asian Ontarians with mental health, newcomer settlement, disabilities and special needs services.

Anna focuses on student mentorship and international qualifications bridging to increase local capacity. In her speech-language pathology practice, Anna serves all age groups by providing intake, assessment, treatment, caregiver consultation, and public education, in areas of accent reduction, communicative impairment, cognitive disorders, and learning deficiencies stemming from neurodevelopmental delays, trauma-brain injury, stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, cancer and associated treatment and surgery.

Anna is also a Canadian Red Cross certified instructor for CPR First Aid and Psychological First Aid. Anna also holds Food Handling and SmartServe Certification.

Wong received the Communicative Access Award from in 2013, Communitas Award for Excellence in Community Service in 2010, and Platinum Hermes Creative Awards – Special Event and Pro Bono categories in 2007. Her doctoral research focused on access equity to health services for populations with invisible communicative disability. Her work is also published in Canadian Journal of Speech-Language and Audiology: Volume 44, No. 2, 2020.

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Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, English

Professional Titles and Memberships:

• Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) Registered Social Worker
• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) - Professional Member

Profile Summary:

For over nine years, James has worked in clinical settings, primarily serving new immigrants, couples and vulnerable populations of youth and their families who face challenges such as mental illnesses, special educational needs, family conflicts, addictions, and criminal behaviours. Throughout his work, James has developed a strong understanding of the developmental needs of youth and families and has gained valuable experience in strengthening parent-child relationships.

James believes that every person has unique strengths and resources and that everyone can learn and grow from the challenges they face. His goal is to help his clients develop a deeper sense of self-awareness, increase their self-esteem, improve their decision-making abilities, take personal responsibility for their actions, and achieve a sense of inner congruence.

Approach to Therapy:

To achieve the goals mentioned above, James employs an integrative approach that incorporates integrative therapeutic modalities, including Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Satir Growth Model, Family System Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focus Brief Therapy, Strategies & Skills Learning & Development (SSLD) and Trauma-Informed Practice. Through collaborative work, James strives to create a safe and supportive environment where his clients feel comfortable exploring their innermost thoughts and feelings, utilizing their strengths and resources to navigate the challenges they encounter.

Education and Credentials:

• Master of Art in Family Counselling and Family Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2019)

• Registered Social Worker (OCSWSSW# 838597)

• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy - Professional Member (AAMFT #241447)

Relevant Trainings:

• Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship and Core Skills 1-4 (ICEEFT)

• Advanced Master Program on the Treatment of Trauma (NICABM)

• Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 & 2 CCTP/CCTP-II (PESI)

• Integrate CBT and Exposure & Response Prevention for Treatment of GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, & Phobias (PESI)

• Personality Dimensions® (Level I) Qualified Facilitator (Career/LifeSkills Resources Inc.)

• Essentials of the Satir Growth Model for Personal Growth – Basic Philosophy & Professional Preparation (Green Pastures Whole Person Development Centre)

Top Specialities:

• Newcomer adjustment

• Special Educational Needs

• Internet addiction

• Criminal behaviours

• Parent-child relationship

• Couple relationship

• Family conflicts

• Abuse

• Trauma

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Grief

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