Your Story Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, CCC, RMFT, RSW, RP
In-Person in Markham, ON L3R 6G2
In-Person in Vaughan, ON L4K 4R1
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland And Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan
At Your Story Counselling, we believe that we all have our own unique voice and way of thinking that allows us to experience life in our own diverse ways. We truly see our role as a guide in helping you making changes towards your most preferred way of life and living. All of us possess the tools within ourselves to create those changes, we all deserve a little help in finding them.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, LGBTQ+, Men, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English, Cantonese, Farsi, Mandarin, Urdu, Vietnamese, Hakka, Hindi, Turkish, Ilocano, Tagalog
Treatment Approach
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Biopsychosocial Therapy Takes into account biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding mental health. It looks at the whole person, not just symptoms.
- Brainspotting A therapy that uses eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma. It helps release emotional and physical pain held in the body.
- Christian Counseling Blends psychological practices with Christian values and scripture. It provides faith-based support for life challenges and spiritual growth.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Contemplative Psychotherapy Combines mindfulness and meditation practices with modern psychology. It encourages awareness and compassion as part of the healing process.
- Developmental Therapy Looks at how childhood and developmental experiences affect current challenges. It aims to repair unmet needs and foster healthy growth.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Gestalt Therapy Encourages awareness of thoughts, feelings, and actions in the present moment. It helps people integrate different parts of themselves for wholeness.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Imago Relationship Therapy Helps couples understand how childhood experiences influence adult relationships. It teaches communication techniques to deepen connection.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) A short-term approach focused on improving relationships and social support. It is often used for depression and grief.
- Jungian Therapy Draws on Carl Jung’s ideas about archetypes, dreams, and the collective unconscious. It helps people explore deeper layers of meaning.
- Multicultural Therapy Acknowledges the role of culture, race, and identity in mental health. It values diversity and adapts treatment to each person’s background.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Neuropsychology Examines how brain function affects thinking, memory, and behavior. It often involves assessment and rehabilitation strategies.
- Object Relations Therapy Focuses on how early caregiver relationships shape current relationships. It aims to improve patterns of attachment and trust.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Play Therapy Uses toys, games, and creative play to help children express emotions. It is especially useful when children can’t fully verbalize their feelings.
- Psychoanalytic Therapy Based on Freud’s theories, it explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences. It seeks to bring hidden issues into awareness.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Psychosocial Therapy Looks at how social and environmental factors affect psychological health. It emphasizes relationships, community, and resilience.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: We utilize an integrative and collaborative approach with clients and tailor the therapeutic experience to best suit each person's individualistic needs!
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $20-$180
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Intern Therapist: $20-$75 Associate Therapist: $130-$180 Both categories offer a Sliding Scale, please contact us to inquire more!
- Accepts Insurance
- Psychotherapist (RP) or Social Worker (RSW)
Education & Credentials
Your Story Counselling Services MSc, CCC, RMFT, RSW, RP
- Female, Male
- License # 006636
- Licensed in Ontraio
- Practicing Since 2016
Education: Masters Level OR Higher
Your Story Counselling Services Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Markham, ON L3R 6G2 and Vaughan, ON L4K 4R1
- Available Online for residents of Multiple Canadian Provinces Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland And Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan
- Online Therapy Details: Our talk therapy appointments are available at our beautiful offices at Vaughan/Concord Ontario as well as via secure Online Video appointments, so that you can access help and support in the comfort and convenience of your own home.
At Your Story Counselling Services, we understand how courageous it is to even take the first step towards seeking help. That's why we always offer a free 15 minute phone consultation and a no waitlist guarantee to get you the help you are seeking faster.
Offering Individual, Couple, Family, Sex, and Trauma and Post-Trauma Psychotherapy, our counsellors are all masters levels or higher educated and trained and specialize in a wide variety of therapeutic models and techniques. As a Woman Led, Multicultural and Multilingual practice, we offer services in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Farsi.