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My Services
Due to Covid-19, I have prioritized Phone and Video Conferencing over my traditional in-person session services. However, when it is safe to do so I will resume in-person counselling sessions in Toronto.
Video Conference Counselling
Offering 50-minute secure counselling sessions through video conferencing due to COVID.
In-Person Counselling
Offering private 50-minute walk and talk sessions in Toronto.
Workshops
Break The Cycle: How To Heal From Intergenerational & Financial Trauma
For those interested in:
- Understanding how intergenerational trauma and financial struggles connect.
- Identifying common financial beliefs & behaviours.
- Learning strategies on financial empowerment through mindfulness and awareness.
Wednesday March 29th 2023
6 pm - 7 pm EST
On Zoom
15 Years of Clinical Experience
Providing empathic support using a strengths based approach within the following areas of specialization.
Depression
Persistent feelings of sadness over long periods of time that can interfere with your lifestyle and relationships.
Grief
A physical or psychological response to a loss, typically the loss of someone or something that held a lot of value.
Anxiety
Constant or overwhelming feelings of fear or worry about upcoming events that interfere with your daily life.
Trauma
Is an emotional response to a distressing or disturbing experience that everyone processes trauma differently.
Speaking Engagements
Take Space X Soft Landings
This edition of Take Space will be a celebration of Asian Heritage Month. The evening will include connection to some of Toronto's amazing Asian leaders, guided conversations hosted by lululemon ambassadors Quinton Jacobs about Leadership within our communities, delicious food provided by Bao Bird, drinks by Bar Superfresh and a true night market shopping experience with Soft Landings, an initiative led by lululemon ambassador Val Tiu which features local Asian led businesses.
Date = May 9th, 2023
Time = 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Address = 384 Bloor Street, Toronto
Soft Landings - A Wellness Event
Regulating your emotions is a lifelong journey and requires practice to become better. In this interactive discussion, participants will learn and reflect on the following:
- the history of where and how you've learned to navigate your emotions
- the importance of regulating your emotions and understanding your triggers
- maintaining healthy habits to regulate your emotions
Date = May 16th, 2023
Time = 10:30am - 12:00pm
Address = 318 Queen Street West, Toronto
Positive Aging Summit
We are excited to bring back the 3rd Annual Positive Aging Summit! We hope you are able to join this free event catered to older adults to focus on healthy living.
Vera will be discussing how to spot the signs and symptoms of caregiver burnout. Learn coping strategies and how to support yourself as a caregiver.
Date = May 26th, 2023
Time = 10:00am - 11:00am
Location = Online Via Zoom
Dismantling Anti-Asian Racism
Anti-Asian racism has been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic and has significantly impacted the mental health of the Asian community.
In this workshop, participants will:
1. Learn the origins and current events of anti-Asian racism in North America.
2. Understand and unpack the impact of racism on the Asian community from the victims' perspective.
3. Apply an intersectionality framework and reflect on how their biases can impact clients.
4. Develop strategies on how to become an ally for the Asian community.
Date = June 16th, 2023
Time = 1:00pm
Location = Online Via Zoom
Organizations I've Worked With
If you are looking for your next engaging speaker then you've found her. Contact me today and let's discuss the focus of your next meeting and how I can help you engage, inform and get your audience to act.
Areas of Support
15 Years of Clinical Experience
Providing empathic support using a strengths based approach within the following areas of specialization.
Depression
Persistent feelings of sadness over long periods of time that can interfere with your lifestyle and relationships.
Grief
A physical or psychological response to a loss, typically the loss of someone or something that held a lot of value.
Anxiety
Constant or overwhelming feelings of fear or worry about upcoming events that interfere with your daily life.
Trauma
Is an emotional response to a distressing or disturbing experience that everyone processes trauma differently.
The Benefits Of Counselling
Healing
The focus on and discussion of your feelings helps you express and release your emotions.
Communication
Improves your ability to convey your own feelings and be more aware of someone else's.
Relationships
Having a better relationship with yourself helps to improve your relationship with others.
Growth
Addressing and managing your feelings gives you the capacity to improve in other areas.
Healing
The focus on and discussion of your feelings helps you express and release your emotions.
Communication
Improves your ability to convey your feelings and be more aware of someone else's.
Relationships
Having a better relationship with yourself helps can help improve your relationship with others.
Growth
Addressing and managing your feelings gives you the capacity to improve in other areas.
My Approach
I collaborate and empathize with individuals to help bolster their self-awareness to make positive and goal-directed changes in their life. It enables individuals to feel empowered, recognizes their strengths and helps them to establish a greater sense of self-compassion.