Talk Therapy With Vera
Meet The Team
Talk Therapy with Vera is growing into a space where care is shared. Alongside Vera, our team is here to support you with compassion, understanding, and a commitment to helping you navigate life’s challenges.
Team
We believe that therapy is a journey best supported by connection and care. Our team is here to walk alongside you, offering compassion, understanding, and the tools you need to move through life’s challenges.
Vera Cheng 鄭慧欣 BSW, MSW, RSW
With over 17 years of experience in social work and psychotherapy, Vera is dedicated to helping individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered. She specializes in creating a safe and compassionate space for clients to work through life’s challenges, drawing on her deep expertise in mental health and advocacy to guide the healing process.
Taylor Hart, BSW, MSW Student Therapist (Ontario Virtual Only)
Taylor Hart (she/her) is a Master of Social Work candidate at the University of Toronto with a background in social work and psychology. As a racialized adoptee, her personal experiences have shaped her deep understanding of identity, resilience, and mental health. Taylor takes a compassionate, client-centred approach, drawing on both her education and lived experience to support others in their journey toward healing, growth, and empowerment.
Depression
Persistent feelings of sadness over long periods of time that can interfere with your lifestyle and relationships.
Grief & Loss
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.
Areas of Support
Providing empathic support using a strengths based approach within the following areas of specialization.
The Benefits
Code of Ethics & Standards
As a registered member of both Ontario Assoc. of Social Workers & Ontario College of Social Workers means we must comply with a code of ethics & standards.
Covered By Your Insurance
The majority of Insurance providers require a Social Worker to provide counseling and therapy as a registered Social Worker, which we are.
Experienced & Trained Professional
We've received training from established educational institutions & bring years of clinical experience working in mental health & social service settings.
We're Here To Help.
Reaching out for support is a courageous and admirable step; it’s essential to find a therapist who’s a good fit for you. We support individuals who struggle with the daunting task of “figuring it all out”. We’re prepared to walk you through difficult emotions, challenge you, and celebrate your personal and professional growth. We’ll be a good fit if you are motivated, self-reflective, and ready to get to work with the help of a skilled, non-judgmental, compassionate therapist.