Working with children and teenagers is my passion. I enjoy helping kids who are struggling with issues such as anxiety, stress, bullying, self-esteem, grief/loss, and anger. By using approaches such as CBT, I aim to help children and teenagers become aware of their negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and change them into positive ones. Together, by developing healthy coping strategies, children and parents will learn to work through negative emotions and experiences and feel more empowered to cope with everything life has to throw at them.
Being a Punjabi therapist, I am truly passionate about providing therapy services to clients from culturally diverse backgrounds. Through validation and empowerment, I strive to help my clients gain the confidence they need to be the best version of themselves.
I also provide support to adults struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and grief/loss. My aim is to create a therapeutic alliance with the client by displaying empathy and warmth, while ensuring the client is feeling understood and validated. Together, we will identify their strengths and learn new ways to help them cope and succeed in life.
Working with children and teenagers is my passion. I enjoy helping kids who are struggling with i...
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Dr. Amelia Hsu specializes in the areas of clinical and school psychology, providing
therapy and assessments to children and adolescents with a wide variety of
psychological and academic concerns. Dr. Hsu provides an integrated approach to
treatment for issues such as ADHD, anger management, anxiety, defiance,
depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, self-esteem, and stress. She strives to
understand each client to identify personally meaningful therapy goals. She
conducts assessment to gather information about learning, developmental, and
socio-emotional functioning to investigate ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder,
giftedness, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, as well as mood and
anxiety disorders.
Dr. Amelia Hsu specializes in the areas of clinical and school psychology, providing
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I am a registered psychologist in Ontario in Clinical, Counselling, and School Psychology. I am qualified to practice with children, adolescents and adults. I have extensive experience providing psychotherapy and psychoeducational assessments to children, adolescent, and adult populations.
EDUCATION
I earned an Honours Bachelors of Science in Psychology from the University of Toronto. Then, I completed my Masters of Science in Counselling Psychology from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. Finally, I earned my Ph.D. degree in Counselling Psychology from McGill University.
EXPERIENCE
I began acquiring my extensive experiencing in counselling early in my career. Shortly after graduating from the University of Toronto, I worked for three years in the United States in an inpatient setting counselling adolescent girls (both individually and in groups) and their families. I dealt with many issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), family and school problems, trauma, substance abuse, and low self-esteem. Then, I received training in family and group therapy with adolescents, as well as counselling children with developmental disabilities. From my Ph.D. and beyond, I provided psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings including university counselling centres (i.e., McGill University and Virginia Commonwealth University) and private therapy centres. I routinely worked with both adults and children facing difficulties with depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship turmoil, life transitions, trauma, and family problems. I also provided psychoeducational assessments to children and adolescents in a school for children with developmental disabilities and a private counselling centre.
After completing my Ph.D., I was offered a post-doctoral clinical training opportunity at the University Counselling Centre at Virginia Commonwealth University. Instead, I returned home to Toronto and acquired more experience counselling university students at the University of Toronto, as well as providing outreach and professional development presentations. I conducted psychoeducational and psychovocational assessments for children, adolescents and adults at JVS Toronto, a United Way Agency. Currently, I am a working as a school psychologist at the Peel District School Board, where I provide consultation, professional development, and psychoeducational assessments.
As such, I have received much training and practice in many psychotherapy techniques, and I am committed to providing a systemic and multiculturally competent approach to quality psychotherapy and assessment.
I am a registered psychologist in Ontario in Clinical, Counselling, and School Psychology. I am q...
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Dealing with grief and loss as a result of a divorce or separation can be overwhelming for clients. My goal is to help clients navigate through the grieving process by helping them explore their emotions, identify their inner strengths, and equip them with resources to start the healing process. Through empathic curiosity and understanding, I provide a safe and empowering therapeutic space for clients to be their authentic selves while guiding them on their self-discovery journey.
With a background as a registered nurse (RN), I bring a holistic approach to mental health that integrates both medical and psychological perspectives. My journey began in the medical field as a registered nurse, where I gained extensive experience in client care, crisis management, and holistic health. Working with diverse client populations in various clinical settings provided me with a deep understanding of how physical health and mental well-being are intricately connected. My work with marginalized communities such as BIPOC and Indigenous populations has informed my practice as a culturally sensitive psychotherapist.
Transitioning to psychotherapy, I utilized this medical expertise to inform my practice. I provide support to those dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, divorce/separation, domestic violence/abuse, workplace racism/oppression, and anger management, incorporating both therapeutic techniques and a keen awareness of the physiological aspects of mental health.
My approach to therapy is integrative and client-centered. I utilize a variety of modalities, including Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care. My background as a nurse enriches my practice with a focus on the mind-body connection, allowing me to address both psychological and physiological factors affecting mental health.
I believe in creating a safe, empathetic space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions. By combining my medical knowledge with therapeutic skills, I offer a comprehensive perspective that supports overall well-being.
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I take an integrative approach right from the start. I explore well-being from multiple angles: biological, psychological, social, and spiritual (if applicable). I use this information along with the effects of familial, social, cultural, and societal systems on a person or couple (i.e., Systems Theory), to gain a holistic understanding of the client and their needs. In every session I take a stance of curiosity and often utilize Narrative Therapy, which advocates for a respectful, non-blaming approach to therapy that centres people as the experts in their own lives. From time to time, I use a combination of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and/or Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) techniques to challenge and create momentum towards lasting change. An individualized treatment plan is then created and modified as therapy continues to ensure goals are achieved.
I take an integrative approach right from the start. I explore well-being from multiple angles: b...
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