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Cherie Mak (Hoi Yee) (She/Her)
BSW, MSW, Registered Social Worker
Counsellor's Gender:
Woman
Ethno-Racial Identity:
East/Southeast Asian
Life’s challenges can feel isolating - whether you’re navigating stress, relationships, or the weight of expectations. But you don’t have to carry it alone. Hi, I’m Cherie, a licensed social worker dedicated to helping individuals find clarity, resilience, and renewed confidence in their own journey. With over 10 years of experience in mental health support, I’ve walked alongside children, youth, and young adults as they confront obstacles in school, work, and family dynamics. My approach is grounded in empathy and collaboration, creating a space where you feel safe to explore your story without judgment. I believe in the power of your unique strengths - together, we’ll uncover them, develop practical tools, and foster lasting growth that aligns with your pace and goals. My practice integrates evidence-based methods like Narrative Therapy, Person-centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to reshape unhelpful thought patterns and reframe your story. Whether you’re facing intergenerational conflicts, anxiety, or life transitions, my role is to empower you with insights and strategies that resonate with your lived experience. Originally working in schools and nonprofits in Hong Kong, I now continue my passion for mental health advocacy in Toronto, supporting clients in post-secondary settings and private practice. What remains constant is my commitment to helping people move forward with greater self-awareness and purpose. Therapy isn’t about “fixing” - it’s about understanding, growing, and reclaiming your narrative. It takes a lot of courage to seek help. I am here for you. Feel free to book a free consultation with me to kickstart the journey.
Communities Served
East / Southeast Asian Individuals
Approximate Wait Time
1-3 Days
Therapist Session Availability
Weekdays, Daytime - 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Weekdays, Evening - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Locations
You need your Unique Client Identification Number (UCIN) and approved sessions in order to book sessions with this counsellor. If you don’t have this information, contact a Care Navigator here before reaching out to this counsellor.
7030 Woodbine Ave #500, Markham, Ontario, L3R 6G2
Accessibility
Ramp, Elevator, Accessible Restroom, Service Animals
My practice at a glance
11.5 Year(s) of Experience
Available both in-person and online
Age Group Served
Adolescents (12-17), Adults (18+), Families
Array
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[0] => Anger Management
[1] => Anxiety
[2] => Anxiety and Depression
[3] => Anxiety and Panic Attacks
[4] => Depression
[5] => Parenting
[6] => Addiction - Internet
[7] => Adjustment
[8] => Anxiety - Social
[9] => Anxiety and Stress
[10] => Bipolar Disorder
[11] => Body Image
[12] => Communication
[13] => Eating Disorders
[14] => Family Dysfunction
[15] => Self Harm
[16] => Stress
[17] => General Wellbeing / Wellness
[18] => Suicidal Ideation
[19] => Abuse
[20] => ADD / ADHD
[21] => Anti-Asian Racism
[22] => Asperger and ASD
[23] => Bullying - At School
[24] => Bullying - In the Workplace
[25] => Couples Issues
[26] => Discrimination
[27] => Impulse Control & Conduct
[28] => Emotion Regulation
[29] => Gradual Return to Work
[30] => Learning Disabilities
[31] => Life Transitions
[32] => Low Self-esteem and Self-confidence
[33] => Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
[34] => Panic Attacks
[35] => Personal Growth
[36] => Personality Disorder
[37] => Phobias
[38] => Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
[39] => Relationship Problems
[40] => Self-Esteem and Identity Issues
[41] => Social Skills Development
[42] => Stress Management / Relaxation
[43] => Work-Related Issues
)
Conditions Treated
Anger Management, Anxiety, Anxiety and Depression, Anxiety and Panic Attacks, Depression, Parenting, Addiction - Internet, Adjustment, Anxiety - Social, Anxiety and Stress, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Communication, Eating Disorders, Family Dysfunction, Self Harm, Stress, General Wellbeing / Wellness, Suicidal Ideation, Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Anti-Asian Racism, Asperger and ASD, Bullying - At School, Bullying - In the Workplace, Couples Issues, Discrimination, Impulse Control & Conduct, Emotion Regulation, Gradual Return to Work, Learning Disabilities, Life Transitions, Low Self-esteem and Self-confidence, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Attacks, Personal Growth, Personality Disorder, Phobias, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationship Problems, Self-Esteem and Identity Issues, Social Skills Development, Stress Management / Relaxation, Work-Related Issues
Language Spoken
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Therapeutic Approaches
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-focused Therapy (SFT), Attachment, Behavioural, Integrative, Interpersonal Relationships, Narrative, Patient Centered
Gender Identity
Woman
Ethno-Racial Identity
East/Southeast Asian
Sexual Orientation
Straight or Heterosexual
Religion and Spiritual Affiliation
Christian
Lived Experiences
Immigrant/Refugee, Person with a Disability
Locations
You need your Unique Client Identification Number (UCIN) and approved sessions in order to book sessions with this counsellor. If you don’t have this information, contact a Care Navigator here before reaching out to this counsellor.
7030 Woodbine Ave #500, Markham, Ontario, L3R 6G2
Accessibility
Ramp, Elevator, Accessible Restroom, Service Animals
