
Kathy Lam (She/Her)
MDiv (Clinical Counselling), Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Social Worker
Counsellor's Gender:
Woman
Ethno-Racial Identity:
East/Southeast Asian
Hello, I’m Kathy. One of the therapists here at Your Story Counselling. Growing up in a family where emotions weren’t talked about or expressed, I came to realize how deeply that shaped the way I view myself, my relationships, and the world around me. We all need someone’s help to explore and understand why we feel or think a certain way when things seem off, and I hope to create that space for you. I’m a registered psychotherapist and social worker with over five years of experience. During this time, I’ve worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them better understand their inner world and identify what truly matters to them. I’m trained and certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the primary modality that informs my work. My passion lies in working with individuals and couples who have faced various life challenges, supporting them in feeling seen, understood, and accepted - both by themselves and by those they care about. I believe deeply in the power of positive emotional experiences to foster growth and change. I trust that my clients know themselves best, and I strive to provide a warm, non-judgmental space for them to share their life stories. Outside of work, you’ll likely find me spending time with my two lovely pups or tending to my garden. I enjoy activities that help me stay grounded and present in the moment.

Communities Served
Black Individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ Individuals, South Asian Individuals, East / Southeast Asian Individuals, Middle Eastern Individuals

Approximate Wait Time
1-3 Days
Therapist Session Availability
Weekdays, Daytime - 9:00am - 1:00pm, Weekdays, Daytime - 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Weekdays, Evening - 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Weekends, Daytime - 9:00am - 1:00pm
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.
20 Floral Parkway, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K4R1
Accessibility
Elevator/Main Floor Office, Accessible Restroom, Service Animals Permitted
7030 Woodbine Ave - Suite 500, Markham, Ontario, L3R6G2
Accessibility
Ramp/Accessible Entry, Elevator/Main Floor Office, Accessible Restroom, Service Animals Permitted
My practice at a glance
5.5 Year(s) of Experience
Available both in-person and online

Age Group Served
Adolescents (12-17), Adults (18+), Seniors, Families, Couples, Groups
Array
(
[0] => Abuse
[1] => Adjustment
[2] => Adoption
[3] => Anger Management
[4] => Anti-Asian Racism
[5] => Anxiety
[6] => Anxiety - Social
[7] => Anxiety and Depression
[8] => Anxiety and Panic Attacks
[9] => Anxiety and Stress
[10] => Body Image
[11] => Bullying - At School
[12] => Bullying - In the Workplace
[13] => Chronic Fatigue / Fibromyalgia
[14] => Couples Issues
[15] => Depression
[16] => Discrimination
[17] => Eating Disorders
[18] => Emotion Regulation
[19] => Family Dysfunction
[20] => Gradual Return to Work
[21] => Grief & Bereavement
[22] => Group Therapy
[23] => Insomnia / Sleep Disorders
[24] => Life Transitions
[25] => Low Self-esteem and Self-confidence
[26] => Microaggressions
[27] => Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
[28] => Pain Management
[29] => Panic Attacks
[30] => Personal Growth
[31] => Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
[32] => Postpartum Depression
[33] => Pregnancy or Fertility Issues
[34] => Pre-marriage Counselling
[35] => Relationship Problems
[36] => School Problems
[37] => Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
[38] => Self Harm
[39] => Self-Esteem and Identity Issues
[40] => Separation / Divorce
[41] => Sleep Disorders / Insomnia
[42] => Social Skills Development
[43] => Stress
[44] => Stress - Occupational Injury
[45] => Stress Management / Relaxation
[46] => Suicidal Ideation
[47] => Supportive Therapy
[48] => Trauma
[49] => Work-Related Issues
)
Conditions Treated
Abuse, Adjustment, Adoption, Anger Management, Anti-Asian Racism, Anxiety, Anxiety - Social, Anxiety and Depression, Anxiety and Panic Attacks, Anxiety and Stress, Body Image, Bullying - At School, Bullying - In the Workplace, Chronic Fatigue / Fibromyalgia, Couples Issues, Depression, Discrimination, Eating Disorders, Emotion Regulation, Family Dysfunction, Gradual Return to Work, Grief & Bereavement, Group Therapy, Insomnia / Sleep Disorders, Life Transitions, Low Self-esteem and Self-confidence, Microaggressions, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Pain Management, Panic Attacks, Personal Growth, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy or Fertility Issues, Pre-marriage Counselling, Relationship Problems, School Problems, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self Harm, Self-Esteem and Identity Issues, Separation / Divorce, Sleep Disorders / Insomnia, Social Skills Development, Stress, Stress - Occupational Injury, Stress Management / Relaxation, Suicidal Ideation, Supportive Therapy, Trauma, Work-Related Issues
Language Spoken
Cantonese, English, Mandarin

Therapeutic Approaches
Attachment, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT), Interpersonal Relationships, Trauma Focused or Trauma-informed Approaches

Gender Identity
Woman
Ethno-Racial Identity
East/Southeast Asian
Sexual Orientation
Straight or Heterosexual
Religion and Spiritual Affiliation
Christian
Lived Experiences
Immigrant/Refugee
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.
20 Floral Parkway, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K4R1
Accessibility
Elevator/Main Floor Office, Accessible Restroom, Service Animals Permitted
7030 Woodbine Ave - Suite 500, Markham, Ontario, L3R6G2
Accessibility
Ramp/Accessible Entry, Elevator/Main Floor Office, Accessible Restroom, Service Animals Permitted