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Joanna Zhu

Joanna Zhu (She/Her/They/Them)

M.Ed, Registered Psychotherapist
Counsellor's Gender: Woman
Ethno-Racial Identity: East/Southeast Asian
Joanna is a Registered Psychotherapist with a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology at University of Toronto. She is passionate about offering a space to unpack and empower the individual through life’s challenges in an accessible and culturally-sensitive manner. She has experience working with the following issues: Disability, Anxiety, Depression, Anger, ADHD, OCD, Sleep, Trauma (single incident and complex), Chronic Pain, Relationships (family, peer and romantic), communication, social anxiety, self-esteem, and life transition. She offers her individual and couples counselling. Her therapeutic approach is eclectic, using a combination of modalities and techniques that best cater to your goals and needs. She is trained in the following modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Attachment-informed approach.
Communities Served
Persons with Disabilities, East / Southeast Asian Individuals
Approximate Wait Time
4-6 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
Weekday Evenings from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
53 Norn Crescent, Markham, ON, L3S2A9
My practice at a glance
5 Year(s) of Experience
Available both in-person and online
Age Group Served
Adults (18+), Seniors, Couples
Conditions Treated
ADD / ADHD, Addiction - Internet, Anxiety, Anxiety - Social, Anxiety and Panic Attacks, Anxiety and Stress, Assertiveness, Emotion Regulation, Group Therapy, Hoarding, Insomnia / Sleep Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Low Self-esteem and Self-confidence, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Pain Management, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationship Problems, Self-Esteem and Identity Issues, Sleep Disorders / Insomnia, Stress Management / Relaxation, Trauma
Language Spoken
English, Cantonese
Therapeutic Approaches
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eclectic, Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT), Existential/Humanistic, Interpersonal Relationships, Narrative, Patient Centered, Trauma Focused or Trauma-informed Approaches
Gender Identity
Woman
Ethno-Racial Identity
East/Southeast Asian
Religion and Spiritual Affiliation
No religious affiliation
Lived Experiences
2SLGBTQIA+, Immigrant/Refugee, A Member of a Racialized Community, A Member of a Marginalized Community, 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.
53 Norn Crescent, Markham, ON, L3S2A9
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