Get to know Joy
Reaching out for support is not always easy, especially when life feels overwhelming, stressful, or uncertain. If you're here exploring counselling, you've already taken an important first step.
I'd like to introduce myself so you can get a sense of who I am, how I work, and whether we may be a good fit to work together. I am a nature-loving, artful soul who finds deep happiness in life's simple, peaceful moments. These values continue to shape my counselling approach, which emphasizes compassion, authenticity, and meaningful connection.
My interest in counselling began while studying for a bachelor's degree in social welfare, particularly through a Family Therapy course that sparked a deeper curiosity about relationships, healing, and personal growth.
Many of the teens and adults I support in Toronto and across Ontario have spent years coping through perfectionism, people-pleasing, emotional suppression, anxiety, or the lingering effects of painful life experiences. My work focuses on helping clients understand these patterns, heal from trauma, regulate their nervous system, and reconnect with a stronger and more authentic sense of self through EMDR, somatic therapy, and evidence-based approaches.
As someone who has lived across different cultures, I understand the complexity of navigating identity, belonging, family expectations, and cultural differences. These experiences help me support clients from diverse cultural backgrounds with curiosity, respect, and compassion.
I provide online counselling, EMDR therapy, and trauma-informed psychotherapy for adolescents and adults across Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.
My own journey has taught me the importance of self-compassion, resilience, and understanding how past experiences shape the present. It would be my privilege to support you as you heal, grow, and reconnect with your authentic self.
What You Can Expect
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A trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approach
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EMDR and somatic therapy for trauma healing
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A safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship
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Practical tools for emotional regulation and resilience
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Support for perfectionism, people-pleasing, anxiety, and life transitions
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A deeper understanding of how past experiences continue to shape the present
Online Counselling & EMDR Therapy in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
I provide secure, professional, and confidential online counselling, EMDR therapy, and trauma-informed psychotherapy for individuals living in Toronto and throughout Ontario.
Whether you live in Downtown Toronto, North York, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Scarborough, Mississauga, or elsewhere in the GTA, you can access counselling services from the comfort and privacy of your home through a secure virtual platform.
Insurance & Coverage Information Services may be partially or fully reimbursed through your Extended Health Benefits or Life Insurance plans.
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Registered Qualifications: Services are delivered by a Registered Social Worker (RSW), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), and EMDR-trained therapist.
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British Columbia (BC) Residents: Many providers recognize the CCC designation. Please check with your insurance provider to confirm coverage.
Areas of Focus & Specializations
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Anxiety, Emotional Overwhelm & Emotional Regulation
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Trauma & PTSD (EMDR & Somatic Therapy)
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Perfectionism, People-Pleasing & Self-Compassion
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Grief, Relationship Challenges & Life Transitions
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Neurodiversity-Affirming Support (ADHD & Autism)
Whether you are searching for an EMDR therapist in Toronto, trauma counselling in the GTA, online therapy for anxiety, or culturally responsive mental health support, I am dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges and create meaningful, lasting change.
Alberta College of Social Workers - Registered Social Worker #19040
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers - Registered Social Worker #862737
Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers - Registered Social Worker #7284
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association - Canadian Certified Counsellor #11241596
Non-insured health benefits for First Nations and Inuit (NIHB) - #MH0816123
EMDR Training: Integrating EMDR into your Clinical Practice
Somatic Therapy for Trauma Treatment: Healing attachment, racial, and collective trauma through the body
The DSM-5® for Clinicians: Accurate Diagnosis and Effective Treatment Planning
DBT Skills for Adolescents & Families
EFT: Attachment Science in Practice
Laurel Parnell’s Attachment-Focused EMDR Course: A clinician’s guide to healing trauma and developmental deficits
Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare
Master of Counselling
All counselling services are offered online through a secure and confidential virtual platform.