Amy

Ms Amy Chen, MEd

Registered Psychotherapist

“I work with with folks navigating relationship issues, stress or anxiety, navigating a recent health diagnosis or medical trauma, or grieving a loss. In therapy, I walk you through the work of developing insight, improving confidence, and building resiliency.”

About Me

I am a Registered Psychotherapist in Toronto, Ontario. I help people navigate life transitions, anxiety, grief and loss, cancer-related distress, and stress or burnout using psychodynamic, attachment theories of therapy.

Approach

My collaborative approach integrates principles and techniques from many therapy modalities, including Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Existential-Humanistic, Early Attachment, and Trauma-Based Therapies. I’m committed to creating an inclusive and trauma-informed space where you feel respected, understood, and accepted.

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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

If you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how to manage life's up's and down's, you might wonder whether it's possible to find peace amidst life's changes and transitions. Whether you're experiencing relationship issues, stress or anxiety, navigating a recent health diagnosis or medical trauma, or grieving a loss - I walk you through the work of identifying patterns that are keeping you stuck, so you can finally live as your most authentic self. I believe that every transition holds the potential for growth, and that it is possible to emerge on the other side feeling empowered to live in alignment with your values. We will work together to discover your goals for therapy, explore what ‘feeling better’ means for you, and create a path to get you there. Change can be daunting, but starting therapy doesn’t need to be! Whether you're considering therapy or just want to learn more about the therapeutic process, I encourage you to call or email me for a free consultation. It would be a privilege to support you in your journey of healing and growth.

Services Offered:

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Cancer Support

    The psychological and emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis on the individual and their loved ones, including fear, grief, and adjustment to treatment.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • ADHD

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Codependency

    A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.

  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Psychotherapist

    A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory body to provide psychotherapy.

Credentials

Registrations

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Registered Psychotherapist

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Qualifications

Master of Education (MEd)

University of Toronto

Year: 2024

Service Areas

True Resilience Psychotherapy

In-person & Online

Old Toronto

Toronto, Ontario

Canada

Old Toronto, Toronto, Canada