Charmaine Tong

Registered Social Worker

“Charmaine specializes in psychological support for individuals and families facing emotional, relational, and mental health challenges. She develops strategic treatment plans to restore hope and empower clients. Book a free consultation to learn about Charmaine's compassionate approach to recovery.”

About Me

Charmaine offers psychological support, guiding individuals and families through emotional, relational, and mental health challenges. She crafts strategic pathways tailored to each client, aiming to restore hope and foster empowerment. Her compassionate approach helps clients navigate their unique journey towards lasting recovery. This makes her a supportive match for those seeking to understand and move beyond their difficulties.

Approach

You’ll notice I translate hopes into clear, manageable steps that fit your pace and priorities, helping untangle patterns that keep you stuck. In sessions in Markham or online—offered in English, Cantonese or Mandarin—we move between practical skill-building and gentle processing, with attention to safety, rhythm and what feels sustainable between meetings. I blend trauma-informed listening with mindfulness and family-focused problem-solving so progress shows up in daily life. People juggling anxiety, mood shifts or relationship strains often find this way of working steadying and hopeful.

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Basic Information

Markham, Canada

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
Family Therapy
A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.
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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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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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Play Therapy
A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Families
Groups

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Postnatal or Perinatal Depression
Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.
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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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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.