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Yijia Shao, M.A.
Offers
In-person and virtual appointments
- Psychotherapist
- Non-binary
Accepting new patients
Provider's hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
1:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
Tuesday
1:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
Wednesday
1:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
Thursday
11:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Description
My practice is rooted in the values of social justice, intersectionality, anti-oppression, anti-sexism, de-colonialization, anti-racism, anti-ablism, and a trauma-informed lens. My experience as an interfaith spiritual care practitioner prepared me with a culturally sensitive approach. I understand the intersection of one’s gender, cultural, and spiritual identity. I feel honored to accompany you on the journey of reconnecting with your authentic self. My areas of focuses are: 2SLGBTQ+ affirmative therapy Dating relationships Trauma and Burnout
Conditions
- Abuse
- ADHD
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bullying
- Divorce
- Emotion Regulation
- Emotional Abuse
- Fears / Phobias
- Grief, loss, bereavement
- HIV/AIDS
- Mood disorders
- Obsessive- Compulsive (OCD)
- Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymic Disorder)
- Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial Identity
- Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-harming or suicidal behavior
- Sex, sexuality, intimacy
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Trauma
Services
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
- Feminist therapy
- Group counselling
- Humanistic therapy
- Integrative therapy
- Interpersonal psychotherapy
- Marital counselling
- Multicultural therapy
- Relational therapy
- Somatic therapy
- Strength-based therapy
- Trauma informed care
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
- Couples
- LGBTQ2+
- Teens (13-17)
Languages spoken
- English
- Mandarin
Professional designations
- Masters of Arts in Education (M.A.)
Education
- Honours Bachelor of Science, University of Toronto; Major in Psychology, Philosophy and Buddhist Psychology & Mental Health
- Master of Pastoral Studies degree in Psychotherapy and Spiritual Care, University of Toronto
Professional associations
- I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
Facility Information
Queer Joy Therapy
Summary
I offer Transgender and Queer affirmative therapy; I provide relational therapy for adults who are struggling with dating, self-esteem, and anxiety. Therapy is not healing if we do not acknowledge and resist external oppressive systems. However, I hope we can transform from the victim roles and embrace joy in life as a community. I believe in lasting solutions over quick fixes. I tailor my approach to fit the unique pressures faced by each client. I help you navigate your way through the inner chaos to find calm and confidence. Visit my website and hit the "make an appointment" button to book.
Business hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
1:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
Tuesday
1:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
Wednesday
1:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
Thursday
11:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Services & supplies
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
- Feminist therapy
- Group counselling
- Humanistic therapy
- Integrative therapy
- Interpersonal psychotherapy
- Marital counselling
- Multicultural therapy
- Relational therapy
- Somatic therapy
- Strength-based therapy
- Trauma informed care
