Wan Ying (Michelle) Li, MSW, RSW

Offers Virtual appointments only
  • Social Worker
  • Woman
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 92 ratings.
Accepting new patients

Provider's hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed

Provider information

Description

Using a warm and empathic approach, Michelle specializes in supporting individuals experiencing difficulties with emotion regulation, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, coping with trauma, and navigating life transitions. As your therapist, her goal is to help you process through difficult emotions, targeting obstacles that may impede growth, and teaching you practical coping strategies to become the best version of yourself. She recognizes all clients are unique and tailors her approach to each individuals' concerns to provide a safe and affirming approach.

Conditions

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Bullying
  • Codependency
  • Communication
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotion Regulation
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Family planning
  • Fears / Phobias
  • Grief, loss, bereavement
  • Infidelity
  • Loneliness
  • Mental Disorders
  • Mood disorders
  • Panic disorder
  • Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-harming or suicidal behavior
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Social Isolation
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Trauma
  • Workplace stress

Services

  • Acceptance and commitment therapy
  • Attachment-based therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Compassion-focused therapy
  • Culturally sensitive therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Eclectic therapy
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Integrative therapy
  • Relationship counselling
  • Solution-focused brief therapy
  • Strength-based therapy

Clientele

  • Adults (18+)​
  • LGBTQ2+
  • Teens (13-17)​

Languages spoken

  • English

Professional designations

  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Education

  • Master’s of Social Work degree from the University of Toronto
  • Certificates in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) skills training, as well as Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Professional associations

  • Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
  • Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)

Summary

Toronto Psychology Clinic is a dynamic team of Psychologists, Social Workers, and Psychotherapists committed to delivering culturally-informed and evidence-based mental health services to individuals, couples, and families. Our downtown Toronto clinic offers specialized in-person and virtual treatments across a range of therapeutic modalities addressing complex mental health concerns. Our clinicians bring specialized expertise in working with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, newcomers, neurodiverse, and other marginalized groups, ensuring that our services are accessible, inclusive, and tailored to each client.

Business hours

Sunday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Services & supplies

  • Acceptance and commitment therapy
  • Addictions (assessment/treatment)
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Cognitive processing therapy
  • Culturally sensitive therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Motivational interviewing

Amenities

  • Close to public transit
  • Wheelchair accessible

Provider's hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed

Business hours

Sunday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm