VIRTUAL THERAPY IN VAUGHAN & ONTARIO
Lasting change often starts with understanding why, not just managing what.
Individual (16+) and couples therapy for anxiety, relationships, self-worth, and family or cultural expectations—grounded in attachment & research
Individuals (16+)
Couples
Ontario-Wide
Maybe you've been noticing…
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You’re mentally and emotionally exhausted from carrying so much, constantly replaying what’s happened, worrying about what could happen, and trying to think your way into feeling okay.
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You’re always noticing what you could have done better, said differently, or changed about yourself.
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You’re feeling disconnected from the people closest to you, caught in patterns or conflicts that keep repeating, or navigating the hurt of a relationship changing or ending.
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You’re trying to find your own direction while navigating others’ expectations, comparison, and years of putting everyone else first—making it hard to know what you actually want for yourself.
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You’re trying to figure out what feels right for you when expectations, guilt, and obligation have shaped so many of your choices.
Therapy isn't about having the right words. It's about having a supportive place to start.
ABOUT ME
Hi, I’m Julie
Owner — Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #21010, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
I work with adults, teens, and couples who want to make sense of what’s been difficult, understand themselves and their relationships more deeply, and create meaningful change. My approach is warm, collaborative, and attachment-based, combining deeper exploration with practical tools to help you understand what’s driving your patterns and find ways forward.
As a second-generation Vietnamese-Chinese Canadian, I also bring both clinical and personal understanding of how culture, family, and unspoken expectations can shape how we see ourselves, our relationships, and what we carry.
Warm & Down-to-Earth
Curious & Non-Judgemental
Attachment-Based
Trauma-Informed
Culturally Responsive
MY FOUNDATION
The Values Behind My Work
01. Depth
Understanding the patterns, emotions, and experiences underneath and driving what’s been difficult.
02. Utility
Connecting insight to practical tools and strategies to navigate challenges and relationships.
03. Contextual
Understanding your unique story within the context of your relationships, family, culture, and experiences.
04. Human
Creating a supportive, approachable, and conversational space where you can show up as you are.
SERVICES & AREAS OF FOCUS
How I Can Help
Please inquire about reduced-fee spots, direct insurance billing, and availability in other Canadian provinces and territories
Individual Therapy
$150.00 / 50-minute session
A space where you can understand yourself more deeply, make sense of what’s been difficult, and develop new ways of navigating your emotions, relationships, and life.
Available for teens (16+) and adults.
Anxiety & Overthinking
Stress
Emotional Regulation
Relationships & Boundaries
Self-Image & Shame
Culture & Family Dynamics
Teens & Emerging Adulthood
Couples Therapy
$165.00 / 50-minute session
Grounded in EFCT—the gold standard for couples therapy—this is a space where couples can navigate conflict and strengthen communication and connection.
I welcome all relationship stages.
Communication
Trust
Recurring Conflict
Disconnection
Cultural & Family Influences
LGBTQ2S+ Inclusive
Premarital Counselling
Relationship Uncertainty
SERVICES & AREAS OF FOCUS
Focused Support
Anxiety Therapy
Understand what’s driving persistent worry, overthinking, or stress while building practical ways to respond when anxiety takes over.
Individual Relationship Therapy
A space to better understand yourself in relationships, navigate challenges with others, and build healthier, more fulfilling connections.
Self-Esteem Therapy
For when being hard on yourself has become second nature, your inner critic is rarely quiet, and shame makes it difficult to feel fully at home in who you are.
Culturally Responsive Individual Therapy
A space to feel understood within the context of your culture, family, and identity, with a therapist who brings both lived and clinical understanding.
Culturally Responsive Couples Therapy
For couples wanting to work through what’s happening between them without overlooking the cultural, family, and personal experiences shaping their relationship.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Thinking About Starting Therapy?
Sometimes, the hardest part is deciding to start. Here’s a general overview of what you can expect when reaching out, along with a few ways to learn more or get started when you’re ready.
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It’s okay if you’re not sure what to say or where to start! You’re welcome to share as much or as little as feels comfortable, ask any questions, or simply let me know you’re interested in connecting.
There’s no pressure or commitment in reaching out. I’ll do my best to respond within 48 hours and help you figure out what feels like the right next step.
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We’ll spend about 20 minutes getting a sense of what’s bringing you to therapy, what you’re looking for, and whether we might be a good fit. There’s nothing you need to prepare or know exactly how to explain—I’ll help guide the conversation and answer any questions along the way.
If it doesn’t feel like the right fit, that’s completely okay! I’m happy to suggest other resources or therapists that may be helpful.
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If you decide to move forward, I’ll send you intake and consent forms to complete before your first session.
In our first session, I’ll guide the conversation with questions as we begin exploring what’s been feeling difficult, the experiences and relationships that may be important to understanding it, and what you’d like to get out of therapy. We don’t need to cover everything at once, and we can take things at a pace that feels manageable.
For couples therapy, the initial process may also include an individual session with each partner.
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Therapy is a collaborative process that evolves over time. Some sessions may focus on processing longstanding patterns and experiences, while others may be more focused on navigating present challenges or building practical tools.
Together, we'll continue checking in on what's feeling helpful, what's changing, and where you'd like to focus as therapy progresses.
