114 Maitland St, Toronto
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Yijia Shao
RP(Qualifying), MA
On your journey of becoming yourself as a queer or trans person means you are facing potential rejection a lot of times. You might feel you failed your family’s expectations, or won’t be accepted by friends. Even if you know it’s the right decision, it can generate intense emotions like fear, loneliness, self-doubt, and isolation. As a queer trauma therapist, I dedicate myself to supporting clients in reclaiming their freedom, joy, and self-worth. Through a relational approach, I will help you foster a sense of worthiness and security within yourself. You deserve to be authentically you, you deserve to feel joy in life.
On your journey of becoming yourself as a queer or trans person means you are facing potential rejection a lot of times. You might feel you failed your family’s expectations, or won’t be accepted by friends. Even if you know it’s the right decision, it can generate intense emotions like fear, loneliness, self-doubt and isolation. As a queer trauma therapist, I dedicate myself to supporting clients in reclaiming their freedom, joy, and self-worth. Through a relational approach, I will help you foster a sense of worthiness and security within yourself. You deserve to be authentically you, you deserve to feel joy in life.
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.
Areas of Focus:
- Trauma and Stress
- 2SLGBTQ+ Identity exploration and affirmation
- Navigating dating, sex life, and relationships
My Training Include:
- EMDR
- Somatic Trauma Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Modalities
- Gottman’s Couple Therapy (Level 1+2)
- Narrative Therapy
- Developmental Model for Couples Therapy
Fee: $175$/ individual session.
Sliding scale is an important part of my practice. Please inquire Sliding Scale if you need financial support.