In therapy, I found a safe place to work through my challenges and find comfort with my more difficult feelings.  Psychotherapy has given me the opportunity to explore with an empathic therapist, all the thoughts and feelings that I had kept to myself for so long, because I believed those carefully stored away thoughts and feelings would never be understood by anyone else outside of myself.

With the help of a caring therapist, I found acceptance and a better understanding of myself, and also of others.

I am a psychotherapist in downtown Toronto, a graduate of the Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy and a member of the Canadian Association for Psychodynamic Therapy.  As part of my continuing studies for professional and personal growth, I have training in Introductory Anti-Oppression Psychotherapy™, Introductory Relational Life Therapy Approach to Couples Therapy, Relational Mindfulness, Imago Relationship Theory and my work with couples and relationship counselling is also influenced by Emotions Focused Therapy.  I am a lifelong learner and seeker dedicated to ongoing studies and growth.

After over 15 years working in the marketing and advertising field, I made a career transition to working in psychotherapy with adults in individual therapy, and couples’ and relationship counselling.  I have also worked as a counsellor for students at the Sutherland-Chan Massage School.

I am attentive, empathic, compassionate and committed to the therapeutic process.  I have an active interest in exploring connective experiences and self-expression through mindfulness, imagery, creativity, words and ideas.

To my work as a therapist, I bring the knowledge and understanding of working in corporate environments and living in a bustling urban city where isolation, frustration and loneliness can arise from a lack of authentic connections.  Also as an immigrant and visible minority in Canada, I work with the effect and meaning of diversity in our North American culture and how it affects experiences and the relationships we have with others and ourselves.

I welcome an opportunity to discuss any questions you may have.  I can be reached by completing the Contact Form, by telephone at 416-931-7110 or by email at mio[at]toronto-therapist.ca.  Email is the fastest way to reach me, but whether by phone or by email, I will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.

My office is located in the Entertainment District of downtown Toronto, easily accessible by public transit with street and public parking options, as well.