Karen Liivoja
She/HerMACP, M Sc Ed
注册心理治疗师（见习中）
EnglishFrenchHello, and welcome. If you’re here, you might be carrying something heavy—whether it’s grief, trauma, or the kind of stress that feels like it never lets up. Taking this step toward support is an act of courage, and I want you to know you don’t have to navigate it alone. Wherever you are in your journey, I’ll meet you there—with patience, warmth, and a steady presence.
背景
I’m Karen, a Registered Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience supporting people through some of life’s hardest seasons. My background in education gave me a deep respect for each person’s unique story and pace of growth, and that continues to shape how I work today. My practice is grounded in compassion and practicality. I focus on grief, trauma, and anxiety because I’ve seen how profoundly these experiences can affect every part of life—and I believe healing is always possible. Whether we’re addressing the pain of loss, the echoes of trauma, or the exhaustion of constant worry, my role is to walk alongside you, helping you find steadier ground.
与我经历治疗的体验
With me, therapy is steady, compassionate, and practical. You can expect a calm, supportive space where all parts of your story are welcome. We’ll explore what feels overwhelming, build skills to regulate emotions, and gently uncover the deeper patterns that need care. Some sessions focus on reflection, others on learning tools you can use right away. You won’t be asked to “get over it”—instead, we’ll work together so your experiences feel more manageable, and your path forward feels steadier and more hopeful.
专长领域
这些是我具备专业训练或丰富临床经验的核心专长。
Grief, Loss, And Bereavement
Grief (non Death)
Trauma
Separation & Divorce Support
Relationship Issues
Anxiety & Worry
我亦能在以下其他领域提供专业支援，欢迎有相关需要的客户与我联系。
Life Transitions And Identity Shifts
Work/life Balance
Depression
Couples With Trauma
Trauma & PTSD
Divorce & Intimacy
Interpersonal Relationships
治疗手法
这些是我主要的治疗手法，均接受过专业训练或有丰富临床经验：
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Encourages a gentler relationship with difficult emotions, focusing on values and purposeful action. ACT supports clients in creating a more meaningful life, even in the presence of pain.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Brings in skills for managing intense emotions, building resilience, and strengthening relationships. DBT is especially helpful when feelings feel overwhelming or hard to regulate.
Prolonged Grief Therapy (PGT)
Grief can sometimes feel unending, leaving you stuck in pain or unable to re-engage with life. PGT provides a structured, compassionate process to help you work through intense loss, make sense of your story, and begin to reconnect with what gives life meaning.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Provides space to explore deeper patterns, past experiences, and the unconscious beliefs that may be shaping how you respond to the present. This approach helps create lasting insight and freedom.
当临床上适用时，我也能灵活应用这些实证为本的治疗手法：
Existential Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy
服务对象与文化专长
以下是我具有专门经验与文化理解能力的服务对象与背景：
我所服务的群体
Couples
Women's Issues
Menopausal Individuals
Professionals
Men
我熟悉的文化社群
2SLGBTQ+
Canadian
First Responders
Multi-faith
First And Second Generation Immigrants
专业资格
注册心理治疗师（见习中）
- 注册编号：18551
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
教育背景
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University, Canada
Master of Science in Education
Medaille University , Canada
执业地点与服务项目
常见问题
如正面对紧急情况，请立即寻求支援
如果您正中经历危机，请即时联络以下支援资源：
- 🚨 致电 911，寻求即时紧急支援
- 💬 致电或传送讯息至 988，获得心理危机与自杀防治支援