Karen Liivoja
She/HerMACP, M Sc Ed
註冊心理治療師（見習中）
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.
與我經歷治療的體驗
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.
專長領域
這些是我具備專業訓練或豐富臨床經驗的核心專長。
Grief, Loss, And Bereavement
Grief (non Death)
Trauma
Separation & Divorce Support
Relationship Issues
Anxiety & Worry
我亦能在以下其他領域提供專業支援，歡迎有相關需要的客戶與我聯繫。
Life Transitions And Identity Shifts
Work/life Balance
Depression
Couples With Trauma
Trauma & PTSD
Divorce & Intimacy
Interpersonal Relationships
治療手法
這些是我主要的治療手法，均接受過專業訓練或有豐富臨床經驗：
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.
當臨床上適用時，我也能靈活應用這些實證為本的治療手法：
Existential Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy
服務對象與文化專長
以下是我具有專門經驗與文化理解能力的服務對象與背景：
我所服務的群體
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
專業資格
註冊心理治療師（見習中）
- 註冊編號：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
執業地點與服務項目
常見問題
如正面對緊急情況，請立即尋求支援
如果您正中經歷危機，請即時聯絡以下支援資源：
- 🚨 致電 911，尋求即時緊急支援
- 💬 致電或傳送訊息至 988，獲得心理危機與自殺防治支援