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Vivian Xu
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MEd
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Vivian Xu

Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MEd

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Richmond Hill, ON L4S
Let's Connect (289) 809-6978
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I currently only offer virtual sessions. The best way to reach me is via email. First and foremost, I want to acknowledge your courage to seek support and every effort that brought you to this point in your journey. The human experience is deeply complex and I believe most mental health challenges stem from our innate desire to survive, connect and be accepted. By becoming aware of your relational patterns (past and present) and emotional responses, you can foster better understanding of yourself and others. With the right support, you can start to heal injured parts and live life with more clarity and insight.
I offer an integrative approach that's collaborative, trauma-informed/specific and compassion focused. I believe in personal agency and human resilience. I can help you to rewire responses that might have been adaptive for you once upon a time. I can support you to build internal safety and trust so you can develop your own compass to navigate the world.
You deserve to love and be loved. You are not alone in your journey, therapy as a profession exists precisely because of how universal the human experience can be. I'm not here to pass judgement or pathologize, but to walk with you and offer perspective. I would be honoured to hear your unique story and bear witness to your healing.
Call or Vivian Xu now for a free 15 minute consultation - (289) 809-6978

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Richmond Hill, ON L4S

(289) 809-6978

Toronto, ON M5S

I offer virtual therapy. I'm available throughout the week and occasionally on weekends. I will try to accommodate your work schedule.
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Trauma and PTSD 
$145 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (289) 809-6978
Photo of Vivian Xu, BSc, MEd, Registered Psychotherapist

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Richmond Hill, ON L4S

(289) 809-6978

Toronto, ON M5S

I offer virtual therapy. I'm available throughout the week and occasionally on weekends. I will try to accommodate your work schedule.
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Trauma and PTSD 
$145 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $145
  • Couple Sessions $185
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (289) 809-6978
Photo of Vivian Xu, BSc, MEd, Registered Psychotherapist
Vivian Xu
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MEd
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (289) 809-6978
Photo of Vivian Xu, BSc, MEd, Registered Psychotherapist
Vivian Xu
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MEd

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 007340 Vivian Xu
  • Membership with Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP) 5101-G
  • Attended University of Toronto , Master of Education in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (289) 809-6978
Photo of Vivian Xu, BSc, MEd, Registered Psychotherapist
Vivian Xu
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MEd
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (289) 809-6978
Photo of Vivian Xu, BSc, MEd, Registered Psychotherapist
Vivian Xu
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MEd

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Body Positivity
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients who have experienced trauma (acute or complex) and want to better understand how they can heal and live a more fulfilling life. Most of my clients are impacted by family of origin trauma. I offer support to help manage activation and emotional distress. I can also help you to explore trauma narratives and rewire responses.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 809-6978
Photo of Vivian Xu, BSc, MEd, Registered Psychotherapist
Vivian Xu
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MEd
"
I work with clients who have experienced trauma (acute or complex) and want to better understand how they can heal and live a more fulfilling life. Most of my clients are impacted by family of origin trauma. I offer support to help manage activation and emotional distress. I can also help you to explore trauma narratives and rewire responses.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 809-6978
Photo of Vivian Xu, BSc, MEd, Registered Psychotherapist
Vivian Xu
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MEd

2 Endorsements

Lyonne Cheng
Lyonne Cheng
Registered PsychotherapistMA
Vivian is a great therapist and colleague. She infuses kindness and compassion to create an atmosphere where others feel seen and understood. She listens carefully, and she has a keen understanding of attachment dynamics.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Non-Binary Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Mandarin

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Non-Binary Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Mandarin

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I primarily practice from a trauma informed, emotionally focused and internal family systems lens. In our first session, we will explore what brought you to therapy, the themes you would like to focus on and what you hope to gain. We will help you identify troubled patterns and use tools/exercises to understand your internal experience and needs.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 809-6978
Photo of Vivian Xu, BSc, MEd, Registered Psychotherapist
Vivian Xu
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MEd
"
I primarily practice from a trauma informed, emotionally focused and internal family systems lens. In our first session, we will explore what brought you to therapy, the themes you would like to focus on and what you hope to gain. We will help you identify troubled patterns and use tools/exercises to understand your internal experience and needs.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 809-6978
Photo of Vivian Xu, BSc, MEd, Registered Psychotherapist
Vivian Xu
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MEd

Location

Primary Location

Richmond Hill, ON L4S

(289) 809-6978

Additional Location

Toronto, ON M5S

(289) 809-6978

Nearby Areas

Postal Codes

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I offer virtual therapy. I'm available throughout the week and occasionally on weekends. I will try to accommodate your work schedule.
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 809-6978
Photo of Vivian Xu, BSc, MEd, Registered Psychotherapist
Vivian Xu
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MEd
"
I offer virtual therapy. I'm available throughout the week and occasionally on weekends. I will try to accommodate your work schedule.
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 809-6978
Photo of Vivian Xu, BSc, MEd, Registered Psychotherapist
Vivian Xu
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MEd