Xuan-Yen (X.y.) Cao
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA (she, they)
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3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5B
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Navigating life’s various fluctuations and the challenges that arise can be difficult to do so on your own. As such, I strive to support those of you seeking self-attunement, and who are looking to build up skills so that you may be able to address issues contributing to your emotional and relational distress. I firmly believe in centering clients' experiences and the power of empathy, open-mindedness, and collaboration as integral to therapy. I aim to create an encouraging therapeutic space where you can explore your own unique path to personal awareness, growth, and healing as determined by you.
My therapeutic approach is relational, trauma-informed, experiential, inquisitive and integrative, drawing from various therapeutic modalities to offer a personalized experience. In addition, my multidisciplinary community engagement background and innate curiosity contributes to my creative nature.
My work with racialized, queer/ 2SLGBTQ+, youth, newcomers, and neurodivergent individuals, and my navigation of the mental health care system informs my practice and deep commitment to fostering mental and emotional well-being with an intersectional and anti-oppressive lens. I encourage you to reach out if you think there may be a fit.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
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Xuan-Yen (X.y.) Cao
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by Province of Ontario / 15099 Supervised by Phoebe Chin (Ontario / 007813) Xuan-Yen (X.y.) Cao
- In Practice for 1 Year
- Membership with Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association 2023
- Degree/Diploma from University of Toronto BA(Hons) / 2003
- Attended Yorkville University, MA, Graduated 2024
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Body Positivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Immigration
- Intergenerational Trauma
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
French
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
French
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Expressive Arts
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Xuan-Yen (X.y.) Cao
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA