Charlotte Chiu
MSc, Occupational Therapist
Charlotte is an Occupational Therapist with the College of Occupational Therapist of Ontario (COTO).
Charlotte has been practicing in mental health for over 10 years now. She received her Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Toronto. She has worked at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, providing skills and counseling to teens who struggle with mood disorders. She has also worked at CBI Health with workers on medical leave, helping them return back to work and daily activities. Charlotte has experience in the public health system, and in the long term disability space.
Charlotte has received training in the following modalities: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Prolonged Exposure (PE). If there is a particular approach listed that you are curious about, feel free to ask about it. She currently provides consultation to other therapists for DBT, ACT, and CPT.
Education & Experience
The decision to go to therapy is a courageous one. If you are feeling anxious about it, Charlotte will walk you through how to make therapy feel less scary and more comfortable. During the first session, she will focus on getting to know you and your story, as well as helping you put into words what you are struggling with and what you are hoping to get out of therapy.
Overall, Charlotte finds that people do better with an integrative approach, meaning that she will use tools and strategies from different therapies to help. Gradually, you will get a feel on what works best for you and the sessions will become more and more customized. Think of it like breaking in a pair of shoes so that it fits better with time.
As a Chinese-Canadian, Charlotte understands the challenges one might face growing up in an immigrant household: managing familial expectations, breaking free from mental health stigma, feeling caught between cultures, and unlearning patterns of behaviour. If this resonates with you, feel free to reach out.
Approach to Support
Specialty
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Areas of Focus
Depression, Anxiety, ADHD Coaching, Trauma Therapy, Older Adolescents, Burnout, Executive Function Coaching, Return to Work Support.
Client Focus
Children, Teens, Adults
Languages
English